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  1. Hoops71

    H pulchripes 'adult' male question...

    Yeah, the clock of doom is ticking down for the poor fella, unfortunately the female is still eating and I threw her last molt away as she was bought as a confirmed female. Will cross my fingers she molts in the next few months so this wee man can have some fun time before kicking the bucket.
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    H pulchripes 'adult' male question...

    Had my 3" (7cm) H pulchripes molt yesterday (at long last!) but its already pegged out with tibial hooks (Surprised males matured at such a small size tbh) So this wee man is an adult at 7cm? I aso have a female of the same size, is she too small to breed (as I believe females are much bigger)?
  3. Hoops71

    Fastest T for you

    Cyriocosmus genus. Blink and they're gone.
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    New Owner, Completely a Mess, as per usual.

    Doesnt matter how many tarantula groups and forums you join and take advice from, you WILL make mistakes, especially when starting out in the hobby. My two biggest mistakes were leaving live food in T's enclosures, bad news for molting animals especially! Like you I lost a couple of T's to rogue...
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    Sling separation advice..

    Would you wait until they're 2nd instar? I wouldnt dream of keeping any T's in a communal set up appart from M balfouri of course. ;)
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    Sling separation advice..

    Just discovered a few days ago that my P subfusca female has some 1st instar ( well I think they're first instar as they're scurrying about but staying close together with lack of adult coloration) in her cork tube hide. Im chuffed to bits obviously, but Im not sure if I should split them up...
  7. Hoops71

    Tarantula sperm sell by date...

    Been in the hobby a few years now and am thinking of starting a breeding project of sorts, as several of my T's are starting to mature. My question is this, when a mature male makes a sperm web and fills up his bulbs how long does that sperm remain active for? Tried unsuccesfully to mate a pair...
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    Caring for an animal ISN'T a hobby.

    I think its more to do with the fact that people anthropomorphise animals deemed to be cuddly or more aware. And anything they cant anthropomorphise goes into the hobby category, just ask Colin my mm p subfusca.
  9. Hoops71

    How Many Are in Your Collection Right Now?

    55, mostly slings and juves. 4 more on the way (2 x P Subfusca LL slings, 0,1,0 P regalis and 0,1,0 G pulchra). Been in the hobby for about 5 or 6 years now. Still react like a little kid on Christmas morning when I see a fresh molt! :happy:
  10. Hoops71

    Hibernation or dead?

    Thats one pet shop I'd avoid in future. Sorry about your loss my friend.
  11. Hoops71

    P Victorii sexually dimorphic?

    Definately got one male and probably a young female or juve then, as this latter one has the reddish back legs. Both the same size and age though. As a sidenote, the male molted twice in a matter of a month too which Ive never seen before, and I dont mean from juve colouration to adult, I mean...
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    P Victorii sexually dimorphic?

    Sorry did have a photo but Im struggling to upload it. Grrrrr
  13. Hoops71

    P Victorii sexually dimorphic?

    Cheers viper, I thought so too. But this T looks like a male hiding in female clothing. :mask:
  14. Hoops71

    When will my slings molt?

    Mine tend to molt more often when the temp increases. They're kept at 67-70 degrees over the winter months,maybe get one or two molts (out of 55 sling/juve T's) then in the summer temps in their room jumps by about five or six degrees....et voila! Most of them will molt. Thats my personal...
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    P Victorii sexually dimorphic?

    Have two P Victorii which have matured into what I believe are 2 males (thats typical of my luck!) but one looks slightly chunkier on the legs and pedipalps, and has more red hairs on its back legs than the other BUT they both have small, lemon shaped abdomens, so is there a chance Ive sexed it...
  16. Hoops71

    Why I Cant Use Mealworms

    Dont get me wrong I'd use them again if there were no other options. But nowadays I use mushed up waxworms and cricket drumsticks. So to get back to your car analogy....I'd get a tank instead.
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    Why I Cant Use Mealworms

    It was when I first started in the hobby. Sometimes I'd forget I'd left them in there, only for them to surface weeks later to chomp on my molting slings. Silly nOOb mistake.
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    Why I Cant Use Mealworms

    I avoid feedng mealworms at all cost. Lost a couple of molting slings to the chompy little buggers.
  19. Hoops71

    The Future of the T. Hobby (Mainstream) Discussion

    With regards to YT, too many 'mystery box' unboxings and online spider retail endorsements for my liking these days. Unsubscribed from a few channels because of this. I personally want to learn, with a scientific edge, about these beautiful animals, not watch somebody cream themselves over a...
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    Your 2019 Tarantula Wishlist?

    :nailbiting::nailbiting::angelic:
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