Grammostola aureostriata breeding photos!

[Spider-man 2]

That's right, I finally got the chance to breed my favorite spider in the whole world!

When I went to Oregon, Holley let me borrow Charlie's (Botar) mature male G. aureostriata that she was using for her female, but her female wasn't interested anymore. Both of these Ts are SUPER sweet and I had no problems breeding them at all. They were both very cooperative and gentle with each other.

This was thier first breeding, but I plan to do it again.

Enjoy!

Got a nice close-up of my female's mouth region.

 

[Cigarman]

aww man they did it on the carpet! Nassy!

 

[Spider-man 2]

aww man they did it on the carpet! Nassy!

Of course! Neutral territory....

 

[Crunchie]

aww man they did it on the carpet! Nassy!

hehe when I first bred my G.rosea the male had the female pinned again thewall of the cage it was all very kinky!

Chaco golden knees are wonderful, I have a little sling just now and even my mum has described him as "a wee sweetie pie"

 

[versimomma]

Do a lot of people breed their T's out of enclosure?

 

[pezzonovante]

What kind of camera do you use ???

 

[becca81]

Hmmm..

I've heard some speculation that a male is attracted to a female based on the webbing in her enclosure, etc. and that is how the male knows the female is present.

Having them mate out of the enclosure questions this thought, right?

How does the male know the female is there?

 

[Jakob]

Hmmm..

I've heard some speculation that a male is attracted to a female based on the webbing in her enclosure, etc. and that is how the male knows the female is present.

Having them mate out of the enclosure questions this thought, right?

How does the male know the female is there?

When mating outside of an enclosure (in a completely neutral and unfamiliar territory), you have to get them to touch one another first or you use the females old exuvium to touch the male with and wait for him to drum and have the female respond. This technique works very well with species who mate "calmly" such as T. blondi, G. aureostriata, G. rosea etc.

Good luck Dwayne!

Later,

Jake

 

[Spider-man 2]

Do a lot of people breed their T's out of enclosure?

I only do it with New Worlds because they arent to fiesty. I haven't had any problems breeding them on the carpet. Its easier to control, especially if something goes wrong.

 

[Spider-man 2]

What kind of camera do you use ???

I use a Digital Canon Powershot A80. Great Camera!

 

[Spider-man 2]

When mating outside of an enclosure (in a completely neutral and unfamiliar territory), you have to get them to touch one another first or you use the females old exuvium to touch the male with and wait for him to drum and have the female respond. This technique works very well with species who mate "calmly" such as T. blondi, G. aureostriata, G. rosea etc.

Good luck Dwayne!

Later,

Jake

This is exactly what I did. Thanks for the luck Jake!

 

[Archangel]

Awesome pics and awesome T's. I can't wait till I get me a female. That was just incredible to see the progression. It made me want to see the actual insertion. Uh, that just came out kind of voyeuristic didn't it. Oh well, it still was GREAT!!!

 

[becca81]

Is it known what exactly attracts the male to the female?

Phermones?

The "feel" of the species?

I'm guessing that it's not anything visible, since the eyesight is so poor.

 

[Spider-man 2]

I can take a movie of them breeding on the floor as long as someone will host it for me so I can post it. Any volenteers?

Tapping is the main function that tells each other that they are other spiders, and not dinner. They know this because its just naturalization for them, just like how we don't have to learn to breathe.

 

[shogun804]

excellent pics man best of luck with the whole process. :clap:

 

[becca81]

I can take a movie of them breeding on the floor as long as someone will host it for me so I can post it. Any volenteers?

Tapping is the main function that tells each other that they are other spiders, and not dinner. They know this because its just naturalization for them, just like how we don't have to learn to breathe.

How big is the file? I've got space on my ISP that I'm not using.

 

[Spider-man 2]

How big is the file? I've got space on my ISP that I'm not using.

Well I haven't taken the movie yet, but I am guess it will be in the 5-10 MB range. It also depends on how long the movie is. Can u still host it?

 

[becca81]

Well I haven't taken the movie yet, but I am guess it will be in the 5-10 MB range. It also depends on how long the movie is. Can u still host it?

Sure, I've got 25MB that I'm not using for anything. If/when you get the file, send it to me and I'll post it.

 

[Sandra]

That would be awesome! It'll probably take me a near full day to download, but still would be awesome! :}

 

[Spider-man 2]

Sure, I've got 25MB that I'm not using for anything. If/when you get the file, send it to me and I'll post it.

Okay, I just bred them now and what do u know, my batteries die while they are breeding! I will bred them again soon, when my batteries are recharged and send the movie clip to u. Thanks!