Ceratogyrus Q's

[cryptly]

I've been looking at these guys a lot recently, and reading as much as I can find about them. I'm seriously thinking about adding one of these T's to my collection at some point in the future. The only OW T that's seriously attracted my attention.

Would one of these T's be a good starter OW species? Anybody care to share their experiences with these T's?

Any thoughts and opinions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Schlyne]

I've been told that they would make a good starter OW species. So, I picked up a couple as OW starters (plus I love the genus).

I can't recall exactly which one was recommended though.

Here is the OW starter thread link from a while back
http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=39063&highlight=starter

 

[cryptly]

Thanks for the link.

It mentioned the species I've been looking at the most, C. marshalli. Think I have a direction to go in now.

 

[BlkCat]

I was looking at those too. I have been thinking amount getting one.

 

[galeogirl]

As I've said many times before, the ceratos are great ts! My C. brachycephalus always comes out in the evening. She's feisty and fast, but it's mostly bluff. They're big webbers and burrowers.

Easy to care for, tough as nails.

I can't say enough good things about them, some of my favorite ts.

 

[BlkCat]

As I've said many times before, the ceratos are great ts! My C. brachycephalus always comes out in the evening. She's feisty and fast, but it's mostly bluff. They're big webbers and burrowers.

Easy to care for, tough as nails.

I can't say enough good things about them, some of my favorite ts.

OOOO!~ U devil's advocate.

 

[Brian S]

They are indeed awesome spiders. I have brachycephalus and marshalli. They like dry conditions and seem to be as tuff as P murinus. Very easy to keep. I would go for it

 

[MilkmanWes]

The best part about them is they all have party hats! (I know some people insist they are horns, but they are wrong) How can you not love spiders that wear party hats?

 

[phil]

The best part about them is they all have party hats! (I know some people insist they are horns, but they are wrong) How can you not love spiders that wear party hats?

there are exceptions, here's one. C.meridionalis

 

[MilkmanWes]

That one must have partied so hard it fell off.

On a more serious note, do the horns ever present a molting problem?

 

[phil]

That one must have partied so hard it fell off.

On a more serious note, do the horns ever present a molting problem?

I keep many Ceratogyrus, never known the horn to cause any moult problems.
ceratogyrus carapace comparison

 

[cryptly]

The more I read the more I like.

How quickly do these guys grow? How long does it take before the horn starts showing?

 

[phil]

The more I read the more I like.

How quickly do these guys grow? How long does it take before the horn starts showing?

Ceratogyrus grow very quickly, a male can mature as quick as 1 year depending on temp and feeding, females will breed at around 2.5 to 3 inches, long before they are fully grown. the horn is usually visible at around 1 inch, less in brachycephalus and sanderi. A truely excellent addition to any hobby

 

[lizmotobike]

i just recently got a Ceratogyrus from a local pet store. it was in a high stress situation. under light all the time w/ some sort of shell bedding. no hide. i could not tell how big it was as it was pressed into a corner with its legs pulled in to shade its back. i purchased it and made the seller pack a damp paper towel in with it. (i did this on my lunch hour) i kept it in a dark paper bag at work. it looked a lot more relaxed with its legs stretched by the time i got it home. enthusiastic eater. very fast. real pretty markings. you need one!

 

[shogun804]

ahh yes they grow very very fast indeed i keep C brachycephalus it molted twice in december once on the 8th and then again on the 31st, it has also molted again already in late january and is now 1.25" here are some pics for comparison look at the container it is in for size comparison it has still not been moved the first pic is on dec 10 04 the next pic i took is from beginning of feb 05...and yes they are awsome T's.

 

[cryptly]

Wow, great pics! :clap:

Definatly gonna be adding one of these guys to my collection. Not sure if it's gonna be a C. marshalli or C. brachycephalus, probably end up just flipping a coin since I like them both equally. Then again, there's C.meridionalis, love the colors on that one, what a beauty.

I've got pleanty of time to decide. . .change my mind. . .change my mind again. . .

 

[The Juice]

This is my C.Bechuanicus I got about a week ago, it is about 2.5". I haven't messed with it much so I don't know if it is aggressive, I didn't get not threat display transferring it to it's new enclosure but that might be because it just molted and fangs might not have been Hard yet. I'm thinking about getting another ceratogyrus specie but not sure which one I want. So far mine is pretty active. I'm not sure If I would recommend one for a First OW species, because I have heard they can be just as aggressive as an Usambara, but any OW species you get is going to be Aggressive and more than likely Fast so go for it......... well worth it.


http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=40176

 

[BlkCat]

Ceratogyrus grow very quickly, a male can mature as quick as 1 year depending on temp and feeding, females will breed at around 2.5 to 3 inches, long before they are fully grown

Is that why they are pretty cheap? Are they hardy babies?

 

[tarantula_tom]

Awesome T, Gusto! I ordered a C. Bechuanicus just the other day. Nice to see I'm not the only one with Ceratogyrus fever lately.