T. Vagans Vs G. Iheringi

[Chebe6886]

Looking to get a Black T with a red butt. Wondering if any of y’all have had both and could tell me any major reasons to get one over the other. Mainly looking at differences in growth rate, diet, temperament more so than actual care from someone with first hand experience with one or both

 

[Nightstalker47]

The latter of the two grows faster and attains a larger adult size, they are also a little prettier IMO.

 

[Chebe6886]

Was going to get a juvie Vagans for about the same price as an iheringi sling. Pretty torn especially since they grow faster

 

[viper69]

Looking to get a Black T with a red butt. Wondering if any of y’all have had both and could tell me any major reasons to get one over the other. Mainly looking at differences in growth rate, diet, temperament more so than actual care from someone with first hand experience with one or both

iheringi is an amazing species, and unlike most others in this genus. Vagans pretty, but not as much in my opinion. The latter is more active too. They have a fast growth rate, vagans maybe when youre 80 it will be an adult.

The latter also has a ravenous appetite.

Actaeon also is the same as iheringi except its color is rust not cherry red.

I will warn you though that as slings they look identical. People sell iheringi when they are really selling actaeon.

You either want a pet rock, or less of a pet rock in your choices.

 

[Vanisher]

T vagans does not grow near as slow as some other speicies in the genus like B albiceps or B hamorii (i know they are diffrent genus). I dunno how slow G iheringi grows, but T vagans grows pretty fast IME

 

[Chebe6886]

Probably go iherengi. In pictures they look almost identical but sounds like in person iheringi definitely looks better and has an almost bluish black look

 

[viper69]

Probably go iherengi. In pictures they look almost identical but sounds like in person iheringi definitely looks better and has an almost bluish black look

They don't look anything like each other if one pays attention to details. Vagans are smaller, and much more stocky. Iheringi has a much leaner build and is larger. The orientation of the setae on the abdomen is also different too. You'd have to be blind to confuse 2 adults.

Iheringi is more interesting, esp for a Gram!

If you go with iheringi, DO NOT buy from some random person, buy from a reputable source, due to the reason I mentioned earlier. If you are lucky the person will have pics of the parents.

T vagans does not grow near as slow as some other speicies in the genus like B albiceps or B hamorii (i know they are diffrent genus). I dunno how slow G iheringi grows, but T vagans grows pretty fast IME

Iheringi is a pretty fast grower.

 

[viper69]

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[The Grym Reaper]

I have both. G. iheringi grow much faster, get larger, are prettier IMO (don't get me wrong, vagans are still nice but I prefer the smokey look of the iheringi), and stay out in the open more.

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Sareena stuffing her face.

I dunno how slow G iheringi grows, but T vagans grows pretty fast IME

G. iheringi grows a lot faster than T. vagans

 

[Vanisher]

Yes i just said that T vagans grows pretty fast especially compared to other Brachypelmas. I have no experience with G iheringi. They could be more fastgrowing than T vagans, i dont doubt it. Yes they look very nice G iheringi. I have always wanted one, but never got one

 

[Chebe6886]

Thanks y’all. iheringi it is... only question now is How many?!?

 

[Vanisher]

Thanks y’all. iheringi it is... only question now is How many?!?

Yes, i would go for one too

 

[viper69]

Thanks y’all. iheringi it is... only question now is How many?!?

2 or 3 they grow fast

 

[basin79]

I own a G iheringi. Beautiful tarantulas. Confident. My lass is out pretty much all the time.

In the enclosure if it moves it's food. So definitely tongs to remove the water dish even if they're at the other end.

 

[Chebe6886]

That’s awesome. Definitely getting two

 

[Vanisher]

I own a G iheringi. Beautiful tarantulas. Confident. My lass is out pretty much all the time.

In the enclosure if it moves it's food. So definitely tongs to remove the water dish even if they're at the other end.

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They have great appetite for being a Grammostola yes?

 

[basin79]

They have great appetite for being a Grammostola yes?

I can't confirm as I only own this lass and my G pulchra. She's got a far greater appetite and feeding response though.

 

[Vanisher]

I have had G pulchra. Not the best eater. Not the one i had anyways

 

[basin79]

I have had G pulchra. Not the best eater. Not the one i had anyways

My lass is a good eater but more refined.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

They have great appetite for being a Grammostola yes?

Yeah, they're basically the polar opposite of the rest of the genus (except for maybe actaeon AFAIK) in terms of appetite and growth rate