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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Therasoid" data-source="post: 49954" data-attributes="member: 3538">Great, I can relate Nhandu tripepii, terrestrial, aggressive eaters, grows to 6"-7" range and can be defensive/skittish. N. chromatus, their cousin, is another much liked species of the genus. If you are at ease with N. tripepii and looking for a terrestrial with more speed, attitude, and some vibrant coloration a Pamphobeteus might be right for you. These ARE on the expensive side but, IMO, totally worth the price. Another genus to consider is Homoeomma, fast, good eaters and more docile compared to Pamphobeteus. Then you have the Lasiodora genus, fast, aggressive eaters, larger species group, and moderately priced. Lasiodora difficilis is probable the most tenacious and L. parahybana the largest of the genus. Last, but not least is Phormictopus genus, P. cancerides seems the abundant one, reaches 8", has some attitude, great eater and very well priced. If money isn't a concern check out Xenesthis immanis and intermedia, gorgeous purple and black coloration, reaches 8"+, aggressive eaters and can be very defensive if provoked. These are JUST suggestions and you need to research the species and decide what is best suited for your experience/skill level. Only you can decide, if you have doubts, don't buy it. They will be available further down the road so no real reason to hurry the process. I'd rather people be slow and safe,than fast and regretful.  Let us know whatever species you decide on.</blockquote>

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