Does anyone own Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula? ?

[Louie]

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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[3skulls]

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.

[Louie]

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.

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[3skulls]

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.



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.

[Louie]

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 )

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[4theSNAKElady]

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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[3skulls]

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!

[Louie]

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?

[Mephibosheth1]

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

[Louie]

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

I live in Maryland

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