Your opinion: A.avic or A.paysoni

[Kysnakeguy]

Ok i am new to this site ( see my intro post http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?101718-Introduce-Yourself/page288) and i have 2 tarantulas on hold at a local pet shop, a Avicularia avicularia and a Aphonopelma paysoni, both are assumed females but if one turnes out to be a male il pick the other one assuming it is female and there are no other tarantulas i like there. I know more than enough about how to care for each species. What i need now is the opinions of other people prefer specificaly which has better temperment and personality ect.... thanks

 

[Zoomer428]

Ok i am new to this site ( see my intro post http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?101718-Introduce-Yourself/page288) and i have 2 tarantulas on hold at a local pet shop, a Avicularia avicularia and a Aphonopelma paysoni, both are assumed females but if one turnes out to be a male il pick the other one assuming it is female and there are no other tarantulas i like there. I know more than enough about how to care for each species. What i need now is the opinions of other people prefer specificaly which has better temperment and personality ect.... thanks

Just get them both lol your going to get them one way or anouther

 

[RS4guy]

Avic's are always pretty docile, it varies from spider to spider but they are generally well mannered, though a bit flighty.

 

[SamuraiSid]

who presumes they are female? The lps? Do they charge a premium for "assumed" females? I bet they do

 

[Kysnakeguy]

Actualy they charge same for both genders the lps i go to i trust though i can never be too sure so il do some examining before buying, but i need real opinions of what everone hear likes, it will be my decision when it comes but i want to hear other people's experiences and opinions. Votes on the poll are appreciated 2

 

[Storm76]

Here's the deal:

Did you research both already? Care requirements of those two differ GREATLY from each other...

However, just get what you like...easy as that.

 

[Kysnakeguy]

Yes i have know-how on the differnent care for each species, trust me i have had care books for them but no spiders for around 10 years so i have more than enough smarts to care for them, any one else

 

[k2power]

Get the Aphonopelma. You will see many more Avicularias in the future. they also don't die as easily as the Avics. I won't get pet store avics any more due to frequent deaths. Aphonopelmas are tanks....kind of. they live far longer too.

 

[Skeri]

My personal favorite are Avics.

 

[Kysnakeguy]

K2power: actually as delicate as they are live heard that avics liv relatively long and the one i would buy is a captive bred juvinile so it would be more hardy then most store's WCs

 

[HoboAustin]

I would get the paysoni. I like the colors on it more than the the A. avicularia. I also don't always see A. paysoni available all the time, compared to the avicularia.

 

[Kysnakeguy]

God! im still torn, whats their behavior ( not related to aggression ) in there habitats, any cool stories about them, share please i cant wait

 

[Kysnakeguy]

ALso, what are your all's experiences with Aphonopelma paysoni, when i handled the one at the store it seemed about 75% docile and never flicked but i could be wrong

 

[Kysnakeguy]

last day of poll, more vote needed if possible im freakin eccited for the T i pik

 

[TZach]

get both, avics are the most docile arboreals there are. so if i was in your shoes, i would get both just for the love of their pink toes.

 

[Kysnakeguy]

As much as i want to, getting both isnt a option, if i would i could but since i live with a extreem arachnophobe i cant.

 

[Jared781]

I selected A. paysoni... because I havnt even heard of that sp. before and i figured since i havnt, how would it compare to the "COMMON" pink toe ahaa lol

Guess ill do some research!

 

[Kysnakeguy]

Its basicaly a form of the Aphonopelma chalcodies or a desert blonde tarantual, the species i think is from the vacinity of payson arizona. How are the activity levels in cage, which is more active? this poll runs for about one more hour if you havent voted nows the time

 

[brian abrams]

Get the Paysoni. They live much longer, aren't nearly as common, and have a little more value. Plus I prefer terrestrials or arboreals.

 

[Vespula]

Get the Aphonopelma paysoni! I love the Aphonos and can't recommend them enough! They're great tarantulas.