b. albopilosum piling dirt in front of hide

[Andrea82]

I found out about the import issue after I posted. wasn't aware of cost but I don't believe I'm any where near a port. which apparently you have to pick up from. I've found a g. Pulchra 1 3/4" shipped for 83-93 depending on shipping option I use. Still looking, I like the g. Pulchra and the euthanasia sp red but with the e. Sp red all slings I've found are only 1/4" so Im thinking of the pulchripes or pulchra for now depending on what I find and price and what not. I do like the pulchra over the pulchripes but not dead set on one or the other right now. And FYI after 3 days in her hide she finally came out today. She moved some dirt out of the way but not a lot. And I believe brought more out lol. She's dug down probably 5 inches or so then started going sideways she hit glass and can't go farther. That direction anyways my son keeps asking when is "harley" gonna come out. So he's excited now she's back out and he can see her better now

E.sp.Red grow really slowly, which can make it less fun for your son. All slings burrow, or hide in their silk tubes, ime. The only ones i have that don't are A.geniculata, but only from a certain size. So if you're going for slings, your son won't see them as much.

 

[Bhickman]

E.sp.Red grow really slowly, which can make it less fun for your son. All slings burrow, or hide in their silk tubes, ime. The only ones i have that don't are A.geniculata, but only from a certain size. So if you're going for slings, your son won't see them as much.

This next one will actually be for me lol.

 

[joseoro11]

What size is the T, I'm waiting on two new arrivals, Nicaraguan B. Albopilosum slings, can't wait to get these guys, they're stunning with their white/golden setae.

Mine is about 3-4 inches legspan already!

 

[mconnachan]

Mine is about 3-4 inches legspan already!

How long has it taken to get to this size and how old is your spider, just a rough estimate if you're not 100% certain.

 

[joseoro11]

How long has it taken to get to this size and how old is your spider, just a rough estimate if you're not 100% certain.

I've bought at this size. She's probably two years old.

 

[mconnachan]

I've bought at this size. She's probably two years old.

Of course you have, sorry there's so many threads to remember them all correctly, nice addition BTW.

 

[Bhickman]

Update...shes still going jeez I'm afraid it's gonna dave in on her I packed it as hard as I could before I put her in but still dang. Lol

 

[darkness975]

hi i'm new to the forum and tarantulas. never really been a spider person but my son loves them and we just got him this one. it has been awesome and has got me and my wife thinking about getting one. any ways we rehoused early in the week from the container we purchased her in. she finally went into her hid on Wednesday i believe. Thursday morning we noticed a mound of dirt not blocking hide but right in front of it. we leveled it off and come home last night and she had pushed a ton more out right in front of hide. its not completely sealed off id say she could probably squeeze out if she wanted. she has eaten 2 times this week i believe Tuesday and then this morning cricket ran into hide and she devoured it. she does have a bare spot on top of abdomen which i just read in another post is just a bald spot from where shes rubbed hairs. had it since we got here a week ago. its still a tan color so i don't think shes molting??? was told she was 3-4 years old id say shes probably close to 4" around there. wasn't View attachment 242131 View attachment 242132 View attachment 242133 sure if this was normal or not. thanks

How much distance is there between the Substrate and the lid of the Enclosure? It should not be more than 1.5 times the DLS of the Spider. You will have to add more if necessary.

Also, metal mesh lids are bad for them, they get their tarsal claws stuck in them and are left dangling until they sever the leg or fall and get hurt. You should swap it for a pexi glass lid with air holes drilled into it.