Big, mean, terrestrial, display worthy

[MacKenzie001]

You guessed it, what do you recommend for T that is large (7-8in+), full of attitude, makes a good display T (going to be in a natural tank with relatively high humidity), terrestrial, and has a good appetite?

Thanks, Mak

[Skullptor]

I don't want to deprive you of the fun of using the search function or the gallery to find out what appeals to your tastes.

[stevetastic]

A. geniculata

[ThomasH]

I'd go for the Acanthoscurria geniculata too. They are amazing creatures, I love mine. It is one of my collection favorites.
TBH

[zwd22]

Aren't most geniculata on the mellow side though?

[desertdweller]

Aren't most geniculata on the mellow side though?

Yea, they are.

I'd go with a Brachy. Smithi's love to kick hairs and strut away while they're at it. Hard to beat their looks and they get good size too.

[ThomasH]

Aren't most geniculata on the mellow side though?

Yep, I can't think of any really attitude filled T that fits the bill for terrestrial and good display. Most aggressive T's are burrowing or aboreal and are generally not good display T's with crazy appetites.
TBH

[kean]

try Lasiodora..

[Moltar]

Are you guys just trying to start another argument between me and Nature Boy? Lol.

As far as i'm concerned A genics are rather feisty for a New World terrestrial T. They're somewhat defensive, quick to throw a threat but not that quick to bite (they will bite though if you give them a reason) and they're verrrry aggressive with anything they percieve as prey. What an individual specimen may (or may not) lack in defensiveness it will make up for in prey aggression. They display well, get big and grow fast. I love 'em. They're fun t's to keep and usually give a good show for visiting friends who want to see a T doing T stuff.

[andy375hh]

except for the high humidity I would get a king baboon Citharischius crawshayi excellent agressive display t. I used to have a 6 to 7 inch one Hoping to get another asap.

[RottweilExpress]

except for the high humidity I would get a king baboon Citharischius crawshayi excellent agressive display t. I used to have a 6 to 7 inch one Hoping to get another asap.

And except....that it's not terrestial. And except....it's a horrible display animal as it's never ever visible if kept right.

[zwd22]

What about T.blondi??? don't get much bigger and meaner than that

[RottweilExpress]

Let me propose Cyriocosmus elegans for Mak to show to all his testosterone teenage friends.

You know, it has a heart shape in it's back

[the nature boy]

Are you guys just trying to start another argument between me and Nature Boy? Lol.

As far as i'm concerned A genics are rather feisty for a New World terrestrial T. They're somewhat defensive, quick to throw a threat but not that quick to bite (they will bite though if you give them a reason) and they're verrrry aggressive with anything they percieve as prey. What an individual specimen may (or may not) lack in defensiveness it will make up for in prey aggression. They display well, get big and grow fast. I love 'em. They're fun t's to keep and usually give a good show for visiting friends who want to see a T doing T stuff.

The finger. lol.

[D-back]

Aren't most geniculata on the mellow side though?

I don't think so....I have personal experience with only one, but that one is everything except being mellow...no threat posture, just immediate attack....every time......sometimes when she sees me and I make a sudden move, she runs to the plastic wall of the enclosure and hits it with her legs and fangs.....