WANTED: Aggressive T

[paul fleming]

My mistake Messiah

Don't worry about it ;P
seriously though,they will only normally go into a classic OBT threat pose if you bother them.

 

[Ariel]

Don't worry about it ;P
seriously though,they will only normally go into a classic OBT threat pose if you bother them.

this, really is true...

When I first got my P. murinus "Zeni"(and silly me, bought an adult instead of a sling.) I was expectly flying legs and fangs, but she's really not all that bad. Of course, I don't really mess with her either, but he only time I've ever gotten a threat out of her was when I disturbed her or her webbing. But that doesn't mean I'd reccomend one to someone who's only experiance is an avic sling.

 

[Mvskokee]

Get a ceratogyrus sp. Cool have a horn and are defensive. Get a sling you should be fine getting used to its temperment.

 

[paul fleming]

Actually my marshalli along with my pachypus are the most chilled baboons I have.If they are out,they will normally flee underground if disturbed.
Don't normally see much of them anyway,they only come out late at night.
Cracking T's though,both of them.

 

[Mvskokee]

Thats why i would go with them.Very cool spider plus you can get used to any sling. Just use common sense and you should be fine. Its not rocket science.Respect the T and prepare for the worst,

 

[Protectyaaaneck]

Get your hands on a MM blue fang. It is the most "aggressive" T I own.

 

[funguy@heart]

Well said. I don't think you realize how fast an over defensive tarantula can be. Ther is a youtube video showing how fast a Cobalt can move and I think that's a slow one

 

[Mina]

Its none of anyone business but your own. If you want an aggressive T, then that means you think you are ready to deal with one and you will get one regardless of, or possibly, in spite of, what other people say.
To answer your question, the only truly aggressive, not defensive, T I have had was a wild caught adult female H. vonwirthi. A friend of mine dug her out of her burrow to look at her and she purposefully went after him with the intent to bite him. She was chasing his hand as he moved it away from her.
I wish you luck with your new interest.

 

[Obelisk]

Wow. I'm still kinda new here so I don't know if I speak for everyone else, but I really do hope you get your hands on the most vicious T. Write back, if you can move your fingers, and tell us how that went. I HATE it when people get stuff to try to appear tough. That's just like my next door white trash neighbor who chains up his pitbull.

I think the OP just expects to get a kick out of keeping a defensive T, not because it'll make him look tough.

If someone is under the impression that keeping a defensive species will make them look tough or something, then they have bigger issues than not having that "aggressive T" that they want. The hobby doesn't need individuals like that.

I'm getting an OBT as well, though I'm getting one despite it's attitude, not because of it.

 

[Kamikaze]

try getting a Ceratogyrus darlingi or Ceratogyrus marshalli. Not only are they defensive, they are also very fast. They look good too with their horns and all . Good luck!

 

[satanslilhelper]

Its none of anyone business but your own. If you want an aggressive T, then that means you think you are ready to deal with one and you will get one regardless of, or possibly, in spite of, what other people say.
To answer your question, the only truly aggressive, not defensive, T I have had was a wild caught adult female H. vonwirthi. A friend of mine dug her out of her burrow to look at her and she purposefully went after him with the intent to bite him. She was chasing his hand as he moved it away from her.
I wish you luck with your new interest.

Mine was like this when I got it from the petstore. Since I've brought her home and had her she's become much calmer though. At the pet store just opening her tank put her in a threat pose and she was striking at me from across the tank when I took the sponge out to explain to the employee only the water bowl was necessary. I don't mess with her when she's in her burrow, but when she's out and I open the tank she's not aggressive. Probably very defensive if I were to fool with her any.

 

[Xian]

There are a lot of groups trying to ban exotic animals all together. All exotic pets are under scrutiny, and last time I checked, arachnids are exotic pets. Arachnids don't exactly have the best PR, a lot of people are either disgusted or frightened by them. If it wasn't a problem, why are T's already banned in a lot of places? Why is it illegal to ship them?

Bill S373 is a good example of the influence private groups can place on politicians regarding exotic pets. If they're going to start doing it with non-venemous snakes, what's stopping them from targeting arachnids? Where are they going to draw the line?

Cass

I understand your points!
I wouldn't call keeping spiders, 'exotic pets', anymore than I'd call an ant farm 'exotic'. I don't consider anything that you can buy at a Petco to be 'exotic', but that's just me.
I'm not familiar with any places that tarantulas are banned.
Why is it illegal to ship them? Ignorant uneducated people make those rules I guess.
Let's hope it stays this way for your sake, because if this hobby becomes common and mainstream, you'll have to get rid of your T's, because that's how you are.

I'm the kind of person who hates things that are really popular, and I try to avoid those things. I don't like monkeys or horses because everyone else does, I hate Twilight, I got my belly button pierced before every girl in the world decided it was the cool new thing, and then when it did become that, I took mine out. I always liked being different, and the looks and comments I get when people find out I keep reptiles, satisfies me because I know what I'm doing is considered weird, and I love it.



Cass

 

[Steve Calceatum]

Check into some Aussie T's or maybe a C. crawshayi. Honestly though, there are no aggressive tarantulas. Until I see one trying to get out with the sole purpose of chewing my face off, I'm not willing to put such a negative label on such a beautiful creature.

The most defensive species you can find is an arboreal by the name of Stromatopelma calceatum. Unlike your Avic, this one lives in a web retreat that extends into a subterraineal burrow. They are extremely touchy, uber-mean, balls-out fast, and possess one of the worst bites in the hobby. If you think you're up to that kind of a challenge, then this is the one to get.

Lastly, you did come off as being an arrogant alpha-male type. I sincerely hope this is not the case, and you thoroughly research your options before getting a T just because it's mean. Defensive T's present a whole set of challenges that alot of new keepers are not prepared for. Most can move rather quickly, and alot of them will possess either a nasty bite or extremely irritating hairs. Almost all of them will either bolt or attack with unrivaled speed and tenacity, even when only slightly provoked.

On the other hand, some people rather enjoy this type of tarantula. However, considering you only have an Avic avic sling, I would highly suggest that you get something about middle-of-the-road until you get used to how a tarantula moves, and reacts to you. Otherwise, you are risking an escape, a bite, or both.

Good luck!!!!

 

[paul fleming]

you are probably right about there being no such thing as an aggressive tarantula....after all,what does Ray Hale from the BTS know anyway
I don't see what is so hard to accept that Selenocosmia are aggressive.
Not sure if anyone here actually keeps them but if you did,you would see for yourselves.
I don't suppose there are any aggressive snakes either ?

 

[x Mr Awesome x]

I agree with Paul. I understand the reason to not label a tarantula as aggressive but that sort of nature by all reasoning would be considered aggressive. So what? And stop flaming this guy!!! Jeesh! We don't need thirty people relaying the same silly advice over and over again. And why the heck did everyone decide to attack his apparant 'alpha male-ism'? Seems to me a lot of you guys are probably guilty of reading a little too far in to his post. There's also absolutely no need to wish him to get bit. I wonder how many of you "experts" have been bitten personally? I'd be willing to bet very few. Stop acting like just because we've all read the same bite reports posts that we're all a bunch of know it alls. He doesn't sound like a fool and by all means probably would just appreciate the thrill of having a more defensive species to compliment his Avic. That's exactly what I did and I am happier for it. Now I prefer old worlds. Big whoop. To OP. African species are awesome. I'd highly recommend the Ceratogyrus marshalli. Get a beautiful female. They stridulate and throw threats with little provocation. Be careful and have fun!!!

 

[shanebp]

I agree with Paul. I understand the reason to not label a tarantula as aggressive but that sort of nature by all reasoning would be considered aggressive. So what? And stop flaming this guy!!! Jeesh! We don't need thirty people relaying the same silly advice over and over again. And why the heck did everyone decide to attack his apparant 'alpha male-ism'? Seems to me a lot of you guys are probably guilty of reading a little too far in to his post. There's also absolutely no need to wish him to get bit. I wonder how many of you "experts" have been bitten personally? I'd be willing to bet very few. Stop acting like just because we've all read the same bite reports posts that we're all a bunch of know it alls. He doesn't sound like a fool and by all means probably would just appreciate the thrill of having a more defensive species to compliment his Avic. That's exactly what I did and I am happier for it. Now I prefer old worlds. Big whoop. To OP. African species are awesome. I'd highly recommend the Ceratogyrus marshalli. Get a beautiful female. They stridulate and throw threats with little provocation. Be careful and have fun!!!

Its great to know some people understand what I meant by my OP. Thanks for understanding and a great suggestion! I'm still looking into all the great suggestions everyone has mentioned so my mind isn't totally made up yet. Its so hard to choose when they are all so cool!

 

[Sevenrats]

Get an OBT.

 

[violentblossom]

Hey now don't be talkin smack about AB, this site helps dozens of people every day there aint no telling how many t's the guys on here have saved.

People here DO have a tendency to jump down your throat at the slightest mistake.

Anyway, what about a baboon?

 

[DMBizeau]

Why not a NW terrestrial? That way if he does he bit he won't be in agonizing pain. They might not be quite as defensive, but there are quite a few large defensive species that are slow movers, a much wiser choice and for the average joe usually more impressive to see. Someone who hasnt done the research will not understand the amount of respect needed to own a T like a S. Cal or H. Mac type T. I personally do not own them due to that fact that I know what they are capable of and have no desire to deal with that level of pain from my mistake.

For an affordable option I would recommend a P. Cancerides, thay are usually quite defensive and look very nice as adults.

For a more expensive option you can't go wrong with a T. Blondi, mine tries to bite anything that comes in her space.

 

[Spunky]

Acanthoscuria fracta. I don't have one, but hear they are pretty agressive/defensive. I also agree with DMBizeau, P. cancerides can be are reasonablely priced and get pretty big and have more attitude the bigger they get. In my experience, they also stay out and make good displays.