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Hi guys, which one of these t's would you say is the more docile? Planning on getting 1 of the 2
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G. Pulchra or B. Emilia
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There's no way you can ask a hobbyist to make that choice without this inevitable answer: Both. 
They're both excellent spiders.
They're both excellent spiders.
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Oh, and temperment varies with individuals, not with species
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Yeah, I know and maybe I'll own both some day but for now, idk they are both pretty docile.There's no way you can ask a hobbyist to make that choice without this inevitable answer: Both.
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As far as generalizing, neither species has an aggressive reputation. Have you checked out B boehmei? My favorite Brachypelma
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Yes I have but they love to kick hair and they seem super skittish.As far as generalizing, neither species has an aggressive reputation. Have you checked out B boehmei? My favorite Brachypelma
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Not at all. Sure, they kick hair and tend to be more demonstrative then other Brachypelma species
but they're not bad. Any Brachy or Grammastola is a good choice really.
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Mass has nailed it on all counts, except CLEARLY emilia is the best brachy! Ha!!
But sure, any are going to be winners with their own weirditudes. Another good temperate relative is G. pulchripes, Chaco Golden Knee.
But sure, any are going to be winners with their own weirditudes. Another good temperate relative is G. pulchripes, Chaco Golden Knee.
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I personally love the look of G pulchra
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If you want a docile, lively and curious spider, I would actually suggest a Euathlus sp. Tiger, an undescribed dwarf Euathlus species. Any dwarf Euathlus species really..cute, curious, docile and not skittish at all..im looking at sp. Red, but I have a sp tiger thats really got my attention. She's awesome, and I find it hard not to handle her all the time.
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Black silk.I personally love the look of G pulchra
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I have 1.8 of them. they are beautiful.
What's called Euathlus scrofa, but is really E. parvulus, is another inquisitive docile small T.
My B. boehmei doesn't love to kick hair, but will if she's in premolt and you disturb her, that's the only time I've ever seen her kick. She's not skittish either, she'll attack the water dish when you fill it, and she's very curious about what's going on in her enclosure, almost aggressive/defensive about her stuff being messed with
Until you get her out of the enclosure, then she's really calm and is one of the few that my son will regularly handle.
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I have a B emilia that I have had since it was about a quarter inch. Right now its around an inch and a quarter ( 10 months later) and it's a great little T.
about the same size as mine when i got it and the size now.
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Talk about having a split personality... B boehmei's are famous for that, not to mention a big hair kicker! (Most of them anyway) The Emilia's are laid back and don't kick hardly any hairs. My B pulchra is soo sweet and laid back, she never kicks any hairs at me. My smithi is very active and will kick hairs when she feels like it. The Euathlus species are an excellent choice for beginners, but I would try to find one already 1" or so, they grow very slow. (Mine is still hanging @ 1.5") GBB'S are gorgeous speed demons and like kicking hair too, but love the webs mine make. On the calm arboreal side, there's the classic avicularia avic (Pink toe). Need a little more attention as far as making them happy to survive. Just don't buy into all the stories you read online about keeping them alive. I admit I am a little nervous with my girl, but have faith and the knowledge of some friends that can put me on the right path with this species. In a nut shell, these T's are not all too difficult to care for. Once feared by many is now becoming more excepted and collected as their own. It's wise to do your research before jumping into tne hobby. These are not one that you just throw a cricket to them every now and then. They need care and attention just like any other but maybe not as much. Many people who have T's simply love their collection and show them the RESPECT they so deserve. I have 1 male and 4 girls in my collection, and truly admire everyone!!As far as generalizing, neither species has an aggressive reputation. Have you checked out B boehmei? My favorite Brachypelma
Oh one more tad bit... it's NOT the size that makes the tarantula, so keep that in mind when doing your research. Cheers
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