Brachypelma hamorii enclosure

[KevinsWither]

Do you think that a female mexican red knee tarantula could live in a medium sized kritter keeper? I am considering adding more substrate once it gets larger. And which other terrestrial tarantula should I get? I have another kritter keeper (medium) and I was considering another mexican red knee tarantula.

 

[viper69]

Not as adult

I keep my adult NW terrestrials of that size in ExoTerra Large Breeder Boxes

 

[KevinsWither]

Not as adult

I keep my adult NW terrestrials of that size in ExoTerra Large Breeder Boxes

You think a large kritter keeper could work? Right now the female's legspan is about three inches.

The species I am considering are:
Another Brachypelma hamorii
Brachypelma annitha
Brachypelma emilia
Which one out of the three would you recommend? Or is there another species do you think I should do? I am indecisive.

 

[viper69]

You think a large kritter keeper could work? Right now the female's legspan is about three inches.

The species I am considering are:
Another Brachypelma hamorii
Brachypelma annitha
Brachypelma emilia
Which one out of the three would you recommend? Or is there another species do you think I should do? I am indecisive.

Emilia

Don’t know what large is

 

[KevinsWither]

Large is in these dimensions:

14.5 x 8.75 x 9.63 inches

 

[viper69]

Large is in these dimensions:

14.5 x 8.75 x 9.63 inches

LxWxH? Leaving out critical info

Sure 3” T will work in that or smaller

 

[jrh3]

I keep mine in a 5 gallon tank, dimensions are 15.5x7.5x10. If the large kK is that size it will be fine.

 

[Tarantuland]

You think a large kritter keeper could work? Right now the female's legspan is about three inches.

The species I am considering are:
Another Brachypelma hamorii
Brachypelma annitha
Brachypelma emilia
Which one out of the three would you recommend? Or is there another species do you think I should do? I am indecisive.

Get an Tliltocatl Vagans or A Seemanni, both are underrated IMO because they're inexpensive and available.

 

[Coradams]

The general rule for terrestrial tarantulas is that they need an enclosure that is 3 times the leg span long by twice the leg span wide. So a 3" t would need a 9x6 enclosure. It's just a rough guide line but a good place to start when looking for enclosures.

I would like to recommend a B. boehmei for a second tarantula.

 

[KevinsWither]

I will look into B. boehmei. Is there any difference between a Brachypelma hamorii and smithi (annitha)?

I keep mine in a 5 gallon tank, dimensions are 15.5x7.5x10. If the large kK is that size it will be fine.

The large kritter keeper has similar dimensions to the 5 gallon tank.

 

[Coradams]

Is there any difference between a Brachypelma hamorii and smithi (annitha)?

Not much. B. smithi is supposed to be the larger of the two but appearance wise, they are extremely similar. My first t was a smithi but it was at a really good price so I wonder if it isn't really a hamori. Either way, she has been an awesome t.

 

[Matt Man]

14 x 8 x 6 (L-W-H) for terrestrials 14 x 8 x 10 for fossorial species (more dirt) Bigger Terrestrials 20 x 10 x 6

 

[Almadabes]

Large CK should be fine for a juvenile - but if it's an adult I'd get something a little bigger.
General rule of thumb that @Coradams mentioned is good to go by.

If I get a T that walks around a lot I like to give them more space on their next rehouse

Honestly, if you're looking for a "red knee" - just about any of those species will have very similar care, habits, set-ups, and growth rate.
I'd say look at their colors and pick the one you like.
Brachy is my favorite genus. Top 3 for me would be hamorii, emilia, and klaasi.

 

[KevinsWither]

I do have an IRIS 16 quart gasket tote. Do you think that can work if I modify it (add holes, etc)? The dimensions are 17.43 in. L x 11.81 in. W x 6.69 in H. Right now it is a juvenile.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

A large kritter keeper is fine for an adult, I have my 5" female in one and she has loads of space.

Remember, tarantulas are pretty sedentary animals and rarely sit at full stretch.

 

[KevinsWither]

Looks like I am going to get either a brachypelma emilia or another hamorii. Do you think I should get slings or just get a female? I don't mind slings and waiting although I do want to see if I can get a female.

 

[Matt Man]

Looks like I am going to get either a brachypelma emilia or another hamorii. Do you think I should get slings or just get a female? I don't mind slings and waiting although I do want to see if I can get a female.

get an emilia as you already have a hamorii. Get another hamorii if you are hoping to breed some day

 

[Almadabes]

I think the critter keeper is fine then and Grym is right - they don't need a ton of space.

Slow-growing species - especially if it's a juvenile now, so you probably don't have to worry about it for a while if at all.

I'll usually just put a 3-inch spider in an appropriate adult enclosure so I don't have to stress them out later with a rehome.
But they will be fine if you have to. It's not a huge deal.

If you can get a female, don't mind paying the premium, and have no interest in raising a sling - go for it. It's technically less stress but even the slings of this genus are pretty hardy.

 

[KevinsWither]

I think the critter keeper is fine then and Grym is right - they don't need a ton of space.

Slow-growing species - especially if it's a juvenile now, so you probably don't have to worry about it for a while if at all.

I'll usually just put a 3-inch spider in an appropriate adult enclosure so I don't have to stress them out later with a rehome.
But they will be fine if you have to. It's not a huge deal.

If you can get a female, don't mind paying the premium, and have no interest in raising a sling - go for it. It's technically less stress but even the slings of this genus are pretty hardy.

I will look into getting a Brachypelma emilia. I don't mind raising slings, the only problem is that I don't really want to end up with a male. How many slings do you think I should purchase for a chance of a female emilia?

 

[Almadabes]

IHow many slings do you think I should purchase for a chance of a female emilia?

Most people seem to do 3 at a time.

IMO - No matter what it's always 50/50.
You can buy 10 and have all 10 be male.

I personally don't shoot for females - I'll buy a sexed one if I can afford it but idc what my slings turn out to be.
If I really like a species I'll buy more than one - but only cause I want more of the same.