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[zedrobber]

Hello

Hi, I'm Zed. My girlfriend has recently become the owner of our first tarantula, a G. Rosea who goes by the name of Agnes (I did not choose that xD)
We've been researching for a few months now, but obviously we don't want to mess up and hurt her, so I thought I'd join here We think she's preparing for a moult at the moment so no photos at the minute, don't want to stress her out more than she must be after a move and a new tank etc.

 

[Spider Strike]

Hi everyone. I'm just getting back into keeping spiders after a fire killed all my pets and destroyed all my equipment nearly two years ago. I've just restarted with 8 slings and I can't tell you how happy I am to have spiders back in my life again!

I thought I'd join these boards to hang out with other enthusiasts. :biggrin:

 

[sawkerchik1]

It's me!

Hi my name is Amelia and I love tarantulas. I don't deal with them too much but my husband does. I am looking to find a brazilian black tarantula that's my main goal.

 

[RobM]

hey everyone My name is Rob an i am new to the inverts i have bin into reptile for nearly 20 years. My wife is the one that loves the Ts but im working on liking them. I am not very good with latin but im working on that to.

 

[JuliaGulia87]

Hello!

Hey everyone! I finally decided to join Arachnoboards after months and months of reading threads haha. I'm not sure how my obsession with these amazing creatures started but I'm glad it did. I recently bought my first T sling and I'm already crazy in love with it and I ordered 3 more from Jamie. Well, I just wanted to drop by and say hi to all you lovely folks. Hope you're all having a good night/morning/slumber. =)

 

[saschaxmetal]

Hei everyone!

I used to have an account on this, but I didn't use it at all. That's why I decided to create a new one!

I already have some nice T's in my collection (9 different species, 10 T's in total), here's the list :

0.1.0 Brachypelma albopilosum - Aaliah
0.0.1 Brachypelma smithi - Scarlett
0.0.1 Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens - Jade
1.0.0 Avicularia versicolor - Fleur
0.1.0 Avicularia geroldi - Lily
0.1.0 Xenesthis immanis - Leila
0.0.1 Nhandu chromatus - Sienna
0.0.2 Holothele incei - Linnea and Kissa
0.0.1 Ephebopus cyanognathus - Iris

And ofcourse, it will grow aloooot bigger!
Sunday I will go to an expo and there's much chance I won't get home with empty hands. :$

Good day from the newest DUTCH member, hehe! <3

 

[MitchAZ]

Hi all

Hi all, new member from Phoenix, AZ. Used to be a miserable arachnophobe, but in recent years very into photography (particularly macro), which got me over my spider issues!

New to tarantulas, have been reading this board extensively for several weeks to prepare for first acquisition... Thx for all the great advice!

Just got 3" B smithi - he/she immediately went to the top corner of it's terrarium (10G, peat/vermiculite dry substrate) and sat there all day. must have come down last night to spin a little webbing, but back at the top this am and didn't move all day. Seems to like the top of the cage best? Have to set up a camera to watch it at night (it's at my office)...

 

[Arashi Takamine]

Arachnophobe actually...

I'm actually here in an attempt to help me rid myself of my arachnophobia. I am a teenage girl with three pets already in my life and not really enough room to add an arachnid to my 'trio'. I know what you all are wondering: "Why is an arachnophobic who doesn't even own a T on here?' I...Became fascinated reading the threads and found it feeling...Homey like the betta forum Bettafish.com I'm on and reading how you all care for your pets and reading stories made me a little inspired...I wanted to learn more and more.

So...My name is Storm or rather Arashi...Same meaning different langueges and I'm a fanfiction writer and roleplayer.

Please be kind to me I want to be able to find out what these creatures really are all about..

 

[Labidura]

Hi all, I'm French and passionate with invertebrates since my childhood I used to breed many local spiders (Argiope fasciata, Olios argelasius, Zoropsis spinimana, Pardosa amentata, etc..) and much more spineless and not so spineless creatures ! I also have some experience with hornets and wasps.
See y'all on the forum

 

[Mekster]

Hi I'm from the Philippines and will have my first T tomorrow. I will buy a smithi :biggrin:

During my childhood, I used to keep local spiders so I can fight my friend's spiders. This will be my first time to try spiders for collection (T's) :biggrin:

 

[ArachnidJackson]

Hi all, new member from Phoenix, AZ. Used to be a miserable arachnophobe, but in recent years very into photography (particularly macro), which got me over my spider issues!

New to tarantulas, have been reading this board extensively for several weeks to prepare for first acquisition... Thx for all the great advice!

Just got 3" B smithi - he/she immediately went to the top corner of it's terrarium (10G, peat/vermiculite dry substrate) and sat there all day. must have come down last night to spin a little webbing, but back at the top this am and didn't move all day. Seems to like the top of the cage best? Have to set up a camera to watch it at night (it's at my office)...

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24/7 watch? That's awesome!!
In the future I want to be able to set up a system to closer study the specimens under my care.

 

[Andraste]

Hey I'm Morgan =) Joined for some T support. I'm a proud owner of 3 T's, an A. Avic, GBB and a B. Smithi.

 

[NikkiRodriguez]

Hi everyone! My name is Nicole or Nikki. I am 23 years old and just recently bought my second tarantula. I had one about 4 years ago and when I found out I was pregnant we sold it and since my kids are a little bit older we got another one and they both love it!! I am excited that I found a place to connect with other people since everyone I talk to thinks I am weird for getting a spider.

 

[CelticKitsune]

Hi, here to learn

Hi! As one of my many, many long term projects, I have decided to get into making vivariums for invertebrates. I don't have any invertebrates right now, but I'm changing that soon. I'm here to learn and listen :^)

Fox

 

[Ashara]

hello everyone!

I am from Romania.

I used to be scared of spiders until I actually met a brachypelma smithi at a friends house 2 years ago.

Not long after I got a brachypelma emilia and an avicularia versicolor. Both beautiful and docile.

Here to learn tips and tricks about how to keep my little ones happy!

 

[Yawen]

hey everybody! You can call me Yawen. I am from China. I have 20 species Ts, and Poecilotheria genus Ts are great favorites of mine. I want to gain the latest information here and tell my friends in China.

 

[ecota]

New from PA

Hi I'm Amber! I'm new to the forums, but not to tarantulas. I have three of my own; an H. lividum, a G. rosea and a P. murinus. I plan to add more to my growing collection soon, as they are totally like potato chips; you cannot have just one!

 

[Dynamic Uno]

From the Northwest US

Ahoy! Was directed to this place after trying to find places to learn more about tarantulas. Bought my first one at the local herp shop a couple of weeks ago out of mild interest, and when I started doing research, read a few books, etc. I found myself tumbling headfirst into another wildly addicting hobby that's absolutely fascinating. I've been keeping various species of reptiles for a couple of years now with plans to breed in the next year or so, and I've had a few different kinds of actual domestic pets as well. I just find myself drawn more to snakes, lizards, and now inverts! Tarantulas in particular are just so bizzare and interesting as creatures that I've had a hard time putting down the material I've picked up for research :biggrin: There are plans to get a couple more tarantulas soon, as well as a few other arthropods.

I'm here to learn, and hopefully someday I'll have the experience to return to the community here

 

[Toolman89]

Hello

My name is Tim, and I am from Tampa, FL. I have recently adopted a Chilean Rose Hair, and have many Latrodectus geometricus from around the neighborhood and through hatching. I am very excited to learn more about tarantula care and hope to expand my collection of larger spiders.

 

[gardenfiend138]

Hello all- New to T's

Hello. My name is Guy, and I obtained my first tarantula on November 11. I am fortunate enough to live close to Ken the Bug Guy's facility, so my friend and I made an evening trip out of it. My friend left with a nice P. metallica and a few others, and I got what I went there to get- a beautiful Brachypelma smithi juvie at about 1.5-2" DLS. I have been lurking this forum for a while now, and although I won't have much to contribute, I am glad to be a part of the community and look forward to learning more and more about these fascinating creatures!