Some more random tarantula pics

[jmugleston]

C. cyaneopubescens


B. albiceps


P. "antinous"


N. tripepii - If anyone has a male of this species please let me know……She's ready to go again!


Xenesthis immanis


P. subfusca


H. lividum


E. campestratus


P. irminia


P. miranda


C. marshalli


X. sp. "Blue"


P. subfusca


P. metallica


H. hainanum


P. striata

[DMTWI]

Nice pics....you do have some impressive T's there!

So how do you deal with the P. subfusca, getting 'em back in their enclosures? They are pretty fast aren't they?

[4Ballz]

^^ I think the hair dryer trick would be a great tool ...

great photos. Someone I know had a bird eater, don't know the exact name, but it was over 8" in diameter. wish I saw it in person.

[jmugleston]

Nice pics....you do have some impressive T's there!

So how do you deal with the P. subfusca, getting 'em back in their enclosures? They are pretty fast aren't they?

I just help direct them and they go where they need to.

^^ I think the hair dryer trick would be a great tool ...

great photos. Someone I know had a bird eater, don't know the exact name, but it was over 8" in diameter. wish I saw it in person.

I would strongly recommend against that. I've seen it used in movies to get spiders to move, but their response is due to the sudden stimulus of numerous bristles (also erroneously called hair or setae) that connect to their nervous system. Picture sitting inside a church bell when someone is ringing it. A bit of sensory overload and stress that probably wouldn't help the process of captive propagation. That said, I have been known to use a sudden gust of air (i.e., I exhale on the spiders quickly) when a female is going for a male and I wasn't able to get the magical male-saving stick (a ruler) in between them in time. The sudden scare causes her to forget her meal plans and seek cover. Not the best strategy, but to save the male it worked and after a few seconds they females seem to calm down and appear no worse for the wear. It isn't a common tactic, but one that may work if absolutely necessary.

[Skittles1101]

Awesome collection!

[babyknees]

Great pictures! You've got some really awesome tarantula.