StephSully
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So I just ordered a Sun Tiger and a Brazilian Black....they should be here by the middle of next week. Any advice for me???
Thank you for the adviceFirst time owner might rethink the P.irminia (sun tiger).They are very fast and often defensive there are ton of more suitable options for beginners.
General info
Do not feed your T's mice, this causes tarantulas to have problems when they molt and that could possably kill your T. some people feed pinky mice every few months but i dont recomend it.
Use coconut fiber substrate (eco earth brand) it is the best bedding for T's. do not use wood chips or sand! these both can hurt your T.
Do not use under tank heating or a lamp, this can burn and dehydrate your T. just keep in a warm room!
Dont use a sponge for water, just a water dish will work.
For tarrestrial T's make sure you have alot of substrate (4-6 inches)so they can burrow. another good idea is to fill the tank enough so that if the T ended up climbing to the top and fell then it wouldnt get hurt.
If handling a T hold it close to the ground. This is best because if it decides to jump or falls off your hand it will not have a dangerous fall. holding over a bed or rug is always better than wood or tile floor aswell.
Info on the two T's
P.Irminia (Tanzanian sun tiger)
This T is Defensive and feels threatend easily so it will bite! be carefull and do not try to hold this T. These guys are also aboreal so they love to climb. provide it with a tank that is taller than it is wide.
B.Pulcher (Brazilian Black)
This is a great beginner T! it is not verry defensive and very docile. this is a good choice if you want to handle your T but still practice caution. this is a terrestrial T so it will be dwelling on the ground or in a burrow more than on the sides of the tank.
I hope this helps you if you have any questions feel free to message me! good luck with the T's
Uhh.. don't you mean G. pulchra?B.Pulcher (Brazilian Black)
This is a great beginner T! it is not very defensive and very docile. this is a good choice if you want to handle your T but still practice caution. this is a terrestrial T so it will be dwelling on the ground or in a burrow more than on the sides of the tank.
YES! omg I cant believe I did that haha thanks for correcting me!Uhh.. don't you mean G. pulchra?
Im not saying anything against your post.. Except the OP didnt get a Poecilotheria.. The OP got a Psalmopoeus.. Not they the OP should show less respect.. Becuase they shouldnt.. The Psalmo. genus is (IMO) faster.. More flighty... Quicker to bite than a Pokie..EDIT: I should mention that I also got two Poecilotheria (for a friend) along with my pulchra. They can be quick, so be be cautious when feeding and rehousing—cool them so they aren't as active when rehousing. As long as you do your research and exercise some caution and common sense, you and your new friends should have a blast together
Ah, good point, I'm still learning my latin names Even though I saw suntiger in his post, P. irmina still sounded like a pokie—it's a tad latethe OP didnt get a Poecilotheria.. The OP got a Psalmopoeus..
I was in the same situation and went for it - - - one of my two favorite T's to this point. Mine is ALWAYS out on display, and only retreats a few steps when I do maintenance arount it. Last week it displayed the famous teleporting speed for me. Four of us were watching the cricket I had just dropped in - - T was on the far side of the cage - - suddenly the cricket just disappeared and reappeared in the fangs of the T back on the other side wall of the enclosure. Fantastic fun!Ok guys....being completely new to this hobby, I need some help. Someone has recently offered me a spiderling for ridiculously cheap. I know how prized these guys are and how expensive they are. What can you tell me about their attitude? I need to make a decision today as to if I take him/her or not. Thanks for your help once again!!!!!!!
Go to the bite forum & read the threads from people who have been bitten by a pokie.Ok guys....being completely new to this hobby, I need some help. Someone has recently offered me a spiderling for ridiculously cheap. I know how prized these guys are and how expensive they are. What can you tell me about their attitude? I need to make a decision today as to if I take him/her or not. Thanks for your help once again!!!!!!!