Which freebie should i pick?

[jokzan]

I'm able to pick one of the following species as a freebie but not sure which one to pick.

• A. Chalcodes
• A. Geniculata
• C. sp Hati Hati
• H. Himalayana
• N. Incei Gold Form
• P. Cancerides
• N. Tripepii

I was leaning towards the A. chalcodes but read they're very slow growers.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

• A. Geniculata gets my vote

 

[Tentacle Toast]

If you've never had a geniculata, then I'd second that vote- they are LOADED with character, & are always out & about, BUT ...
A hati hati fell in my lap not that long ago (a "freebie," which I didn't choose, nor did I want...I have mixed feelings about "freebies"), & I've got to say, I kinda dig the change of pace. It's an interesting spider...but if you've never had a geniculata, then get the geniculata ..in my opinion

 

[Nitroxide]

I love aphonoplema species so I would go with the chalcodes, personally - however as others mentioned, the geniculata is also really fun to have, and mine had grown rather quickly when I had one in the past. Everyone should have a geniculata at least one.

 

[ladyratri]

I'd take the N. incei in a heartbeat, but I'm pretty sure cult genic is gonna swarm this thread completely any minute now

 

[IntermittentSygnal]

Hahaha, but of course @ladyratri!
First, if you aren’t experienced with spicy, old worlds, or are not ready for lightening speeds, spiders that stand their ground and medically significant venom, just knock those off your list.
Now, down to business..there are none finer than the genic! Royalty among tarantulas. Gorgeous, display tanks with big personality. My ambassador to non-spider folk who turn “Eww”, into “that’s kinda cool” and “that’s the prettiest spider I’ve ever seen and wow, I don’t believe I just said that”.
My main man…Prince Sacha!

But, chalcodes are nice, too.

 

[viper69]

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[jokzan]

Hahaha, but of course @ladyratri!
First, if you aren’t experienced with spicy, old worlds, or are not ready for lightening speeds, spiders that stand their ground and medically significant venom, just knock those off your list.
Now, down to business..there are none finer than the genic! Royalty among tarantulas. Gorgeous, display tanks with big personality. My ambassador to non-spider folk who turn “Eww”, into “that’s kinda cool” and “that’s the prettiest spider I’ve ever seen and wow, I don’t believe I just said that”.
My main man…Prince Sacha!
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But, chalcodes are nice, too.

haha I do have some spicy stuff already but you have definitely conceived me on what to pick.

 

[Mustafa67]

I'm able to pick one of the following species as a freebie but not sure which one to pick.

• A. Chalcodes
• A. Geniculata
• C. sp Hati Hati
• H. Himalayana
• N. Incei Gold Form
• P. Cancerides
• N. Tripepii

I was leaning towards the A. chalcodes but read they're very slow growers.

What do you currently have?

Can’t go wrong with a Nhandu tripeii

 

[jokzan]

What do you currently have?

Can’t go wrong with a Nhandu tripeii

• G. Pulchra
• B. Hamorii
• C. Darlingi
• P. Metallica

My order includes Davus sp Panama, H. Devamatha and C. Natanicharum.

 

[Mustafa67]

• G. Pulchra
• B. Hamorii
• C. Darlingi
• P. Metallica

My order includes Davus sp Panama, H. Devamatha and C. Natanicharum.

Yeah I recommend a Nhandu tripeii. Big giant T, beautiful colour, fast growth rate, great feeding response and a spicy personality

 

[Andrew Clayton]

• G. Pulchra
• B. Hamorii
• C. Darlingi
• P. Metallica

My order includes Davus sp Panama, H. Devamatha and C. Natanicharum.

Got to agree with @Mustafa67 on this one, considering the T's you already have.

 

[magouilles]

I'm able to pick one of the following species as a freebie but not sure which one to pick.

• A. Chalcodes
• A. Geniculata
• C. sp Hati Hati
• H. Himalayana
• N. Incei Gold Form
• P. Cancerides
• N. Tripepii

I was leaning towards the A. chalcodes but read they're very slow growers.

A. genic or N. tripepii
I like Aphonopelma sp. but they do tend to be very chill, slow growers, mines are hiding most of the time and don't eat so much either
Nhandus and genics are your go to for spice, character and amazing colorations too

 

[Pillenslikker]

Get the most expensive T. on this list and buy the other spiecies later yourself......

 

[A guy]

You're young so you can afford to raise an Aphonopelma from a sling lol

 

[spideyspinneret78]

I vote N. tripepii. Beautiful, fluffy spider with a spicy personality.

 

[cold blood]

tripeppii hands down....its a fantastic species, and rarer and more valuable than the others IMO......second would be the genic....third in line would be the incei....but the Phormic is a solid pick, too.....you got lots of nice choices.

 

[Cmac2111]

Big, voracious eaters, not slouches for growth & amazing/unique to look at... N. tripepii for sure.

Nhandu tripepii

• Cmac2111
• Aug 16, 2024
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• adult female brazilian giant blond tarantula new world nhandu nhandu tripepii tarantula pictures

'Rust', n. tripepii AF. Girl came to pose haha, one of my 2 all time favorite species and one of...

 

[Stu Macher]

If you've never had a geniculata, then I'd second that vote- they are LOADED with character, & are always out & about, BUT ...
A hati hati fell in my lap not that long ago (a "freebie," which I didn't choose, nor did I want...I have mixed feelings about "freebies"), & I've got to say, I kinda dig the change of pace. It's an interesting spider...but if you've never had a geniculata, then get the geniculata ..in my opinion

If there was a tarantula you could train, it may be the Geniculata. There is nothing it won't do for food. Serious gluttony

 

[sparticus]

That's super personal. I'd pick whatever appeals the most. N. Incei are super fun, and it's easy to find space for a dwarf species. I just recently got my first A geniculata due to their cult following on the boards here (and $5 price tag). We shall see if it lives up to the hype. I really enjoy my phormictopus as well, although they can be a bit spicy when they get larger. Heard good things about Nhandu, don't own any myself, definitely would pick one up if the opportunity arose.