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<blockquote data-quote="VaporRyder" data-source="post: 202568" data-attributes="member: 37475"><p>Hi Justin,</p><p></p><p>Sorry to hear about the challenging times. Best wishes to your wife and children.</p><p></p><p>Although Theraposa species are the largest, hence the name ‘Goliath Birdeater’, they are not ideal for newer keepers due to their specific husbandry requirements - they are a moisture dependent rainforest species and are less forgiving of mistakes than many other tarantulas.</p><p></p><p>Lasiodora parahybana (Salmon Pink Birdeater) on the other hand are relatively bullet proof, although still a rainforest species, and are a much better option for a first tarantula. They also grow quickly and get to decent sizes, although not as big as the giants. I think you could confidently expect an 8 inch leg span though, and that’s still an impressive spider!</p><p></p><p>The price of Theraposa is significantly higher here in the UK than that of a Lasidora parahybana. You should be able to get an LP at a very manageable price, but the true cost will be in enclosures over the years.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck and I hope that you are able to secure a nice spider for the lads! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VaporRyder, post: 202568, member: 37475"] Hi Justin, Sorry to hear about the challenging times. Best wishes to your wife and children. Although Theraposa species are the largest, hence the name ‘Goliath Birdeater’, they are not ideal for newer keepers due to their specific husbandry requirements - they are a moisture dependent rainforest species and are less forgiving of mistakes than many other tarantulas. Lasiodora parahybana (Salmon Pink Birdeater) on the other hand are relatively bullet proof, although still a rainforest species, and are a much better option for a first tarantula. They also grow quickly and get to decent sizes, although not as big as the giants. I think you could confidently expect an 8 inch leg span though, and that’s still an impressive spider! The price of Theraposa is significantly higher here in the UK than that of a Lasidora parahybana. You should be able to get an LP at a very manageable price, but the true cost will be in enclosures over the years. Best of luck and I hope that you are able to secure a nice spider for the lads! :D [/QUOTE]
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