I was wondering if perhaps Haploman or Joy or one of the other knowledgeable people on the forum could offer some information about H.schmidti or the Chinese Earth Tiger - I have a beautiful 7 inch female specimen that I am lavishing what I hope is the optimum care on her....I previously had a a large 8 and a half inch specimen over a year ago and I lost her to what appeared to be keeping her in improper conditions...ie..too cold and too dry.The specimen that I was lucky enough to find that I have now I am keeping at about 80-82 degrees and humid...perhaps 80% humidity - she appears to be thriving and out of my collection of 23 tarantulas she is my favorite.A very aggressive/defensive spider and very solidly built - her legs are very heavy and sturdy looking and she has a beautiful subdued coloration of gold and black.I was interested in having more concrete information on this genus as I have heard wild tales about Chinese Earth Tigers and their reputed venom toxicity...I have a fondness for the Haplopelmas rather like Haploman...these are such beautiful and sinister spiders.My Earthtiger at this moment is on her tip toes feeding on a pinky mouse that she pounced on this afternoon...it is warm and dark in my invert room and lit by the smoky light of candles and the heat lamp that I use to keep my inverts warm...it looks totally wicked cool in their...heeheehee...anyways I look forward to getting some good info on this species
The Evil Spider Hunter
The Evil Spider Hunter