Also agree on the speed point. GBB was my second tarantula. My first was G.Porteri. Significant difference in speed and skittishness. My GBB kicks hairs if she gets freaked from me opening the enclosure.
Hi, I've been out of the loop for a bit on the boards, can you link me to the info on the species reclassification for this genus? Trying to find using search function and having trouble. Thank you.
I had two tarantulas die this week during molting. T.Violaceps and my beloved P.Bromelicola. Needless to say I am fairly upset about this, they were both adult females. I've come to the conclusion the room must be too dry. This is my first winter in this house. The heat pours through the floor...
I have read but am no expert, that the mirrors can actually deter them from becoming hand friendly because the bird will become attached to the bird in the mirror and that they have no concept that they are looking at themselves. Perhaps taking the mirror away would help?
What is it that interests you about the OBT? Perhaps we can suggest something similar that is less defensive and more suited to your experience level.
That being said, if you get an OBT, I agree with getting an adult. Get it in it's adult enclosure, never rehouse again! That would basically be...
Hairless rats do have more issues as far as skin goes. They are more easily scratched, it is also more important to keep them warm and to clean their ears more frequently as they do not have hair in them. Other then that, they do not live shorter lives. What kind of health issues are your rats...
Is this for a tarantula? Wood shavings are toxic to tarantulas, I wouldn't even trust aspen. Also a terrestrial tarantula needs to be able to burrow and cannot properly do this on this substrate.
I know someone who did on a different forum. She used pipe cleaners to make Tokay muzzles. And nope, not kidding.
I personally would buy a CB one and work with it from when it was a baby. That is the best way to go about it. Pangea Reptile breeds CB ones.
You need Acanthoscurria Geniculata! Seriously. If you want new world terrestrial attitude, that is the way to go.
Followed by G.Iheringi, they also have quite an attitude. And also I don't think you can go wrong with G.Pulchripes or G.Pulchra.
B.Emilia is another great Brachy.
Definitely moisten part of the substrate since it's a sling, but other then that just provide water dish. Let sub dry out in between. I have seen mine drink before.
Also, I'll wait for others to chime in but I think you should increase ventilation, you have a lot of holes but I think you...
cold blood really covered it but if you decide your hell bent on an old world, I would recommend M.Balfouri personally. Terrestrial, mine hasn't been super fast growing. Easy care. Not very defensive.
I also keep it to myself for the most part. Luckily I work in a pet store so I do get the occasional customer who is interested in talking about tarantulas. I even had one customer that knew scientific names and knew more then I did! That was really neat. But overall I just don't talk about it...
From my experience, my first OW was M.Balfouri. I got it as a sling and it has been easy to deal with. Not defensive, flees over fights and does not get skittish in an unpredictable way. I really like them and mine is out quite a bit so I see it. Main thing is, they are fast moving. But honestly...
It appears I have Carpenter Ants in my new house this summer. I did search about ants on the forum and it seems the consensus is to get rid of them. Some people said listerine, some said cinnamon, some said poison. These threads were pretty old though so I'm looking for some current opinions and...
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