It's been a while since I've polished up on my tarantula species identification knowledge, so don't make fun of me if I am wrong...but is this beautiful specimen a Chilobrachys? Even if it's not, what species is pictured here?
Chilobrachys fimbriatus.
Ah ha! I thought I might have been on the right track with the genus.
I couldn't recall the fimbriatus part of the name, but this species has been the apple of my eye for years. I haven't been very active here for a couple of years; I likewise have not obtained any additional species in those 2 years. However, seeing your pics and videos has made me realize I really want a C. fimbriatus.
Absolutely stunning tarantulas. Really, really beautiful. Plus they're heavy webbers so they make their enclosures look beautiful even when they're hiding away.Ah ha! I thought I might have been on the right track with the genus.
Yesss! The gorgeous webbing is one of the reasons I am attracted to the species! (But the main attraction: that golden striped abdomen against a rich chocolate color!) I'm okay with not seeing them daily, as I have more patience and understanding of tarantulas in general these days (as opposed to when I first started the hobby.)
They're easy enough. Members on here told me. Sub and plenty of anchor points. I overflow the water dish now and again although her sub is never bone dry.Yesss! The gorgeous webbing is one of the reasons I am attracted to the species! (But the main attraction: that golden striped abdomen against a rich chocolate color!) I'm okay with not seeing them daily, as I have more patience and understanding of tarantulas in general these days (as opposed to when I first started the hobby.)
I might ask you for guidance with Chilobrachys fimbriatus in the near future, old pal
"Which finishing school did you say you went to?"
I miss my I. mira. He was out all the time, although he'd scurry into his burrow whenever I disturbed the container.
My lass is acting quite strange (well compared to how she's behaved in the 3 years I've owned her). It's like she's preparing to moult on the surface.
