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For one thing, I'm not sure if either is available but assuming I have a choice in the future, which is easier to keep? Which is more mentally stable? Yes, I realize that some specimens are defensive or aggressive at times. Does a large hide and a roomy cage mitigate these problems?
Tom's big spiders has an excellent genus review of Phormicticus but not Pamphometous sp machala (because it's something else)
I've looked at a few of the Pamphometous caresheets but my inner BS detector lights up. It might be just a self inflicted mind game but the BS detector has an excellent track record. Specifically, some people say that they're as tricky to keep as T blondi. Others say it's just like Lasiodora species or a geniculata but just a tad more moist. Are they just a little hyper or an OBT with urticating hairs, another words hell on wheels?
Basically since the tragic loss of my balfouri, I'm looking for a purple spider that'll equal my Lasiodora in size, ending up in a 5 gallon tank most likely.
Of course, I'll do my usual routine by trying to get a sling about 1.5"-2" in size, unsexed. It's more fun that way and the growth is fascinating.
Tom's big spiders has an excellent genus review of Phormicticus but not Pamphometous sp machala (because it's something else)
I've looked at a few of the Pamphometous caresheets but my inner BS detector lights up. It might be just a self inflicted mind game but the BS detector has an excellent track record. Specifically, some people say that they're as tricky to keep as T blondi. Others say it's just like Lasiodora species or a geniculata but just a tad more moist. Are they just a little hyper or an OBT with urticating hairs, another words hell on wheels?
Basically since the tragic loss of my balfouri, I'm looking for a purple spider that'll equal my Lasiodora in size, ending up in a 5 gallon tank most likely.
Of course, I'll do my usual routine by trying to get a sling about 1.5"-2" in size, unsexed. It's more fun that way and the growth is fascinating.
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