H. Chilensis home

[Dspikes87]

I just got my first H. Chilensis and have it in a 3x3 T-crib. Exotics unlimiteds website said that it is a yearling and I know it’s a dwarf species but still surprised me to see just how small it still is. Not complaining at all, in fact super excited to raise it from sling to adult but concerned that the enclosure may be a little big. I’ve had for a week and is eating but I am pre killing crickets bc the are about the size of the T and I out right outside the hide. As long as I do this it should be fine right. Or do I need to rehouse to a sling crib from tcribs? Picture attached of it feeding. I only say it for now bc can’t sex them yet! Thanks for the advise

 

[Ratmosphere]

To be honest, the enclosure is pretty big but this species moves around a lot if they don't burrow, it might end up working out well. Hopefully others can chime in with their opinion, but mine says its fine.

 

[FatBadBay]

I'd use a sling crib. Mine is currently the same size and it's much easier to keep tabs on it in the sling crib. Mine dug straight down but I can still see it from the side of the enclosure

 

[Dspikes87]

ok thanks for the advice. I will have to order one. Do you use there are two the OG and the terrestrial sling crib one is 2 x 2 x 2 and one is 2 x 3 x 2. If either one would work I just don’t know why the 3 x 3 wouldn’t as long as I can make sure it eats, but I paranoid, so I’ll probably will

 

[FatBadBay]

I mean you can choose whichever one you like, i was offering an opinion based on my experience. If you think you can make it work in that, go for it.

I haven't used the terrestrial one yet. A majority of the slings i have like to burrow with the exception of my smithi so I use the og sling enclosures.

 

[viper69]

Your T is plenty big. I've raised them when they were smaller, and your T is fat as Jupiter. No need to feed that one.

I use boxes that are 4 x 4", and about as deep. They do like to burrow, they do and WILL walk right out if you turn your back on them. They have interesting behavior for Ts. Read up on AB here.

 

[WolfieKate]

My sling has never dug and is always out in the open so I keep it in a deli cup. It moves around alot and is on display when i open the lid. It even ran on to my hand once which took me by surprise. I do keep mine quite small and it’s moulted twice. It eats super well for about three meals after a moult and then slows.

 

[viper69]

My sling has never dug and is always out in the open so I keep it in a deli cup. It moves around alot and is on display when i open the lid. It even ran on to my hand once which took me by surprise. I do keep mine quite small and it’s moulted twice. It eats super well for about three meals after a moult and then slows.

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This species is widely known to just walk out when the lid opens. Read up!!

 

[Dspikes87]

I mean you can choose whichever one you like, i was offering an opinion based on my experience. If you think you can make it work in that, go for it.

I haven't used the terrestrial one yet. A majority of the slings i have like to burrow with the exception of my smithi so I use the og sling enclosures.

I found a 2x2 Tupperware sauce container with see through lid. I am good to use that for a bit I think if they don’t seem to eat or I lose track of them

 

[FatBadBay]

This species is widely known to just walk out when the lid opens. Read up!!

Mine did just that this morning when I was giving it water XD

 

[viper69]

Mine did just that this morning when I was giving it water XD

Mine always did, every time, I loved it

E. sp. Red, Adult Female- Recent Molt

• viper69
• Aug 29, 2016
• 1
• chilensis euathlus sp. "red" female homoeomma homoeomma chilensis

 

[inquisitivechemist]

I have 3 chilense and 2 orellanai. Your container will be fine. Just be prepared for extremely slow growth. People joke about, but it's pretty ridiculous. One of mine has grown a quarter of an inch in two years

 

[TheraMygale]

Its only too big if you notice feeding issues.

The size my dealer was selling them is too small for what you have. In my opinion. I missed the boat on that. But it was out of my price range for its size.

if you truely care about it, give it its basic needs.

Tom Moran is where i learned about this species and I have always wanted one. Im just too late in the game to even consider experiencing this species.

A dram vial would probably be enough. If its 1/3 inch or less.

its going to be a slow process and i envy you. Most people who had mature ones dont have them anymore. You hold a possible futur gen, in maybe 20 years

 

[WolfieKate]

Its only too big if you notice feeding issues.

The size my dealer was selling them is too small for what you have. In my opinion. I missed the boat on that. But it was out of my price range for its size.

if you truely care about it, give it its basic needs.

Tom Moran is where i learned about this species and I have always wanted one. Im just too late in the game to even consider experiencing this species.

A dram vial would probably be enough. If its 1/3 inch or less.

its going to be a slow process and i envy you. Most people who had mature ones dont have them anymore. You hold a possible futur gen, in maybe 20 years

How cruel is the universe when one of my very favourite Tarantulas will probably go in my will. That said I don’t regret it gorgeous inquisitive little creature. Keep on moulting but stay the same size.

 

[TheraMygale]

How cruel is the universe when one of my very favourite Tarantulas will probably go in my will. That said I don’t regret it gorgeous inquisitive little creature. Keep on moulting but stay the same size.

You have that privilege glowing human. I am so happy you have this experience.

i hope i still breath in ten years to see your beautiful pictures, of this species who had such an impact on tarantula.