Theraphosa apophysis worth getting?

[MushManMike]

Just wanted to know if anyone had any thoughts/experiences with them vs. T. strimi or T. Blondi they wouldn’t mind sharing as far as looks, care, sass

 

[Tarantuland]

They are extremely fast. I don't have a blondi, and my biggest apophysis is probably around 4". Leggy and tons of attitude

 

[MushManMike]

They are extremely fast. I don't have a blondi, and my biggest apophysis is probably around 4". Leggy and tons of attitude

Good to know haha thanks! Not sure when you got it but how is the growth rate on them?

 

[8 legged]

In my opinion, the care and behavior of all three Theraphosas is very identical. Gladly a little more humid, they are quick and extremely keen on food. Their urticating hairs should be treated with caution, but the stirmi is still my favorite - I can't say why. Somehow it is the inconspicuous and also cheaper outsider ;-)

 

[MushManMike]

In my opinion, the care and behavior of all three Theraphosas is very identical. Gladly a little more humid, they are quick and extremely keen on food. Their urticating hairs should be treated with caution, but the stirmi is still my favorite - I can't say why. Somehow it is the inconspicuous and also cheaper outsider ;-)

Appreciate the input! Interested to see how the hairs are. Luckily as far as bee stings and mosquito and leech bites have have almost no reactions, I do own a LP as well and have held /messed in the enclosure while she flicks hairs and have only had slight itching but pretty much no need to even wear long sleeves or gloves not gonna roll my face in her bedding but so far so good, would you say in comparison it would be on par with LP or worse?

 

[8 legged]

It is reported again and again that the effect of Theraphosa hair is said to be by far the most violent! Personally, I have not yet experienced the comparison.

 

[VaporRyder]

I’m an old world guy - preferring more potent venom (in the spider, not my hand!) and smooth velvety abdomens to scruffy bald patches and clouds of potentially very irritant hair - but have an LP.

No problems so far with urticating hairs, although it’s early days and my parahybana is still small.

I really fancy one of the big three, apophysis being my preference (I think).

 

[viper69]

Just wanted to know if anyone had any thoughts/experiences with them vs. T. strimi or T. Blondi they wouldn’t mind sharing as far as looks, care, sass

Not worth it to me

 

[VaporRyder]

Because of the UH?

 

[basin79]

Have a semi adult blondi at the moment. Bought from a sling but have raised a T.blondi to adulthood before this. Sent him off to breed.

I think all 3 Theraphosa sp are stunning. Some see them as "just big brown spiders" but they're stunning big brown spiders. Like velvet.

Extremely fast, extremely skittish (in my experience) and will not hesitate to kick. When packing the MM to send off I wore goggles, a face mask, and gloves. No way was I willing to get a face full of hairs. When rehousing handle cork bark with tongs or wear gloves. Don't handle the old substrate bare handed either.

Growth is quick but it's more the amount of growth they put on between moults. A little tarantula buries for a few weeks and a medium sized tarantula appears ha ha ha.

Extremely food orientated and move really fast so keep your fingers out of the enclosure.

A few pics of my T.blondi to hopefully show you what I mean about them being stunning big brown spiders.

Just wanted to know if anyone had any thoughts/experiences with them vs. T. strimi or T. Blondi they wouldn’t mind sharing as far as looks, care, sass

Apologies for my above post. I read yours as "if anyone had any thoughts/experience with them or T.stirmi or T.blondi.......".

Still the hair kicking thing should be helpful.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

would you say in comparison it would be on par with LP or worse?

Everyone reacts differently to different species, for me Lasiodora hairs are hands-down the worst out of any species I've kept. Theraphosa hairs just make me itch a bit, Lasiodora hairs make me itch like crazy and cause a rash (basically slight reddening of the skin and what resembles goosebumps). A hot shower usually gets rid of the worst of it, and any residual itching/redness usually goes away completely by the next day.

 

[CynthiasCreatures]

My little T. apophysis sling is absolutely nuts. Slaps and jumps when I'm just adding water to the enclosure. I think its hysterical. As for hairs, I get rashes from my A. chalchodes so I don't think my opinion counts XD

 

[VaporRyder]

Really want one now @CynthiasCreatures !

 

[Liquifin]

To be fair, if you just want a Theraphosa, then a T. stirmi will do just fine. As much as I like the T. apophysis, I don't think they're worth the expensive price at the moment. Although I have females, I would love to produce them in the future, but males are so hard to find for me. I'm hoping the next show this weekend will have a male. Overall, It's really dependent on whether you find the price worth it or not.

Theraphosa apophysis pictures:

Theraphosa apophysis Freshly Molted

• Liquifin
• Dec 22, 2020
• female freshly molted theraphosa theraphosa apophysis

0.1 T. aphophysis freshly molted and its recent molt measured 5.5'' inches, which now it looks...

 

[Smotzer]

Appreciate the input! Interested to see how the hairs are. Luckily as far as bee stings and mosquito and leech bites have have almost no reactions, I do own a LP as well and have held /messed in the enclosure while she flicks hairs and have only had slight itching but pretty much no need to even wear long sleeves or gloves not gonna roll my face in her bedding but so far so good, would you say in comparison it would be on par with LP or worse?

You have only slight itching now but......Prolonged and repeated exposure to urticating setae can worsen the subsequent reactions with expsosure. Just because it is not bad now doesnt mean it will not get untolerable in the future. Your best bet with, the traditionally bad urticating setae species, is to take all precautions to reduce exposures so that you do not develop a worsening reaction with time.

 

[mack1855]

I have had just the pleasure of having the blondi...but like others have said,they can all be kept the same.

I have to think the deciding factor may be the price,and size you find?.

Buy several pairs of long cuff dishwashing latex gloves.And maybe safety goggles.We are not kidding about the hairs,even the ones they don't kick directly at you.

 

[Jumbie Spider]

Go with the one you like the most. I could get apophysis for a very reasonable price but still prefer stirmi...

 

[SageN]

My t. apophysis has quickly become one of my favorite tarantulas due to how enthusiastically they respond to prey or anything that moves, including water being dripped into the container. I know it’s time to feed them when they charge at the little stream of water lol. I was willing to pay more for them than other Theraphosa species solely for aesthetic reasons though to be honest.

 

[MushManMike]

Not worth it to me

Any reason in perticular? Prefer blondi or stirmi? Or just not a fan of the genus in general? I keep pretty much all OW but have been trying to dabble in NW stuff

 

[MushManMike]

Have a semi adult blondi at the moment. Bought from a sling but have raised a T.blondi to adulthood before this. Sent him off to breed.

I think all 3 Theraphosa sp are stunning. Some see them as "just big brown spiders" but they're stunning big brown spiders. Like velvet.

Extremely fast, extremely skittish (in my experience) and will not hesitate to kick. When packing the MM to send off I wore goggles, a face mask, and gloves. No way was I willing to get a face full of hairs. When rehousing handle cork bark with tongs or wear gloves. Don't handle the old substrate bare handed either.

Growth is quick but it's more the amount of growth they put on between moults. A little tarantula buries for a few weeks and a medium sized tarantula appears ha ha ha.

Extremely food orientated and move really fast so keep your fingers out of the enclosure.

A few pics of my T.blondi to hopefully show you what I mean about them being stunning big brown spiders.

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Apologies for my above post. I read yours as "if anyone had any thoughts/experience with them or T.stirmi or T.blondi.......".

Still the hair kicking thing should be helpful.

Thanks for the insight and great pictures!