Going to go look at some T’s on Friday and was wondering if I should go with a curly hair or a Red Rump? There’s also a Caribena versicolor available but was pretty interested in the other two that are available.
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Personally, for a beginner T I would recommend getting a curly hair. Pretty good growth rate, not real prone to hair kicking, super sturdy spider.
I’d stay away from the C versicolor as a beginner.
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Ya I was leaning more into the Curly Hair. Heard great things about them. Any specific reason to stay away from the versicolor though?
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They have a tendency to suddenly die. For seemingly unknown reasons. Their care isnt real forgiving.
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That’s pretty odd! I did not know that. Thanks for the info.
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We have 3 
A couple friends have adult ones too and all good!
Ours are around 2/3+ cm atm so only lil. But doing brill! Growing well and so pretty 
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Ever had any problems with them?
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They’re only small atm but going amazing so far! As are all the rest
Friends who have them also are doing fab. No issues.
Can’t wait til older as we want to keep a female. And get her a tall planted out viv 
They’re all in smaller enclosures atm with a plant, bowl etc 
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Decisions decisions 
they all look and sound like neat creatures, so hard to make a final decision 
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I would go terrestrial for first. More docile!
Black Brazilian are beautiful just to throw out there, another I own! Or the red and white!
Arboreal seem to be… Buggers let’s say
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That’s what I wanted was a terrestrial. Most likely will end up with the curly hair.
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They’re beautiful, and docile too so will be great for handling 
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The breeder I’m going to see has red rump’s, curly hair, bird eaters and versicolors. Wanted to jump on the bird eater because of it’s size but I know how aggressive they can get/be. Red rump and curly hair are what I’m stuck between right now.
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Well thank you for the info and fast response 
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Just remember that a lot of terrestrial t’s are basically pet holes for a long time growing up!
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Going to be a hard choice! Both lovely and calm… Curly hair usually cost more if that comes into the choice too.
Colour wise obviously red rump is lush… but the curly hairs cute 
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They are! Another reason I can’t wait until they’re older, seem to be out more then
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Yep I know. Not looking to handle it too often. I’ve just always wanted one since I was a kid and now I have the chance to add to my collection. I currently have a normal wild type BP, Male normal corn snake and two Leo’s. Trying to expand my horizons by getting into invertebrates as well.
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The Lasiodora parahybana is also a great starter T if you want one with a lot of size to it as an adult. They rank up there is the Theraphosa’s. But they are extremely laid back and grow really fast.
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Ya I’m not looking to order anything until I have more experience with T’s. I have a local reptile/invertebrates breeder who owns his own shop about 35 minutes from me so I’ll be sticking with what he has to offer.
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