She's about 4", defensive, and the loudest non-tarantula stridulation machine I have. Definitely not a species for handling, even if she does lack hypersensitive scopula pads. Not much is known about the venom due to their rarity and quite recent introduction to the Australian hobby.
This might be a dumb question and I know this thread is old, but are any Xamiatus sp. available in the US? I know some Australian gems don’t make it over to the states.
This might be a dumb question and I know this thread is old, but are any Xamiatus sp. available in the US? I know some Australian gems don’t make it over to the states.
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Xamiatus and other Microstigmatidae are not overseas, but IMO you have an even better upgrade to these: Macrothele gigas. Same colour scheme with the same red chelicerae, I believe larger max size, larger spinnerets and INSANE webbing
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Xamiatus and other Microstigmatidae are not overseas, but IMO you have an even better upgrade to these: Macrothele gigas. Same colour scheme with the same red chelicerae, I believe larger max size, larger spinnerets and INSANE webbing
Is there a difference in venom potency for these two species? I’ve heard some bad stuff about the Macrothele sp. bites. I’ve got over 80 different spiders but I’m not sure if I want to get into the hot species quite yet. Both are awesome species nonetheless! I want to get a spider that looks similar to the funnel web and wishbone spiders, but isn’t as small as a trapdoor spider and isn’t going to send me to the ER with a bite lol. No luck though, might have to look into Macrothele afterall.
Is there a difference in venom potency for these two species? I’ve heard some bad stuff about the Macrothele sp. bites. I’ve got over 80 different spiders but I’m not sure if I want to get into the hot species quite yet. Both are awesome species nonetheless! I want to get a spider that looks similar to the funnel web and wishbone spiders, but isn’t as small as a trapdoor spider and isn’t going to send me to the ER with a bite lol. No luck though, might have to look into Macrothele afterall.
It's good to be cautious, that shows you take spiders seriously and aren't just in it to have the coolest species. In my eyes, that makes you more ready to keep potent species than most, because you'll have respect for them and won't mess around when it comes to rehousing them.
I'm not truly sure about Macrothele bites, like you Ive just heard rumours. However, I've worked with Atracids and Missulena for 4 and half years now, and they have not been a 10th as bad as I initially thought. The big thing that immediately lowers the risk with owning them is their inability to climb smooth surfaces, same with Macrothele. Macrothele can somewhat overcome this by webbing against the class and climbing up, but kept right this shouldn't be much of an issue as holes in the lid can be used to drop food and water through. Placing them into their permanent enclosure from the start also removes bite risks associated with rehousing
It's good to be cautious, that shows you take spiders seriously and aren't just in it to have the coolest species. In my eyes, that makes you more ready to keep potent species than most, because you'll have respect for them and won't mess around when it comes to rehousing them.
I'm not truly sure about Macrothele bites, like you Ive just heard rumours. However, I've worked with Atracids and Missulena for 4 and half years now, and they have not been a 10th as bad as I initially thought. The big thing that immediately lowers the risk with owning them is their inability to climb smooth surfaces, same with Macrothele. Macrothele can somewhat overcome this by webbing against the class and climbing up, but kept right this shouldn't be much of an issue as holes in the lid can be used to drop food and water through. Placing them into their permanent enclosure from the start also removes bite risks associated with rehousing
Thanks, I appreciate the thought! One day I’ll get into the funnel webs. I’ve had no trouble with rehousing my pokies thus far. That’s awesome that you get to work with those species! Missulena is underrated imo (not in the US either as far as I’m aware ). I’ve heard the mouse spiders aren’t quite as toxic as the funnel web spiders. So many awesome species for you guys in Australia. Out of all the species you’ve kept is there any you’d say gave you the most trouble?
Thanks, I appreciate the thought! One day I’ll get into the funnel webs. I’ve had no trouble with rehousing my pokies thus far. That’s awesome that you get to work with those species! Missulena is underrated imo (not in the US either as far as I’m aware ). I’ve heard the mouse spiders aren’t quite as toxic as the funnel web spiders. So many awesome species for you guys in Australia. Out of all the species you’ve kept is there any you’d say gave you the most trouble?
IME, the most annoying to rehouse and breed would be Australothele nambucca, most annoying to keep happy in captivity would be the Anamidae family of wishbone spiders, and most annoying to acquire would be anything from the Barychelidae family
IME, the most annoying to rehouse and breed would be Australothele nambucca, most annoying to keep happy in captivity would be the Anamidae family of wishbone spiders, and most annoying to acquire would be anything from the Barychelidae family
Australothele seem to be a bit infamous lol. I wish we had those wishbone spiders in the US! I guess I’ll have to settle for calisoga false tarantulas for now lmao. One day I’ll get a Macrothele species. One day!
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