I want an Avic ..but i dont know which one..

[Ryan Simons]

I know the one i want, but im not sure what species it is..

Its very dark, basically like a big ball of long fur and little white dots on the tip of each hair...

I did see one in a pet shop, labled up as a Peru Purple Pink Toe but looking at pics on the internet, im not sure if it is?

The only one i can see thats close is this :



Moderators Note: Please be aware that the BTS does not advise handling of tarantulas and operates a no handling policy for the good of the spider and the handler. Although intentional handling is shown here, this is a picture that indicates a requirement for a species ID, therefore i shall let it remain for now... Colin

I think its an Avic.Metallica?

Anyone know which one i am after? perhaps it is the Peru purple pink toe? i really am not sure. Also where i could purchase one from?

thanks
Ryan

[darrell hetzel]

i am not to sure, but i want to say it is an A. metalica. there are so many diffrent species in the genea.

[wayne balcombe]

it looks like Avicularia Metallica to me, there apears to be an almost metalic greeny blue sheen to the carapace.

[Elaine Ross]

It looks like what is being sold as A. sp. "metallica" to me, athough the A. sp. "Kwitara" are very similar in appearance.

A. sp. "Peru purple" have a noticable lilac colouring to the carapace with longer reddish tipped setae.

[lynn mawdesley]

Agreed with Elaine

Here's a pic of my AF A sp peru purple to show the lilac and red setae (any excuse to show her off hehe )

[Ryan Simons]

Lynn! WOW! thats exactly the species i am looking for! they look like a big ball of fluff! lol

What is the exact species name and Where could i get one from? Do both male and female look the same?

Thanks for all the help with this everyone..

[lynn mawdesley]

Lynn! WOW! thats exactly the species i am looking for! they look like a big ball of fluff! lol

What is the exact species name and Where could i get one from? Do both male and female look the same?

Thanks for all the help with this everyone..

Lovely aren't they

Avicularia sp peru purple Ryan they have some slings in at the spider shop for £6 each, ive not seen any juvies S/A or Adults for sale of late just keep your eyes peeled on the classifieds or put a wanted post up in there

[Ryan Simons]

Ok, ill have a look on there website.. Quick question about that shop tho,I heard the problems they have been having regarding importing spiders, and i wonder -are they still trading at the moment? i don't want to send money to a closed shop!! lol PM me the answer if you feel its necessary...

[Stephen jordan]

They are still trading Ryan, an e mail was sent out for all with existing orders saying that trading would begin again on the 23/11/09.

[Ryan Simons]

Cheers Stephen, unfortunatly they do not have any in stock. i noticed there catalogue entry was back in 2008 so i emailed them and they said there all gone

Anyone know of any other good spider shops?