b.vagans or b.boehmei???

[xjak3yx]

not sure which one to choose to buy .. ive been weighing out the options on colouration, temperment and conditions to keep..
i like the colours of both Ts but the bohemi just tops it, ive read that vagans can be a little bit more skittish
any help guys?

[ChrisNE]

Bohemi is a better looker. Vagans grow faster if you're looking at getting a sling or juvie and grow bigger. They're also cheaper. Wouldn't say they're more skittish imo. They're both nice species but if you're going for an AF then i'd go for a Bohemi if you're willing to pay the extra £30-£50.

[bobusboy]

I've got a 5.5" female B. bohemei and I wouldn't say she's skittish but defensive hair flicker and mine stridulates which apparently is very uncommon.

[Chris_Skeleton]

It's Brachypelma boehmei guys

And I think they look better than vagans. Haven't had either of them though.

[Joshlividum567]

My B.smithi stridulates too.She isnt agressive but if I touch her and she scurries away she will do it while running.I'd go B.boehmei.

[bobusboy]

My B.smithi stridulates too.She isnt agressive but if I touch her and she scurries away she will do it while running.I'd go B.boehmei.

Lol my girlfriend is currently caring for my Ts as I am out of town she called me crying when my B. boehmei wouldn't move out of it's water dish for her to fill it and it kept hissing at her when she poked / blew on it lol.

They're both great IMO, my B. smithi is still a baby so I can't comment on that one.

[xjak3yx]

thanks very much for the advice guys! ive herd or hair flicking, not stridulate?!.. just looks like il have to wait for a boehmei to come back in stock il definately go for a juvie, my smithi is such a slow grower and i need a larger spider to scare off the sister

[xjak3yx]

wow really cool vid i didnt know they could do that !

[malevolentrobot]

i have both as well as a B. smithi all around the same size, and my boehmei hands down of the three has the best temperment, although was a very nervous hair kicker up until last moult. the smithi and the vagans have yet to curb the kicking when i so much as look at them sideways during maintenence, with the added bonus of quite the defensive 'tude in the case of the vagans who has put up some impressive threats and slaps at the tongs.

my individual experiences aside, all can have a tendancy to kick (with the boehemi being most known for having a propensity for doing it out of the three), and all can itch horribly if you have a u-hair sensitivity. the boehmei will most likely run you the most, but is the best looking, imo. as others have stated, however, the vagans has the advantage of being substancially cheaper and grows faster.

[Blurboy]

My bohmei is called "Flick" for very good reasons, it flicks at the sight of it's own shadow. Lovely looking T though and a nice addition to anyones collection

[baconmushroom]

i have a 4" B. Boehmei and really happy with it, a hair flicker and the colors are just gorgeous. fresh out of molt...