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Which Tarantula? Mexican Red Knee vs Cobalt Blue
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<blockquote data-quote="Whitelightning777" data-source="post: 137273" data-attributes="member: 26980"><p>I'm not a fan of the ladder system either. Still, even my humble B sabulosum slings of 1.25" in size (another brachy species) are more visible then any burrowing species, especially an OW.</p><p></p><p>B vagens is also a great, and affordable, choice. This is the fastest growing brachy, red and black in color for both sexes.</p><p></p><p>Generally all brachys are the same colors for both sexes. The males are smaller and don't live as long. Still, with brachys, both sexes will live for a few years, males 2 to 4 years females 10+ years with 20 not being unusual.</p><p></p><p>That's my biggest beef with burrowing species, especially OWs. You'll never see it. If you construct a terrestrial enclosure where they can't burrow, they are aggressive. Open the cage = home invasion.</p><p></p><p>Definitely go with B smithi if that's your 2 options.</p><p></p><p>There are many great vendors in the for sale section of our forum. You've come to the right place!!</p><p></p><p>If you have access to other species or options & insist on getting a blue OW species, there's only 1 way to go -- M balfouri. Heck, they even can be raised as communal species, multiple specimens in1 cage!! Males turn a brilliant blue. Females are cream and blue colored. Both are spectacular and pictures can't do justice to them.</p><p></p><p>The other option is H pulchripes. These guys are gold with electric blue legs, one of the best looking in the hobby. Mine matured as a male sadly enough, but I'll get 3 slings back if the pairing succeeds.</p><p></p><p>Both of these species make a great first OW tarantula. They are super quick so be careful with unpacking and rehousing. I'd definitely start with slings about 1 to 1.5 inches.</p><p></p><p>They might cost more then a Cobalt blue, but are worth every penny. H pulchripes is NOT communal. Neither is B smithi. One per cage only!!</p><p></p><p>I did lose my M balfouri to fecal impaction but that isn't really a common problem with that species, just really bad luck. I don't post pics of her anymore, but here's both of them.</p><p></p><p>Neither of these OWs are a mean or aggressive tarantula. They are nervous but will always run down the burrow. After you unpack them, make sure the water dish is full and then don't open it again for at least 4 to 5 days so they can settle in and burrow. This will virtually eliminate the risk of escape. Tap on the cage twice before opening it to feed them. This will give them the chance to seek shelter & not escape. If they just start running around and not into the burrow, try again later.</p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]32157[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]32158[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]32159[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]32160[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]32162[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]32161[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>The last one believe it or not is the same as the blue and gold, just matured out as a male. The males and females are the same color until the male matures. This makes them desirable. No matter what, it'll be drop dead gorgeous.</p><p></p><p>Sorry for the long post.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to the addiction. You can't ever have just one.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Whitelightning777, post: 137273, member: 26980"] I'm not a fan of the ladder system either. Still, even my humble B sabulosum slings of 1.25" in size (another brachy species) are more visible then any burrowing species, especially an OW. B vagens is also a great, and affordable, choice. This is the fastest growing brachy, red and black in color for both sexes. Generally all brachys are the same colors for both sexes. The males are smaller and don't live as long. Still, with brachys, both sexes will live for a few years, males 2 to 4 years females 10+ years with 20 not being unusual. That's my biggest beef with burrowing species, especially OWs. You'll never see it. If you construct a terrestrial enclosure where they can't burrow, they are aggressive. Open the cage = home invasion. Definitely go with B smithi if that's your 2 options. There are many great vendors in the for sale section of our forum. You've come to the right place!! If you have access to other species or options & insist on getting a blue OW species, there's only 1 way to go -- M balfouri. Heck, they even can be raised as communal species, multiple specimens in1 cage!! Males turn a brilliant blue. Females are cream and blue colored. Both are spectacular and pictures can't do justice to them. The other option is H pulchripes. These guys are gold with electric blue legs, one of the best looking in the hobby. Mine matured as a male sadly enough, but I'll get 3 slings back if the pairing succeeds. Both of these species make a great first OW tarantula. They are super quick so be careful with unpacking and rehousing. I'd definitely start with slings about 1 to 1.5 inches. They might cost more then a Cobalt blue, but are worth every penny. H pulchripes is NOT communal. Neither is B smithi. One per cage only!! I did lose my M balfouri to fecal impaction but that isn't really a common problem with that species, just really bad luck. I don't post pics of her anymore, but here's both of them. Neither of these OWs are a mean or aggressive tarantula. They are nervous but will always run down the burrow. After you unpack them, make sure the water dish is full and then don't open it again for at least 4 to 5 days so they can settle in and burrow. This will virtually eliminate the risk of escape. Tap on the cage twice before opening it to feed them. This will give them the chance to seek shelter & not escape. If they just start running around and not into the burrow, try again later. [ATTACH=full]32157[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]32158[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]32159[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]32160[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]32162[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]32161[/ATTACH] The last one believe it or not is the same as the blue and gold, just matured out as a male. The males and females are the same color until the male matures. This makes them desirable. No matter what, it'll be drop dead gorgeous. Sorry for the long post. Welcome to the addiction. You can't ever have just one. [/QUOTE]
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