New Brachys

I acquired a few new Brachypelma yesterday. This is my favourite T genus of all so I'm chuffed to get these dudes.

Mexican Flame-knee Brachypelma auratum


Mexican Redleg B. emilia


Mexican Fireleg B. boehemi

They are all stunning but that fireleg is awesome isnt he. Did Mr Lyons hook you up with these?

You know what's really cool, if you look at the pattern on the Mexican red knee, the upside down triangle, it looks like an evil bat with wings extended. He's got glowing eyes 'n' all can anyone else see that?

Mr. Lyons sorted the boehemi for me yep :)

I see the bat alright - you must stare at photos for ages to see these things!

B.emilia for me...an absolute stonker...v.nice pick ups Karl....

Karl, I hate to say they kinda jump out at me and I don't always post what I see but it's definitely a lot fun in my head most of the time

Lovel pics Karl, just how big are they?
John

Thanks John, the emilia and boehemi are about 3" legspan and the auratum is a little larger, I'd guess with a 4" legspan.

Stunning Karl, loving the bohemi most of all though

Great shots of these beauties.

I must say that you were as pleased as punch on saturday with these guys (or girls).
And I bet that you'll be pointing that macro lens at the molts when the come.

ian

I'm still over the moon Ian, I can't help a peek every few hours LOL. Once they settle in I'll be looking at those epigastric furrows - although I've been reliably told they're all females.

I'm too much of cynic to believe anyone selling Ts telling me they are female. :)

It's like a car-dealer telling you the car he's selling will only last 2 more months.

Tony W wrote:B.emilia for me...an absolute stonker...v.nice pick ups Karl....

I'm with Tony, Karl! This said the others are stunners too.

I agree Ian, I like to check myself and then if anything is wrong I only have myself to blame :)

I agree Tony / Raymond, the emilia is a beaut of a T and the first one that made me want to learn more about the Brachypelma group; but the boehemi comes a very, very close second!

Very nice Karl!! I think saying you are big on T's at the mo is an understatement lol

There's nothing wrong with a male T, their lifespan is not as long as females on paper but how many people do get their females to live for 25 years anyway.
Enjoy the creatures whilst they are still with us.