Ratmosphere
Arachnoking
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Is the pumpkin patch tarantula a hard species to keep as a beginner?
The genus is Hapalopus. I've seen them listed as Hapalopus sp. pumpkin patch, and Hapalopus sp. colombia.Oh joy, I didnt know this and have two slings of them I believe, whats the scientific name?
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He is never out in view, I only see him during his escapes.
My first tarantula was a B. smithi. I've had her since she was a sling. She is now 4+ inches. If my experience is the norm, they're a great first T. Mine has always been calm, good eater, always out in the open. She's kind of a pet rock, but that is helpful in a first T.I feel like getting a new pet. However, I need some help in deciding which one to get. My choices are a large pumpkin patch tarantula sling, Mexican Red Knee tarantula sling, a wild caught Carolina wolf spider, or an other Avicularia versicolor sling. Help me out!
The brachy is probably your best bet.. Iconic bullet proof relatively calm and slow moving.. The rest may be trouble for a newer keeper.I feel like getting a new pet. However, I need some help in deciding which one to get. My choices are a large pumpkin patch tarantula sling, Mexican Red Knee tarantula sling, a wild caught Carolina wolf spider, or an other Avicularia versicolor sling. Help me out!
Happy to see another person who consider Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens a good beginner oneIf you're really not into the brachys (a shame, as they are great spiders and there are plenty of species if smithi isn't your thing), you could consider a GBB (chromatopelma cyaneopubescens). Not great if you want to handle as they are a mite skittish, but if you aren't handling they're ideal for beginners IMO. Easy care, good feeders, fast growers, and GORGEOUS.