Genus Poecilotheria

[conipto]

Originally posted by Martin H.
Hi Bill,

almost, I wasn't talking about adults but about colour differences in juveniles and subadults....

Thanks Martin, that's great information.. When my P. regalis and P. formosa decide to be visible next, I'll have to snap some pictures and see what I can estimate on that method, and compare it to molts/epigastric 'lips' when I can see those clearly. Again, thanks for the information.

"verwaschen = fuzzy."

I got "Washed out" from a friend I asked, which is where I got confused. I guess that's probably the literal definition of it... I can see the connection to fuzzy..

Bill

 

[Martin H.]

Hi Bill,

your friend is right, "washed-out" or "washy" would be the correct translation (word by word), but I used it in the sence of fuzzy.
BTW, here is a good dictionary to translate single words (English-German, German-English): >>click me<<

all the best,
Martin

Not to be too off topic, here is a photo of Poecilotheria subfusca, subadult male:

 

[conipto]

When in rome...

Poecilotheria formosa, spiderling, 1.5 inch

Bill

 

[LaRiz]

Thanks Martin,
I was beginning to wonder if Poec. rufilata was forgotten. Now, where's P. smithi?
john

 

[That Guy]

What was with that bleach thing? IT looked gold. Creepy

 

[Steve Nunn]

Thanks Martin, fantastic. Now can you post a pic of that P.metallica molt other side up??

Thanks,
Steve

 

[pronty]

That P. metallica is very nice...

Now I know that I want one...

..or two...

maybe even three...

..or..

;P

 

[Steve Nunn]

Thanks Martin. Simply put, the most amazing theraphosid I've ever seen, stunning! I'd love to know how many bloodlines there are in capivity of this species, it would be nice to see them preserved within the hobby, now they are here.

Steve

 

[MrDeranged]

Well Martin,

Thanks for verifying that they (P. metallica) are now in the hobby, or did Michaela just find a molt laying around somewhere?

Scott

 

[Valael]

Todd was selling them, so yeah, I'm fairly sure they're here




How big is that molt? Some say they lose their color as they get larger, but if that's closer to an adult sized one, maybe I won't be as P. Miranda > P. Metallica.

 

[vulpina]

I tend to agree that Pokies aren't that aggressive. Alot of the other T's I keep use the threat posture alot more than my regalis, she's a large 7.5 inch female. I give her ample places to hide and she seem comfortable in her enclosure. I personally wouldn't advocate handling your Pokie, but I don't handle any of my T's unless it is absolutely necessary, not from fear of being bitten but out of respect for the spider. I would really feel upset if I were handling one of my T's and it fell and died because of me wanting to handle it. I mean how many people hold their prize tropical fish???


Andy

 

[Tim R.]

um umm um!! ornata's are awesome!

 

[kairo]

thanx

awesome pix!!!!!!!!!! this thread is exactly what i needed, cuz i'm trying to decide which poecilotheria to get first. if anyone has any recommendations--please share. thank you.

 

[Ravnos]

 

[Lopez]

1cm Poecilotheria ornata

Suffered a bad moult almost a month ago - losing front legs, pedipalps, and damaging the fangs badly. He has not eaten in 4 weeks, but appears to drink from condensation on the sides of the tank.

He should attempt a moult soon - fingers crossed.....

 

[Swifty]

something wonderful is happening!

P. regalis...

 

[Jakob]

Haha Kelly those are adorable!


PS: I emailed you yesterday

Jake

 

[Phillip]

Very cool Kelly. Congrats again man. Those the ones you told me about a while back?

Phil

 

[SurfinJB]

I'll try to get my beatiful regalis and ornata up tommorrow. For now....

P.formosa sling around 1in

P.ruffilata sling around 1.25in

 

[Pyrdacor]

Martin, what I've always wanted to ask you is, how do you make such great fotos. This poec e.g. on totally black backround. How is that possible? What do you use to receive such good results?