Just ordered my dream T

[HungryGhost]

I just placed an order for a pterinopelma sazimai sling from Paul Becker. It should be here on Tuesday. Ive wanted one since i first laid my eyes on one but the prices were too high. Paul has an amazing price.

 

[Sabeth]

What kind of T is that? I googled it but nothing came up. Would love to know what it looks like!

 

[HungryGhost]

It's the Brazilian blue, or the Brazilian violet blue. First described in 2010 I believe. Their habitat is threatened and they are now being captive bred. It's a truly blue new worlder!

http://www.theguardian.com/science/2011/sep/17/blue-tarantula-new-to-nature

 

[SPazzyT]

I've been thinking about investing in a blue , most likely one of these.

Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens ( Venezuela Greenbottle Blue)

Ephebopus cyanognathus (Blue Fanged Skeleton )

Lampropelma violaceopes(Singapore Blue)

Xenesthis sp. Colombia/blue(Columbian Purple Bloom Bird Eater)

 

[Sabeth]

It's the Brazilian blue, or the Brazilian violet blue. First described in 2010 I believe. Their habitat is threatened and they are now being captive bred. It's a truly blue new worlder!

http://www.theguardian.com/science/2011/sep/17/blue-tarantula-new-to-nature

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Wow, that's a beautiful T. Congrats and enjoy!

 

[Prudance]

Very cool. I had to google this one, too, as i had not heard of it before. They are gorgeous. Congrats!

Oh and we're going to want to see some pics when you get her!

 

[HungryGhost]

Well she arrived safe and sound today. I have a long way to go before I see any adult color, she's only about 1/4".

Here she is on a piece of 1" graph paper:

 

[SPazzyT]

Oh my, beautiful. I love seeing spiderling's fresh from delivery. I may be investing soon in a batch of 5 so may need some advice from a selection list. Hard to get variety when your mind is on one track with no suggestions. Any chance you did a video unboxing?

 

[HungryGhost]

No I didn't video the unboxing. There are plenty on YouTube for this dealer just search pet center USA or Paul Becker.

 

[CrystalRose]

My local reptile store has these too. I've been thinking about picking up a couple. Congrats on your new baby!

 

[Prudance]

That is just too freakin adorable!

 

[lazorkat]

I've been thinking about investing in a blue , most likely one of these.

Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens ( Venezuela Greenbottle Blue)

Ephebopus cyanognathus (Blue Fanged Skeleton )

Lampropelma violaceopes(Singapore Blue)

Xenesthis sp. Colombia/blue(Columbian Purple Bloom Bird Eater)

i would recommend the GBB if you are new to the hobbie they arnt all that blue tho nor is the Blue fang and they burrow so you wont see them much a L violoceopes can be very blue but they are quite venomous and are aggressive / defensive .. mine is more purple than blue and is very calm for her species .. but only the females are blue/purple

 

[Scoolman]

Awesome. I got four of them a couple months ago. Very fast, and a bit jumpy. They seem to be shy eaters, I never see them take prey, but they will have in their fangs when I go back to check on them.

 

[HungryGhost]

Awesome. I got four of them a couple months ago. Very fast, and a bit jumpy. They seem to be shy eaters, I never see them take prey, but they will have in their fangs when I go back to check on them.

Good luck with them. Mine is a tiny sling 1/4" tops, how big are yours? Mine eats well, munching down fruit flies at present but you're right, I've never seen it take prey, just eat it!

 

[Christell Erasmus]

Congrats on your new tarantula. she is going to be a real stunner.