New Tarantula fan.

[Mrjuve]

Hi all I am completely new to the hobby and am looking for a small T to start. I have been researching the Euathlus sp ( and it's renamings!). I am practically interested in the Euathlus sp yellow and red now Homoeomma orellanai and chilensis. Been looking for one for about 8 months now but no joy. Anyway I look forward to learning all about Ts and meeting some new friends.

 

[Soulman]

Welcome Mrjuve!

 

[octanejunkie]

Welcome

Glad to see a new owner doing research BEFORE buying a pet!

 

[Enn49]

Hi and welcome
You need incredible patience with the Homoeommas, they are incredibly slow growing especally the chilensis taking years to reach even 1". I'd recommend a Davus pentaloris or one of the Cyriocosmus genus, they're pretty and New World.

 

[m0lsx]

Hello & welcome to the forum. As Enn49 says above the H chilensis are incredibly slow growing. I brought 2 tiny slings last summer & both have possibly molted once & both are still only about 5mm.

 

[Mrjuve]

Wow thanks for the prompt replies. I have definately come to the right place.

Although I really like the Homoeomma orellanai and homoeomma chilensis I am await of low availability and slow growth rate I have created a list of others as I now have plenty of time research. My list of species to look into that are smaller varieties as below but would welcome any others.

Avicularia minatrix
Dolichothele diamantinensis
Paraphysa sp. Tiger
Hapalopus sp Colombia klein
Cyriocosmus Bertae (peruvian dwarf beauty)

Thanks all.

 

[Mrjuve]

Hi and welcome
You need incredible patience with the Homoeommas, they are incredibly slow growing especally the chilensis taking years to reach even 1". I'd recommend a Davus pentaloris or one of the Cyriocosmus genus, they're pretty and New World.

Thanks for the advice. I really like that Davis Pentaloris. Stunning colour. That will be added to my list. Apart from the friendliness of the members it is clear that everyone has another thing in common...one Tarantula is never enough.

 

[ilovebrachys]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Enn49]

The dwarf Ts I have
Aphonopelma sp. montane 2” NW
Catumiri argentinense 2” NW
Cyriocosmus aueri 2” NW
Cyriocosmus leetzi 2” NW
Cyriocosmus perezmilesi Bolivian Dwarf Tiger 2” NW
Heterothele gabonensis 1.5” OW
Heterothele villosella Dwarf Chestnut 2” OW
Holothele sanguiniceps Trinidad Pink 2” OW
Phlogeillus sp namtok phlio 2” OW
Phlogiellus sp. Baeri PhilippineDwarf 2-3” NW
Phlogiellus sp. Khao sok 2” OW
Phlogiellus sp. Khao sok 2” OW
Plesiopelma longisternale Argentine Pygmy Bird Eater NW
Plesiophrictus sp kerala 2” OW

 

[Mrjuve]

The dwarf Ts I have
Aphonopelma sp. montane 2” NW
Catumiri argentinense 2” NW
Cyriocosmus aueri 2” NW
Cyriocosmus leetzi 2” NW
Cyriocosmus perezmilesi Bolivian Dwarf Tiger 2” NW
Heterothele gabonensis 1.5” OW
Heterothele villosella Dwarf Chestnut 2” OW
Holothele sanguiniceps Trinidad Pink 2” OW
Phlogeillus sp namtok phlio 2” OW
Phlogiellus sp. Baeri PhilippineDwarf 2-3” NW
Phlogiellus sp. Khao sok 2” OW
Phlogiellus sp. Khao sok 2” OW
Plesiopelma longisternale Argentine Pygmy Bird Eater NW
Plesiophrictus sp kerala 2” OW

Wow quite the list of dwarf Ts you have. Which is your favourite and which has the best character?

 

[octanejunkie]

I vote for Dolichothele diamantinensis or Typhochlaena seladonia, if you can get the latter...

FWIW, there are 3 color forms of D. diamantinensis

 

[Enn49]

Wow quite the list of dwarf Ts you have. Which is your favourite and which has the best character?

I'd have to say my Phlogiellus sp. Baeri (AF) and my little Plesiopelma longisternale, both very calm and always on show.

 

[Mrjuve]

I have seen the Typhochlaena seladonia. Info I have read suggests best left to advanced owners. But it is stunning and pricey! I can see what one T is never enough.

 

[Enn49]

I have seen the Typhochlaena seladonia. Info I have read suggests best left to advanced owners. But it is stunning and pricey! I can see what one T is never enough.

I'm afraid Ts are addictive plus if you order one you may as well order a few for the same postage.

 

[octanejunkie]

I'm afraid Ts are addictive plus if you order one you may as well order a few for the same postage.

Said the keeper with 800 animals

 

[Enn49]

Said the keeper with 800 animals

Slight exaggeration there, I just hit the 100 mark and then lose a few

 

[Mrjuve]

Wow 100 Ts. That is incredible!

 

[Enn49]

Wow 100 Ts. That is incredible!

There are people on here with many more than me.

 

[Mrjuve]

There are people on here with many more than me.

I would be happy with just 1.lol

 

[Mrjuve]

I vote for Dolichothele diamantinensis or Typhochlaena seladonia, if you can get the latter...

FWIW, there are 3 color forms of D. diamantinensis

I only saw one colour. Are they listed under different names?