Any New Additions?

[NMTs]

Got myself another old world sling. IMHO the prettiest Pterinochilus species.

Pterinochilus chordatus

• zsiciarz
• Nov 14, 2024
• chordatus fossorial old world pterinochilus pterinochilus chordatus

L3 sling. She's fast, but the rehouse went well.

I love my P. chordatus! Awesome pickup.

 

[Pillenslikker]

I ordered this spider today.

 

[WolfieKate]

Holothele Longpipes. Female. She’s really cute and kind of fiery seeing as it was snowing and I thought she’d come out of shipping all demure and sluggish. But the heat pack clearly did its job!

 

[Pillenslikker]

The Vitalius chromatus arrived today.

 

[Arachnophobphile]

I'm anticipating two DOA's that hopefully arrive tomorrow due to two FedEx Issues, lucky me.

FedEx issue #1 Recently closed the FedEx Shipping center and turned into a FedEx office in my town where I have picked up from for years. I was completely unaware of this change. Was told in a voicemail that they will hold it at their shipping center until this weekend in St.Louis. Also, tracking updated to show delivering to my home address to tomorrow instead of today. Then it updated to show an issue giving me conflicting info. Tried calling multiple times to go through neverending voice prompts that never lead to a representative and in the end to contact the shipper.

FedEx issue #2 My package went through the worse FedEx hub in the U.S., Memphis, TN. I've seen the inside of that place. If you can imagine what a warehouse would like after a nuclear detonation then you have a good idea

Already contacted the shipper to see if they can help.

So ........ Hopefully if the seller can resolve the issue to just deliver to my home address then I'll receive tomorrow:

1. Female Aphonopelma moderatum - expect DOA mainly from Memphis hub

2. Grammostola grossa sling - expect possibly living but barely after Memphis hub.

Will update with photos if I receive tarantulas and only if they are still living.

 

[l4nsky]

I'm anticipating two DOA's that hopefully arrive tomorrow due to two FedEx Issues, lucky me.

FedEx issue #1 Recently closed the FedEx Shipping center and turned into a FedEx office in my town where I have picked up from for years. I was completely unaware of this change. Was told in a voicemail that they will hold it at their shipping center until this weekend in St.Louis. Also, tracking updated to show delivering to my home address to tomorrow instead of today. Then it updated to show an issue giving me conflicting info. Tried calling multiple times to go through neverending voice prompts that never lead to a representative and in the end to contact the shipper.

FedEx issue #2 My package went through the worse FedEx hub in the U.S., Memphis, TN. I've seen the inside of that place. If you can imagine what a warehouse would like after a nuclear detonation then you have a good idea

Already contacted the shipper to see if they can help.

So ........ Hopefully if the seller can resolve the issue to just deliver to my home address then I'll receive tomorrow:

1. Female Aphonopelma moderatum - expect DOA mainly from Memphis hub

2. Grammostola grossa sling - expect possibly living but barely after Memphis hub.

Will update with photos if I receive tarantulas and only if they are still living.

Yeah, happened on 11/2. It really sucks for some of the employees that were at that location for years, many of which I was on a first name basis with and will no longer see again. Oh well, such is life....

As far as your shipment, with the species you ordered, the fact they got through Memphis without a delay, the overall mild weather along the route, and hopefully some professional level packing from the seller, I think they'll be fine .

 

[Arachnophobphile]

Yeah, happened on 11/2. It really sucks for some of the employees that were at that location for years, many of which I was on a first name basis with and will no longer see again. Oh well, such is life....

As far as your shipment, with the species you ordered, the fact they got through Memphis without a delay, the overall mild weather along the route, and hopefully some professional level packing from the seller, I think they'll be fine .

Thank you
I'm just sitting here really worried right now talking with the seller. My first concern and always will be is for the tarantulas. I don't care about the added cost of re-routing to a new delivery address. It's really frustrating because I had no idea FedEx just made that change recently where I always pick up from. A hard lesson I just learned.

The one older guy, (funny, probably same age as me haha) I always talked to when I went there. He was a great person. He was the one that warned me of the Memphis, TN. hub. I also pulled up photos from inside that warehouse, just horrible

 

[NMTs]

Thank you
I'm just sitting here really worried right now talking with the seller. My first concern and always will be is for the tarantulas. I don't care about the added cost of re-routing to a new delivery address. It's really frustrating because I had no idea FedEx just made that change recently where I always pick up from. A hard lesson I just learned.

The one older guy, (funny, probably same age as me haha) I always talked to when I went there. He was a great person. He was the one that warned me of the Memphis, TN. hub. I also pulled up photos from inside that warehouse, just horrible

As far as I know, almost all FedEx priority shipments go through the Memphis hub. They're supposedly in the midst of a $1B renovation project there which is supposed to be completed in 2025, so maybe that'll help. I've had shipments regularly delayed when they make it to Memphis but don't get on the outbound flight in the same night, so I've been in your shoes. Generally speaking, as long as the shipment is packed well the T's will be OK with an extra day in transit. I've only ever had 1 tiny sling DOA after probably 7 or 8 delayed shipments, some of which were delayed over a weekend.

Hope things work out for your new ones!

 

[Arachnophobphile]

As far as I know, almost all FedEx priority shipments go through the Memphis hub. They're supposedly in the midst of a $1B renovation project there which is supposed to be completed in 2025, so maybe that'll help. I've had shipments regularly delayed when they make it to Memphis but don't get on the outbound flight in the same night, so I've been in your shoes. Generally speaking, as long as the shipment is packed well the T's will be OK with an extra day in transit. I've only ever had 1 tiny sling DOA after probably 7 or 8 delayed shipments, some of which were delayed over a weekend.

Hope things work out for your new ones!

This is very good news thank you.


Finally received my package a little after 2:00pm central time. Last night I was worried as temperatures were in the 30F's. Today I've been sweating bullets as morning temps were very cold and the package being on the truck for more time that I want.

Both tarantulas not only survived their ordeal but are highly active with no signs of dehydration. Seller did an outstanding packing job not just with the box but more importantly the vial for the G. grossa and the container for the confirmed female A. moderatum. The moderatum is absolutely beautiful. She kicked some UrS barely while trying gently to have her come out of the tissue but who can blame her. No threat pose or biting whatsoever or bolting.


2.5 inch female Aphonopelma moderatum



1 inch Grammostola grossa



I had to remove the A. moderatum as I had to put more substrate in. I underestimated that which I don't know why. The photo you see of it on the side of enclosure is before I added more sub. I also offered her a giant mealworm if she wants it.

The G. grossa I'll wait to feed as it molted in transit.

Now I need a few more tarantulas to fill the rest of my shelf.

 

[NMTs]

This is very good news thank you.


Finally received my package a little after 2:00pm central time. Last night I was worried as temperatures were in the 30F's. Today I've been sweating bullets as morning temps were very cold and the package being on the truck for more time that I want.

Both tarantulas not only survived their ordeal but are highly active with no signs of dehydration. Seller did an outstanding packing job not just with the box but more importantly the vial for the G. grossa and the container for the confirmed female A. moderatum. The moderatum is absolutely beautiful. She kicked some UrS barely while trying gently to have her come out of the tissue but who can blame her. No threat pose or biting whatsoever or bolting.


2.5 inch female Aphonopelma moderatum
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1 inch Grammostola grossa
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I had to remove the A. moderatum as I had to put more substrate in. I underestimated that which I don't know why. The photo you see of it on the side of enclosure is before I added more sub. I also offered her a giant mealworm if she wants it.

The G. grossa I'll wait to feed as it molted in transit.

Now I need a few more tarantulas to fill the rest of my shelf.

They're awesome! Glad they are good, and even made it through a molt in transit! I know it's coincidence, but it sure seems like the process of being packed up and shipped triggers molting in slings - I've received quite a few that molted on the way, the vast majority without issue.

Looking forward to seeing these 2 grow!

 

[Arachnophobphile]

They're awesome! Glad they are good, and even made it through a molt in transit! I know it's coincidence, but it sure seems like the process of being packed up and shipped triggers molting in slings - I've received quite a few that molted on the way, the vast majority without issue.

Looking forward to seeing these 2 grow!

Thank you

 

[Charliemum]

OK OK so hear me out I said no more this year but I didn't buy this one she was a gift Christmas off my mum and bought from the wonderful @Cmac2111 (thank you Cmac ) my stunning girl Azura Thrixopelma longicolli big juvenile female (sold to cmac as female but need to confirm for ourselves coz she didn't moult for him) Extremely happy to have her here



Welcome to our family girl

 

[Cmac2111]

OK OK so hear me out I said no more this year but I didn't buy this one she was a gift Christmas off my mum and bought from the wonderful @Cmac2111 (thank you Cmac ) my stunning girl Azura Thrixopelma longicolli big juvenile female (sold to cmac as female but need to confirm for ourselves coz she didn't moult for him) Extremely happy to have her here

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Welcome to our family girl

Awesome!!! She’s a wee stunner

 

[Charliemum]

Awesome!!! She’s a wee stunner

She is! thank you

 

[herpetogeorgie]

Been waiting for my Aphonopelma mooreae for 2 months now and it's finally here!

Everyone I know will be relieved since that's all I've been talking about the past 2 weeks.

 

[l4nsky]

Been waiting for my Aphonopelma mooreae for 2 months now and it's finally here!

Everyone I know will be relieved since that's all I've been talking about the past 2 weeks.

It'll be like 2 years before you see any blue lol. They're patience distilled into a living being lol.

 

[herpetogeorgie]

It'll be like 2 years before you see any blue lol. They're patience distilled into a living being lol.

DON'T even. Let me live in my little bubble of joy for just a little while

 

[clarkman23]

This is very good news thank you.


Finally received my package a little after 2:00pm central time. Last night I was worried as temperatures were in the 30F's. Today I've been sweating bullets as morning temps were very cold and the package being on the truck for more time that I want.

Both tarantulas not only survived their ordeal but are highly active with no signs of dehydration. Seller did an outstanding packing job not just with the box but more importantly the vial for the G. grossa and the container for the confirmed female A. moderatum. The moderatum is absolutely beautiful. She kicked some UrS barely while trying gently to have her come out of the tissue but who can blame her. No threat pose or biting whatsoever or bolting.


2.5 inch female Aphonopelma moderatum
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1 inch Grammostola grossa
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View attachment 486862

I had to remove the A. moderatum as I had to put more substrate in. I underestimated that which I don't know why. The photo you see of it on the side of enclosure is before I added more sub. I also offered her a giant mealworm if she wants it.

The G. grossa I'll wait to feed as it molted in transit.

Now I need a few more tarantulas to fill the rest of my shelf.

very nice! I really like the A. moderatum....

I just received an A. moderatum and A. chalcodes myself (both 2-2.5" females & both in outstanding shape)...went from a bakers dozen to 15 combo of NW and OW (all terrestrial-ish). kinda the perfect number (for me).

 

[Charliemum]

OK this year I have been gifted spiders from 90% of my family, today was the arrival of Jūratė , 1.5 cm Harpactira cafreriana sling, a gift from my Grandmother and possibly the coolest gift she's ever gotten me
Little one was shipped a few days late due to weather but is here now. A little skinny but that won't take long to fix.
Not the best pics babba is tiny and in a milky pot but Jūratė theirself, and next to my finger for size reference lol.



A dream t of mine, I am so blown away to get one, I still can't believe I got one .
Welcome to the family little one

 

[Spinnenfritzi]

I tracked it down and giftet it to me as an early christmas present. Wanted that one very badly for a while now..

Harpactira cafreriana sling incoming!!!

(pics as soon as it arrives)

Edit:

OK this year I have been gifted spiders from 90% of my family, today was the arrival of Jūratė , 1.5 cm Harpactira cafreriana sling

looks like we are sharing our christmas joy.
we should give them matching names

maybee siegfried and roy?