Euathlus Sp. Red appreciation thread

[Deb60]

I would love to acquire sp. "Red" after learning about them on some care videos. I like the adventurous and curious aspect of them, not to mention the fact they always seem to be doing something. Plus their smaller size is a win-win for me. Unfortunately I can't find this species locally and I doubt I'll find it anywhere soon.

They seem to be easier to obtain in the UK .

 

[CyclingSam]

I would love to get ahold of a Sp. yellow

If I could get ahold of some yellows, then I would have a Gold Squadron too!

 

[jrphoenix]

Hi all!

I'm new to posting here but I just wanted to add that I'm supposed to receive a sling on Tuesday and I can barely contain my excitement. I'm on here reading about how lovely their personalities are and it's killing me not to have him or her yet. Just a wee thing - only 1/8" I'm told.

I figured some of you could relate

 

[ekmonks]

Hello! My first T was a Euathlus Sp.Red I got at the local pet store. Soon after I found out he was Male.

 

[Ungoliant]

Soon after I found out he was Male. Not sure how much time he has left I got him back in March but if anyone would consider a breeding loan I'd be willing to do 75/25 as I wouldn't need that many slings

Breeding loans should be posted on Invertsonals (but make sure he is mature before sending him off).

 

[Escaron]

Just gotta show my new fella! Arrived yesterday and Im head over heels happy!!! Have no idea if its a lill guy or girl yet but no matter. Im in love!!!! And maan this small one is crazy curious, was in my hand before I even realized. All I had planned was to adjust the waterdish. XD <3 <3

 

[The Grym Reaper]

Not the best pic as my camera is gash for taking pics of slings, mine is a diddy little fat-arse at the moment (probably about 2cm DLS), I'd been looking for slings for months and finally found this little bugger for sale.

 

[aphono]

How do y'all feed the 1/4" slings? that's the only size I see them for sale at.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

How do y'all feed the 1/4" slings? that's the only size I see them for sale at.

Pre-killed/cut up roach nymphs/pinhead crickets/mealworms.

 

[aphono]

Pre-killed/cut up roach nymphs/pinhead crickets/mealworms.

Thanks. Might try tiny slings if I see them for sale again. I'd been passing up on several offers of 1/4" reds and yellows because most of my slings would not take prekilled.. there's no reliable source of true pinhead crickets locally so it was bit of a challenge feeding them before they reached 1"(and now those boogers are willing to accept crushed head mealworms and tiny dubia nymphs.. why now and not before?!). So that put me off the idea of getting a 1/4" slow growing sling....

p.s. I did have in mind to take immediately if 1" or larger was available. Just not happening yet.. always 1/4"...

 

[nicodimus22]

After 7 months, mine went from 1/4 inch to 1/2 an inch. Definitely takes its time to grow, but it is adorable.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

Thanks. Might try tiny slings if I see them for sale again. I'd been passing up on several offers of 1/4" reds and yellows because most of my slings would not take prekilled.. there's no reliable source of true pinhead crickets locally so it was bit of a challenge feeding them before they reached 1"(and now those boogers are willing to accept crushed head mealworms and tiny dubia nymphs.. why now and not before?!). So that put me off the idea of getting a 1/4" slow growing sling....

No worries, I recently got 2 C. elegans slings and one of those is about 5-6mm DLS (I'd previously not had anything smaller than 1cm), it took a pre-killed red runner nymph the other day without any hassle.

 

[Robyn8]

My little female has bulldozed so much, both her water dishes are buried.


My 3 slings all molt around the same time.

They are not even 1cm in bodylength, but have their adult colors now

 

[ThisMeansWAR]

I don't know about the rest of you but I think I'll create a "Euathlus sp. Red Envy thread".

 

[Moakmeister]

They are indeed great fun. They are the world's smallest bulldozers. Mine is constantly digging and moving dirt around for no apparent reason. Great fun to watch

@Deb60 hey Deb I think you missed the like button

 

[Moakmeister]

My little female has bulldozed so much, both her water dishes are buried.
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My 3 slings all molt around the same time.
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They are not even 1cm in bodylength, but have their adult colors now

Wait, they have black bodies with red highlights at under a centimeter?
Well then, who cares about their growth rate? I'm GLAD they grow that slow! I would LOVE a miniature version of any adult tarantula! I've always thought things looked really awesome in miniature.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

Wait, they have black bodies with red highlights at under a centimeter?
Well then, who cares about their growth rate? I'm GLAD they grow that slow! I would LOVE a miniature version of any adult tarantula! I've always thought things looked really awesome in miniature.

That's body length though so it'd be over an inch DLS which is technically juvenile size for them.

B. boehmei get theirs early too, my sling is less than an inch and it's already pretty dark with orange starting to show up on the legs.

 

[Jellyfish Jenni]

My 1/4" e sp. red placing a piece of substrate down as she builds her little fort. Took to construction within an hour of being rehoused.

 

[starnaito]

Just found this thread and adding my girl. When I bought her three weeks ago, the Kritter Keeper they sold her in was filthy and ruled by large crickets and mites. About a week after rehousing her in an Exo Terra breeder box, she buried herself under the substrate (even though I provided a hide), and hasn't come out since. She's in pretty rough shape with that bulbous bald spot of hers, and might actually be a sp. yellow. But despite her terrible previous home, she's been super calm and curious. Hopefully she comes out soon, because I miss her!

 

[Stormsky]

How have I not posted here yet?
I have two Euathlus sp. reds, a subadult female and a sling.
The subadult is my girl, Peach, and she is the most gentle spider ever. She tries to stroll out of her enclosure when I open it to feed her, and when I tap her with a paintbrush to keep her back, she'll just scrunch up and kinda make me feel bad for stopping her, unlike my other spiders who would have a panic attack.

Euathlus sp. red, Peach

• Stormsky
• Aug 3, 2017

Euathlus sp. red, Peach

• Stormsky
• Aug 3, 2017

Euathlus sp. red, Peach

• Stormsky
• Aug 3, 2017

Then there's the sling who is the smallest spider I've ever cared for, which freaks me out cause it's refused to eat for 3 months now and needs to molt but apparently wants to stay a baby forever...

Euathlus sp. red sling

• Stormsky
• Aug 3, 2017
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but they're probably one of my favorite tarantulas.