Eupalaestrus campestratus

[BoyFromLA]

As I mentioned below:

BoyFromLA's Tarantulas Diary

Mind saying what the dimensions of the exo terras are in these posts? (actually looks like the Chilobrachys is in something that isn't exo terra) https://arachnoboards.com/threads/boyfromlas-tarantulas-diary.300849/post-3271315...

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I’ve acquired the tarantula I’ve unheard of, which is Eupalaestrus campestratus.



So far informations I’ve collected are:

• It’s a terrestrial tarantula
• It’s a slow grower
• It’s maximum grow size is 5-6”
• It’s somewhat hard to find, I don’t know why

Any insights / inputs / informations other than what I have so far would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you all in advance.

 

[A guy]

As I mentioned below:

BoyFromLA's Tarantulas Diary

Mind saying what the dimensions of the exo terras are in these posts? (actually looks like the Chilobrachys is in something that isn't exo terra) https://arachnoboards.com/threads/boyfromlas-tarantulas-diary.300849/post-3271315...

arachnoboards.com

I’ve acquired the tarantula I’ve unheard of, which is Eupalaestrus campestratus.

View attachment 436294

So far informations I’ve collected are:

• It’s a terrestrial tarantula
• It’s a slow grower
• It’s maximum grow size is 5-6”
• It’s somewhat hard to find, I don’t know why

Any insights / inputs / informations other than what I have so far would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you all in advance.

They were rarer a few years ago but there's been a LOT of them going around now here in Canada, people don't even seem to care anymore lol. Sexed females even.

Hard to find because they are reeeaaalllyy slow growers so breeding them can be a pain but they have pretty big sacs.

 

[coolnweird]

I remember a big hullabaloo about this species when I was first getting into the hobby about 3 years ago. Supposedly they're extremely docile and have pinkish coloration as adults. I believe Tom Moran has a couple vids detailing his experience with these guys!

 

[BoyFromLA]

Hard to find because they are reeeaaalllyy slow growers so breeding them can be a pain

Ah! I see. Thank you for the insights!

I remember a big hullabaloo about this species when I was first getting into the hobby about 3 years ago.

It’s very new to me.

 

[viper69]

As I mentioned below:

BoyFromLA's Tarantulas Diary

Mind saying what the dimensions of the exo terras are in these posts? (actually looks like the Chilobrachys is in something that isn't exo terra) https://arachnoboards.com/threads/boyfromlas-tarantulas-diary.300849/post-3271315...

arachnoboards.com

I’ve acquired the tarantula I’ve unheard of, which is Eupalaestrus campestratus.

View attachment 436294

So far informations I’ve collected are:

• It’s a terrestrial tarantula
• It’s a slow grower
• It’s maximum grow size is 5-6”
• It’s somewhat hard to find, I don’t know why

Any insights / inputs / informations other than what I have so far would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you all in advance.

The Pink Zebra Beauty- had 2 slings that were already pink!

They aren’t that “slow”, disposition isn’t bad.Actually for many many years they were very very common!

 

[BoyFromLA]

Actually for many many years they were very very common!

So, this species is pretty much walking the same path as Homoeomma chilense, and Grammostola rosea?

 

[campj]

Actually for many many years they were very very common!

Was going to say this. They used to be really popular as a beginner species.

I've never owned one, but would raise it the same as A. geniculata, L. parahybana, etc.

 

[viper69]

So, this species is pretty much walking the same path as Homoeomma chilense, and Grammostola rosea?

No, chilense is THE standard of docility that most are familiar with, along with 2 other species.
PZB aren't that docile, but still can be pretty laid back.

 

[thedragonslapper]

14 years I've been in the hobby and I've never owned or even personally seen one of these, though I did hear about them when I first got in. They were recommended as a novice's T.

 

[The Spider House]

They are still very very hard to find. I am lucky to have an AF and 2 large slings.

See link to picture of my AF

User - The Spider House's Tarantula Pictures

Theraphosa blondi (AF) enjoying a locust snack

arachnoboards.com

 

[BoyFromLA]

They are still very very hard to find. I am lucky to have an AF and 2 large slings.

Oh, thank you for sharing the picture. I am looking forward to see mine growing into beautiful looking tarantula like yours.

 

[The Spider House]

Oh, thank you for sharing the picture. I am looking forward to see mine growing into beautiful looking tarantula like yours.

Hope you don't mind waiting ha ha

Not the fastest unfortunately

 

[BoyFromLA]

Hope you don't mind waiting ha ha

I remember one of the post, someone replied:

The plants grow faster.

 

[The Spider House]

I remember one of the post, someone replied:

The plants grow faster.

And I think they probably had Oak in mind too

 

[BoyFromLA]

And I think they probably had Oak in mind too

But I can bet that no matter how slow it’s growth rate is, it cannot be slow as many of my Aphonopelma forever-slings.