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Hey guys,
I'm new to the hobby, but I did my share of research before I even considered getting my first T's. Now, since one of them will be a P.irminia spiderling, I've found some infos that actually differ.
I know they are lightening fast, defensive and love to throw threat-postures, but what kinda startled me was the fact that the information from jon3800 and RobC regarding the venom strength of the Nikespider differs greatly.
According to RobC:
P.irminia tend to have a reputation as being quite aggressive and are prone to threat displays. They do not possess urticating hairs.
This tarantula is certainly not for the beginner - they are lightening fast and will not back down. Their venom is among the most potent of all tarantulas (similiar to the Poecilotheria genus, whom they are mostly closely related to) and could require a trip to an emergency room.
This is not a tarantula you want to get bit by so I do NOT recommend holding this species.
According to Jon3800:
He actually mentioned in his videos about the species that the venom isn't that strong really, sure stronger than Grammostola, Avicularia or all the other "general" T's, but certainly weaker than Poeci. The bitereports I read also suggested that the venom is not as strong as Poeci venom. I'm kinda lost here and before you wonder: I am just asking out of pure curiosity what to expect IF anything like that ever happens. I certainly will avoid pissing my specimen off and neither will I ever consider handling her by intent.
Considering there's a lot of controversy still if this spider is really a NW or OW, I'd like to know about it.
Hence - can someone shed some light into this for me, please?
Thanks,
Jan
I'm new to the hobby, but I did my share of research before I even considered getting my first T's. Now, since one of them will be a P.irminia spiderling, I've found some infos that actually differ.
I know they are lightening fast, defensive and love to throw threat-postures, but what kinda startled me was the fact that the information from jon3800 and RobC regarding the venom strength of the Nikespider differs greatly.
According to RobC:
P.irminia tend to have a reputation as being quite aggressive and are prone to threat displays. They do not possess urticating hairs.
This tarantula is certainly not for the beginner - they are lightening fast and will not back down. Their venom is among the most potent of all tarantulas (similiar to the Poecilotheria genus, whom they are mostly closely related to) and could require a trip to an emergency room.
This is not a tarantula you want to get bit by so I do NOT recommend holding this species.
According to Jon3800:
He actually mentioned in his videos about the species that the venom isn't that strong really, sure stronger than Grammostola, Avicularia or all the other "general" T's, but certainly weaker than Poeci. The bitereports I read also suggested that the venom is not as strong as Poeci venom. I'm kinda lost here and before you wonder: I am just asking out of pure curiosity what to expect IF anything like that ever happens. I certainly will avoid pissing my specimen off and neither will I ever consider handling her by intent.
Considering there's a lot of controversy still if this spider is really a NW or OW, I'd like to know about it.
Hence - can someone shed some light into this for me, please?
Thanks,
Jan