B. hamorii tips?

[The Seraph]

First, is this typical of pet stores when it comes to inverts, does this reflect on the quality?

Good local pet stores will be competent and not overtly malicious to their tarantulas. Most local pet stores are not good.

 

[animaliaadvocate216]

Good local pet stores will be competent and not overtly malicious to their tarantulas. Most local pet stores are not good.

This guy seemed to really know his stuff. It was at a different location then the other. Think it's worth a shot ?

 

[The Seraph]

This guy seemed to really know his stuff. Thinks worth a shot ?

As long as he does not try to peddle useless supplies, dump a mature male on you or blatantly lying about the species it should be fine.

 

[BoyFromLA]

If you really want one. I would go for classified section on AB.

 

[animaliaadvocate216]

If you really want one. I would go for classified section on AB.

I've put a lot of thought into that and have been in contact with multiple members but I can't get over the transportation process. I don't want to pay for something that might not make it. I rather be able to go look at one and know it's not messed up and only transport it 15 minutes down the road.

 

[BoyFromLA]

I've put a lot of thought into that and have been in contact with multiple members but I can't get over the transportation process. I don't want to pay for something that might not make it. I rather be able to go look at one and know it's not messed up and only transport it 15 minutes down the road.

Yes, DOA happens, but many many good vendors, and I myself too, package tarantulas very well for it’s safe journey to their destinations.

 

[animaliaadvocate216]

Yes, DOA happens, but many many good vendors, and I myself too, package tarantulas very well for it’s safe journey to their destinations.

Soooo what do you have

 

[BoyFromLA]

Soooo what do you have

You mean for sale?

But this shouldn’t be the place to talk such, as you know. Let’s stick with OP’s original intention for this thread.

 

[animaliaadvocate216]

I think I'm gonna take my chances on the A. seemanni. I guess this will conclud this thread due to the fact that the B. hamorii never existed . Thanks everyone for all the help . See you around.

 

[cold blood]

I can't get over the transportation process. I don't want to pay for something that might not make it

You clearly don't understand just how reliable shipping ts is....they are practically animal made for shipping...love tight, dark places...check....passive breathers that need shocking little air...check.


DOAs happen, sure, but they are actually pretty uncommon. Even with shipping delays.

I rather be able to go look at one and know it's not messed up

Here is a straight up fact. The best, most reliable places to get healthy, inexpensive tarantulas is from people specializing in tarantulas...the worst, and most expensive is the pet store. Also the most restrictive when it comes to variety.

Plus ts aren't like other animals, even if you got one that was missing several limbs, not only would it survive, but it would look beautiful after molting...

Most people serious in the hobby get all or most of their ts mailed.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

I've put a lot of thought into that and have been in contact with multiple members but I can't get over the transportation process. I don't want to pay for something that might not make it. I rather be able to go look at one and know it's not messed up and only transport it 15 minutes down the road.

DOAs are extremely rare, I've only received 2 from over 80 tarantulas shipped to me in a 2 and a half year period (so 2.5% at most were DOA) and no tarantula I've shipped out to another person has died in transit. I've received 3 with missing/partially regenerated legs that have either fully recovered already (T. stirmi/L. nigerrimum) or will once they actually moult in my care (X. immanis).

Inverts are perfect animals for shipping as they generally prefer tight spaces and have extremely low oxygen requirements. The majority of sellers also offer live arrival guarantees so you would get a replacement or your money back on the off-chance that you end up with a DOA.

 

[renz0115]

Is this a good setup?

 

[renz0115]

 

[renz0115]

 

[renz0115]

 

[renz0115]

The lid has ventilation too

 

[BoyFromLA]

Is this a good setup?

If the hide is paper cup, I would change it to something else.

 

[renz0115]

If the hide is paper cup, I would change it to something else.

I’ll probably change it to cork bark

 

[Thekla]

I’ll probably change it to cork bark

Not just 'probably', do it!

Also, you need a hide with no bottom, so your T can expand it downwards and build itself a proper burrow if it wants to.

Other than that your enclosure looks great. The sub is dry, I presume.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

Is this a good setup?

All good other than the hide, just swap it out for cork bark or half a plant pot.