Tapinauchenius violaceus Information?

[ECH]

I’m very little educated on this tarantula and want to know more. I know it’s a arborheal old world species (btw correct me if Im wrong) that’s purple and is furry. I don’t know about temperament, sorta husbandry (basic arboreal old world [correct me if needed]), growth rate, or size soooo... help? Much appreciated!

 

[Tia B]

I’m very little educated on this tarantula and want to know more. I know it’s a arborheal old world species (btw correct me if Im wrong) that’s purple and is furry. I don’t know about temperament, sorta husbandry (basic arboreal old world [correct me if needed]), growth rate, or size soooo... help? Much appreciated!

It's not OW, it's NW.

They don't get too big, around a medium size of 4-5". They are speedy to the max, probably the fastest tarantula you'll ever own. Luckily, their bite is of little consequence but if they were to tag you, there would be no time for a response.

Basic arboreal care, keep them like a Psalmopoeus really. Better to give them a little extra space to prevent a speedy escape. Extremely fast growers.

Very purple, very furry.

 

[z32upgrader]

Also, very cute! I can attest to their growth rate. My little sling molted a couple days ago and seems to have doubled in size while also regenerating its two missing legs. They're serious about getting big and in a hurry.

 

[boina]

Tapis web a lot, and I mean A LOT. They need webbing anchors. Like Psalmopoeus, they make their main web on the ground and then they go on to web the heck out of the rest of the enclosure.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

Luckily, their bite is of little consequence

I believe their venom is meant to be on par with Psalmopoeus spp. meaning that a bite will ruin your day (and possibly the day after if you're unlucky) but it won't mess you up like an OW bite.

 

[Tia B]

I believe their venom is meant to be on par with Psalmopoeus spp. meaning that a bite will ruin your day (and possibly the day after if you're unlucky) but it won't mess you up like an OW bite.

I've heard some people claim that it's even more mild than that, but yes that is what I meant by of little consequence. It's probably gonna hurt, but it's not gonna mess you up.

 

[viper69]

It sounds like you may not have much experience with Ts, if so, I do not recommend this species for a new or relatively new owner--- this genus is widely considered the FASTED one on the planet. A trait not good for a new owner.

It's an NW species, not an OW either. A basic arboreal setup similar to irminia will work. Substrate, cork slabs are needed IMO.

 

[PidderPeets]

Definitely not a beginner species. I admit I don't have any so I can't speak from experience, but I've never seen them NOT called ridiculously fast. I often see them mentioned as among the fastest Genus of tarantulas, if not the fastest.

If you're dead set on getting a purple arboreal, maybe try an Avicularia purpurea (that's still the name, right? Darned Genus revisions). My understanding is they're a bit trickier than your standard A. avicularia (but still ridiculously easy as long as you know proper Avic care), and they're slow growers as far as Avicularia go, but their speed is a lot more reasonable.

I could be wrong, but for speed alone, I thought Tappis were actually considered an advanced species

 

[viper69]

Definitely not a beginner species. I admit I don't have any so I can't speak from experience, but I've never seen them NOT called ridiculously fast. I often see them mentioned as among the fastest Genus of tarantulas, if not the fastest.

If you're dead set on getting a purple arboreal, maybe try an Avicularia purpurea (that's still the name, right? Darned Genus revisions). My understanding is they're a bit trickier than your standard A. avicularia (but still ridiculously easy as long as you know proper Avic care), and they're slow growers as far as Avicularia go, but their speed is a lot more reasonable.

I could be wrong, but for speed alone, I thought Tappis were actually considered an advanced species

Definitely for a beginner

and A. purps, still the same fortunately hah.