Aphonopelma seemani - MAX Size?

[Travis K]

Yes I already did mutliple searches and either the search function ain't funtioning or there isn't that much info. Either way I got nothing on the subject from a search of the boards.

So what is the max size of Aphonopelma seemani. I just went to the store and got a little 3" IMO female for a co-workers grandson, it was all they had besides G. rosea.

Also how moist should the 6" of peat I am putting in its tank be?

I looked online and of coarse I was not impressed with any of the caresheets, so I am asking you folks who have one of these, as I do not, what the best setup is?

 

[Travis K]

Come on some one has to know more about A. seemani than I do?

 

[desertdweller]

The adult size is about 4.5 to 5 inches. I have an adult male and he is this size. He has been the same size now for about a year. I guess he's just takin' his time.

I keep him in a 20 tank laid on its side with lots of live plants. The plants help keep the humidity up and the opening on the side help too. I'd say I probably keep him at 70% and he does fine. They do dig quite a lot but since I gave mine a large tank with several hides and tall grasses/palms. He is content and has not rearranged the furniture. He loved to hang out in "The Weeds" as if he is stalking something.

 

[Travis K]

for some reason I thought that females would get over 6 inches in DLS? I must be thinking of LPs?

 

[Moltar]

Nope. These are normal, sort of medium sized t's. You may occasionally see a beast that approaches 6" but that'd be pretty rare. 5" is about it.

My understanding humidity wise is that they can tolerate it on the dry side but enjoy a bit of moisture. If G rosea is a 1 (desert) and T blondi is a 10 (wet jungle) then keep these guys at 3-6. Like most Aphonopelma, they're pretty resilient.

 

[Travis K]

Nope. These are normal, sort of medium sized t's. You may occasionally see a beast that approaches 6" but that'd be pretty rare. 5" is about it.

My understanding humidity wise is that they can tolerate it on the dry side but enjoy a bit of moisture. If G rosea is a 1 (desert) and T blondi is a 10 (wet jungle) then keep these guys at 3-6. Like most Aphonopelma, they're pretty resilient.

Thank you for the information. IF any one has more to add please feel free.

 

[Widowman10]

my male is exactly at the 6" mark. my female is about 4.5-5". i keep mine on dry peat with a full water dish. sometimes she'll hang around the dish, and every once in awhile, near a wet patch on the subs. otherwise, dry.

 

[Aschamne]

I keep mine in dry coco fiber with a fairly large water dish. The substrate is about 6" deep in a large KK.

Hope this helps,

Art

 

[fartkowski]

I had a male mature at about 6"