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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Whitelightning777" data-source="post: 132275" data-attributes="member: 26980">Fear not tarantulas has several different Lasiodora species to choose from. My L klugi is basically my showcase spider. Once they get the adult colors, they're out in plain sight about 80% of the time.Many folks also like the G iheringi and feel it's the ultimate Grammostola species.I would also recommend hands down any of the more affordable Pamphobeteus species. I have P sp machala. The only differences between the husbandry for those versus Lasiodora species is that you'll need a larger water dish and perhaps some frog moss. Keep half the substrate slightly moist and the other half dry. If you can water your house plants two or three times a week, they are no problem.They are drop dead gorgeous. I have pictures of mine in the gallery. They aren't aggressive spiders. Like Lasiodora species, they eat like garbage disposals and are out in the open much of the time once they get some size. Temperment overall is very similar to Lasiodora. The feeding response is truly massive. As to which hits harder, it's like comparing 2 different sledge hammers.</blockquote>