Tarantulas and Spiders

Those really useful boxes look pretty kewl.....esp for baby snakes. And Mike, that pic of one of your Ts eating the "ghost roach" is actually kinda cool.....but even creepier at the same time lol

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Originally Posted by 4theSNAKElady

Those really useful boxes look pretty kewl.....esp for baby snakes. And Mike, that pic of one of your Ts eating the "ghost roach" is actually kinda cool.....but even creepier at the same time lol

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Albino roach! Lolololol!

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Originally Posted by MootWorm

Hey guys, just wondering if there's any way to estimate the age of a rose?http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/15/ajudeza8.jpg
We've had her since mid-March, she's molted exactly once in our care lol.

On another note, I'm considering getting another T. What's a good, colorful one to start? It will not be handled save for cleaning. Thanks in advance!

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Green Bottle Blue as already mentioned
Avicularia diversipes
Avicularia versicolor
Brachypelma boehmei

All are easy to care for, tend to not hole up and hide, and are very colorful. The red on the boehmei awes me every time I look at it. It's so vibrant.




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Just googled Green Bottle Blue's. Soo gorgeous. Wish so bad I could have one.

I keep Rats, Kings and even had Carpets in them before. No flex to the lid, at all.
I love Really Useful Boxes

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Originally Posted by Anya

Just googled Green Bottle Blue's. Soo gorgeous. Wish so bad I could have one.

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So buy one :D They're fairly inexpensive if you get it as a spiderling.

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Originally Posted by Bugmom

So buy one :D They're fairly inexpensive if you get it as a spiderling.

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Would if I could!

I live at home, and my dad is awesome. I now have 10 snakes, 5 lizards, rats in the garage, roaches...he gives me loans, drives me to shows, and supports me every step of the way.

But he just doesn't do spiders. Sigh. And it kills me! But it's his limit. I'm not giving up, I'm still working on him, but right now it's a no-go.

he needs to go to a show where i'm at! i've talked a lot of parents through their fears. I give them all the info they can handle and as long as they are open minded I can usually get them to at least consider letting their kid get a T.

Oh, he's perfectly aware that all his fear is irrational and unfounded. And he's just fine with that. :P But sure, it's worth a shot.

Some pics.

OBT
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/17/ty6abe4e.jpg

A few striata
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/17/y9ara3yz.jpg

P. irminia
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/17/a5e6avap.jpg

Female versicolor
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/17/rypepemu.jpg

Heavy webbing!!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/17/asydevu4.jpg

So, I'm planning on getting my next T in another 3-4 months...

I'm leaning towards a terrestrial species next, like a B. smithi. What does care on these guys look like compared to the Versi (obviously shorter cages with less headroom) and what would be some other good terrestrial species ??

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Originally Posted by Mephibosheth1

So, I'm planning on getting my next T in another 3-4 months...

I'm leaning towards a terrestrial species next, like a B. smithi. What does care on these guys look like compared to the Versi (obviously shorter cages with less headroom) and what would be some other good terrestrial species ??

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Already an addict!! I'm jelly.

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lol

spider: 1

Cricket: 0

Everyone help convince doolittle to get a T!!! Group peer pressureee!!! :)

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

Everyone help convince doolittle to get a T!!! Group peer pressureee!!! :)

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You're corrupting my child. >_>

:rolleyes:

You totally need one Doolittle....they have almost no floor space, and are totally awesome. I can't believe I didn't start with these sooner; they would have been a good work-up towards Bps

I think Ts are neat. Id consider getting one, but I hate feeder insects. Bleh. Nasty things.......


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Originally Posted by satomi325

I think Ts are neat. Id consider getting one, but I hate feeder insects. Bleh. Nasty things.......


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This ^^^

Ishy disgusting. No. Way.

C'mon Doolittle! ! Get one :) If you go with roaches, they're not that bad. They don't jump and/or fly, and no odor. I'm disgusted by feeder insects, but you get used to it. It's fun, I promise :P

I've been working on nikki too. ;)

Seriously guys. You bring home a roach or worm or cricket from the bug store every two weeks and grab it with some tongs and drop it in.

I'm pretty sure childbirth is a little bit yuckier than a bug, doolittle... Especially since i know you were one of those moms who needed the natural at home births, in a kiddie pool, save the placenta! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: ok i'm running away now! Hehehehe

Get a T!!!

I'll live my T experiences through all of you guys.

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One cannot live the world of tarantulas through their friends

Sure we can. Then theres no icky worms, crickets, or roaches.

:O:O
the roaches actually look pretty cute; I may have to get some next expo if I have more Ts by that time

Roaches don't like me. Dubias are staying alive but the damn hissers wont get past a couple adults an it seems like they eat their young? Idk they are annoying me tho they won't breed like roaches! Damn bugs. Ts are cool tho my chaco gonna molt soon it seems, doesnt want any food.

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My hissers breed like crazy! I seperate the babies ASAP tho.

Doolittle, satomi: pay shipping and I will give you both a juvenile rose hair! That should start the addiction! First hit is always free! Lol

First hit from you, or first hit period??

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Originally Posted by H.o.F.R

My hissers breed like crazy! I seperate the babies ASAP tho.

Doolittle, satomi: pay shipping and I will give you both a juvenile rose hair! That should start the addiction! First hit is always free! Lol

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She's working on Dad. Don't know if she will have any luck though. I'll let ya know if she does. Thanks for the offer! :)

Ok spidey people. Somebody did this on my front porch this morning. Thought it looked cool, so got out the macro lens.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/4e3e9e3u.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/uzahe5yq.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/beqy7a2e.jpg

These two came out better, I got a stool to get closer.
7http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/ujupa2a2.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/evezesy7.jpg

Wow those are some amazing shots!!! Doesn't it make you want one of your own ;) Think of all the awesome shots you can get if you have access 24/7. Just sayin...

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Originally Posted by H.o.F.R

My hissers breed like crazy! I seperate the babies ASAP tho.

Doolittle, satomi: pay shipping and I will give you both a juvenile rose hair! That should start the addiction! First hit is always free! Lol

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They seem to breed but my adults arent getting more than 8 its weird I seen loads of babies earlier. But they wont take off. The dubia are doing good but the hissers seem to just be in idle

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Originally Posted by carlson

They seem to breed but my adults arent getting more than 8 its weird I seen loads of babies earlier. But they wont take off. The dubia are doing good but the hissers seem to just be in idle

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Play some sexy music for them. That's what I do, works like a charm. Mine are partial to Barry White :)

Seriously though, mine are breeding pretty well with a small UTH and roach chow with fresh veggies. How are you keeping them?

What is this???
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/ra8e7u7u.jpg

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Originally Posted by DooLittle

What is this???
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/ra8e7u7u.jpg

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That's a male P. nigricolor, or Blue Bloom. They aren't a great beginner species, fairly defensive and harder to find.

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Originally Posted by Mephibosheth1

First hit from you, or first hit period??

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First hit from damon cuz he has the blue crap!!

"He is the one who knocks"

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Originally Posted by Coleslaw007

That's a male P. nigricolor, or Blue Bloom. They aren't a great beginner species, fairly defensive and harder to find.

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That is Xenesthis immanis (Columbian Lesserblack)

For a great reference site you guys can use www.tarantulas.co.za. The Tarantupedia is a complete Tarantula encyclopedia and you can join the forum for even more info and help...

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Originally Posted by Zane02

That is Xenesthis immanis (Columbian Lesserblack)

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I stand corrected. Looking at both species, they are very similar so I don't feel too dumb lol.

Thanks!


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Look who molted!!

Nice!!!

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Originally Posted by DooLittle

Ok spidey people. Somebody did this on my front porch this morning. Thought it looked cool, so got out the macro lens.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/4e3e9e3u.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/uzahe5yq.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/beqy7a2e.jpg

These two came out better, I got a stool to get closer.
7http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/ujupa2a2.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/evezesy7.jpg

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A-MAZIN shots!!! They look kinda like abstract "natural art" :D

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Eat 'em ALL!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/23/hu6e7a2a.jpg

I like to let each spider out to choose their own meal. Like going to the seafood place and picking out a lobster.

My chaco molted last night!

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we have one of those at the pet shop right now.....that's the 'gold knee' one, right??
They want 45 for it....but the 2" emerald skeleton next door is only 25...:rolleye2:

LPs are so awesome!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/23/8e2eravu.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/23/4a8aqy4u.jpg

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Eat 'em ALL!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/23/hu6e7a2a.jpg

I like to let each spider out to choose their own meal. Like going to the seafood place and picking out a lobster.

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What's that baby?

Ishy nasty roaches, blech.

So, I think i have mold in my tank!!!

There are little white patches developing on the side of the plastic, about 1/16"-1/8" wide...

I wasn't really prepared for this, so I'm not sure what I should do...do I need to rehouse immediately?? And what do I use for substrate in the new enclosure?? Starting to freak out....don't want anything to happen to Octavius

The baby that wanted to feast is a Avicularia versicolor :)

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Originally Posted by 3skulls

The baby that wanted to feast is a Avicularia versicolor :)

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I thought so. We are trying with no luck to convince dad we need one of those.