My Nhandu is so grumpy and defensive that it's comical at times. Very fluffy and a few gorgeous species in the genus.
My Nhandu tripepii is an absolute sweetheart. Never flicked hairs or was defensive. My Nhandu chromatus is a b**** though
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I'm actually looking into a P. cambridgei for my first aboreal. I have years of experience with new world terrestrials. I'm ready to try my hand at something different. Of course I've done my research and care isn't an issue. But, I've read so many different opinions on them in general. Just curious about your honest opinion on them.
In my opinion they're like everything great about tarantulas all rolled into one. And they're a great display species. Always out on the prowl, searching for a meal. While their coloration may not be extremely bright and flashy, I think that their subtle beauty is even more appealing. This is my adult female, Crawlspace.
Extremely food motivated. They're also very defensive and have a "cantankerous" temperament. I have no doubt that Crawlspace would bite me if she felt cornered or confused my fingers for food, so I always keep my fingers out of her enclosure. They're very interesting to watch. Mine is always visible and active and night. She never refuses food until a few days before a molt.
I have a N. Chromatus sling coming tomorrow. I’m looking forward to watching it grow into a grumpy old T.
I just received a 1/8th inch N. Chromatus sling today and I'm sitting here looking at it like "wth do i do with something the size of a fruit fly"
Excited to watch it grow though!
Won't be too small for long, as far and I understand it they grow relatively quickly compared to other NWs. Have fun!I just received a 1/8th inch N. Chromatus sling today and I'm sitting here looking at it like "wth do i do with something the size of a fruit fly"
Good one.
