Cyriopagopus sp. hati hati

Storm1028

Storm1028

Arachnosquire
Joined
Dec 31, 2016
Messages
58
A quick question regarding this species. I have the opportunity to pick up an AF Cyriopagopus sp. hati hati at a local reptile store. I called the store and was told that a T keeper left the hobby and sold/gave (not sure which) his tarantulas to this reptile store. The C. hati hati is selling for $155 and according to them, a confirmed female at 5-6" DLS. Now, there is an expo this weekend and I may have the opportunity to pick up a C. hati hati (not sure if I can find a female there). I am particularly looking for a sexed female because of the limitation regarding the amount of tarantulas I can have in my house. I was wondering if I could get some insights and opinions regarding keeping an already mature female vs. raising T's from slings. Are there any significant differences? Another question: When a tarantula is already mature, do they regain their coloration after a molt? In other words, if their color looks drab before molting, do the colors brighten up again after a molt even if they are an already mature T? TIA

P.S. Sorry for the bad English. English is actually my 3rd language so it's fairly difficult for me to remember all the rulers pertaining to the languages I speak.
 
Venom1080

Venom1080

Arachnoemperor
Joined
Sep 24, 2015
Messages
4,611
Care remains the same. Although they are likely more tolerant to drier conditions.

Colors always look better after a molt. That's pretty common knowledge. These are an ow species with a nasty bite and bad temper. Be warned.

Deep moist sub with climbing space. Don't expect to see it much once it settles in.

Your English is great, I thought it was your first. :)
 
Storm1028

Storm1028

Arachnosquire
Joined
Dec 31, 2016
Messages
58
Venom1080 said:
Care remains the same. Although they are likely more tolerant to drier conditions.

Colors always look better after a molt. That's pretty common knowledge. These are an ow species with a nasty bite and bad temper. Be warned.

Deep moist sub with climbing space. Don't expect to see it much once it settles in.

Your English is great, I thought it was your first. :)
Click to expand...
Great! Thanks for the info! I just honestly can't decide if I should grab the female.
 
Venom1080

Venom1080

Arachnoemperor
Joined
Sep 24, 2015
Messages
4,611
Storm1028 said:
Great! Thanks for the info! I just honestly can't decide if I should grab the female.
Click to expand...
If I had a limited amount I could keep. Hatihati wouldn't make it in the top 30 species. They're average sized, reasonably pretty, and very reclusive. Not too many pros. Lampropelma violaceopes best them in everything, except reclusiveness.

Slings are quite cheap in Canada. If I wanted a adult female, I'd buy 5 for 50 bucks and raise them, then sell off excess males and females to profit. I hear they're expensive elsewhere, so it's up to you
 
Storm1028

Storm1028

Arachnosquire
Joined
Dec 31, 2016
Messages
58
Venom1080 said:
If I had a limited amount I could keep. Hatihati wouldn't make it in the top 30 species. They're average sized, reasonably pretty, and very reclusive. Not too many pros. Lampropelma violaceopes best them in everything, except reclusiveness.

Slings are quite cheap in Canada. If I wanted a adult female, I'd buy 5 for 50 bucks and raise them, then sell off excess males and females to profit. I hear they're expensive elsewhere, so it's up to you
Click to expand...
Interesting. I am really interested in this species because they are found near my hometown. It just makes it real special and brings back good memories.:) I was told they grow to 8", and it appears that is not the case?
 
Venom1080

Venom1080

Arachnoemperor
Joined
Sep 24, 2015
Messages
4,611
Storm1028 said:
Interesting. I am really interested in this species because they are found near my hometown. It just makes it real special and brings back good memories.:) I was told they grow to 8", and it appears that is not the case?
Click to expand...
8"? No, I believe it's closer to 5.5-6".
 
raggamuffin415

raggamuffin415

Arachnosquire
Joined
Nov 12, 2014
Messages
93
In general this genus tends to be on the bigger side. Reclusive but beautiful, and from what I've heard females are harder to find as sacs have higher Male ratio supposedly. I'd buy for that price!

I have a 1.5" sling that comes out often. My MM C. Schiodeti died last year and was about 5" when spread out. Males are much uglier then the females and dont develop abdominal striping pattern.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top