Dolichothele diamantinensis (Brazilian Blue Dwarf Beauty) Open Thread

[mack1855]

I’m new to tarantula keeping. I have been keeping Phiddipus jumpers for several months now. I’ve had my 0.5” DD sling since 10/15/24. Ate very vigorously that Saturday, 10/19/24. I noticed his/her abdomen was quite shiny and purple when I received him/her, like he/she was ready to molt. What concerns me is: I have not seen him/her eat since then, and I’m not sure exactly how big the abdomen should be before I should start worrying about him/her starving. I know they can go long periods without food. He/she is still making webs (not an insane amount), and will move around if I open the top. I tossed a mini mealworm in earlier today, and it appeared my sling “struck” at it, but did not eat. I went and purchased fruit flies and tossed a few in. I have been offering food on the regular. Any advice for a 1st-timer would be wonderful! I chose this species (though I’ve read it isn’t recommended for beginners) because I did not want to start with a larger T for my 1st one, and did my research to find this one stays relatively small and is a hardy one. Thanks for any advice or reassurance!

How about a pic of the enclosure.That would be helpful,but its not been that long,in regards to not taking prey/food.
Did you provide plenty of anchor points?.
IMHO,they make great starter T,s.The only reason they might be considered not beginner friendly is due to the speed when they bolt.
Hopefully you are using mealworms cut in half,prekilled prey would be best at this stage.Hopefully you are keeping part of the substrate moist.

 

[Brewser]

Super Species within a Great Genus
.. Dolichothele diamantinensis is ..

Bodaciously Beautiful Brazilian
Dashingly Desirable Dwarf
Tantalizingly Terrifying Tarantula

Brazilian Blue Dwarf Beauty
..' For Short ' ..

Did I mention Delightful as Well?

 

[Dick Longfellow]

I’m new to tarantula keeping. I have been keeping Phiddipus jumpers for several months now. I’ve had my 0.5” DD sling since 10/15/24. Ate very vigorously that Saturday, 10/19/24. I noticed his/her abdomen was quite shiny and purple when I received him/her, like he/she was ready to molt. What concerns me is: I have not seen him/her eat since then, and I’m not sure exactly how big the abdomen should be before I should start worrying about him/her starving. I know they can go long periods without food. He/she is still making webs (not an insane amount), and will move around if I open the top. I tossed a mini mealworm in earlier today, and it appeared my sling “struck” at it, but did not eat. I went and purchased fruit flies and tossed a few in. I have been offering food on the regular. Any advice for a 1st-timer would be wonderful! I chose this species (though I’ve read it isn’t recommended for beginners) because I did not want to start with a larger T for my 1st one, and did my research to find this one stays relatively small and is a hardy one. Thanks for any advice or reassurance!

Mine isn't my biggest eater either. They are pretty hardy. If the abdomen is plump and shiny I wouldn't offer food. A really good choice for a T though!

 

[TyphloEruption]

Just learned mine is a suspect male, and is just under 2 inches so he may almost be hooking out. I'm very happy to have gotten him, he is a very fun T to feed and also observe as he chose the corner to make his hide. I've never had any issues with bolting as he preferred to hide into his burrow than exit.