Thinking about getting a Green Bottle Blue, your advise please.

[2bears]

Im thinking about getting a couple GBB'S, can you tell me what you like and dislike about them ?
Thank you for your help.
2Bears

 

[Cydaea]

Do it.

I just got one today so I can't say much about behavior and temperament but it's so pretty

 

[In aqua pura]

Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens great spider. Take it, do not regret. Moderately aggressive, "itches" rarely. Weaves wonderful!
Do not forget, the spider "dry"! He does not tolerate moisture.

 

[Nada]

they're a great Species. Get about 5" great coloration, the build really cool webs, so you will have to decorate your terrarium with thinks tio anchor the webbing. They like it dry, so the maitenence is minimual, and Allthough your veiw may be obstructed by webbing they don't hide much.

DO IT!!!!

 

[poisoned]

If you are planning a collection GBB is one of must haves.

 

[grayzone]

i dislike the fact theyre so popular haha. Ive had many, and regretfully traded them all off to expand my collection.
This is not to say they arent worth keeping... i am internally fighting the urge to buy one every time i see one posted for sale.
There are lots of reasons why everybody says theyre must haves. Get one and find YOUR reason.

 

[Cydaea]

They are pretty. And webby. And PRETTY.

Mine has 7 legs.

 

[icemanx2]

Got nothing to dislike about GBBs, don't hesitate, get one!

 

[JZC]

GBB is at the top of my wishlist

 

[DestinySara]

Gbb

I'm buying a GBB next month for my birthday. The research I have done says nothing bad about them but that they are timid. They seem like a perfect addition to any tank.

 

[PrototypeWidow]

I was advised against getting one as my first Tarantula. Instead they advised I get an A.metallica . I wanted a spider that was pretty, and handleable and the A.metallica fit that bill. However I do want to get a GBB at some point in the near future, and I am determined to handle one of those bad boys.

 

[poisoned]

I was advised against getting one as my first Tarantula. Instead they advised I get an A.metallica . I wanted a spider that was pretty, and handleable and the A.metallica fit that bill. However I do want to get a GBB at some point in the near future, and I am determined to handle one of those bad boys.

If you don't plan to handle, GBB is very good for first T. They are skittish and somewhat fast, but I personally often recommend them as first T. They are webbers, often visible, active, semi-fast growing and beautifully colored. So many cool traits for newbie T keeper.

 

[FoxtheLviola]

I just got a 3 in female last week, and I already adore her. They are a great species. Hardy, active, make interesting webs, a bit skittish, but over all very interesting to watch, oh and of course they have great coloring. Mine is a bit of a hair-kicker, but I don't see that as a problem. And she is always out adding new bits to her already extensive web. There really isn't a reason to not get one. She was a great addition to my collection!

 

[PrototypeWidow]

Yah, If I want to see something pretty I'll go look in the mirror. LOLOL.

But seriously, Why have a pet if you can't interact with it. I mean the most I would do with an aggressive T is to piss it off for my own entertainment. ( Hardly moral ).

I'd much rather lay back and watch some TV and have a nice conversation with my A.metallica chillin on my chest.

 

[ViolenceFreak]

I just got a 3inch unsexed one yesturday and it is amazing! The colors look amazing and it ate like 4 crickets so i can tell its gonna be a good eater. Mine doesnt really kick hairs but my friend tried touching its leg and it jumped on his finger then tried to run away so i wouldnt try handling this spider. I have to say it though it is one of my most favorite T's in my collection already.

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Yah, If I want to see something pretty I'll go look in the mirror. LOLOL.

But seriously, Why have a pet if you can't interact with it. I mean the most I would do with an aggressive T is to piss it off for my own entertainment. ( Hardly moral ).

I'd much rather lay back and watch some TV and have a nice conversation with my A.metallica chillin on my chest.

If you see it that way then this hobby really isnt for you lol.

 

[PrototypeWidow]

It's not a hobby. I just wanted a T to help me get over my arachnophobia. And T's that are trying to eat me isn't helping that at all!

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LOL. Now where is the logic in overcoming your fear of spiders if your tarantula is trying to eat you every chance it gets?

 

[Cydaea]

Tarantulas don't actually eat humans, you know... They aren't aggressive, they are defensive. They will (usually) give plenty of warning before they actually attack. They just want to be left alone. They are not hamsters.

There is no reason to fear them, but a lot of reasons to respect them.

 

[Londoner]

Back on topic. Although skittish, the color changes you witness if you raise one from sling to adult make them a great addition in my book. As stated, you won't see much through the sides of the enclosure once it's been webbed up, but that's a minor quibble. All mine have aggressive feeding responses so it makes for a bit of interest at feeding times. I've seen one pounce on a cricket so fast, it performed a forward roll, ending right side up with fangs buried! Me and Mrs. Londoner almost felt like we should have held up score-cards .

Good luck.

 

[poisoned]

It's not a hobby. I just wanted a T to help me get over my arachnophobia. And T's that are trying to eat me isn't helping that at all!

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LOL. Now where is the logic in overcoming your fear of spiders if your tarantula is trying to eat you every chance it gets?

GBBs are not very defensive, even if they are, they will kick hair way before they'll attack you in any different means, but they are skittish and fast (but there are also waaay faster Ts). But interaction isn't really something to expect from this hobby, it's almost like you'd expect to handle fish.

 

[MikeInNC]

I bought two GBB slings last year (my very first T's). All I can do is pretty much repeat what others have said, but I'll go ahead and post my thoughts.

-Color changes are interesting, and fun, to watch - especially as the legs start turning blue.

-Dry substrate means easy to care for.

-Aggressive eaters means fun to watch (you can drop a cricket/etc. 5-6" away and watch the GBB stalk, sprint, and tackle its meal (mine are at 3" DLS, and more active as hunters now, it seems).

-Skittish just means they'll run and hide when bothered. If I stomp into the room, or open/close their enclosure lids - they'll head for cover before even flicking hairs (and I've never seen a threat pose).

-Only two hair flicks so far. Once during pre-molt (I didn't know it was pre-molting), and after feeding last night, the T was "in a corner" and couldn't get into its hide when I was closing the lid, so it slowly stroked 2-3 times, downwards. Nothing dramatic or worrisome for me.

-Great webbers if you provide anchor points for them. If you're the patient type, you can watch them do web work - esp. during the "happy dance".

-Best of all - they don't hide as much as other T's (from what I've read about other species) and you can find them hanging out in the open quite often. Great for photo-ops!

I'm very happy to have chosen them as my first T's.

-Mike in NC