Does any still keep Trapdoor Spiders

[Dennis Nedry]

Absolutely. I only see mine if I get up at 2:00am. Luckily she has electric blue under her legs so it makes the fleeting glimpses worthwhile. Not as bad as Euoplos though. I received one in September and since putting it in its enclosure it has simply sealed it's burrow and never showed itself, eaten, or even left any evidence to suggest it has exited it's hole. However it's incredible fatness leads me to think she might be dropping me an eggsac soon

I think I might get a Euoplos, very attractive spiders even if I’ll never see it

 

[basin79]

Seriously if you want to see a trapdoor get a Liphistius sp. Granted you only see them for milliseconds but you see them.

 

[Dennis Nedry]

Seriously if you want to see a trapdoor get a Liphistius sp. Granted you only see them for milliseconds but you see them.

Liphistius would be a total dream to have. They look so ancient

 

[basin79]

Liphistius would be a total dream to have. They look so ancient

Aye. Their trademark trapdoor with tripwires is smart too. They also seem to be so much more willing to feed "on queue".

No, taking the lid off for 10 mins beforehand. If they're hungry they'll eat.

 

[Dennis Nedry]

No, taking the lid off for 10 mins beforehand. If they're hungry they'll eat.

Sounds like the complete opposite of my Idiomatta. Usually only takes dead prey I stuff into the side of the trapdoor so she can slowly pick it up

 

[basin79]

Sounds like the complete opposite of my Idiomatta. Usually only takes dead prey I stuff into the side of the trapdoor so she can slowly pick it up

This is my first Liphistius sp and I've had the little rascal from a tiny sling and he/she has always been the same. Hungry? Eat.

 

[RezonantVoid]

@Dennis Nedry if you're looking for Euoplos, my largest one actually came from somebody's garden around Victoria. If you know any areas that have alot of moisture year-round I'd really suggest having a look.
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If you want a trapdoor that is visible every night at the entrance, and takes food 10 seconds after removing the lid, I suggest Cataxia. The slings I got from Minibeast have very quickly learned that the commotion of removing the lid is actually a cue for a beneficial event, so they close their lids for a second but will pretty much instantly be ready to feed again

 

[RTTB]

I keep some Aliatypus sp here from California.

 

[Venom100]

There's trapdoors out there, I see them for sale every now and then. I personally don't have any, but if you keep your eyes open you'll find some.

Yeah I see them for sale every now and then but after that you don’t see them for sometime.

 

[Chris LXXIX]

Wanted to know if anyone still keeps Trapdoor door spiders. True trapdoor spiders become popular then fade and re emerge.

Nice observation

Years ago the Africans (in particular) trapdoor spiders were somewhat big, nowadays seems that no one is interested anymore.

IMO they are quite boring

 

[Venom100]

Yes, I have a box of dirt!

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(Allegedly, there's a Bothriocyrtum californicum somewhere at the bottom of it - but I haven't seen her since she completed construction work on her eponymous trapdoor last month.)

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Beautiful!

 

[Venom100]

Nice observation

Years ago the Africans (in particular) trapdoor spiders were somewhat big, nowadays seems that no one is interested anymore.

IMO they are quite boring

Yeah not much activity lol but still beautiful when you do get a glimpse of them

 

[Venom100]

Yeah not much activity lol but still beautiful when you do get a glimpse of them

Aw well as the awesome split second feeding view lol

 

[Venom100]

I know @RezonantVoid keeps some Australian trapdoor species. Might be able to help if you're looking for pics.

He has all the species I want lol especially his Funnel webs!

 

[Venom100]

Just an Idiomatta species and a couple gold Arbanitis. Well the Arbanitis don’t actually make trapdoors but they are an Idiopid
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Wow great pics and awesome specimens!

 

[Venom100]

Here's a few pics

You motivate me to get my trapdoor collection as big as yours lol.

 

[Venom100]

Mature Female Cyphonisia Sp Grey in burrow. Been looking for a Mature male for a while now.

 

[RTTB]

I find all Trapdoor spiders to be absolutely fascinating.

 

[arachnoherp]

As of right now ive got liphistus cf ornatus, 2 ummidia audoini females who im looking for males for, sphodros rufipes female, and soon a c torreya

 

[checkmate]

Have an adult female Cyclocosmia torreya and 4 slings (not from her sac). Always looking for more.