Which species of Grammastola is the ABSOLUTE BEST?

[Tarantula155]

What species of Grammastola is the best of them all in this family and why?

Which is the most active? Colorful? and has a fierce feeding response?

 

[The Grym Reaper]

Grammostola iheringi - They're basically nothing like the rest of the genus, they're one of the (if not the) biggest species in the genus, they're by far the fastest growers, they're gorgeous, they don't know what hiding is, they're pretty active, and their feeding response rivals A. geniculata.

The only minor downside to the species is that they're pretty high strung and sometimes bolt when spooked.

0.1 Grammostola iheringi

• The Grym Reaper
• Aug 23, 2020
• 1
• entre rios red rump entre rios tarantula female grammastola grammostola iheringi iheringi subadult subadult female

Sareena rocking her new suit.

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[Ic4ru577]

I just got my g. rosea rcf today. The only g in my care.

 

[Tarantula155]

Grammostola iheringi - They're basically nothing like the rest of the genus, they're one of the (if not the) biggest species in the genus, they're by far the fastest growers, they're gorgeous, they don't know what hiding is, they're pretty active, and their feeding response rivals A. geniculata.

The only minor downside to the species is that they're pretty high strung and sometimes bolt when spooked.

0.1 Grammostola iheringi

• The Grym Reaper
• Aug 23, 2020
• 1
• entre rios red rump entre rios tarantula female grammastola grammostola iheringi iheringi subadult subadult female

Sareena rocking her new suit.

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I think you got me sold man!!!
I just looked up feeding videos on these guys, WOW! You were right, that red rump is gorgeous!

Do you know much about their lifespans? If they have a lifespan that can compete with other grammastola I'm gonna go immediately and purchase a group

 

[The Grym Reaper]

I think you got me sold man!!!
I just looked up feeding videos on these guys, WOW! You were right, that red rump is gorgeous!

Do you know much about their lifespans? If they have a lifespan that can compete with other grammastola I'm gonna go immediately and purchase a group

I don't think you're going to be looking at 25-40+ year lifespans like with rosea/porteri/etc. on account of the faster growth rate (the reason those species have such long lifespans is their glacial growth rate) but I think you could reasonably expect 15-20 year lifespan

 

[Matt Man]

from what I have gleaned here on this forum I would say Grym Reaper is one of the Grammastola Experts / Fans on the forum. I would defer to his expertise. I will add, I am a fan of the Pulchripes for their size, demeanor, availability and price.

 

[EtienneN]

I love both the pulchripes and the pulchra/quirogai.

 

[Tarantula155]

Literally just bought a group of G iheringi minutes ago can't wait

 

[basin79]

I have G. iheringi and pulchra. Neither hide away. Not even to moult. Both are stunners. But that's where the similarities stop. The iheringi lass is just a blur of legs when there's food. Will run the full length of her enclosure.

Wouldn't be without either but if you want "the whole package" go with the iheringi.

 

[viper69]

Grammostola iheringi - They're basically nothing like the rest of the genus, they're one of the (if not the) biggest species in the genus, they're by far the fastest growers, they're gorgeous, they don't know what hiding is, they're pretty active, and their feeding response rivals A. geniculata.

The only minor downside to the species is that they're pretty high strung and sometimes bolt when spooked.

0.1 Grammostola iheringi

• The Grym Reaper
• Aug 23, 2020
• 1
• entre rios red rump entre rios tarantula female grammastola grammostola iheringi iheringi subadult subadult female

Sareena rocking her new suit.

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Whoa its cousin G. actaeon is identical, minus the cherry red

G. acteon - juvenile female- fresh molt DLS ~5.5"

• viper69
• Jul 10, 2018
• 3
• actaeon brazilian redrump tarantula brazilian wooly black tarantula female grammostola grammostola actaeon

 

[The Grym Reaper]

from what I have gleaned here on this forum I would say Grym Reaper is one of the Grammastola Experts / Fans on the forum. I would defer to his expertise. I will add, I am a fan of the Pulchripes for their size, demeanor, availability and price.

Don't know about that, I only keep 4 species from the genus (sp. "Concepción/iheringi/pulchra/pulchripes), iheringi just happens one of my top 3 species to keep.

Whoa its cousin G. actaeon is identical, minus the cherry red

G. acteon - juvenile female- fresh molt DLS ~5.5"

• viper69
• Jul 10, 2018
• 3
• actaeon brazilian redrump tarantula brazilian wooly black tarantula female grammostola grammostola actaeon

I was under the impression that, while they have a similar feeding response, they don't get as big or grow as fast as iheringi, and like you said, they lose that bright red on maturity.

 

[Matt Man]

my thought as well. It seems the iheringhi is the outlier for growth and other oddities outside the genus

 

[Arachnid Addicted]

Imo, G. vachoni. They are slow growers, though. I like G. sp. "Entre Rios", but I don't know, as fast growers as they are, they are also not so attractive to me.

 

[Arachnophoric]

G. pulchripes for me. They live long, grow at a decent pace for a Grammostola, fantastic eaters, get some nice size to them, are readily available for very affordable prices, and are sorely underrated in the beauty department if you ask me.

Post-molt Pulchripes

• Arachnophoric
• Dec 27, 2019
• chaco golden knee tarantula female grammostola grammostola aureostriata grammostola pulchripes pulchripes

Zenyatta looking lovely after giving me a surprise molt. I only just noticed yesterday that her...

My girl Zenyatta. Always a delight to work with, very calm and agreeable. Never so much as a flick of hairs or a threat pose from her in all 4 years of having her (knock on wood).

 

[viper69]

Don't know about that, I only keep 4 species from the genus (sp. "Concepción/iheringi/pulchra/pulchripes), iheringi just happens one of my top 3 species to keep.



I was under the impression that, while they have a similar feeding response, they don't get as big or grow as fast as iheringi, and like you said, they lose that bright red on maturity.

I can't say if they are equal in rate, I've only owned actaeon. But, I can tell you this species grows incredibly fast (not glacial like Rose), and I believe they are of similar size too. On growth rate, just reading the boards over the years they seem to be "equal".

 

[Arachnid Addicted]

I can't say if they are equal in rate, I've only owned actaeon. But, I can tell you this species grows incredibly fast (not glacial like Rose), and I believe they are of similar size too. On growth rate, just reading the boards over the years they seem to be "equal".

They usually are equal in rate and they both can grow incredibily fast, tme.

G. actaeon will lose their red rumps when adults, a few individuals can maintain their reddish "butt colors" and still, these ones might not be fully grown. As far as I know, G. actaeon won't present any red/reddish coloration when adults, they turn black.

G. grossa ("Farroupilha" morph) have also a fast development, not as fast as the both mentioned. Problem is, there are a few specimens known as G. grossa in the hobby.

 

[Tarantula155]

iheringi just happens one of my top 3 species to keep.

What are the other two?

 

[viper69]

They usually are equal in rate and they both can grow incredibily fast, tme.

G. actaeon will lose their red rumps when adults, a few individuals can maintain their reddish "butt colors" and still, these ones might not be fully grown. As far as I know, G. actaeon won't present any red/reddish coloration when adults, they turn black.

Yeah as slings both are identical to my eyes. Some claim the setae pattern is different on abdomen before Actaeon loses cherry red. I can’t tell myself.

But at about 4” that’s when Actaeon goes from cherry red to rust unfortunately.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

I can't say if they are equal in rate, I've only owned actaeon. But, I can tell you this species grows incredibly fast (not glacial like Rose), and I believe they are of similar size too. On growth rate, just reading the boards over the years they seem to be "equal".

I only keep iheringi so I can't compare growth either, I thought actaeon were more in the 6" range whereas iheringi were closer to pulchripes in terms of size.

What are the other two?

A. geniculata & P. irminia.

 

[viper69]

I only keep iheringi so I can't compare growth either, I thought actaeon were more in the 6" range whereas iheringi were closer to pulchripes in terms of size.



A. geniculata & P. irminia.

Could be true on size- only have anectdotal data