Female Aphonopelma moderatum Exploring

[Arachnophobphile]

She's been sealed in her burrow since 11/23/2024 right after I received her. She's still 2.5 inches and I suspect she'll be 2.5 inches for a long time.

Last night I pulled the corkbark back slightly to check on her but most importantly to offer her a giant mealworm, which she ate.

I expected her to reseal her burrow entrance but instead she has come out to do a little exploring, very exciting to see her finally come out.





I've starting looking into DLSR cameras with macro lenses to get better photos. I'm a dummy to cameras and think I need to take a class in photography just to learn how to use them correctly.

Oh yeah, that's my psycho 6.5 inch female T. vagans in the background.

 

[viper69]

She's been sealed in her burrow since 11/23/2024 right after I received her. She's still 2.5 inches and I suspect she'll be 2.5 inches for a long time.

Last night I pulled the corkbark back slightly to check on her but most importantly to offer her a giant mealworm, which she ate.

I expected her to reseal her burrow entrance but instead she has come out to do a little exploring, very exciting to see her finally come out.

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I've starting looking into DLSR cameras with macro lenses to get better photos. I'm a dummy to cameras and think I need to take a class in photography just to learn how to use them correctly.

Oh yeah, that's my psycho 6.5 inch female T. vagans in the background.

You will need a flash and diffuser.

Make sure the macro lens is 1:1.

 

[Arachnophobphile]

You will need a flash and diffuser.

Make sure the macro lens is 1:1.

Thanks, writing that down

 

[Stu Macher]

She's been sealed in her burrow since 11/23/2024 right after I received her. She's still 2.5 inches and I suspect she'll be 2.5 inches for a long time.

Last night I pulled the corkbark back slightly to check on her but most importantly to offer her a giant mealworm, which she ate.

I expected her to reseal her burrow entrance but instead she has come out to do a little exploring, very exciting to see her finally come out.

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I've starting looking into DLSR cameras with macro lenses to get better photos. I'm a dummy to cameras and think I need to take a class in photography just to learn how to use them correctly.

Oh yeah, that's my psycho 6.5 inch female T. vagans in the background.

Dang she's beautiful

 

[viper69]

Thanks, writing that down

Also, I don’t know what your budget is- but I would get a mirrorless over a DSLR.

 

[Arachnophobphile]

Dang she's beautiful

The photos do not do her justice. She's actually a very pale orange-whitish. The color in the photos make her appear tan like A. chalcodes tan. Aphonopelma have a cutesy appearance which is why I adore them.

Also, I don’t know what your budget is- but I would get a mirrorless over a DSLR.

I was already out looking at Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras and they are pricey. The most expensive one was a little over $2100 and the cheapest around $600. The macro lens 1:1 average over $300 to $400.

The flash and diffuser are actually reasonably cheap.

I'm going to look at the mirror less cameras.

 

[Charliemum]

Also, I don’t know what your budget is- but I would get a mirrorless over a DSLR.

Any specific brand or will any mirrorless be ok?
I love to take pics of my spoods, (even if I am not good at it,) and any help so I can get a clearer pic I am here for.
Was looking at them preowned on ebay as I don't think I could ever afford a brand new one lol but have no idea what I am looking at. Any suggestions or info I would be grateful . I trust your expert knowledge more then any random interwebs info.
Others always suggest a DSLR, n then suggest Nikon, your the first person to challenge that info.

 

[Scoot]

Any specific brand or will any mirrorless be ok?
I love to take pics of my spoods, (even if I am not good at it,) and any help so I can get a clearer pic I am here for.
Was looking at them preowned on ebay as I don't think I could ever afford a brand new one lol but have no idea what I am looking at. Any suggestions or info I would be grateful . I trust your expert knowledge more then any random interwebs info.
Others always suggest a DSLR, n then suggest Nikon, your the first person to challenge that info.

I'm watching this with interest, as my current photos are all taken with my (rubbish) phone camera and don't do justice to my striking clutch of tarantulas.

I have been contemplating upgrading to some proper equipment but I'm a bit lost as to where to start - and I want it cheap!

@Arachnophobphile that is a lovely spider.