So, you want to keep a pet tarantula?

Minxy · 13 Apr 2003 at 13:01

Nice to see you pet rock looks settled.

As for a new baby.....

/me whispers....cobalt blue

The one you had before was very pretty maybe you should have another one.

hsp70 · 14 Apr 2003 at 00:43

this thread just will not die

just an update on my guys, came home today and my versicolour (shushu) molted !

, he's all shiny and kinda rubbery looking...hehe ^0^

wong choi (my boehmei hasn't eaten for a while but still hasn't molted nor has fu qwai my b.vagans, hope they emolt or eat soon although they are still pretty plump)

Lopéz · 14 Apr 2003 at 08:26

Originally posted by hsp70
this thread just will not die

just an update on my guys, came home today and my versicolour (shushu) molted ! , he's all shiny and kinda rubbery looking...hehe ^0^

wong choi (my boehmei hasn't eaten for a while but still hasn't molted nor has fu qwai my b.vagans, hope they emolt or eat soon although they are still pretty plump)

Cool names, what do they mean?

Repo · 14 Apr 2003 at 13:39

Originally posted by Lostkat

Book came on friday, have read it (excellent book btw) and not only is the gf is now fine with the idea but I have found a shop in Sheffield that sells T's & will be paying it a visit shortly

But... what is the big purple T on the front cover? It looks great, but I couldn't find inside the book anything that said which one it was :confused:

Lopéz · 14 Apr 2003 at 14:00

Originally posted by Repo
Book came on friday, have read it (excellent book btw) and not only is the gf is now fine with the idea but I have found a shop in Sheffield that sells T's & will be paying it a visit shortly

But... what is the big purple T on the front cover? It looks great, but I couldn't find inside the book anything that said which one it was

That gorgeous T on the cover is an Avicularia versicolor.

That's what Kate's baby Louis will grow and mature into.

<Dubz> · 14 Apr 2003 at 14:14

sorry to here about Oiseau Lopez, hope you get another soon.

Microwave......that had to hurt!

SaBBz · 14 Apr 2003 at 20:23

My Chile Rose will be here tomorrow before noon, and if I can get my mate to come over with his digicam I will post up some pics

hsp70 · 15 Apr 2003 at 00:42

Originally posted by Lopéz
Cool names, what do they mean?

thx

these names are quite corny actually in chinese and common names for dogs

wong choi means to "attract fortune" and fu quai means roughly the same, to be "auspicious". it's kinda a joke because it's not really some name you would think to name your spidder

as an aside, fu qwai molted now as well !!!

SaBBz · 15 Apr 2003 at 09:19

God I hate waiting for parcels to arrive!

SaBBz · 15 Apr 2003 at 09:57

Oh my god it is so cute!

Had him walking along my hand then up and down my arm for about 10 mins

Malt_Vinegar · 15 Apr 2003 at 10:06

Originally posted by SaBBz
Oh my god it is so cute! Had him walking along my hand then up and down my arm for about 10 mins

lol, resist the temptation, put it in its nice new home, and let its settle in

SaBBz · 15 Apr 2003 at 10:07

Originally posted by Malt_Vinegar
lol, resist the temptation, put it in its nice new home, and let its settle in

I have done now, it's gone and sat underneath the bit of cork bark

Lopéz · 15 Apr 2003 at 10:35

Glad you're happy with it - what size is it? And where did you get her from?

DB5 · 15 Apr 2003 at 10:41

Absolutely awesome thread. Took 2 days to read through but was well worth it. 5* :cool:

Hope all those little spidies are doing well.

Sorry to hear about the death of your little one lopez

Looks like a very rewarding hobby, seeing those tiny predetors grow into big monstors, shedding skin and munching crickets.

I think I might do some research into keeping these hairy little beasties. Only thing is which one to go for, So many but all are very pretty.

Would like a very colourfull Docile spider....any suggestions.

Lopéz · 15 Apr 2003 at 10:52

Originally posted by DB5

Would like a very colourfull Docile spider....any suggestions.

If you want colourful, docile and hardy then you won't go far wrong with the majority of the Brachypelma genus.

Brachypelma klaasi:

Brachypelma boehmei:

ChromatopelmaCyaneopubescens:

The first two should be readily available as captive-bred spiderlings.
The third are only just beginning to make their way into the UK - hopefully I will manage to get one at the British Tarantula Society show in May.

SaBBz · 15 Apr 2003 at 10:56

Originally posted by Lopéz
Glad you're happy with it - what size is it? And where did you get her from?

I got it from David Blades, it's about the size of a 5p, and its so cute when it goes walking

Been sitting under the cork bark for a while now though!

Lopéz · 15 Apr 2003 at 11:12

Originally posted by SaBBz
I got it from David Blades, it's about the size of a 5p, and its so cute when it goes walking

Been sitting under the cork bark for a while now though!

David Blades is an excellent bloke to buy from - knows his stuff.

Don't worry about it not doing much. The Chile rose certainly earned it's "Pet Rock" reputation.

SaBBz · 15 Apr 2003 at 11:21

Popped a tiny cricket in there with it and the spider (Marcelo) ran away

DB5 · 15 Apr 2003 at 11:21

I really like the look of the third one (ChromatopelmaCyaneopubescens

what is it's common name ?

Is this species likely to build webs or burrow in the ground, what are it basic characteristics ?

Thanks in advance

/EDIT - have just found the answers to my q's on bighairyspiders.com - isn't google wonderfull

Lopéz · 15 Apr 2003 at 11:29

1) It's a Green Bottle Blue

2) These things web like crazy - all over the floor.

3) Nervy but docile

I'm really hoping someone will have spiderlings to sell at the show.