Adult Tarantula

[Will25]

Hey guys
So I have always wanted to buy myself a nice big mature Tarantula. When I started the hobby about 14 months ago I bought all my T's as small as posibble because I was new and honestly still a bit afraid. Some of them like my A.Geniculata and my G. pulchripes grew quite fast but are still as not big as I hoped.
So my question...
What is a ideal species than I can buy as an adult that would make a great display species and not be to fast or skittish as I'm still a beginner. I already have my B. Albopilosum
B.vagans
B.Smithi
B.boehmei
G.rosea
G.pulchripes
A.geniculata
C.fasciatum
Besides these species what others would be ideal???

 

[Ghost]

If you like your T's big and black then I would suggest getting a G.pulchra,
Their great looking T's and my female is always out and about.....

 

[Fuzzball79]

To stay with the Grammies: I would also suggest G. Actaeon. Beautiful big and bulky, almost blueish black with red hairs on their abdomen.

 

[Will25]

If you like your T's big and black then I would suggest getting a G.pulchra,
Their great looking T's and my female is always out and about.....
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I have always wanted one...ever since I started in the hobby. But I have literally never seen one for sale! But still on my list of must have T's! Thanks Ghost

 

[Will25]

To stay with the Grammies: I would also suggest G. Actaeon. Beautiful big and bulky, almost blueish black with red hairs on their abdomen.

Thanks Fuzzball79
I will defenitly consider one if I see it for sale ",

 

[MassExodus]

Pamphobeteous antinous. Lasiodora parahybana. Theraphosa stirmi. Big terrestrials make the best display spiders. BIG terrestrials.

 

[Enn49]

I'd go for an L. parahybana female. They're always on show, average adult size is 8" (can reach10").

This is my young male but you get the idea

 

[Chubbs]

I've actually never seen an LP over 8 inches. Average legspan is around 7-8. People have a tendency to exaggerate their size.

 

[MassExodus]

My girl is 8 1/2, and that's with her legs extended, but not fully. It's hard to keep a ruler held next to her but I'll try it later and see if I can get a pic. She'll most likely take it from me though. All items in her enclosure are confiscated for her approval... I'm hoping she gets monster size, but it's true, 8 inches is normal for them...not that 8 inch spiders with bulky bodies aren't impressive...I'll try the ruler thing after I get my new enclosure ready for the 5" female P antinous that will be here Wednesday. I'm hoping she gets at least as big as my Lp, ...or even bigger. Very impressive spiders, both of them.

 

[Payden King]

I would also suggest LP... I have seven slings, no adults but have seen them as adults and they are big and BEAUTIFUL. I think they are one of the prettiest ones to be honest.

 

[Christell Erasmus]

Hi there.
What about a brachypelma Emilia

 

[MassExodus]

Hi there.
What about a brachypelma Emilia

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Ahhh, gorgeous Brachy...I still need one of those

 

[Will25]

After doing some research I'm really considering the B. Emelia or an LP.....such I difficult disicion. To many awesome T's to choose from hahaha thanks a lot guys! You really helped me a lot!

 

[Christell Erasmus]

please let us know what you decided on getting?