What could I possibly say about the rose hair that hasn't been said before? This is a classic species with really nice color fresh out of a molt. G rosea are certainly one of the easiest speices to maintain as well. They do have a pretty good overall temper but are not as trustworthy as some will have you believe. Though not typically aggressive a few Rosehairs have apparantly not read all the books saying how docile they are supposed to be.
I prefer Chilean Flame for the common over Red Morph Rose I know by saying this I will probably catch all kinds of flak from a bunch of taxonomist wannabes but here goes. You will notice that I do not call this species rosea as I do not believe it to be a color morph of the same spider for one second. I am also not alone in this opinion as I have had this discussion with other hobbiests, some with far more knowledge of the subject than myself, who share this opinion. I am not claiming to be any sort of taxonomist nor do I have a degree in entomology, as if that would matter in this case anyway, but I firmly stand behind this being a different species. Anyone who has kept both types has no doubt seen a massive difference in both temperement and looks.
The so called Red Morh Rose is not even close to G rosea when it comes to aggression. G rosea rarely gets defensive where the Chilean Flame is always defensive and quite often down right mean.
the color and pattern is also worlds apart. The leg striping is not only more prominent ont he Chilean Flame but the color is a million times better as well. These spiders do ot look or act even close to a Rosehair and where I come from if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, chances are it's a duck.
I do not yet have an adult of this spectacular species but my 1 inch spiderling is beginning to color up nicely. These are great looking Brachys and although a bit more nervous than a B smithi this is certainly an easily handled species. The fantastic adult coloration along with less availability than B smithi makes this species one of my favorite Brachys.
I don't get to see my C fasciatum often as it is usually tucked away in the burrow. When she does decide to venture out to viciously attack a cricket I am quickly reminded of just why I got her. C fasciatum are one of the most attractively colored spiders available. The orange is pretty bright even when the spider has dulled between molts and when fresh out it is almost neon. The orange is well defined against rich dark black and the contrast is great. This species is also very easy to keep and they seem to be pretty tolerant of dry conditions as well.
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