May have been duped into buying a "Purple" Tarantula...

[awiec]

So they're NOT everything I could want from a spider. If it's not as 'cranky as an OW', it still leaves something to be desired. It warms my heart to see NW's stand up in a defensive pose.

Well mine is still feisty as she will slap my tongs and paintbrush around but my P.muticus takes the cake on cranky; I have to plan my cleanings carefully with that bold creature.

 

[Poec54]

Well mine is still feisty as she will slap my tongs and paintbrush around but my P.muticus takes the cake on cranky; I have to plan my cleanings carefully with that bold creature.

Right, but it's nice to see a NW do something besides an imitation of a potato.

 

[awiec]

Right, but it's nice to see a NW do something besides an imitation of a potato.

My pamhp is no potato, she is very active starting at 8 pm and will happily throw her size around if she needs to (even at 2.5 inches shes rather bulky). My "pet rock" of a G.pulchripes loves to try to barb me and gives poses at least once a month; no one really acts what they are "supposed" to be at my house.

 

[Oreo]

Could turn out purple or brown. At least you can tell people it's definitely a bird-eating spider :laugh:

 

[awiec]

Could turn out purple or brown. At least you can tell people it's definitely a bird-eating spider :laugh:

I named mine Birdy due to that fact. Shes a sweet little tarantula, until you try to take her log away.

 

[CaraMia]

So this little guy molted and there is definitely some purple showing!!! I'm super ecstatic because regardless of the species I wanted a purple tarantula. I'm thinking he is a P.sp Platyomma/Ecuador.

Thoughts, confirmations, compliments?

 

[Poec54]

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So this little guy molted and there is definitely some purple showing!!! I'm super ecstatic because regardless of the species I wanted a purple tarantula. I'm thinking he is a P.sp Platyomma/Ecuador.

Thoughts, confirmations, compliments?

Not sure of the specie, but it's a beautiful spider.

 

[CaraMia]

Thanks! He is certainly gorgeous. I am in love.

 

[gobey]

Right, but it's nice to see a NW do something besides an imitation of a potato.

That made my day.

 

[awiec]

Thanks! He is certainly gorgeous. I am in love.

At this stage you can't really tell as male and females look similar until they mature but I believe at 3 inches they are easy enough to sex via a molt or looking at their underside.

 

[CaraMia]

At this stage you can't really tell as male and females look similar until they mature but I believe at 3 inches they are easy enough to sex via a molt or looking at their underside.

Interesting. I am definitely new at sexing but I did save the molt and there is a Repticon near me in a few weeks. Maybe someone there can help me out.

Thanks!

 

[horanjp]

I noted that on the cup was written P. eq.

P. eq. = a dumb dealer's way of saying P. sp. Ecuador....etc

Just a thought...old thread I know, but IDing isn't really dependent on time...:sarcasm:

 

[miss moxie]

Yep, definitely a pamphobeteus. Just for future reference, anyone who might come across this thread-- this is what an Xenesthis immanis spiderling should look like.

Xenesthis don't have (As far as I'm aware) 'christmas tree butt' and their common name (though arguably useless depending on who you talk to) is Colombian Lesserback.

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Interesting. I am definitely new at sexing but I did save the molt and there is a Repticon near me in a few weeks. Maybe someone there can help me out.

Thanks!

If you want a purple tarantula, and aren't daunted by speed-- ehehehe, because taps are fast-- google Tapinauchenius violaceus.

Also, you've got to get yourself an Avicularia purpurea!

 

[cold blood]

common name (though arguably useless depending on who you talk to) is Colombian Lesserback.

Actually its lesserBlack:wink:

 

[miss moxie]

Actually its lesserBlack:wink:

See? Useless!

 

[CaraMia]

Not sure if anyone subscribed to this thread and wants to see an update...but the little guy molted last week and I was able to finally get a semi-decent picture. He is definitely purple. I tried to shine a light to show how he is purple on his legs and carapace. Whatever he is, he is turning out to be stunning!!!

 

[CaraMia]

Yep, definitely a pamphobeteus. Just for future reference, anyone who might come across this thread-- this is what an Xenesthis immanis spiderling should look like.

Xenesthis don't have (As far as I'm aware) 'christmas tree butt' and their common name (though arguably useless depending on who you talk to) is Colombian Lesserback.

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If you want a purple tarantula, and aren't daunted by speed-- ehehehe, because taps are fast-- google Tapinauchenius violaceus.

Also, you've got to get yourself an Avicularia purpurea!

Thanks for the suggestions! Maybe I will have one of everything.

 

[awiec]

Majority of male of the the pamphs and phormics are purple so you male have a juvenile male or female who is deciding to be purple for a bit.

 

[MrDave]

Not sure if anyone subscribed to this thread and wants to see an update...but the little guy molted last week and I was able to finally get a semi-decent picture. He is definitely purple. I tried to shine a light to show how he is purple on his legs and carapace. Whatever he is, he is turning out to be stunning!!!

'Stunning' is definitely the right word!

 

[Blueandbluer]

WOW what fabulous coloration!