Dwarf T question

[mschemmy]

I am interested in getting some dwarf T's but most of what I read about them say they are obligated burrowers. Are there any dwarf species that are not? Will giving them a good hide be suitable or will they still want to burrow?

 

[curtisgiganteus]

Depends on your experience as there are quite a few old world dwarfs

 

[mschemmy]

I do not have any old world tarantula experience. Preferably looking for something not too skittish or defensive and will be visible as much as possible.

 

[lindale450]

I do not have any old world tarantula experience. Preferably looking for something not too skittish or defensive and will be visible as much as possible.

Neischnocolus sp. Panama is what you’re looking for then..

 

[NMTs]

Homoeomma species are good options, too, but they're expensive when you can find them.

Most dwarf species are going to hide away when young (slings and young juvies), but they'll get more confidence and stay out more as they grow.

 

[Cemykay]

Pseudhapalopus sp are often outside
Neoholothele incei is quite often out on the web (in the evening)
Neischnocolus sp. Panama does not really burrow
My Cyriocosmus elegans is often visible
If you like small arboreals, my Avicularia minatrix is often outside too.

 

[DustyD]

Homoeomma species are good options, too, but they're expensive when you can find them.

Most dwarf species are going to hide away when young (slings and young juvies), but they'll get more confidence and stay out more as they grow.

They are expensive and tiny, but seem to be somewhat more available. At least four venders currently have the H. chilense and two also have the Orellanai (yellow).
Hopefully more will be bred and the prices will come down.

 

[viper69]

I am interested in getting some dwarf T's but most of what I read about them say they are obligated burrowers. Are there any dwarf species that are not? Will giving them a good hide be suitable or will they still want to burrow?

Can’t predict what they will do!

AF E. sp. Red, Post-Molt

• viper69
• Aug 29, 2016

 

[mschemmy]

Thanks for all of the great suggestions. I am really interested in the Neischnocolus sp. Panama. Seems like this will check a lot of the boxes for me. I do realize that all T's have different personalities so it could be hit or miss. Cyriocosmus elegans and Davus pentaloris are also at the top of my list too. I am going to an expo this weekend. Hopefully I can find some good choices. I will post some pics if I find any new friends to bring home!

 

[lindale450]

Both are great, D.pentaloris is less skittish in my experience so far

 

[Smotzer]

Both Neoholothele and some Cyriocosmus and quite bold and out even when small!

Neoholothele incei (1.5in)

• Smotzer
• Jun 4, 2022
• 2
• incei neoholothele neoholothele incei new world terrestrial webbing

If only she made it :(

Cyriocosmus elegans ‘Lil bean’ (.75in)

• Smotzer
• Jun 4, 2022
• cyriocosmus cyriocosmus elegans elegans juvenile new world terrestrial

Single shot!

Cyriocosmus elegans (.75-1in DLS)

• Smotzer
• Mar 5, 2022
• cyriocosmus cyriocosmus elegans dwarf dwarf tarantula elegans tarantula trinidad

Lil’ Bean out and about on 3/3/22 after being underground to molt since mid November. Came out...

Neoholothele Incei (1.5in DLS)

• Smotzer
• Aug 6, 2021
• dwarf neoholothele neoholothele incei tarantula

Going to print this one.

Canon Rebel T3i
100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Exposure Settings:
ISO 200...

 

[lindale450]

Both Neoholothele and some Cyriocosmus and quite bold and out even when small!

Neoholothele incei (1.5in)

• Smotzer
• Jun 4, 2022
• 2
• incei neoholothele neoholothele incei new world terrestrial webbing

If only she made it :(

Cyriocosmus elegans ‘Lil bean’ (.75in)

• Smotzer
• Jun 4, 2022
• cyriocosmus cyriocosmus elegans elegans juvenile new world terrestrial

Single shot!

Cyriocosmus elegans (.75-1in DLS)

• Smotzer
• Mar 5, 2022
• cyriocosmus cyriocosmus elegans dwarf dwarf tarantula elegans tarantula trinidad

Lil’ Bean out and about on 3/3/22 after being underground to molt since mid November. Came out...

Neoholothele Incei (1.5in DLS)

• Smotzer
• Aug 6, 2021
• dwarf neoholothele neoholothele incei tarantula

Going to print this one.

Canon Rebel T3i
100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Exposure Settings:
ISO 200...

My female incei is quite shy and skittish, see her sitting at the entrance of a web tunnel in the evenings if I’m lucky, very cool spiders though. The only Cyriocosmus I have so far is the ritae

 

[Beehappy]

Don't forget Avicularia minatrix, beautiful arboreal dwarf!

 

[viper69]

I am interested in getting some dwarf T's but most of what I read about them say they are obligated burrowers. Are there any dwarf species that are not? Will giving them a good hide be suitable or will they still want to burrow?

I've owned quite a smaller Ts. Incei IME form web tunnels, not a single burrow. Dropping a cricket in w/them is WILD fun, it's like whack a mole. Hide vs burrow- some species are bound to burrow, but there is specimen variability too. Many of the Tiger Striped species are bold and ferocious eaters. I have a couple and they tend to be out, BUT they are provided plastic plants to web up to use as shelter. No burrows for 2 years w/them. One is an AF and perhaps that has something to do it with.

 

[arthurliuyz]

0.1 Bistriopelma lamasi

• arthurliuyz
• Mar 31, 2023
• 1
• bistriopelma bistriopelma lamasi