Jeff23
Arachnolord
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As I plan to expand into other Genus from Avic's, I am curious on how other arboreal only T's should be handled as far as placement of feeders, hunting techniques of the T in captivity, and enclosure selection.
As I have learned from experienced folks in this forum, Avic's go up when moving to safe protection. The usually face downward from near their nest to search for prey, but sometimes actively move around to hunt. Due to their nature, a wide variety of containers such as AMAC enclosures and Deli Cups work for them while Juv's or slings (depending on your preference).
This discussion does not include T's that act more like terrestrial since I am more comfortable on how their environment should be setup (Psalmopoeus cambrigei, Psalmopoeus reduncus, Cyriopagopus schiodtei, Lampropelma violaceapes, etc.) Feel free to say if I am wrong on any of those mentioned species.
Psalmopoeus (NW) - Pulcher, Langenbucheri, irminia, emeraldus, ecclesiasticus, victori (I know. I am dreaming of this one being available).
Tapinauchenius (NW) - Gigas, Violaceus, etc.
Poecilotheria (OW) - Metallica, Ornata, etc.
Lampropelma (OW) - Nigerimum, etc.
I suppose these other T's won't work in AMAC's well due to speed / demeanor / venom potency, etc. but I am curious if there are any differences for them on how you handle their environment and feeding. Do they actively hunt for prey or face downward as well, etc.? Do any of them do better in a larger than normal arboreal style enclosure, etc.
As I have learned from experienced folks in this forum, Avic's go up when moving to safe protection. The usually face downward from near their nest to search for prey, but sometimes actively move around to hunt. Due to their nature, a wide variety of containers such as AMAC enclosures and Deli Cups work for them while Juv's or slings (depending on your preference).
This discussion does not include T's that act more like terrestrial since I am more comfortable on how their environment should be setup (Psalmopoeus cambrigei, Psalmopoeus reduncus, Cyriopagopus schiodtei, Lampropelma violaceapes, etc.) Feel free to say if I am wrong on any of those mentioned species.
Psalmopoeus (NW) - Pulcher, Langenbucheri, irminia, emeraldus, ecclesiasticus, victori (I know. I am dreaming of this one being available).
Tapinauchenius (NW) - Gigas, Violaceus, etc.
Poecilotheria (OW) - Metallica, Ornata, etc.
Lampropelma (OW) - Nigerimum, etc.
I suppose these other T's won't work in AMAC's well due to speed / demeanor / venom potency, etc. but I am curious if there are any differences for them on how you handle their environment and feeding. Do they actively hunt for prey or face downward as well, etc.? Do any of them do better in a larger than normal arboreal style enclosure, etc.
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