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    Review by 'iPocalyspe' on item 'Steven Doud'

    He is a really understanding person. I placed an order for 5 of his tarantulas. Since it was a cold winter he was unable to ship and offered to hold. He gave me updates on them constantly, sadly one passed during a molt (male) and he let me know instantly. In my personal life, I'm gonna be...
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    Where do people get cork bark and other enclosure accessories?

    Hey, everyone, I have a growing collection and am working on multiple enclosures and wondering where I can get a lot of cork bark and other enclosure accessories. Thanks everyone
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    How should we continue the US hobby?

    **************************** Before I start, I decided to post this in the Tarantula Questions & Discussions forum because I feel there are definite repercussions to the US hobby as this will questions how tarantulas enter the US hobby, US breeders, US importers, etc. and I feel this issue...
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    ready to breed?

    What did I get wrong? I've heard males grow faster than females? Females normally grow larger but slower
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    ready to breed?

    Males typically out grow females, I believe he meant it isn't unheard of that a female may outpace a male.
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    ready to breed?

    Ruler is going down their side rather than the Diagonal Leg Span. With some rough estimation and the Pythagorean theorem, Side of the Molt ~ 3.5” Rear of the Molt ~ 2.5” Diagonal ~ 4.3”
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    ready to breed?

    He didn't measure the molt DSL that would give it some extra length, and biologically a lot of crazy mutations can occur. Ther are many variables.
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    ready to breed?

    It is quite possible you have a genetic oddity in your possession. I am interested to find out what her slings growth rate will be.
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    ID Confirmation (Emperor Scorpions)

    Thank you, I thought so. Just wanted a second opinion
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    ID Confirmation (Emperor Scorpions)

    Someone near me is selling a pair of Emperor Scorpions. Idk much about Emperor Scorpions so I'd appreciate anyone who does if they can confirm whether or not these are Emperor Scorpions. Thank you, Shane
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    When does Chilobrachys really start to make webbings ?

    Well, if you could expand your collection why not get a C. Fimbriatus. Then are generally one of the Cheaper Ts out there
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    When does Chilobrachys really start to make webbings ?

    I have a C. Fimbratus sling that can’t be more than .75-1” and it webbed it’s entire enclosure. Sadly the webbing was destroyed from me having to open the top for feeding. From what I’ve heard, if you want a T to web you could try taking out some substrate or you could just wait your T may just...
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    New P. Irminia sling help

    I know he handles some Ts that most people shouldn’t, but I don’t think that discredits him as a source of information. There are shows where people handle venomous snakes, for example, just because they handle an animal the average snake enthusiast doesn’t start handing venomous snakes. I’m...
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    Known Genetic Issues

    And if there was a species that had genetic deformities we'd either have to bring wild caught Ts for breeding purposes (which is one reason why not all wild caught are bad, but I suppose that discussion is for a different day haha) or if that is not possible we either have to let the species...
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    Known Genetic Issues

    Different species can breed. Like polar bears and grizzly bears. Hybrids are a totally different issue, the issue with them is that it ruins the genetic purity of both species. We this the with B. Albopilosum "hobby form" how they are only 98% similar to wild "pure" B. Albopilosum. Someone may...
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    Known Genetic Issues

    I suppose all species are inbreed to an extent, like all humans are related to each other. Possibly 30th cousins or so but it works out. Although inbreeding isn't ideal for any species it won't destroy it, at least given that generation after generation isn't inbred
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    Known Genetic Issues

    Are there any genetic issues that inbreeding has on Ts. I mean in humans there are many diseases and mental issues that occur but I don't think there are genetic issues present in Ts. Inbreeding can occur accidentally, people will buy pairs of Ts and who knows what sac they came from.
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    Known Genetic Issues

    I am looking to find any known genetic disorders for tarantulas. Recently a friend and I were talking about tarantula gene pools and we were trying to figure out if inbreeding(intentional or otherwise) has a negative impact on the gene pool. I figured that in the wild Ts breeding with sac mates...
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    1st sling purchase?

    I had a B. Vagans as my first sling, but I think GBB (C. Cyaneopubescens) are cooler as slings. Personally, I think you should start out with a juvie because they are hardier and more interesting. Maybe check the Classified here to find some interesting Ts maybe you can find a cheap female. They...
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    Has there been any studies on the effect of Power Feeding?

    I know that power feeding is one of the great tarantula controversies, but has there ever been a scientific study/experiment to find out the effects? What would be needed to complete such a study? Money wise/Time wise? Would it even be possible? ~Shane
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