So do you live near where they have colonized in Fl?This is also how I've observed them in the wild.
I live about 4-5 hours away. I've been there several times though, and both of my females are from there.So do you live near where they have colonized in Fl?
That would be awesome!
Id help the state out by collecting as many as I could . . .
I like to do my part . . .
I actually set one up with an elbow joint of PVC pipe to act as the 'burrow' entrance, and she took right to it! I never see her any more.Yes, lets not turn this into THAT discussion . . .
Heres my Idea:
Setup cage as a "hillside", by piling the substrate mostly on 1 side of the enclosure to be able to simulate an entrance hole that is more horizontal than vertical, giving them the option to go over or down as they see fit.
Imma make up a tester cage, so Ill post pics in a few and tell me what ya think . . .
Oh I'm not saying I've got them set up right, because that's all open to interpretation. But I'll get some pics for you.Yeah, that seems to be the concensus with burrowers.
I aint so much worried about seeing them as I am getting it right for what they like.
I seen your pic thread, could you post a pic of the actual tank you keep them in?
These are probably the only brachys Ill get, so Id like to get it right . . .
Brachypelma vagans is VERY oppertunistic in the wild. ranging from hides under rocks, logs and such to self made burrows in rockhard soil.Would a vagans rather burrow straight down vertically, or would it rather make a horizontal retreat?
Is it down then over, over then down, or what?
Maybe they just want a piece of cork to hide under . . .
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Brachypelma vagans is an endangered tarantula included in Appendix II of CITES because of its popularity as a pet. However, little is known about its ecology, in particular microhabitat choices. In this work we analyse the structure of the vegetation surrounding burrows of this tarantula, as well as soil preference for the burrow at different sites in relation to the density of the species. We also offer the first description of the burrow of this spider. Brachypelma vagans mostly uses open sites with low vegetation for establishing its burrow, rather than primary or secondary forest. The burrows are essentially built in sites with deep clay soils, whereas sandy soils or soils with a high density of roots and stones are avoided. The soil characteristics may be the key factor determining the presence of B. vagans. The burrow of B. vagans is deep and complex, exhibiting various chambers, even if only one seems to be used by the occupant. The structure of the burrow and soil characteristics are obviously related. These results could help determine the real distribution of B. vagans within its geographic range, and might be useful for a better management focused on protection and reintroduction.
Brachypelma vagans is VERY oppertunistic in the wild. ranging from hides under rocks, logs and such to self made burrows in rockhard soil.
i found a lot of burrows in front of maya temples in Central America. those burrows were diagonal.
My experience supports what Eddy says. I've found them in stone walls, under boards, in rock piles and of course in burrows which as far as I can tell were dug down at an angle but I've never dug one up to see if it levels out or turns. The B. vagans are almost always very near the surface and easy to tease out.
Ollie
No, sorry. I mainly have a fondness for Brachypelma and Aphonopelma.Ya got anything about avics?