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No, I don't think that is too fast. It is easy to get addicted to this hobby. I went from a G. rosea to over a 120 (included slings) in about two years when I was stationed in Georgia. When I got transferred up here to Connecticut, I was forced to sell off everything. I still have the urge...

Great T Nice looking T. Wait until his ultimate molt. I had a male A. seemani that when he matured was the most striking black/purple. I wish he would have had that coloring his whole life, but he didn't. He looked like all the other common A. seemani out there. There is a photo on here...

I'd say A. seemani. I had one that looked just like it until it molted and then it was an awesome black with bright striping. Eventually after a few months, it faded back to that washed out brown color. The spineretts in the top pic look like typical A. seemani. Check the bottom of the T for...

You are quite correct, I don't think its para or difficilis. I've raised both of these species from slings and they just aren't the same in overall general characteristics, growth rate, temperament, etc.

It's ok as long as you don't mess with it. Not handleable though... BTW, its for sale (see Classifieds). :)

If I had to take a wild guess, I'd probably lean towards some sort of Lasiodora species.

Yeah, as indicated in my original post, he said it was E. campestratus. Definately not that species.

Freshly molted... Mystery T that didn't appear to be doing so well after it's molt, but is now doing great. An awesome looking T, not sure what it is though (sold as PZB, but definately not that species). It's about 4.5", maybe a little larger. T. apohysis - another awsome T. I cannot...

I agree, that doesn't look like an A. seemani. My first impression is that the spinneretts look to be dark brown/black which probably indicates the underside is also probably dark and not tannish colored like A. seemani. What color is the underside? Lets see a pic from a couple different angles.

There's a large dealer in Providence, R.I. called Regal Reptiles.

That may be a good possibility. Seems to fit the general description.

I'll see if I can get some pics of the H. macs, but they are extremely shy (as you'll soon see). All of them are CB raised from slings except the H. lividum which I've had for a few years now, she's WC, but has been a great spider.

Sorry for the confusion. Here's the scoop. The mystery T is the first photo in the first group and the first photo in the second group. There is only one photo of the L. parahybana and it is the second photo in the second group. The first and second photos in the second group of pics are...

Same mystery T as in first picture in original post and a pic of the L. parahybana that I have. The mystery T kind of looks like L. difficilis that I used to have, but still not certain... Also a pic of G. aureostriata, raised from a tiny, tiny speck (about 4" or so).

Not really sure what it is. It looks like L. parahybana in the pic, but in person due to the appearance, growth rate, temperament, attitude, etc. I'm not convinced it is L. parahybana. I have had a few L. parahybana's (still have one for sale actually) and it is just different in all aspects...

A mystery T (sold as PZB sling, but now that it's around 5", based on markings/temperament, I doubt it), N. coloratovillosus, H. lividum, and C. brachycephalus:

She'll be fine. No need to worry about her dehydrating, just fill her water dish periodically. I have a G. rosea that last molted 18 months ago, last ate anything like 12 months ago and everytime I fill her water dish, she immediately fills it with substrate. Go figure. She's tough as nails.

I concur with the bathtub method (although I don't wet the tub down). I just packed up a male P. regalis for shipping the other night and although it was a hair-raising experience to say the least, it's not that difficult. I just went in the bathroom and shut the door and the drains to the...

Looks like A. seemani. Especially if it has the tan underside and it was only twelve dollars.

If you are riled up now, just stop by the House of Reptiles on Beach Blvd and see how their T's are treated. You'll really be upset. Usually you can talk till your blue in the face to pet shops, but rarely will it accomplish anything. Not saying it isn't worth the try though. Good luck.