C. fimbriatus?

[Tia B]

So I recently lost my only C. fimbriatus sling to a bad molt. It was a real bummer for me, being that it was one of my favorite spiders and it was the first tarantula sling that I've had die on me. I miss having the species in my collection, so I'm thinking about getting a new specimen.

So, I have two questions.
First of all, I've found two sellers. One has a 2" unsexed juvenile for $28 and the other has 3/4 inch slings for $18. Which one do you guys think I should go for?

Second, if I do go for the 2" juvenile, what suggestions do you have for enclosure setup/size?

 

[basin79]

So I recently lost my only C. fimbriatus sling to a bad molt. It was a real bummer for me, being that it was one of my favorite spiders and it was the first tarantula sling that I've had die on me. I miss having the species in my collection, so I'm thinking about getting a new specimen.

So, I have two questions.
First of all, I've found two sellers. One has a 2" unsexed juvenile for $28 and the other has 3/4 inch slings for $18. Which one do you guys think I should go for?

Second, if I do go for the 2" juvenile, what suggestions do you have for enclosure setup/size?

For me personally I'd wait/look for a sexed female. Juvenile or sub adult. I'd (again personally) pay a bit more and get myself a lass. That's what I do.

I know many others like seeing tiny slings grow, or buy multiples of a sling whilst they're cheap to almost guarantee themselves a female. But I'm not one of those.

Adult female Chilobrachys fimbriatus are absolutely stunning as I'm sure you know.

 

[dangerforceidle]

Out of the two options, I'd suggest the 2" spider. A bit more money, but also a little less fragile.

What did you have your sling housed in? The 2" may be able to use that enclosure, depending on size. Otherwise a 32 oz deli cup would work nicely -- enough surface area for a 2" spider, and plenty of depth to give it lots of sub in which to burrow.

 

[Tia B]

Out of the two options, I'd suggest the 2" spider. A bit more money, but also a little less fragile.

What did you have your sling housed in? The 2" may be able to use that enclosure, depending on size. Otherwise a 32 oz deli cup would work nicely -- enough surface area for a 2" spider, and plenty of depth to give it lots of sub in which to burrow.

Mine was housed in a smaller deli cup and I would probably want to set up a larger container for a larger spider, but I think I agree that the larger juvenile may be a better option. Thank you for your advice!

 

[Storm1028]

Hobby Lobby has some fantastic acrylic display cases for softballs, those might work. That's what I use for my 2" Ts. Also, Really Useful Box is a good container you can get from Staples or Walmart.

 

[Tia B]

Well, I ordered the 2" juvenile. It's shipping Monday. Can't wait to meet my new T!

 

[boina]

Well, I ordered the 2" juvenile. It's shipping Monday. Can't wait to meet my new T!

Good choice. I remember @EulersK stating somewhere that small fimbriatus slings are fragile and can be difficult to keep alive as the have a narrow range of moisture tolerance, meaning they need constant moisture but never too much.

 

[Tia B]

Well, I received my C. fimbriatus. Hopefully the little guy settles in nicely. I decided to house it in a large deli-cup style enclosure I had been using for a different spider before I upgraded them.

If it starts to decorate its new home, I'll update this thread with a picture, but right now it's not a very interesting enclosure and the little guy needs a chance to settle in.

 

[basin79]

Well, I received my C. fimbriatus. Hopefully the little guy settles in nicely. I decided to house it in a large deli-cup style enclosure I had been using for a different spider before I upgraded them.

If it starts to decorate its new home, I'll update this thread with a picture, but right now it's not a very interesting enclosure and the little guy needs a chance to settle in.

You'll get a beautiful looking enclosure in no time I'm sure. My adult female's enclosure looks like it's almost frozen over with the amount of silk she's put down.

 

[basin79]

@Tia B this is my adult female. Posted the video on my thread but thought it was relevant here. You can see her webbing.

 

[Tia B]

@Tia B this is my adult female. Posted the video on my thread but thought it was relevant here. You can see her webbing.

Thanks for the video! I can't wait till mine webs up that much and matures. She's already starting to web up and she took a roach.

 

[basin79]

Thanks for the video! I can't wait till mine webs up that much and matures. She's already starting to web up and she took a roach.
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With plenty of anchor points these beautiful T's will spin a work of art. This is his how her enclosure started off. A plant buried under the sub coming up and various points.

Then.

Now.

 

[Tia B]

My little one has been working on her enclosure for the past two weeks. Look at all that webbing!

 

[Nonnack]

Chilobrachys are great, mine looks like male, when I will be sure I will probably buy another one. I've been thinking about fimbriatus, but I heard they are smallest of all Chilo. How big is your female @basin79 ?

About housing, I used tall tube just te see what it prefers, fossorial, terrestrial, or arboreal style. I was surprised to see what it made.

 

[basin79]

Chilobrachys are great, mine looks like male, when I will be sure I will probably buy another one. I've been thinking about fimbriatus, but I heard they are smallest of all Chilo. How big is your female @basin79 ?

About housing, I used tall tube just te see what it prefers, fossorial, terrestrial, or arboreal style. I was surprised to see what it made.

I haven't measured my lass but she must be at least 6" legspan.

 

[Mirandarachnid]

Chilobrachys are great, mine looks like male, when I will be sure I will probably buy another one. I've been thinking about fimbriatus, but I heard they are smallest of all Chilo. How big is your female @basin79 ?

About housing, I used tall tube just te see what it prefers, fossorial, terrestrial, or arboreal style. I was surprised to see what it made.

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