Top 5 must haves for tarantula collections.

Storm76

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In my opinion, EVERY collection needs Avics. They're the showgirls of the T world.
They're subconsciously mandatory, almost like experiencing the redlightdistrict while touring Amsterdam. :p
Interesting comparison, lol :D
 

arachnofab

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Not in any specific order

Brachypelma baumgarteni
Grammastola pulchra
Monocentropus balfouri
Typhochlaena costae
Avicularia purpurea
 

Sculpturatus

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I only have 1 t right now but have had the luxery to watch many grow, so here it goes, T. plumipes(my only t right now) A. versicolor(very interesting color change) P. muticus(very pretty) E. cyanognathus(also very cool colors) and last but not least T. blondi(just because of its size)
 

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Well im quite the fan of defensive species although I won't be having any of these species just yet.

Haplopelma schmidti
Heteroscodra maculata
Lampropelma violaceopes
Pelinobius muticus
Stromatopelma calceatum

Others may disagree but that's just my 2 cents as a novice keeper.
 

friendttyy

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I would say: B.Albopilosum
B.Smithi
Avicularia purpurea
Cyclosternum fasciatum
Stromatopelma calceatum
 

Poec54

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I like the more adventurous side:

Poecilotheria
Lampropelma
Cyriopagopus
Stromatopelma
Encyocratella
 

Formerphobe

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This thread keeps popping up, and I keep trying to avoid it...
I tend to overthink things too much sometimes.
Top five:
terrestrial?
semi-arboreal?
fossorial?
OW?
NW?
Arid?
Tropical?
Expensive?
Inexpensive?
Easy keepers?
Finicky?
The specification list could go on forever...

Then I thought, if I could only keep five of my Ts, which five would it be.
Well, I would be hard-pressed to make that decision in reality, but here are my choices for today based on my familiarity with the individuals that I have:
Brachypelma boehmei
Brachypelma verdezi
Grammostola pulchripes
Grammostola rosea
Monocentropus balfouri
 

The Spider Faery

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A collection should have:

a good handling species that's docile

a super colourful species

an excellent webber

an arboreal

a dwarf

a large tarantula

(so that's 6, but it was hard enough to narrow it down to that many)
 

JOHN 3:16

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A collection should have:

a good handling species that's docile

a super colourful species

an excellent webber

an arboreal

a dwarf

a large tarantula

(so that's 6, but it was hard enough to narrow it down to that many)

That would almost give you a rounded experience with tarantulas, but three are missing from making a collection complete:

The Obligate Burrower
The Attitude, Defensive, Aggressive, Shy...whatever you want to cal them, every one need at least one. :biggrin:
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The Spider Faery

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That would almost give you a rounded experience with tarantulas, but three are missing from making a collection complete:

The Obligate Burrower
The Attitude, Defensive, Aggressive, Shy...whatever you want to cal them, every one need at least one. :biggrin:
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Yes, true, but considering the OP wanted only 5...I had to trim some fat. :D
 

Arachtion

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5. Pamphobeteus ultramarinus
4. Pamphobeteus antinous (Bolivia)
3. Cyriopagopus sp. "Sumatran tiger"
2. Ornithoctoninae sp. "Ho Chi Minh"
1. Haplopelma schmidti (My favourite by a long way... and this spider in particular is the nicest spider I have ever seen, BTW this is not mine, so credit due to the owner of the video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtMYxLdENbw
 

Poec54

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I love the irminia! Heck, if its a Psalmo, I want it. But the irminia is, and always will be my favorite.
With it's speed, atitude, and lack of urticating hairs, it's an 'honorary old world.'
 

Dr Acula

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My top 5:

Poecilotheria subfusca "Highland"
Theraphosa stirmi
Pterinochilus murinus
Psalmopeous irminia
Avicularia versicolor
 

Gabananaaa

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Monocentropus Balfouri
Poecilotheria Metallica
Avicularia Avicularia
Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens
Ephebopus Cyanognathus
 

Formerphobe

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the holy grail is the B. Shroederi, if you can find that they go up into the hundreds..
Brachypelma schroederi? I got mine for free, and she's been worth every penny. LOL Actually, I adore her and wouldn't trade her for nuthin'.
 

skar

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Iridopelma.
Avicularia.
ceratogyrus.
psalmo.
something docile, (for me ) Aphonopelma. :D
 

Herzeleid14

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for me personally,

G. Rosea (have it)
G. Pulchra
B. Smithi
P. Metallica
T. Blondi
 

Jamie H

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Hmm..
IMHO..
G rosea & A avic to start. One's terrestrial desert(ish) and the other is tropical arboreal. Two polar opposite beautiful hobby classics. Good hardy beginner Ts and handleable for those who must.
P murinus a fave of mine for their vibrant colour and attitude.
Everyone should have at least one Pokie of any variety.
My other personal favourite is P irminia - they're so beautiful and my last one was such a character.
 
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