Anqasha picta

[A guy]

When you go in there, theres no way you leave with just one. Its like a bag of crisps.

I mean, all those deli cups, on the counter. There was a b albiceps, about to pop it was so juicy and cute. I had to ask them to hide it because i was going to add it to my bill

Martin, the owner, literally started to hide things from me, a couple of imports ago.

Every import, he sends me a list of everything that has arrived before the website is even updated. When I went to the shop to pick up my orders, I was looking for a trapdoor spider that was on the list. Searched their stockroom and didn't find it. The next time we met up, I asked him where the spider was and he told me "Oh I hid it from you, cause I know you were going to try to buy it and I wanted it for myself"

 

[Dirtycorn]

I don't know anything about this species, but read something about them having 2 seminal receptacles in females. Not sure what that means exactly? but made me very curious so I took the risk and purchased 1 that I received Tuesday. Hopefully I'll be successful raising this tiny little fella. Once I've had it for a while I can try and give more info on how mine behaves and anything else that people may be curious about or want to know.

 

[TheraMygale]

Martin, the owner, literally started to hide things from me, a couple of imports ago.

Every import, he sends me a list of everything that has arrived before the website is even updated. When I went to the shop to pick up my orders, I was looking for a trapdoor spider that was on the list. Searched their stockroom and didn't find it. The next time we met up, I asked him where the spider was and he told me "Oh I hid it from you, cause I know you were going to try to buy it and I wanted it for myself"

now i know who i will blame whenever an unusual species is not available long enough for me to buy it. Its youuu hahaha.

I don't know anything about this species, but read something about them having 2 seminal receptacles in females. Not sure what that means exactly? but made me very curious so I took the risk and purchased 1 that I received Tuesday. Hopefully I'll be successful raising this tiny little fella. Once I've had it for a while I can try and give more info on how mine behaves and anything else that people may be curious about or want to know.

thanks! Please feel welcome to share. I am sure other people will get curious. We are in the front seats with those who are getting them now. All of you who just purchased some, will be able to share your experiences. I know im very curious and interested in hearing about it.

 

[A guy]

now i know who i will blame whenever an unusual species is not available long enough for me to buy it. Its youuu hahaha.

Yes, it's definitely me
Some species that are being brought in to Canada for the first time never even had the chance to be on their website lol

 

[TheraMygale]

If we get Eucratoscelus pachypus, don’t forget me. I NEED it

 

[Gevo]

I know which vendor you’re referring to, and Martin was very kind and helpful to me when I emailed them shortly after I got a tarantula from them. I don’t live close to their shop, but they come through for the reptile shows, and I’m always looking up their inventory before a show in case I want to expand. I love them and their commitment to captive breeding, so they’re the ones I look to for future purchases.

 

[Brewser]

Anqasha picta / Hapalopus pictus previously.
Commonly refered to as Anqash Tiger Rump
Gotta Like 'Tiger Stripes' and All things Prowler.
Endemic to Cordillera Blanca in Peru. (Tropical Savanah)
Very Catlike New World Tarantula.

 

[Dirtycorn]

Idk if it's too soon or I've waited too long to post any updates but....my little one is doing well. When it was in the pill vile, it dug a fair amount, but I think mostly to get room for molting. I've rehoused it into a 3" cube and it hasn't dug at all, but uses the hide i provided. It's been a pretty chill sling. Shy and retreats to burrow when disturbed, but seems inquisitive and comes back out shortly afterwards. Spends a decent amount of time out in the open. Mine hasn't been very skittish or bolty and has been a good eater.

 

[TheraMygale]

Idk if it's too soon or I've waited too long to post any updates but....my little one is doing well. When it was in the pill vile, it dug a fair amount, but I think mostly to get room for molting. I've rehoused it into a 3" cube and it hasn't dug at all, but uses the hide i provided. It's been a pretty chill sling. Shy and retreats to burrow when disturbed, but seems inquisitive and comes back out shortly afterwards. Spends a decent amount of time out in the open. Mine hasn't been very skittish or bolty and has been a good eater. View attachment 494619

very cute. Its the right time to share, and the perfect place to do so.

such a lovely looking spiderling. Keep sharing!

first info feedback on this tarantula, that i have heard, since posting this.

thanks!

 

[Nitroxide]

Idk if it's too soon or I've waited too long to post any updates but....my little one is doing well. When it was in the pill vile, it dug a fair amount, but I think mostly to get room for molting. I've rehoused it into a 3" cube and it hasn't dug at all, but uses the hide i provided. It's been a pretty chill sling. Shy and retreats to burrow when disturbed, but seems inquisitive and comes back out shortly afterwards. Spends a decent amount of time out in the open. Mine hasn't been very skittish or bolty and has been a good eater.

Never too late to share! Been eyeing them too at the same dealer (they are 20 minutes from me!) and couldn't find much info online so awesome to hear someone's experience with them! Definitely keep posting when you can with updates and pictures.

Literally need to stop myself from getting just one more as I know I'll end up with a list and of course one or some of the counter cuties on display. That's how I got my b.emilia super impulsively when I picked up my last batch.