Psalmopoeus cambridgei Vs. Psalmopoeus irminia

[Storm76]

I got my juvenile female P.irminia for what would be 12 EUR today. I was reluctant to get one, given their temper, but just couldn't resist. Considering that we both survived two moults and one rehousing intact, I'd say I'm not doing that bad. I have to confirm that irminias are generally reclusive and territorial - mine tends to flash-step into her 'lair' and threaten from there. When she's out and about, it's a beautiful sight.

With them being readily available, their speed and temper, as well as stunning overall looks there's a reason why they're suggested so often as a stepping-stone towards higher strung arboreals. Considering my couple girls here show completely different personalities as well and "Firali" showed me today just -how- much she was annoyed by me trying to get her out eventually for a photo session by jetting out of her hideout and firmly biting the straw I tried to direct her with. She's now having a new "roommate" in form of said straw as she took it with her into her hide, lol . I can only hope your girl stays on the more mellow side, Hydra, hehe

Gotta get that thing out tomorrow...grmbl.

 

[bscheidt1020]

...and now you know why this genus stuck with me! Even with how unpredictable they are, they're awesome spiders. Fast, with a temper, but once you get somewhat used to those particular behavioral patterns and apply common sense, it's indeed an awesome genus. Which reminds me that I still need to get the others of genus...grmbl. Or...maybe a 3rd irminia

I am in the same boat....once I have a female Cambridgei and Irminia, I will be going full tilt after P. Pulchers! This genus is one that I could imagine owning multiples of each species and never getting bored with them. Heck, P. Irminia is the species that is responsible for me getting involved in this hobby so I will always have a soft spot for them...and will always have one or more in my collection!!

 

[BobGrill]

I'm hoping to acquire a female irminia someday. I have one cambridgei sling and am getting a few more soon. Hopefully at least one ends up being female.

 

[Storm76]

With slings being that cheap and the adults readily reproducing in captivity, I'm pretty sure there are numerous people that you could get them from. Just get a 3+ slings and at least one will likely be a female. They grow quickly, in a couple years at the latest you'd have a beautiful adult. With more or less of a temper. And speed.