Chilean Zebra

[JasonCrowl]

Hello folks. Just picked up a cute little Chilean Zebra at the pet store. I'm happy. Anyone know the best type of environment to keep it in? I assume its terrestrial, and I'd like to know how often to moisten the substrate? Eating habits? Attitude? Aggressive? Any advice or comments are welcome. Thanks very much.......Jason

 

[Beary Strange]

I'm sorry, a what? That common name is a doozy (it turned up like 3 different species, one of which is a Nemesiidae). Scientific name? A pic would be helpful for those offering advice. And based on the questions, it might help to see your set-up so people can tell you if it's correct.

 

[Ghost Dragon]

I'm sorry, a what? That common name is a doozy (it turned up like 3 different species, one of which is a Nemesiidae). Scientific name? A pic would be helpful for those offering advice. And based on the questions, it might help to see your set-up so people can tell you if it's correct.

I second that, Belle, a what? LOL

 

[elliotulysses]

I third this. It's hard with common names. This is an issue in pretty much every field. Ex; One person may call a g. poteri a "Chilean Rose" or "Rose Hair" or "This Really Cool Spider That Comes From South America".
Show off your baby! Give us some pics!

 

[DVMT]

Since I am an expert, I'll chime in. The species you have, is in fact, a Brachypelma whatchamacallit.

You're welcome.

Damon

 

[NewAgePrimal]

Since I am an expert, I'll chime in. The species you have, is in fact, a Brachypelma whatchamacallit.

You're welcome.

Damon

I don't know. I'm kinda leaning towards Euathlus whoknowswhatitis.

 

[DVMT]

I don't know. I'm kinda leaning towards Euathlus whoknowswhatitis.

I'd need to see a very blurry photo before you could convince me of such a preposterous suggestion!

 

[Beary Strange]

I don't know. I'm kinda leaning towards Euathlus whoknowswhatitis.

Really, cuz I was thinking maybe Acanthogonatus somethingorother.

 

[XBabysinX]

Holy hell, I am laughing like a mother at this thread. Thank you very much to last four people or so for that. The blurry picture one really had me going. Good stuff.

 

[DVMT]

Thank you...lol. But seriously OP......give us a pic, please.

 

[Medusa]

It it's "cute" and "little" it'll be a tiny brown sling. [emoji16]

 

[DVMT]

It it's "cute" and "little" it'll be a tiny brown sling. [emoji16]

Eh....better than no pic. Without a pic we shant be able to help the jolly T owner. [emoji1]

 

[gobey]

Zebras live in Africa

 

[DVMT]

Zebras live in Africa

So, its a Chilean old world (strokes beard). Vewy intewesting.

 

[Ashton]

Grammothele zebratus or maybe Pteristola zebrii?

 

[Tim Benzedrine]

If it is Old World, my guess is an SBT (Striped Bitey Thing) All I know about those is that they are obligatory grazers.

Gratz on the new spider. Don't mind us, we're just having a bit of fun. Once folks pin down exactly what you have, they'll be sure to offer you sound advice. Until then, at least the thread is being kept alive.

 

[cold blood]

If it is Old World, my guess is an SBT (Striped Bitey Thing) All I know about those is that they are obligatory grazers.

And communal, of course ;P

 

[viper69]

My suggestion: The OP should do his pet a favor and become a responsible owner by doing the proper research BEFORE purchase.

You don't even know if it's a terrestrial or arboreal jeez.

Nothing like a new owner asking to be spoon fed answers to questions he can find on his own.

 

[cold blood]

Not sure the op is too concerned, he started the thread and hasn't been back on AB since. He must not be too concerned about proper husbandry and habits, or even the actual species.

 

[Beary Strange]

Nothing like a new owner asking to be spoon fed answers to questions he can find on his own.

The truly bizarre thing is it's not a new tarantula owner or ABer. And in his previous posts he uses scientific names; though there is a marked inclination towards asking similar questions. Makes me wonder if this is someone else on his account or if he's messing with us.