Genus Phlogiellus

[Steve Nunn]

Hi,
This is the 5th species I'll be exporting - Phlogiellus sp. "pq118" -
although these ones will be in limited numbers

Cheers,
Steve

 

[pitbulllady]

That's one fine-looking T, Steve! What are these like in terms of care-rain forest, desert/scrubland, burrowers, etc? Are they pretty aggressive, like most OW T's, or more passive? And what about 'sling growth rate-are they slow, like most North American species, or more like tropical arboreals?

pitbulllady

 

[Steve Nunn]

Hi,
These are a tropical rainforest species, so they like it like most SE Asians. Growth rate in this particular species is fast, they can mature within 1 1/2 - 2 years

Cheers,
Steve

 

[Scolopendra55]

How much will they be?

 

[Steve Nunn]

Hi,
No clue, that will be up to Michael once he sorts out his overheads etc, which I don't think he'll be able to really calculate until the transaction is complete, there are a lot of hidden costs in importing.

Cheers,
Steve

 

[Michael Jacobi]

Steve,

What is the story behind the "pq118"? :?

Cheers, Michael

 

[Steve Nunn]

Hi Michael,
Phlogiellus sp.pq118 are noted as the species Raven identified for the presence of the genus in Australia. I use this name because it has been written about in some detail in the article on theraphosid bites on humans and canines (2004 Isbister, Raven et al). This is Raven's reference to the species, so I'll stick with it to keep things easier once the revision by Raven is complete, as he'll reference this name in the revision

They are a stunning species, not as large as the Phlogius spp., only reaching perhaps 14-15cm maximum. These primarily differ from the genus Phlogius in that the tarsus IV is transversly bent and the lyra is quite reduced. Additionally I think all spiders currently in the Phlogiellus have a third claw, which is lost in many (but not all) of the Phlogius. Generally, the legs of this species are not as thick as their larger cousins. The eye formation also differs somewhat between the two genera.

That said, there is some debate as to if the genus Phlogiellus should even exist, it seems to be a collection of smaller theraphosids from the Selenocosmiinae that simply show reduced lyra, some primitive states on the tarsi IV with spermethecae that vary a little. But, I'm not really in a position to say much more about this, not my hypothesis

That's about it
Steve

Cheers,
Steve

 

[Crimsonpanther]

:drool: Wow Thats one purdy lookin T ! The pics show it off well.....i must say thanks again Steve for all your hard work and dedication ! I must own at least one aussie T ! ......Thanks for sharing :worship:

 

[hamfoto]

really fantastic!

do you have this article? perhaps in a PDF? "it has been written about in some detail in the article on theraphosid bites on humans and canines (2004 Isbister, Raven et al)"

sounds interesting...

thanks,
Chris

 

[Jmadson13]

Beautiful :clap:

 

[Steve Nunn]

Breeding the above species:

Steve

 

[Steve Nunn]

Another Phlogiellus sp.:

Cheers,
Steve

 

[Steve Nunn]

Another species breeding:

Steve

 

[kyle_de_aussie]

Hi steve the pq118 male is so different looking than any other male ive seen from the selenocosmiinae interesting how it has no black what so ever on it :?

The outside/natural light picture of the phlogiellus sp is awesome mate, the spider is beautiful

 

[becca81]

Phlogiellus sp.

 

[tarsier]

P. baeri (female)

 

[birdspidersCH]

are they arboreal ?

greetz

 

[Draiman]

Weird, I never knew this thread existed.

Mature female Phlogiellus inermis, Singapore:

Postmolt:

 

[Mack&Cass]

Mature female:

Cass

 

[Draiman]