Leave it in - that's the whole point 
you don't need to disturb the T or rearrange it's tank. 
you don't need to disturb the T or rearrange it's tank. So, you want to keep a pet tarantula?
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Anywhere from a day or so to over a month!
You'll notice the T will get very lethargic now, it will move about a lot less, and quite probably lay down a fair amount of webbing.
Stop putting crickets in the tank, remove any uneaten ones. There's nothing crickets love more than feasting on a moulting T
When she does flip over to moult, the most important thing to remember is don't disturb her at all
Just let nature take its course.PS you should have the heatmat outside the tank not inside (gets too hot inside)
Did it all go okay?!
Really nice colour form of A. seemanni you have there Repo (they vary from spider to spider quite a lot)
Bangkok, my Haplopelma lividum moulted again today - so I used the opportunity to clean his tank out and take some fresh pictures. The blue is now very obvious in daylight, even more so under a desklamp.
This is the first sign of any genuine defensiveness I've seen from him - he went up into athreat posture while I was trying to rehouse him. Not that he's going to do any damage with those soft white fangs mind you!
Bangkok, my Haplopelma lividum moulted again today - so I used the opportunity to clean his tank out and take some fresh pictures. The blue is now very obvious in daylight, even more so under a desklamp.
This is the first sign of any genuine defensiveness I've seen from him - he went up into athreat posture while I was trying to rehouse him. Not that he's going to do any damage with those soft white fangs mind you!
Oh Christ, this is gonna cause ructions! There are a number of high-profile breeders in Italy, can't see them being too chuffed at this law.Originally posted by taliesyn
Count yourselves lucky you don't live in Italy
Full article is on the Reuters site here
Don't worry about which is which, they all have similar care requirements, and the B albopilosum will start to look dark brown soon which will set it apart form the other two.
Loads of updates to make - I've had 3 moults I think this week and a fourth is going on as we speak! Will update with pics later tonight
Updates!
While Kate was up staying last week, my T's decided to go into a bit of a moulting frenzy. I don't honestly remember who moulted on what day, so I'll do them in the order I remember!
So:
Pelé (Avicularia avicularia). Last moult he finally turned green - this month that became a deep blue-green, and I couldn't resist taking him outside for a few pictures. He's about 2" or so now.
The red abdominal chevrons are slowly fading If only they stayed this colour for ever.
The large feet present in all arboreals are clear to see here.
In this shot you can see the thousands of milky white bristles covering his legs.
While Kate was up staying last week, my T's decided to go into a bit of a moulting frenzy. I don't honestly remember who moulted on what day, so I'll do them in the order I remember!
So:
Pelé (Avicularia avicularia). Last moult he finally turned green - this month that became a deep blue-green, and I couldn't resist taking him outside for a few pictures. He's about 2" or so now.
The red abdominal chevrons are slowly fading
If only they stayed this colour for ever.
The large feet present in all arboreals are clear to see here.
In this shot you can see the thousands of milky white bristles covering his legs.
Miguel (Brachypelma albopilosum) hasn't moulted in 2 months, a record for him! I can't really photograph him as he's underground at the moment, but rest assured he's fat, healthy and curly.
Maz (Chilobrachys fimbriatus) has moulted into a seriously stunning beast. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one of these spiders. She still remains pretty shy, but with a heightened sense of defensiveness. Now probably measuring 3-4" legspan (remember, Legspan is measured diagonally from the tip of Leg 1 to the tip of leg 4)
From the top you can see the bold abdominal chevrons, the pale tan carapace, and the steel blue femurs
But what a threat posture! A mixture of bright violet and steel blue hues, combined with the red mouthparts and iridescant feet makes for an impressive sight
She has also gained tan colour fringes down each front leg, not amazingly visible in this shot but they are very bold in real life.
Punta (Cyclosternum fastciatum) has also just moulted - and grown into a pretty large beast. This is her 3rd moult in my care, and I've only had her since may. The worst thing about this pretty and nervous spider is the urticating hairs. They affect me far more than any I've encountered before.
The best thing is that these small tarantulas won't ever lose their bold spiderling colours. They stay like this for their whole lifespan
Maz (Chilobrachys fimbriatus) has moulted into a seriously stunning beast. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one of these spiders. She still remains pretty shy, but with a heightened sense of defensiveness. Now probably measuring 3-4" legspan (remember, Legspan is measured diagonally from the tip of Leg 1 to the tip of leg 4)
From the top you can see the bold abdominal chevrons, the pale tan carapace, and the steel blue femurs
But what a threat posture! A mixture of bright violet and steel blue hues, combined with the red mouthparts and iridescant feet makes for an impressive sight
She has also gained tan colour fringes down each front leg, not amazingly visible in this shot but they are very bold in real life.
Punta (Cyclosternum fastciatum) has also just moulted - and grown into a pretty large beast. This is her 3rd moult in my care, and I've only had her since may. The worst thing about this pretty and nervous spider is the urticating hairs. They affect me far more than any I've encountered before.
The best thing is that these small tarantulas won't ever lose their bold spiderling colours. They stay like this for their whole lifespan
Chong (Cyriopagopus schioedtei) moulted again, just a month after the last time. He's grown significantly, now the size of a chunky house spider, and BOY is he fast! Also showing the first signs of the defensiveness so prominent in adults. These become sexually diamorphic at an early age (colour differences) so hopefully that will start to show soon. Already the gold carapace is starting to show (very slight, but noticable up close)
I love the gold bristles covering these things. They remind me of a sea urchin
Pepper (Grammostola rosea) looks to be gravid! We have a long long wait before any signs of an eggsac, but the signs are all there - plump abdomen, sudden defensive attitude, sudden large appetite. Now it's a case of wait and see - Roger has been sent off to service another laydee.
The happy couple, just before he left her for another woman.
Bangkok (Haplopelma lividum) I showed you last week, but here he is all darkened down. The blue is still really bright even in poor light, and I love the tan hairs all over the body
Currently residing in an old cricket tub, where he seems very happy!
Napalm (Haplopelma sp. "longipendum") has settled in a large penny sweet tub at the moment. She's an evil witch of a spider and we aren't talking since she attempted to hack my arm off last time I fed her.
I love the gold bristles covering these things. They remind me of a sea urchin
Pepper (Grammostola rosea) looks to be gravid! We have a long long wait before any signs of an eggsac, but the signs are all there - plump abdomen, sudden defensive attitude, sudden large appetite. Now it's a case of wait and see - Roger has been sent off to service another laydee.
The happy couple, just before he left her for another woman.
Bangkok (Haplopelma lividum) I showed you last week, but here he is all darkened down. The blue is still really bright even in poor light, and I love the tan hairs all over the body
Currently residing in an old cricket tub, where he seems very happy!
Napalm (Haplopelma sp. "longipendum") has settled in a large penny sweet tub at the moment. She's an evil witch of a spider and we aren't talking since she attempted to hack my arm off last time I fed her.
Winston (Psalmopoeus cambridgei) is now living in a glass pickle jar, which he has totally swathed with web, constructing a messy u-shaped lair. He's growing at a phenomenal rate - adult by Christmas I reckon, and he was only born in January this year!
Guarico (Psalmopoeus irminia) is a fine figure of a tarantula these days - jet black with bold orange tarsal stripes and abdominal chevrons. Getting faster and nastier by the hour or so it seems, this is another one that's growing like a weed.
Idi (Pterinochilus murinus) has made an excellent recovery from his multiple recurring leg injuries, and is now a proud handsome gold tarantula. I'm really impressed with the way this one has pulled through.
Mugabe (Pterinochilus murinus) also moulted last week - what a big beastie this is now! Still devensive and fast, and rapidly on the way to adulthood. The colouring darkened to orange after these post moult pictures were taken
Finally, my tiny Poecilotheria ornata that Kate got me from Brum T's suffered a nasty moult a few days ago. I had to remove both front legs and both pedipalps, and even after that he seems poorly coordinated, and the fangs are also badly distorted. Nothing to do but hope for the best I'm afraid.....
Guarico (Psalmopoeus irminia) is a fine figure of a tarantula these days - jet black with bold orange tarsal stripes and abdominal chevrons. Getting faster and nastier by the hour or so it seems, this is another one that's growing like a weed.
Idi (Pterinochilus murinus) has made an excellent recovery from his multiple recurring leg injuries, and is now a proud handsome gold tarantula. I'm really impressed with the way this one has pulled through.
Mugabe (Pterinochilus murinus) also moulted last week - what a big beastie this is now! Still devensive and fast, and rapidly on the way to adulthood. The colouring darkened to orange after these post moult pictures were taken
Finally, my tiny Poecilotheria ornata that Kate got me from Brum T's suffered a nasty moult a few days ago. I had to remove both front legs and both pedipalps, and even after that he seems poorly coordinated, and the fangs are also badly distorted. Nothing to do but hope for the best I'm afraid.....
Knew there was something I forgotOriginally posted by Bungee
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(Sorry if you've already mentioned it recently - this thread is too big to check out multiple pages)
The scorp is doing just fine - hyperactive, psychotic, the usual scorpion traits. It hasn't moulted yet, an event I'm really looking forward to.
It's overly aggressive for a P imperator...maybe the seller had them mislabelled
To be honest, they just don't interest me as much as the tarantulas do, I'm a bit indifferent towards it.
Maybe I should give him to Balddog.
Haven't updated for a while 'cos there wasn't a lot to report, but there were 2 significant events this week.
Firstly, Guarico my P irminia died. No apparent reason, no attempted moult, I just found her curled up in a ball one afternoon. She's been fine for 5 months, no changes in her care, conditions or diet. Mystery deaths are always the most annoying.......
Secondly, and on a far happier note, Napalm my psychotic Haplopelma sp. "longipendum" has moulted. And what difference a moult makes!
Not only is she now huge (I'd estimate a 6" LS) but she's jet black with mossy bluegreen tinges on the abdomen and faint white striping on each knee
What a difference from the ugly brown spider I got a month or so ago.
The old attitude is still there....
Old skin for scale.
Firstly, Guarico my P irminia died.
No apparent reason, no attempted moult, I just found her curled up in a ball one afternoon. She's been fine for 5 months, no changes in her care, conditions or diet. Mystery deaths are always the most annoying.......Secondly, and on a far happier note, Napalm my psychotic Haplopelma sp. "longipendum" has moulted. And what difference a moult makes!
Not only is she now huge (I'd estimate a 6" LS) but she's jet black with mossy bluegreen tinges on the abdomen and faint white striping on each knee
What a difference from the ugly brown spider I got a month or so ago.
The old attitude is still there....
Old skin for scale.
Someones been shopping at GuysOriginally posted by hsp70
haven't replied here for the longest time.
i've had some additions too
a tiny A.seemani that is supposed to be a blue form of A.seemani, won't know until the little guy grows up since he's smaller than a grain of rice right now
and a not much bigger green bottle blue
LK the tiger rump is fine btw
Very good breeder and keeper, they should be nice spiders. The Guatamalen blue Aphonopelma he sold you is quite an interesting one, I know someone who has some larger ones which are bright blue.
Bad timing. I'm just doing a quick scout around my usual sites and will get back to you asap.
Okay, there isn't a whole lot out there at the moment....
www.easyexotics.co.uk :
Guyana Pink Toe - Avicularia species
Guyana Pink Toe tarantula spiderlings
Captive bred and 1cm leg span
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Our price: £ 8.99
Otherwise it's probably best to go to:
Sven Koeppler - reputable German dealer who is happy to post to the UK:
[email protected]
Aphonopelma seemanni CB 05/03, 4€
Avicularia braunshaunseni, CB 06/03, 9€
Avicularia metallica, CB 05/03, 7€
Avicularia versicolor, CB 06/03, 8€
Brachypelma albopilosum, CB 05/03, 2€
Brachypelma auratum, CB 07/03, 7€
Brachypelma smithi, CB 05/03, 6€
Brachypelma vagans, CB 06/03, 3€
Euthalus pulcherimasklassi, CB 06/03, 4€
Grammostola aureostriata, CB 05/03, 6€
Grammostola pulchra, CB 12/02, 8€
Grammostola rosea, CB 07/03, 4€
Hysterocrates gigas, CB 07/03, 5€
Hysterocrates hercules, CB 06/03, 5€
Lasiodora (Vitalius) cristatus, CB 03/03, 4€
Lasiodora difficilis, CB 04/03, 5€,
Lasiodora parahybana, CB 07/03, 3€
Lasiodorides striatus, CB 06/03, 3€
Poecilotheria ornata, CB 06/03, 6€
Poecilotheria regalis, CB 05/03, 6€
Psalmopoeus cambridgei, CB 06/03, 4€
Pterinochillus mammilatus, CB 07/03, 3€
Tapinauchenius gigas, CB 06/03, 5€
A dispatch as a fast air mail delivery is possible for only 5€ worldwide!
Delivery time: Europe: 1-2 days, World: About 5 days!
I've highlighted suitable beginner's species in bold italics, but remember that Lasiodora, while easy to keep and care for, are NOT to be handled.
www.easyexotics.co.uk :
Guyana Pink Toe - Avicularia species
Guyana Pink Toe tarantula spiderlings
Captive bred and 1cm leg span
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Our price: £ 8.99
Otherwise it's probably best to go to:
Sven Koeppler - reputable German dealer who is happy to post to the UK:
[email protected]
Aphonopelma seemanni CB 05/03, 4€
Avicularia braunshaunseni, CB 06/03, 9€
Avicularia metallica, CB 05/03, 7€
Avicularia versicolor, CB 06/03, 8€
Brachypelma albopilosum, CB 05/03, 2€
Brachypelma auratum, CB 07/03, 7€
Brachypelma smithi, CB 05/03, 6€
Brachypelma vagans, CB 06/03, 3€
Euthalus pulcherimasklassi, CB 06/03, 4€
Grammostola aureostriata, CB 05/03, 6€
Grammostola pulchra, CB 12/02, 8€
Grammostola rosea, CB 07/03, 4€
Hysterocrates gigas, CB 07/03, 5€
Hysterocrates hercules, CB 06/03, 5€
Lasiodora (Vitalius) cristatus, CB 03/03, 4€
Lasiodora difficilis, CB 04/03, 5€,
Lasiodora parahybana, CB 07/03, 3€
Lasiodorides striatus, CB 06/03, 3€
Poecilotheria ornata, CB 06/03, 6€
Poecilotheria regalis, CB 05/03, 6€
Psalmopoeus cambridgei, CB 06/03, 4€
Pterinochillus mammilatus, CB 07/03, 3€
Tapinauchenius gigas, CB 06/03, 5€
A dispatch as a fast air mail delivery is possible for only 5€ worldwide!
Delivery time: Europe: 1-2 days, World: About 5 days!
I've highlighted suitable beginner's species in bold italics, but remember that Lasiodora, while easy to keep and care for, are NOT to be handled.
Sven doesn't have a site that I'm aware of, but he normally replies quite promptly to emails. I think we paid with Paypal last time....otherwise you can always send Euros by registered post.
At those prices (1€ is 69p!) you may as well get a few different slings. They can be kept in almost any clear container with holes in (I've found washed out Mayonnaise jars, spice pots, almost ANYTHING useful) and they can all share the same heat mat with ease.
Feeding a few won't cost any more than feeding one, as they will eat the cricks that will have died off anyway.
At those prices (1€ is 69p!) you may as well get a few different slings. They can be kept in almost any clear container with holes in (I've found washed out Mayonnaise jars, spice pots, almost ANYTHING useful) and they can all share the same heat mat with ease.
Feeding a few won't cost any more than feeding one, as they will eat the cricks that will have died off anyway.
Spiderlings are very easy to house - they only need a very small amount of space.
Exact requirements depend on their habits (arboreal, terrestrial, obligate burrower)
Cork bark is easy to break up into chunks, or cut with a hacksaw, and only a small amount of vermiculite is needed.
See what I mean by "small"?
Avicularia need to be kept reasonably moist (you can keep A metallica and A versicolor the same way)
They will want a shallow substrate and a small piece of cork bark.
They use the bark to climb on and web from.
The G rosea will live on the ground and hide under bark if you give it some. It won't really web or climb much.
Exact requirements depend on their habits (arboreal, terrestrial, obligate burrower)
Cork bark is easy to break up into chunks, or cut with a hacksaw, and only a small amount of vermiculite is needed.
See what I mean by "small"?
Avicularia need to be kept reasonably moist (you can keep A metallica and A versicolor the same way)
They will want a shallow substrate and a small piece of cork bark.
They use the bark to climb on and web from.
The G rosea will live on the ground and hide under bark if you give it some. It won't really web or climb much.
Both extremely docile (but quick, and they jump!)
No need for water bowls until they are a decent size (3" or so) Some people don't provide water bowls at all.
Vermiculite is 99.9% sterile, and doesn't harbour mould. Just remember to remove uneaten prey
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