Acanthoscurria geniculata...the eggsac

[LaRiz]

Jon (Big Dragonfly) check it...

Finally, time for an update.
The time between the start of the nymphs 1st instar molt to the start of their 2nd instar molt
=73 days (whew!, today)
At about the 68th day, their urticating patch turned black which looks like a little black butt spot.
In the pic you can see a couple of the 1st instars. Not much of a size difference, huh?
Jon, be strong, and if your's are anything like mine...be patient
john

 

[Mojo Jojo]

Thanks for the update.

You said that the substrate in the container should be quite moist. Could you be a bit more specific?

Thanks

Jon

 

[LaRiz]

Jon,
With all my rearing container substrate, I actually make it quite soupy. More water. Skinhead Dave inquired about using just water. This would most likely work, but if I accidentally bump the container it may splash up and soak the hammock. As long as you don't do that, it should be alright. No matter, use your judgement, there's no set rules here regarding eggsac rearing. You may find something that works better.
john

 

[Buspirone]

Originally posted by LaRiz
Jon,
With all my rearing container substrate, I actually make it quite soupy. More water. Skinhead Dave inquired about using just water. This would most likely work, but if I accidentally bump the container it may splash up and soak the hammock. As long as you don't do that, it should be alright. No matter, use your judgement, there's no set rules here regarding eggsac rearing. You may find something that works better.
john

Maybe another potential application for water crystals? It would be almost all water, increase the surface area and no potential for splashing. Just a thought.

 

[Mister Internet]

Originally posted by Buspirone
Maybe another potential application for water crystals? It would be almost all water, increase the surface area and no potential for splashing. Just a thought.

I wouldn't think that the water crystals would contribute much to air-suspended water vapor, i.e. humidity. It's great for RETAINING moisture in substrate, etc, but I have a gut feeling that it doesn't evaporate water into the air... I could be wrong though...

I am also going on the assumption that airborne humidity is the overriding concern for the slings' environment at this point?

 

[Code Monkey]

No, they do give off moisture, I just don't know where the equilibrium point is relative to, say, vermiculite. I think I'll run some tests and see

 

[Mister Internet]

Originally posted by Code Monkey
No, they do give off moisture, I just don't know where the equilibrium point is relative to, say, vermiculite. I think I'll run some tests and see

You do that, Mr. Researcher Man...

 

[Buspirone]

Another way to go would be perlite. The water level could be filled to a few inches below the surface. Perlite will wick the moisture up once its already wet and its physical properties increase surface area quite a bit which increases the amount of evaporation that occurs per square inch. The perlite would need to be changed once a week or treated with hydrogen peroxide to prevent algae and then mold from growing on the surface. Peroxide breaks down into water quickly after its exposed to air and light.

 

[JBoyer]

I want one I want one I want one!!!!! When are you going to start selling them and how much?


Jennifer

 

[tarantulaman123]

Here comes the truckload;P


P.S I WANT WANT ONE!!!!! PREETY PLEASE!!!!!=D

 

[Buspirone]

He has an ad in the classifieds....



http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12254

I don't know if he has any left....try contacting him via PMs.