Just to show you how ugly they REALLY are:

This is a photo of mine without ANY computer enhancements:




And this is one after I touched it up a bit using some lame-a$$ version of photoshop:




It's more orange-ish than real orange. But luckily it is cheap and they say variety is the spice of life! So go get one

they were available. I may be getting a MM for my girl:



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I wouldn't call it fugly. It does lose it's luster with time after a molt. But when it is freshly molted, the orange is very striking
They are quite speedy, somewhat skittish. Would say it is a mix between Psalmopoeus and Avicularia.

SynergyZA wrote: I wouldn't call it fugly. It does lose it's luster with time after a molt. But when it is freshly molted, the orange is very striking

Let me rephrase: If you have a "thing" for orange spiders, this species won't curb your appetite. But if you like arboreals, then the Tapinauchenius genus is definitely a must in your collection

Check out the others readily available in SA:

Tapinauchenius cupreus (Violet Tree Spider)
Tapinauchenius violaceus (Purple Tree Spider)

EDIT: Ok. No pics added to Tarantupedia yet. But you can google them I'm sure!

They are available, even saw some at the last expo.

Also wouldn't call it fugly. I do like mine a lot!

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Personally i very underated tarantula! Tapinauchenius gigas (Orange Treespider) The pics are of Hedriks MF you cant tell its not beautiful. No photoshop only sunlight