Tarantulas and Spiders

So I talked with the people at my pet shop (who are kind, but don't always know what's what with animal care) about Tarantulas. They thought it was cool that I want to get into them, and suggested a species I hadn't heard of before....Haplopelma lividum??

Any thoughts on that type?? I liked the Versicolor better, and think that's the type I'm gonna try and go for. Specific husbandry info anyone?? I'm gonna need all the data I can if I'm gonna convince my parents.

And before I forget, if they escape and one of our cats find them, will they kill the cat with their venom??

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Originally Posted by H.o.F.R

Deal I've been waiting on! Gbb slings $25 each .75". Pet center USA. Ill be ordering mine in about 5 minutes!

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So, another question (please don't get offended anyone). They said at the pet store that $25 for a sling was pricey....but here you say it's a good deal. Who's right???

H. lividiums are pretty but they're pet holes. Mines still small but anytime i touch the vial shes BOOM back down into her burrow. You probably wouldn't enjoy one very much. And shes a secretive burrower too, you cant even really see her through the side of the vial either. My C. meridionalis likes to burrow too, but you can actually see her whole burrow. Its pretty sweet.

Versis are a good choice, i really like mine that i got from rich and would recommend him! They need a touch higher humidity than the average T. They make awesome webs and are cool colors as slings and as adults.

GBB's normally go for $40-50 (like i said i paid $45 for mine) so $25 is a GREAT deal. If you like them i'd recommend them too! They don't need a water dish or misting or anything bc they like it dry. Mine makes AWESOME webs.

If i were you, like i think i said before, i'd definitely recommend something around 1"-2". Tiny slings can be a pain to feed. .75" would be ok if you were thinking about a gbb, but i wouldn't go too much smaller. Unless you don't mind dealing pinhead crickets, then go for it lol.

What about versicolors (price wise)??

I've decided that I'm going to go with a versicolor BTW, so how do you all keep them??

I paid $25 for mine from rich. Its like the going rate for slings. Plus his already have a bit of size to them i believe.

At that size you just keep em in a vial, nothing special lol.

And feed them what?? 3/4" spider can't eat anything very big...would they eat mealworms or supers?? Or would the crickets have to be broken out??

Pinhead crickets or chopped up pieces of cricket lol. Or baby roaches

Basic versicolor setup.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/23/zu5ehepy.jpg

H. lividum is not a good beginner T. Many holes and a trip to the ER if something were to happen. I'm not sure if it would kill a cat but it wouldn't be good.

Thanks for the pic...what are you using for that enclosure??

Are there comparable things I could use that would be cheap and easy to obtain??

And what would you recommend for the furnishings, i.e. plants, substrate, etc??


(sorry for the noob questions)

If you get it from rich he'll hook you up with everything you need :gj:

What would they do for you at the ER rich? Lol

I use eco earth for substrate and delicups as enlosures. I'm sure you've seen some of the crap I put in my enclosures. Lol the dollar tree is great for fake greenery.

:squee: Little versicolor is too cute.

Yeah I have a tons of those vials.

Most people get pain pills or antihistamines. Others get very sick and some have heart problems. Chest cramps up, high fevers etc. :)

Damon has my T sweatshop running again. Making all these new vials getting ready for FedEx !!! :D
Over 650 holes have been made.

Pain pills are for the weak!

Whats damon getting?!?! :D

So your little guys ship in habitats like that, or in the vial with paper towels and a plugged lid??


And again, I'm sorry for the persistence, but are there specific things to or not to put in the tank, use for substrate, monitor humidity/temps etc?? I need all the specific details I can for Versicolors, or my parents will never go for it.

The size thing is a big plus; I had no idea you kept them in something that small:P

FedEx is coming my way Mike :)

I don't ship them in their vial, paper towel burrow. Then you set it up.
The versicolor need a higher humidity with lots of air flow. That's where people mess up. They try to keep it soaked it don't vent it enough.
It's more of a feel for them. I don't use any type of humidity gauge or anything.

Adult versicolor will do fine in a 5.5 gallon tank flipped.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/23/a6e5y8yp.jpg
You can see the flipped tanks toward the middle. You can also use large plastic jars or whatever.

Some coconut fiber, cork bark some plastic plants and you are set.
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For those that use tapatalk, how do you get to your sent messages.
I did the update the other day and don't see it anywhere.

Never mind :o

How do you get to them rich?

Also, have you figured out how to quote posts? Please lmk lol

Yea meph, the dimensions of a 5.5 gallon tank are like 15x8x10. Thats all you'll ever need for it and you wont need that size for awhile. I've had my versi for months and hes molted once. He's still in a vial thats only about the size of a spice container.

You guys are all making me so glad I *didn't* update my tapatalk lol.

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Here's a video of an H mac unpacking. I got permission to post it here from the person that shot it. Its the male I shipped about the same size as the female I sent Mike. She didn't get footage of the big girl I sent her. The batteries died in her camera. She told me that it was full of hate and attacked her tongs when she tried to get her out. Lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXQpSEl4gC4

He didn't wanna go anywhere for a minute there. Wish she got a vid of the mean one.

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

The second irminia didnt make it. First one of my blue fangs died randomnly and now this girl basically committed suicide on me. :(
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I lost my first irminia and now one has died on me. I'm staying away from the Psalmos from now on! :(

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Aww Mike....im so sorry to hear. :(
Thats a real damn shame. Irminias are soo kewl.
sent from my incubator

I hate waiting for FedEx.

Cool video!

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I can't tell you how thankful i am for this information. :gj:

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Originally Posted by 3skulls

I hate waiting for FedEx.

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x2 I got 1 of 2 delveries today. everytime I get a delivery that comes out of cambridge they set it on the steps and run! dont knock or anything! I hate that driver! also the first spider i opened didnt make it. :( a 1" rose hair. so far 20 happy healthy darlingi now I just got to open the 20 obts! i'll post pics later. next box isnt as exciting just a bunch of reptiles. lol

Damon!!! What the Hell man?

Lots of spiders and a surprise.
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For each lot of spiders you get a free Pastave :D

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How much is a "lot"??

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Damon!!! What the Hell man?

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what? I didnt do anything? Hope you enjoy her shes an eating machine! her feed chart is on the back of the note card that was in the box. The free pastave are only while supplies last! lmao! Trust me guys he paid dearly for that little girl! :P Honestly we were seriously sweating it out waiting on your response to her. glad you like her! thats the same one that tagged me right out of the egg and she ate her first meal immediately after her first shed. immediately as in 15 minutes after she was completely done shedding. She should be a good eater for you!

You guys can stop sweating now! We are really happy with her.
Like I said we are busy today and didn't read the card at first. :p was thinking man she is a really bright Mojave

I use the term "lot" as in group.
This lot was 73 little ones :)

My sweatshop will be working overtime with all the new spiders that came in. I'll get pics and a list of all the new Ts once I get home.

THANKS Damon!

Haha i'm glad you finally got her and like her!

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

Haha i'm glad you finally got her and like her!

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Haha I forgot I told Mike I was doing that!

It's all a big conspiracy.

I'm excited today (not overly) to officially join the invertebrate community. Unfortunately I could not join it in the way I desired (G.Pulchripes) but rather a D.Crocata. I found it while cleaning up under my sink and decided I'd try to catch it. It went without incident and now I have my first arachnid friend.

I finally feel like I can post here.

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Originally Posted by Recreation

I'm excited today (not overly) to officially join the invertebrate community. Unfortunately I could not join it in the way I desired (G.Pulchripes) but rather a D.Crocata. I found it while cleaning up under my sink and decided I'd try to catch it. It went without incident and now I have my first arachnid friend.

I finally feel like I can post here.

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haha welcome to the community!

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It's all a big conspiracy.

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Yea a scandal for sure, were all in on it dude. Call me Tricky :cens0r::cens0r::cens0r::cens0r: lmao

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Originally Posted by Recreation

I'm excited today (not overly) to officially join the invertebrate community. Unfortunately I could not join it in the way I desired (G.Pulchripes) but rather a D.Crocata. I found it while cleaning up under my sink and decided I'd try to catch it. It went without incident and now I have my first arachnid friend.

I finally feel like I can post here.

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I'm a HUGE fan of true spiders! I had a pretty good collection going and even raised some babies. They were just taking up a lot of time I didn't have. Now my house is covered in true spiders.
If I find something really cool, I hold on to it a while.
So welcome!!

And I'm watching you Mike... :p

Nothing spectacular today but some much needed numbers! I got in 19 obt's, 20 c. darlingi, and 1 1" rose hair who sadly didnt make it.

crappy cell pics of my little escape artist.

the little obt that tried to beat feet on me.
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the little c. darlingi that thought it could trick me. the little snot burrowed so fast I didnt think he went in the cup. so I opened it and started poking around and up my arm he came! so I had to play with him for a few! lol
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and lastly my poor little freebie rose hair that didnt make it :(
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Place that rosea on some moist substrate. I had one that looked like that the other day. I poked around and she never moved. Let her sit for a couple of days and she molted. Doing great.

I almost always let them mold up before I call them.

About half way through the unpacking!
Couple pics so far.

B&W
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B. smithi
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Damon, those OBTs have some size!

Yeah I was stoked at the size vs the price!

Unpacking is now done!!

N. coloratovillosus
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H. vonwirthi
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H. maculata
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A. urticans
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B. smithi
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No pics of these guys yet.
Euathlus sp red
Euathlus sp yellow
G. pulchripes

I'll try and get some real pics of them soon.

It was a good week! Thanks again MIke and Damon.

Ohhhh once those smithis get some size you may be getting a PM from me....

The nhandu chromatus are cool looking, those N. color's you got are similar right? I don't think i know about nhandus... NW terrestrials?

Yep they are NW from Brazil.
They are really close but lack the red.

The common name is Brazilian Black and Whites. They look like little 8 legged battle tanks :p

That might be awhile on the smithi. They grow super slow. :p My bigger one is going on 2 years old and right around 2.5"

Easier said than done but I'm going to try and feed my tiny ones a couple times a week.

My mom seems like she's on board, just have to run it past my dad and then A Versicolor here I come!!

My mom wanted to know how often Versicolors (it any T for that matter) eat.

Grrrr day late and a dollar short! Setting up at the expo and did my preshow walk around just in time to see some one buy a B. smithi 5" female for $100. I was like 30 seconds behind the guy. I would have scooped her up in a heartbeat!

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Originally Posted by Mephibosheth1

My mom seems like she's on board, just have to run it past my dad and then A Versicolor here I come!!

My mom wanted to know how often Versicolors (it any T for that matter) eat.

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I feed my babies every 3-4 days and my adults once a week.

And .75" slings eat....what?? I told my mom crickets...anything else I can feed them?Specificlly :)

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Originally Posted by Mephibosheth1

And .75" slings eat....what?? I told my mom crickets...anything else I can feed them?Specificlly :)

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Some of mine will eat meal worms. A lot of my bigger Ts love superworms, all kinds of roaches.