Gravid Theraphosa apophysis

[Fran]

This is what a young adult Theraphosa apophysis looks like, for those who were lately inquiring .

She was mated on August...I had to do some major cleaning on her cagebut I tried not to bother her more than necessary, but snapped a couple of pics.

 

[Fran]

Gorgeous

 

[codykrr]

That is awesome Fran!

How positive are you she is gravid?(not doubting you, just curious)

Also, how long ago did you pair her?

 

[Fran]

She wasnt nearly as fat when I mated her, and right after the pairings she stoped eating, since the abdomen is getting larger, she "must" be gravid...
I hope she lays soon!!!!!

 

[codykrr]

Nice! I wish I could keep these spiders. But the U hairs tear me up!

Hence the reason I am trying to sell that male T. stirmi. Good luck though!

 

[Fran]

Oh Im extremely itchy, and I took already a shower after the pictures...

 

[poeciN3RD]

Nice pics Fran!

 

[micheldied]

Damn sweet Fran!
Hope she produces babies for you.

Just wondering, on average, how long do slings take to get to that size?
(Kept warm, fed well etc.)

 

[Fran]

Damn sweet Fran!
Hope she produces babies for you.

Just wondering, on average, how long do slings take to get to that size?
(Kept warm, fed well etc.)

Anywhere from 2 years up to...well, depending on the feedings and temps

 

[micheldied]

Anywere from 2 years up to...well, depending on the feedings and temps

Can't wait for my two to get huge... Maybe add a little protein powder into their dishes.

 

[Fran]

They LOVE high temps and humidity

Feed them uuup!!!

 

[micheldied]

They LOVE high temps and humidity

Feed them uuup!!!

Exactly what Singapore is good for.

Feeding almost everyday!

 

[Scoolman]

Nice! I wish I could keep these spiders. But the U hairs tear me up!

Hence the reason I am trying to sell that male T. stirmi. Good luck though!

I have a very nice female stirmi, just molted....

 

[codykrr]

^ he isnt mature.

 

[NevularScorpion]

Fran, post some pics of her cage when you get a sac. She looks so gravid

 

[gmrpnk21]

Dang what a fat butt! How long does it normally take before they drop a sac?