Does anyone own Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula? ?

I have couple of questions if u do own it. My brother recently got it and its been 3 days and it doesnt move much. He tried to feed her but wont budge. (Cricket) should he leave her alone?


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What's her size?
Let her settle in for a few days.

Might not eat because she is in pre molt.
Rose Hairs can fast for very long periods, months at a time.

Petco worker told me it was 8-9months old, its little smaller than size of a palm. Like 2 inch and a half or so. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/29/aqa7any5.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/29/unypujap.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/29/gymebuvy.jpg

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Oh that's going to be years old.
I have one going on 2 years. that's a bottle cap for size.
G. rosea likes it dry! Keep her water bowl but let that substrate dry all the way out.

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She looks nice and plump so I wouldn't worry about her eating. At that size she will be happy on 2-3 crickets every 2 weeks.
They can go off feed for months at a time. Even up to a year.

Yeah.. substrate was literally dripping water so almost got all that water out. But still bit wet, tank is at about 79 degrees fahrenheit and 87% humidity.

You are assuming that she is about a year old? When did you take that picture (which looks adorable :D)

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A rosehair that size is several years old. Mine was only four when she passed, and she was about half the size of that one. Nice setup.

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No way to tell but I would guess more like 4-6 years old. The one in my pic is 2 years old.
They grow very, very slow.

Thanks!

Damn..petco told me it was 8-9months old....wow...I might return it since they have 16 day guarantees..

Whats other good beginner tarantula to get?

3skulls knows his stuff; he'll help you pic one that will suit your needs:gj:

Saids LP is really good beginner's tarantula. Where could I get it?

I live in Maryland

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Looks full grown, could be anywhere from several years to a couple decades(assuming it is a female and not a male that just hasn't had his ultimate molt yet) in age. Don't fret if it doesn't eat right away for you, I rescued a rose hair from a fellow who hadn't even offered food in 8+ months and she didn't look much worse for wear. Generally speaking, if you leave them alone, Ts don't do much moving around - they sit, and sit, and sit, and pounce on food.

A couple useful tips for the new tarantula owner:
1) If you see it laying upside down, don't flush the sucker - it's not dead. Spiders usually curl up when they die. An upside down, sprawled out tarantula is one preparing to molt.
2) Don't leave food for extended periods in the enclosure. This is especially important when they're going into a molt - many prey items can and will destroy a spider during this vulnerable process.
3) Don't feed for a while after a molt(their fangs will be lighter in color and could be damaged if they to try to use them in this softened state - wait until they darken back up and you'll be good to go). Give them a couple weeks after molting to harden up if you're unsure.

I would hold on to her.
They can live a very long time. My first Rose Hair was well over 20 when she passed.

I would not recommend a LP for someone new to spiders. They grow very quick, get huge, need a steady food source, have HUGE fangs and very irritating hairs.

B. smithi (Mexican Red Knee)
G. pulchripes (Chaco Golden Knee)
B. vagans (Red Rump)
B. albopilosum (curly hair)

All of the above are great first Ts and great for any collection.
G. pulchripes is a favorite of mine and my top choice for a first T.

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Saids LP is really good beginner's tarantula. Where could I get it?

I live in Maryland

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Lasiodora parahybana are great and will amaze you with their growth spurts. I raised a couple slings from third instar to 6 inches in their first year.

What 3skulls said about beginner tarantulas. Not sure you want a massive, hair flicking machine on your hands early on. :D

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I would hold on to her.
They can live a very long time. My first Rose Hair was well over 20 when she passed.

I would not recommend a LP for someone new to spiders. They grow very quick, get huge, need a steady food source, have HUGE fangs and very irritating hairs.

B. smithi (Mexican Red Knee)
G. pulchripes (Chaco Golden Knee)
B. vagans (Red Rump)
B. albopilosum (curly hair)

All of the above are great first Ts and great for any collection.
G. pulchripes is a favorite of mine and my top choice for a first T.

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Thank you and everyone who responded. Mhm I might keep it just because im a beginner and she is just perfect. No hair flicking or aggressive although I hoped she was younger and active.

I tried to find a place to buy but all these sites have ridiculous shipping cost? What is the best way to get the tarantulas or website? Sorry for all these questions:confused:

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You can PM me. I have lots of spiders.

If you don't want to pay shipping. You'll have to find a local breeder, pet store or expo.