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[aphonopelma paloma]

Hi Everyone!
My name is Paloma and I’m currently in Los Angeles, CA. I started in the hobby back in 2020 during the pandemic. I have always had an interest in insects and arachnids but did not have the space, time or energy to keep live ones of my own. I started with a regal jumping spider then moved up to tarantulas. Although my relationship with them is one-sided lol, I am so in love with all of my spiders. I currently have 11 tarantula companions and 2 jumping spiders.
3x G. pulchras (2 males, 1 female)
2x L. parahybana (1 MM, 1 female)
1 T. albo (female)
1 A. anax (female)
1 A. seemanni (female)
1 B. boehmei (female)
1 B. hamorii (female)
1 P. sazimai (male)

2 P. regius (MM & MF)

I’d like to keep old worlds one day, but haven’t gotten around to it.

Picture is of my female LP, Lucy.

 

[Enn49]

Hi Paloma, welcome to the forum.

 

[m0lsx]

Hello & welcome to the forum.

You have a lovely collection. The Aphonopelma anax vis on my want list.

 

[aphonopelma paloma]

Hello & welcome to the forum.

You have a lovely collection. The Aphonopelma anax vis on my want list.

Thank you! The A. anax coloration is very beautiful. It lives up to its common name-it does appear like a rich chocolate color.

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome, Paloma!

 

[Lawrence b]

Hi welcome to the forum .

 

[Tarantula Trooper]

Welcome Paloma! I highly suggest an old worlder.lol. Harpactira Pulchripes is a good starter and absolutely beautiful !

 

[aphonopelma paloma]

Welcome Paloma! I highly suggest an old worlder.lol. Harpactira Pulchripes is a good starter and absolutely beautiful !

Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Spyderdune]

Welcome to the addiction! Lol Good luck and most of all remember, SAFETY, and I mean safety for the tarantulas, first! I have been keeping tarantulas for a very long time now, it's the most rewarding way of life I have come to know. There's absolutely nothing in this world like having tarantulas in your life. My opinion of course. Good luck, and I hope you find this hobby to fit you perfectly.

 

[aphonopelma paloma]

Welcome to the addiction! Lol Good luck and most of all remember, SAFETY, and I mean safety for the tarantulas, first! I have been keeping tarantulas for a very long time now, it's the most rewarding way of life I have come to know. There's absolutely nothing in this world like having tarantulas in your life. My opinion of course. Good luck, and I hope you find this hobby to fit you perfectly.

I completely agree! Caring for these beautiful creatures is very rewarding. I love the tarantula life.