texas brown Q

[snappleWhiteTea]

Oklahoma Brown or texas brown (Aphonopelma hentzi) is the Spider I'm interested in right now. how popular are these T's in the hobby? and I'm not sure what to do for them as far as care goes :? I googled around but found some funny looking care sheets, i thought these were pretty common amongst hobbyist. So if some one knows of a good cs. let me know!

 

[Kirsten]

I know a few of the US dealers sell this species. Look in arachnolinks for US dealers and ask the ones that have them. They are really good at getting back to you with info and such. It's a pretty species that is easy to care for and inexpensive. From what I've read before, they are handleable and docile as well. Research as much as you can before you decide so you will be happy with what you choose.

 

[LisaD]

While the species is not guaranteed, I believe this is what is sold by Carolina Biological Supply as item number 14-3350 (www.carolina.com). I worked at this company for many years and this "Texas brown" or "southwestern brown" is a very nice species, hardy, long-lived and easy to handle. They try to sell only females.

You will get a more reliable species ID from a T dealer, but this is one place you could try. They sell WC adults for around $20 each.

 

[curiousme]

While the species is not guaranteed, I believe this is what is sold by Carolina Biological Supply as item number 14-3350 (www.carolina.com). I worked at this company for many years and this "Texas brown" or "southwestern brown" is a very nice species, hardy, long-lived and easy to handle. They try to sell only females.

That site is selling a G. rosea in a 10 gallon tank, with sand, a stick and a prickly cactus for $130.50! Oh yeah and the instructions are provided............

They also only sell WC Ts.

I wonder if an email to the company about G. rosea habitat would do any good. Since it looks like they are selling to teachers, I would think they would at least have correct information/ habitats.............

 

[Stan Schultz]

Oklahoma Brown or texas brown (Aphonopelma hentzi) is the Spider I'm interested in right now. ...

This species, or a few very closely related to it, is probably the first species kept by anyone in the USA. They were among Dr. Bearg's first and most favorite species. (Google william-j-baerg tarantula*.)

They're common, extremely hardy, long lived, gentle, and almost care free. They adapt very quickly to cage life if kept in an arid cage with a water dish. They require only minimal, basic care. Great pets even if they are a bit drab.

 

[thevez2]

Very easy to care for. My most docile spider also. Care for it just like you would an A. chalcodes (might be easier to find info on those). Short of that just care for them like G. rosea.

 

[snappleWhiteTea]

are they difficult to breed, & raise from slings? i see swift is selling some for pretty cheap, i could get a few.

 

[Mattyb]

this sp is actually on my want list. hardy tarantula that is easy to care for.

 

[robd]

I just snagged one of those off of craigslist a couple of weeks ago. It was labeled as a "Chocolate Tarantula". I actually researched that and apparently there is such a thing. I thought the guy just made it up cause it's brown. Aphonopelma baergi the "Arkansas Chocolate". I am guessing it is WC. Completely bald butt right now.

 

[thevez2]

There is presumably only one species in Arkansas: A. hentzi. It has been called the Arkansas chocolate and the Arkansas brown, each state gives it their own common name, but 'brown' is the most common. Two other species have been reported in Arkansas, A. baergi and A. odelli, but they are most likely synonyms of A. hentzi.

 

[Stan Schultz]

are they difficult to breed, & raise from slings? i see swift is selling some for pretty cheap, i could get a few.

Most people find them nearly impossible to breed. Almost all the babies on the market are from wild caught females that made eggsacs after being caught.

Once you get a baby from whatever source, they usually prove to be quite hardy, but grow rather slowly.

Enjoy your plain, brown, drab little wonder!

 

[curiousme]

Enjoy your plain, brown, drab little wonder!

I have to respectfully disagree. A. hentzi are very beautiful with a combination of brown and almost golden shades. My appreciation of them grows with each molt of our little one.

 

[Stan Schultz]

I have to respectfully disagree. A. hentzi are very beautiful with a combination of brown and almost golden shades. My appreciation of them grows with each molt of our little one.

No, I'm not going to get into an argument over something as silly as this! Yes, once you take a good look at one, you're hooked. They really are beautiful works of art. In reality I'm on your side, I'm a believer. But, ...

After being involved in the pet industry for several decades I admittedly probably hold a different perspective than a lot of folks. And, I can tell you that if I were to offer for sale a P. metalica, and a C. cyaneopubescens with an A. hentzi in the middle, all for the same price ... Well, you and I both know which would sell first!

I rest my case.

 

[curiousme]

No, I'm not going to get into an argument over something as silly as this! Yes, once you take a good look at one, you're hooked. They really are beautiful works of art. In reality I'm on your side, I'm a believer. But, ...

After being involved in the pet industry for several decades I admittedly probably hold a different perspective than a lot of folks. And, I can tell you that if I were to offer for sale a P. metalica, and a C. cyaneopubescens with an A. hentzi in the middle, all for the same price ... Well, you and I both know which would sell first!

I rest my case.

LOL! True, but I wasn't trying to compare it to anything, just pointing out its natural beauty. Hardly anyone would pass up either of those species, especially when they are the same price!

I have a special place in my heart for this species, as it was the first species I ever saw in the flesh. It was a group of wandering MM to boot. Since this species caused me to be terrified of tarantulas for years, it is a bit of an accomplishment to me, to know we know own one. Add to that it's contrasting colors, drab doesn't seem the right word for it.

 

[Hamburglar]

Mine doesn't have any color other than plain ol' brown especially a few months after a molt. We have tons around here.. people even get excited about the "tarantula migration" when the males go out looking for girls.

Great spider although mine doesn't seem to ever change..... or move for that matter.

Edit: I forgot to mention that they are quite striking immediately after a molt.. Unfortunately, that fades quickly to the plain ol' brown.

 

[codykrr]

i cannot say these are friendly, but they sure are pretty! all of the ones i have are actually really "moody" great T, little care, but kinda never moves. also like mentioned are hard to breed. not the pairing itself but to actually get it to lay is a whole diffrent story.

there brown, they dont move and as slings hardly ever surface. Also if your lucky like i am you will loose 2 slings to parasitic flies!

see here: http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=172827

Stan you may want to check this out! remember the first one i had come out in august? it happened again.

 

[Chris_Skeleton]

I just snagged one of those off of craigslist a couple of weeks ago. It was labeled as a "Chocolate Tarantula". I actually researched that and apparently there is such a thing. I thought the guy just made it up cause it's brown. Aphonopelma baergi the "Arkansas Chocolate". I am guessing it is WC. Completely bald butt right now.

So you're the one who got it. I was planning on buying it, but after a couple times of talking to him, he never emailed me back about it. So how is it?