Tips for a Tapinauchenius Violaceus?

[Chris LXXIX]

Keep the sling in moist (not wet) substrate with plenty of ventilation. Rinse and repeat this, for the other size-stages. Yes, that species is fast but one moment every arboreal (think about Psalmopoeus spp. etc) are fast. The venom, from what we know, isn't serious at all. They aren't so defensive, bite talking, more on the average 'nervous bolt' side of things. Nothing more to say.

 

[l4nsky]

I've not heard of a bite from this species being more painful either. Maybe you're mixing it up with the venom of Psalmopoeus?

I've heard the same information regarding Tapi venom potency, but I haven't really seen the evidence either. I think most people repeat the claim based on the lack of urticating hairs as a defense mechanism. Generally, it's accepted that tarantulas that didn't evolve urticating hairs as a primary defense mechanism evolved more potent venom to be used for both a primary defense and to subdue prey. Adding in the fact that the Tapinauchenius genus is in the Psalmopoeinae subfamily with the Psalmopoeus genus, makes it not that unreasonable of an assumption that the two genera share a similar venom potency. There's only one recorded Bite Report on AB for a Tapinauchenius sp. It was reportedly mild, but without further supporting evidence, we can't really say with certainty the pain would be mild just as we can't say for certain the pain is as bad as a Psalmopoeus sp.

 

[spideyspinneret78]

From what I understand, their main defense is their speed. They'll bite if cornered, but everything I've read about them states that they have mild venom.