It's the size of a nickel. I got it from a reputable reptile store, that's not been wrong before, but I'm worried now. They said it just molted a few days ago. If I do keep it, I want to give it good correct care. Like if it's a new or old world too.
That honestly reminds me of my Ornithoctonus aureotibialis sling. An OWT known for being very reclusive but teleports when exposed. If that is indeed a fossorial member of Ornithoctoninae, I'd give it lots of substrate and anchor points, keep a water dish always full, and wet a portion of substrate every now and then.
Either way that is not a Grammostola pulchra, I hate to say it. Good thing you asked.
That honestly reminds me of my Ornithoctonus aureotibialis sling. An OWT known for being very reclusive but teleports when exposed. If that is indeed a fossorial member of Ornithoctoninae, I'd give it lots of substrate and anchor points, keep a water dish always full, and wet a portion of substrate every now and then.
Either way that is not a Grammostola pulchra, I hate to say it. Good thing you asked.
That honestly reminds me of my Ornithoctonus aureotibialis sling. An OWT known for being very reclusive but teleports when exposed. If that is indeed a fossorial member of Ornithoctoninae, I'd give it lots of substrate and anchor points, keep a water dish always full, and wet a portion of substrate every now and then.
Either way that is not a Grammostola pulchra, I hate to say it. Good thing you asked.
This would be my second tarantula. Having only a brachypelma klaasi. Should I be nervous to keep it then, if it's not docile or might be known to run out of the enclosure all the time? OT make me nervous since I wasn't going for one yet, lol.
That honestly reminds me of my Ornithoctonus aureotibialis sling. An OWT known for being very reclusive but teleports when exposed. If that is indeed a fossorial member of Ornithoctoninae, I'd give it lots of substrate and anchor points, keep a water dish always full, and wet a portion of substrate every now and then.
Either way that is not a Grammostola pulchra, I hate to say it. Good thing you asked.
Ty! I'm very new to keeping tarantulas. I'm only familiar with a brachypelma klaasi. I wasn't ready for ot yet. But, now I won't give it the wrong care.
If I'm being completely honest they are only slightly harder to keep alive. The big reason people avoid them to start is that they are generally faster and technically possess stronger venom than NWTs and are known for being more defensive. As long as you set up their enclosure properly and treat them with respect, you will have no issues. If that is fossorial then all you have to do is give it an enclosure with nice deep and partially damp substrate, water dish, fake plant cover and your T will have a safe place to retreat. Some tips: when you are making them a new enclosure put some vent holes on the lid so you can water without opening the lid. Always keep a catch cup nearby just in case, I've only had to use my catch cup once and on a NWT. Knock before you enter, gently tap the enclosure and move it slowly to let the T know you are going to be intruding. I'd look around these forums and you should be good to go. I will try to find some good threads with info.
Picked up an Ornithoctonus aureotibialis sling today - the Thai Golden Fringe. Was in an unfortunate 8oz deli cup with maaaaaybe a centimeter of substrate in which the fella crammed himself beneath the vial which remained in the cup. Rehoused to a 4x4x4 amac box I drilled for it with a moooore...
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One of the comments says Ornithoctoninae either live fossorially or fossorially in trees lol. Ornithoctonus and Cyriopagopus are fossorial while Phormingochilus, Omothymus, and Lampropelma live arboreally. The one in the pic is probably a pet hole, they will make a burrow and will only come out every now and then for food and water. They are a real treat to see when they are out and about though. Keep fingers away, always use tongs. But really just treat em with respect and common sense. If they throw a threat pose carefully close the lid and check on them again another time.
Thank you for all the info. I feel a little better knowing more about the care. I had the lid open for quite a bit when feeding it before realizing all of this. Thinking NT. Not being an OT. And it being an environment made for a Grammostola Pulchra.
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