Who says that G rosea looks dull? *56k warning; lots of pics*
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I'm with you man. Rosea's are pretty awesome t's. I have 3 at the moment. They can get pretty dull and drabby since they go years between molts but a freshly molted one is hella-cool. I think that males often show more color than females too. Have you sexed that one?
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makes me think about getting one......not allowed though
The talk about the pretty colors on GBBs, M. balfouris, P. metallicas, and such made me think that my rosie was pretty dull until I took a good look at her one day as I came home from work and saw her doing her pet rock pose and I thought to myself "you know, that Tari sure is a nice looking critter." Even though I have other, more colorful Ts in my collection (C. fasciatum, P. murinus, B. smithi), my rosie is definitely my favorite -- due largely in part because she was my first, but still my favorite.
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I just snatched up a red-phase G rosea. That is s sweet looking t no matter how you slice it. I was surprised however to see that the pink on the carapace id pretty muted. I figured it would be more pronounced. The red really isn't that far off from the orange OBT's thet live next door.
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My Rosie just molted a few days ago, and she went from being a muddy brown to a bright pink, it's really quite striking. And she's been stretching in all these funny positions as she hardens up.
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Yep. That is one pretty girl. I have a great big old female that's been in premolt for about 8 months now. When she finally pops i think i'm throwing her a party. I'll post pics too...
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Man, Penny soooo needs to molt. Hasn't eaten in something like 7 months, and is so dull, you can hardly tell her carapace ever was pink!! I've had her for 14 months with no molt yet.
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if you want to see a gorgeous rose hair look up the red morph of the species, known as the chilean fire tarantula. some arent so red but others are as red as you could imagine.
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What pretty babies! I agree... Rosies are horribly underrated. My first (and so far only.... give it time, lol) is a rosie, and she is just beautiful. I waited 2 years for her to molt, and she didnt disappoint, believe me... Just about a week ago she molted and shes just stunning now.
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I agree, Roseas are underrated. Mine is a beauty. I love to watch her. When she molts she is absolutely gorgeous. Yours is a beauty!!!! They are graceful and beautiful.
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In best Homer Simpson voice..
"Mmmmm freshly molted Grammostola's !!"
"Mmmmm freshly molted Grammostola's !!"
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Rosies Rock !
No tarantula is more underrated than a rosie. If nobody ever saw a rosie before and they were a new species and rare:
New species of tarantula discovered: pinkish purple carapace, red setae, gets over 6", docile, very hardy, rarely bites or flicks, and stays visible for display.
How much would they sell for
adult female 6" $275 :}
My rosie is my first T love. I've had her for 20 years. I can't remember but I'm guessing I paid $10 for her. She once ate a pinkie mouse, but over the years she has probably averaged $2 worth of crickets per year. So far this year she's eaten 8, but I think she's finished until the Fall.
No tarantula is more underrated than a rosie. If nobody ever saw a rosie before and they were a new species and rare:
New species of tarantula discovered: pinkish purple carapace, red setae, gets over 6", docile, very hardy, rarely bites or flicks, and stays visible for display.
How much would they sell for
adult female 6" $275 :}
My rosie is my first T love. I've had her for 20 years. I can't remember but I'm guessing I paid $10 for her. She once ate a pinkie mouse, but over the years she has probably averaged $2 worth of crickets per year. So far this year she's eaten 8, but I think she's finished until the Fall.
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No doubt!!! They are totally worth every penny!No tarantula is more underrated than a rosie. If nobody ever saw a rosie before and they were a new species and rare:
New species of tarantula discovered: pinkish purple carapace, red setae, gets over 6", docile, very hardy, rarely bites or flicks, and stays visible for display.
How much would they sell for
adult female 6" $275 :}
My rosie is my first T love. I've had her for 20 years. I can't remember but I'm guessing I paid $10 for her. She once ate a pinkie mouse, but over the years she has probably averaged $2 worth of crickets per year. So far this year she's eaten 8, but I think she's finished until the Fall.