Caught a wild Tarantula

[TobusRex]

I wonder why "texas tans" and their ilk aren't often shown on websites? Are these "mean" tarantulas or something? The spider I had last week was probably a texas tan, and it was as tame as a dog.

Do people dislike the "common" Southwest USA tarantulas for some reason? Should I avoid them?

[jesses]

I wonder why "texas tans" and their ilk aren't often shown on websites? Are these "mean" tarantulas or something? The spider I had last week was probably a texas tan, and it was as tame as a dog.

Do people dislike the "common" Southwest USA tarantulas for some reason? Should I avoid them?

I don't know what a Texas tan is. Tarantulas are not mean.

[TobusRex]

I thought Aphonopelma Anax was a "Texas Tan".

[jesses]

I thought Aphonopelma Anax was a "Texas Tan".

I think Texas Tan is a catchall for every tarantula found in texas since they're all different shades of brown

[TobusRex]

Oh. To tell the truth, all the tarantulas I've ever seen, and I've seen them in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona, and California looked the same. They all ranged a dark brown/blown with a tan carapace.

[spot]

that is awesome, just read your thread. I would love nothing more than to discover a t in it's native environment!!! I live in ca and I know there are ts here but I've never actually seen one. I've seen some scorpions in the wild but no ts. sounds like you treated him very well. good luck with your new rosea!

[jesses]

that is awesome, just read your thread. I would love nothing more than to discover a t in it's native environment!!! I live in ca and I know there are ts here but I've never actually seen one. I've seen some scorpions in the wild but no ts. sounds like you treated him very well. good luck with your new rosea!

Go go http://www.scottstarantulas.com and email Scott and tell him you want to go on the next collecting trip which I think is in September