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I keep my Euathlus sp red bone dry with a water dish. Provide a hide of some sort. Get to 2-3 inches legspan. Job done.

I use it. Its pretty much peat with vermilucite?? Pre mixed. I apologise for my spelling. Its ok to use,

I personally think you should try to win them over first. Maybe try to explain why you want them so much, and that you want to rescue these ones. Its not fair on others if they have a fear of spiders or anything. Either that or get your own place. But two are not too many. If yet have the...

It must be. I was thinking the same when I saw the pics of it on his arm. I was like "isn't that an old world African T?". At first I only saw the crassipes and assumed it was Selenocosmia crassipes, Was shouting for you to run through my screen.......Then I realised it was the aussie T from...

I'm sorry to hear that. What is it that they actually die from when failing to molt (if you don't mind me asking, I know its still a little fresh and all). I had always assumed as they were stuck in a molt it came down to dehydration or a torn tissue issue?

I'm not 100% sure. I've heard of many references to an sp."yellow" and I was of the opinion that they were different (although the pictures I saw were similar to the red) but I haven't come across the Orange when talking with others yet....

Ah yes that makes sense now. I believe he was referring to E.sp."red" (if I got that right) Thats what I use to demonstrate how docile a T can be. Its definitely a complete kitten of a T. I really couldn't recommend them any more highly. Although sometimes its nice to have something with a...

Sorry to come across as being either ignorant or moronic but what do you mean by JFB?

I actually believe your right after speaking to others that keep Euathlus sp. I've heard that sp."blue" and "green" are more skittish than the red species but I've also heard that Euathlus truculentus is also a docile species. I believes its also a dwarf. Not having kept any other species other...

Any more news? If he gets stuck are you going to try to surgically remove the molt or just let nature take its course?

that's a good shout. I use these guys with anyone not sure about Tarantula or have a fear me spiders. These guys give the hobby a great name :)

Very. I find it more docile than any brachy or grammy. I would recommend a Euathlus sp."red" over a G.rosea for a first time T. I think the only reason more people don't go for them is that they are a dwarf species. People seem to prefer larger stockier Tarantulas.

Thanks,, Its one of my favourites :)

Thank you. I made a drier set up for it but I'm thinking of sticking some choir down to cushion it a little. They are great little Ts. Very friendly/docile but they are very slow growers

Hi guys. Had to rehouse my Euathlus sp red so I thought I would make a video while I was there. Its pretty boring but I did get a couple of good shots of him while I was there. http://youtu.be/a0AAyaxUR08

I always pack down my substrate. You have the time so you may as well concentrate on getting the enclosure just right before you get the T. I always put enough substrate in so it won't kill itself if it falls so it makes sense to pack it in. Plus I'm sure your T will appreciate it. What size...

Lots of sound advice here. I agree that its mostly persistence with handling that will calm him down. On another note you may also want to look into tap training. Its always a good idea with larger snakes, even if its male and isn't the largest it would still be a benefit.

Have a look at Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens aka GBB. They are heavy Webbers, like it very dry and they are some of the prettiest Ts around!!

My first was a B.smithi. They are fantastic Ts. I'm very into my old worlds but I'll always keep new worlds too. I'm hoping my G.pulchripes matures before I'm 50, but I'm unsure with its current growth rate lol. Its a good selection you've started with :)

what size is it, as they are pretty damn fragile when small, and how much is stuck to it? A photo would probably help but if it looks like it won't get in the way I would possibly leave it alone, and power feed the sling to encourage it to molt quicker. Just me though