ALL Cyrio's are reclusive my friend. On top of that theyre veracious eaters, Semi terrestrial; will build elaborate underground tunnels that turn into ant like mounds if not give a hollow hide. They can be very tempermental, yet I've never had issues with aggressive defensiveness due to solid hides that i provided/they built. They're very fast. They don't seem to web excessively out of their hides. Schioedtei don't get as large as sp. Sumatran Tiger. This species temperament, feeding, and visibility/reclusiveness all relate to that of Lampropelma Violaceopes previously known as Cyriopagopus sp. Blue
First of all, thank you for the reply. I think it should be clear that I can find generic info about these species anywhere. I am looking for keepers experience. I actually have not worked with any Lampropelma species yet either. How would a cyriopagopus compare to a pokie or hmac in the above categories? Besides being twice as large as an hmac, I wonder if they are as skittish as one, or more one the p. cambridgei/p. regalis or subfusca level of skittshness. Eldon, u find them to be consistent and aggressive eaters? Sounds like a spider for me but I love hearing keepers accounts of behavior.
Did I give you generic info?
Whether it sounded generic or not, I gave you information based on my experience. Not all Cyrio's are massive tarantulas, and definitely not twice as large as H Mac. The whole 9-10" legspan is a rare occurance. I bring up Lampropelma though specifically Violaceopes because there is much discussion as to why they were moved to Lampropelma. I still look at Violaceopes as Cyrio, even though taxonomy has been changed. Cyriopagopus compared to a Psalmo or Regalis will be just as skittish, wouldn't say they're as fast as Psalmos or P. Ornata, but they are up there in speed, no doubt. They will definitely stand in defense if they feel cornered or threatened. Unless food is thrown in their burrows, they in many cases won't come running out, but will wait for prey to come close, or wait till night to feed. If you like pet holes, get this genus of spider. Don't expect to see it much.Haha, no I appreciate your input, I was more referring to the lack of response. I was wondering if maybe folks looked at this thread and dismissed it because they figured I was asking for information that I could easily look up. I definitely appreciate your experience and just wish there were more keepers of this genus that could chime in...all in due time I suppose. You know if the thread was "Ain't Pokies Purty?" Then I would have a hoard of people hopping in here. Cyrios get no respect! Anyway, I thought Hmac maxed out at about 5.5" and averaged between 4-5" while Cyriopagopus sp Sumatran Tiger maxed out at ~9" but averaged 7-8"+. My simpleton mathematics rounded that to about double the size but I see you are not so easily impressed by my generic comparisons...too shay....touche.....two shae...i hope u know what im trying to spell here dang it.Did I give you generic info?
Oh I understand friend touche
. I agree, Cyrio's dont get the respect I believe they deserve either, so get one man! Granted that you have the experience lol, as they get bigger they can be very temermentalYes I've noticed as well that they tend to come out and roam at night, but unlike my pokies, who tend to spend a lot of time in the open during the day, Cyrio doesn't. And yes it seems that their webbing is more structural if anything for their burrows and mounds
cyriopagopus is one beautiful genusI feel pretty confident I can deal with the genus Cyriopagopus. My thinking may be flawed in the opinions of others but I feel myself leaning towards some of the larger tarantula species. I am decent sized with decent sized hands and such and the thought of working with larger enclosures, tools, catch cups, and such just seems to make me feel comfortable. Even the larger size of a species makes me feel a bit more comfortable as it is easier to track with the eye, and less delicate than a smaller animal. Some of the smaller and quicker species are making me a bit nervous as I think they can hide in more places and are harder to keep track of if they run. Particularly in my apartment now, I think I would rather catch a big spider with a big container than a little one with a deli cup. I know I am rationalizing larger species but I am allowed preferences right? Even large spiders are still fairly small creatures.Oh I understand friend touche
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Yes I've noticed as well that they tend to come out and roam at night, but unlike my pokies, who tend to spend a lot of time in the open during the day, Cyrio doesn't. And yes it seems that their webbing is more structural if anything for their burrows and mounds
Yes I hear you, but don't underestimate this genus as slower and easier to catch. They are still highly defensive if provoked, and from personal experience have seen them bolt, and they are FAST. Larger species are fascinating but the only legitimately larger Cyrio that you will find yourself with is sp. Sumatran Tiger. The others average smaller from 6-8"( wide range but covers a few different species)
Sulawesi's no slouch in the size department either.
Yeah I heard they get big
Have a towel nearby, it's a universal law that spiders like towels/things to hide under just like a cat can't resist a box.
You mean it won't go away if I give it my wallet? I was planning on using cash to bribe my aggressive species. This hobby is going to be harder than I thought.
No no, you're thinking of teenagers. That's less effective on spiders.