Search results

I returned home after a vacation to find that both of my spiders have been very active in my absence. P. murinus had modified his existing hide of web into an almost opaque tunnel and canopy next to a petrified wood shelter, and has not left this area since. Also, most of his water dish was...

I've done some research on the elegans, and I cannot endorse using mice as feeders. Ever. From what I understand, elegans = 2.5 inches mature and a full grown mouse=3-4 including tail. The Trinidad dwarf, have ravenous appetites for their size. You have a sub-adult. Trinidads can tackle prey...

What is the largest prey known to be taken by spiders in the wild?

And here he is....our lucky contestant. How attached are you to your firstborn? The thread shows no potential, and no purpose....his question has been answered. In great detail.

- Offering bounty on first crayshawi to successfully devour a baboon....;) baby

Some tarantulas, P. murinus for example, have ridged padding on their tarsis and metatarsis. This helps them climb and is a hard area. When he was striking against the glass, it was in audible pops, in comparison to T's that don't have this morphology. Some tarantulas vibrate when...

I've always maintained that you name objects in honor of something, or in reflection of it's practical use as a virtue. Bismarck, Titanic, Millenium Falcon etc. And that you name animals as individuals, that can respond to that name, conscious ones with personalities, bonds, and desires that...

I've seen a Grammostola aureostriata devour a fuzzy. A blondi will eat a full grown adult. I would trust my rosie with a pinkie or even a small fuzzy. It depends on the size of your spider, and his method of attack. Venom alone usually isnt sufficient to incapacitate a mouse before it can do...

First, regarding the well recieved scientific names or dealer names thread, my opinion is that scientific names are easy to learn, and far more specific. Though I grudgingly agree that I was much happier with my purchase of a Osambara Orange Baboon, or Chilean Rose Hair, than I would have been...

I have observed this behavior post feeding with my rosie, but never constantly or during grooming later than a half an hour after a kill. I believe she's clearing the remnant of the feeding mat they use their spinnarets to create. You'll notice that prey is often brought to the rear of...

Alls well that ends well. Just had the most rewarding and challenging encounter with my mind-numbingly violent new P.Murinus. Fast, vicious, agile, clever, and a superior web builder.

In theory wouldn't a shelter, provided it was long enough; coconut shell, hermit crab logs, a plant pot etc. provide for the burrowing instinct horizontally, and allow increased visibility?

Would you recommend potting soil?

The current owner has him on display without room for burrowing. Isnt it possible to pre-tunnel for the spider along the glass? This might be a pity purchase for a good home, but they sure are beautiful and I'm looking for aggression. As for the rosie, I changed his substrate today...

I've got my eye on a mature Blue Cobalt with a legendary temper for my second T. Visited the flagship invertebrate store recently, and they had a Giant Pink Toe sling, and various southeast asian species for sale, though I was really looking for a baboon, either Ceratogyrus sanderi or...

After careful observation, Ive accepted that the pink hooks might be his fangs. Are they usually retracted, as to be visible on the bottom, at even keel with his body when climbing? Otherwise he keeps them up and battle ready, and there would be a distinction, distance wise.

Near the center of the front two legs, on his underside. They are peach in color.

First I'd like to say that I am very impressed with the mature and knowledgable contributions of the community, and great advice on keeping these fascinating spiders. I first got into the hobby collecting spiders when I was very young, and then doing alot of research on Scolopendra, but...

Definetely not very active. This may be due to the rather moist substrate that I plan on removing after the feeders are gone. He ( I've located what appear to be the hooks), sticks to a bare corner waiting, and is averaging a kill a day. Was ignoring crickets earlier and would either go the...

Many thanks for the wealth of resources and information. I haven't handled the T since our introduction at the store, but appreciate your concern.