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  1. boonbear

    Smuggler Caught Shipping tarantulas in LA

    I really think anyone that thinks he broke the law and should get punished really thinks about that. I know everyone here is law abiding and never done anything wrong, like mail tarantulas through the USPS. Or has ever shipped to Florida or Canada. Not to mention a slew of smaller laws that...
  2. boonbear

    Thinking about giving handling a try with my L.parahybana, but she's MEAN. Any tips?

    However you want to take it I guess. I just personally don't want to handle mine. I don't think that no one should handle them. It's just that I don't feel comfortable doing it myself. I'm glad it worked out for you though. You posted the question. The only real input I can give you is my...
  3. boonbear

    A few cockroaches

    I'm definitely jealous of your Panchlora nivea. And ease up on Madamousele everybody. It wasn't the most eloquent response, but it is her opinion. Let's not run someone off from the board. Awesome death's heads also Vfox.
  4. boonbear

    looking for a bug for my son..please help me choose one

    Hissers would be great if you don't want to spend the $$ on milli's. You could just get a few adults cheap. And no, they don't excrete anything other than frass, and maybe the occasional spit (like all other bugs).
  5. boonbear

    Thinking about giving handling a try with my L.parahybana, but she's MEAN. Any tips?

    I know it's already been said, but I'll say don't handle it at all. If you want one to handle, get a small one and start from a small size. At least then you can't get hurt badly. I myself go with the "don't handle at all" approach. But that's just me. I respect a persons personal...
  6. boonbear

    cross between two spiders

    Tarantula crossbreeding is known. They may not know what they are selling, it doesn't mean they have no clue as to what it is. I would expect someone that's lived all around the world and been bitten by rattlesnakes and owned scorps that are deadlier than cobras to know this. I would...
  7. boonbear

    Cobalt blue possibly bleeding

    Props on the best idea posted yet. I've never actually thought about using liquid bandaid, and I have it at the house. I've never had to use anything for an emergency repair, but I've always been really really skeptical of superglue. I don't think it should be used unless there are no other...
  8. boonbear

    Avic. Humidity Idea

    I've only had one Avic. before. I thought they may web enough to make getting to the water dish and substrate in the bottom a bit tough. But then again, I've not had one long enough to know how to care for them much. I also lost the 2nd instar versicolor after only 2 days. wasn't sure why (I...
  9. boonbear

    A question about sperm web

    On a side note, I got my female vagans to be a little more receptive to the MM by placing the used sperm web in her enclosure (at least she seemed more receptive to me). I'm sure that isn't a proven method, but I don't think it hurts to try it if you ever have a hard time getting the mood right.
  10. boonbear

    Avic. Humidity Idea

    KvMccur, your first 2 posts were useful. All the others are a waste of space. No one cares where you live or if you kept spiders since 1970. You shouldn't jump in, give advice, tell others they shouldn't, and then berate everyone when they are offended. Only one post could be considered...
  11. boonbear

    A question about sperm web

    This was how I found my vagans sperm web. I didn't see it making one, but after several frustrated weeks I looked in his viv and found his trampled web on the ground. It looked to me like a slightly thicker version of a molting mat.
  12. boonbear

    Cobalt blue possibly bleeding

    Yet another useless post that helped no one. I would have tried the flour first, but it's already done. Super glue is pretty permanent. Hopefully she will be fine.
  13. boonbear

    Avic. Humidity Idea

    Then why would you post advice? You live in Texas, which is drastically different from Georgia. This forum IS for general advice.
  14. boonbear

    Avic. Humidity Idea

    I'm planning on getting an Avic this January. I've decided that it will be difficult to get the humidity I need using the enclosure's available. I want to use an upside down plastic pickle container or an upside down mayonnaise jar. The lid will obviously contain the soil, which will hold...
  15. boonbear

    Funny Petstore Mayhem - New Usambara Starburst Baboon (OBT) Report

    I know this seems to be creeping a little from the original thread, but I also have similar results with OBT slings. I gave plenty of room for burrowing. Not much vertical space though. The slings still seem to gravitate towards the top of the enclosure. Quite a bit different than what I was...
  16. B. Smithi

    B. Smithi

    B. smithi unknown sex
  17. B. Smithi

    B. Smithi

    b.smithi unknown sex.
  18. boonbear

    anyone with a B. Smithi please answer!

    I agree with the half moist substrate for a tiny sling. When they get large enough for a water dish, then keep the substrate completely dry. Geospider, great advice for the double tank for humidity.
  19. boonbear

    What other tarantula can I put in the same terrarium as my Avicularia Metallica?

    Coaster, great pics. Your clarity is very nice. To the negative posters, lighten up. Anyone can buy a T. Let's not run off a potential enthusiast just by brow beating him on his first thread. I know we are just trying to give info, but I don't really think it was conveyed very well.
  20. boonbear

    tarantula died? /:

    you may want to try putting it in an ICU. a plastic shoe box-style container with moist paper towels in it. then change the soil it was in. I agree with posting some pics. It couldn't do anything but help.
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