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If she doesn't eat, its a definite sign of an impending molt. From the photos, I agree that this is probably molting material. Once she emerges, wait a few days for her to harden, and then make sure you remove the old exoskeleton.

Right Now Cyriopangopus sp. Hati Hati appears to be the official designation, though I've seen references to Omothymus Hati Hati for the same species. There appears to be a fallout as to the correct genus of classification, but most appear to be placing it in genus Cyriopangopus at the current time.

In my experience given what I've observed of their speed, and given the strong reputation of their venom, someone not experienced with handling would likely be bit several times over, as the specimen I had I got rid of because not only was it NOT a pet hole (though I hear they usually are) The...

That is true- but I imagine that you would quickly pay the price using a tool to retrieve something in the case of P. murnis, especially if one is not experienced enough to know what to expect. given my experience of them being literally the most contrary thing on the face of the planet...

Brachypelma sp. tend to do well for beginners, as do most Aphonopelma sp.

To be fair, G. Pulchra is a super-slow grower as compared to most others.

Not necessarily if one compares notes- the 4% may be applying some different variable that the 90 something isn't. Rather- it is the systematic study of seemingly insignificant environmental variables that would contribute to the research.

Given the reputation of P. murinis it strikes me that they could be a quite effective guard for a safe buried in the substrate. What do you think?

strimi is a rather impressive species to be sure.

Its worth noting that Temp and humidity can influence molting. Warmer Temps = more eating and hence shorter intervals between molts, especially in slings and juveniles.

Bird eaters as a rule tend to have rather veracious appetites- so as for feeding, it might be about time to feed. Given their weight, I wouldn't expect them to be prone to climbing on the top of the enclosure (neither my T. stirmi nor my T. blonde do this sort of thing), BUT the mesh lid needs...

They've been known to fast for extensive periods of times given their seasonal states which are brought on by the prevailing weather. If Brachys are kept in colder temps (around the upper 60s and lower 70s) they tend not to eat as much. Rasing the temp to 75-80 F should fix the problem if that's...

There's no way of making a reasonable ID from this photo- as we can't see the anatomical structures we need to see to make an ID.

The thing is that "scientific proof" and "observation" are pretty much equivalent in this respect- as observation is about the only manner of experimentation, especially in the wild. My point was that the listed species have been known to be kept communally based upon at least one credible...

@Liquifin From my understanding and what I could find on it P. irminia was a terrestrial. While striping contrast per se isn't a sign of a molt - the overall drabness as compared to standard reference pictures would tend to be a pretty good sign given that here the stripes are not as vibrant as...

Other species that have been successful as communal species are: Poecilotheria regalis and Hysterocrates gigas, Though they must be raised together as slings and kept well fed to avoid cannibalism. Notably, P. regalis is quite challenging in that they must be in the same enclosure as slings and...

@Chaos4eva It would be interesting indeed to see what kind of colors you get after a molt, as while I think that is A. seemani with a large confidence, it could also be P. irmina . The major difference is that P. irminia is a bit more aggressive, has stronger venom as compared to most other new...

That is B. hamorii. Its a bit more difficult to find B. smithi in the pet trade, but you can find them. Here's a video that explains the basic identification differences:

That is A seemani probably approaching molt giving her colors. (noting that the stripes are usually more contrasted against the darker color.)

That's a new one to me- I've been in about 4 years or so now and I've never occasioned to notice that in proximity to a molt, though having noticed it in proximity to lower temps. Guess I haven't really been paying attention enough though to make the correct association. This was Quite informative.