Introduce Yourself

[bobroxxx]

hello! I'm from Jakarta, Indonesia. Back to keeping Tarantulas again after few month ago my pulchripes and tripepii escape from their enclosure and my birupes passed away.

Currently I have Balfouri and Vagans.

 

[Nibbles]

You wrote a whole damn book @Nibbles!!

Yeah, I suppose I did

Also @moderator sorry about that!

 

[melodieg]

Hi everyone! I'm a newish keeper based in New Mexico. I started doing more research on spiders/inverts last year after my life long arachnophobia was getting out of control. Jumping spiders were the gateway - now I have four jumpers and two T's (G. pulchra male / T. albopilosus female) with a growing wishlist! Really enjoying the hobby and appreciate all the great info available here on arachnoboards!!
You can also find me on insta @arachnegram

 

[Vulash]

Hi everyone! I'm a new tarantula owner as of last week. I went all in (although some of you may not think so!). I had planned to get one and ended up getting four. I did quite a bit of reading and watching videos, especially Toms Big Spiders and the Tarantula Collective. My "bible" is on the way. I know I've barely scratched the surface in what I need to learn, and that is why I'm here. Luckily, I enjoy learning new things, and I probably have too many hobbies.

As for me, I'm a 42-year-old geologist from Houston. I have a two-year-old son, and a little tarantula lover in the oven.

 

[PullinginExotics]

Hi our names are Drew and Danielle, we run a small Instagram and YouTube for our hobby of tarantulas and other soon to be exotics, we were both born near the east coast of the United States and live in a kinda small town. We have both always been into watching and learning about local wildlife and hope to grow our collection and understanding of the all these fantastic creatures, local and exotic. We especially enjoy tarantulas and other inverts, being able able to watch and learn their habits. We plan to expand more into more creatures and eventually help teach people about these creatures and help people who are scared an understanding of them.

 

[manyleggedfriend]

Hi! I can't have spiders right now but I like them a lot and I'm interested in keeping invertebrates, insect photography, etc. in general. I'm pretty new to it and this seemed like one of the most active places to share thoughts and ask questions. Thanks for having me!

 

[Westicles]

Hi! I can't have spiders right now but I like them a lot and I'm interested in keeping invertebrates, insect photography, etc. in general. I'm pretty new to it and this seemed like one of the most active places to share thoughts and ask questions. Thanks for having me!

We're glad to have you! There's top notch advice here

 

[mandylydena]

My name is Mandy and I posted for the first time yesterday, but have been coming here for information for a while. I appreciated being politely corrected on my husbandry and have rectified the situation. I’m 45 and got my first T back in May (it’s never too late). I have a young E. campestratus and a slightly bigger A. avicularia (arrived four days ago). I also have a Blizzard leopard gecko and have been keeping reptiles, fish and amphibians for years. Looking forward to my time here!

 

[Westicles]

My name is Mandy and I posted for the first time yesterday, but have been coming here for information for a while. I appreciated being politely corrected on my husbandry and have rectified the situation. I’m 45 and got my first T back in May (it’s never too late). I have a young E. campestratus and a slightly bigger A. avicularia (arrived four days ago). I also have a Blizzard leopard gecko and have been keeping reptiles, fish and amphibians for years. Looking forward to my time here!

Welcome!! Some of us love fellow reptile and fish keepers.

 

[inlovewithaversicolor]

Howdy im Jerry smith from Johnson city tn.
currently in transition homeless at the Veterans Affairs Hospitable.
I was in the hobby when i was younger and had to get rid of my collective for multiple reasons.
My interest has been re sparked and looking into getting a few no more than 2 as of now once i have adequate living arrangements.
if any one is close shoot me a line i would like to connect.

 

[Westicles]

Howdy im Jerry smith from Johnson city tn.
currently in transition homeless at the Veterans Affairs Hospitable.
I was in the hobby when i was younger and had to get rid of my collective for multiple reasons.
My interest has been re sparked and looking into getting a few no more than 2 as of now once i have adequate living arrangements.
if any one is close shoot me a line i would like to connect.

Glad you're here and back in the hobby

 

[maddysurfstheweb]

Hello! I go by Maddy (she/her), im 20 years old and live in the midwest. Ive been keeping inverts for several years and recently dipped my toes into the world of breeding which led me to Arachnoboards ! Happy to be here

 

[Westicles]

Hello! I go by Maddy (she/her), im 20 years old and live in the midwest. Ive been keeping inverts for several years and recently dipped my toes into the world of breeding which led me to Arachnoboards ! Happy to be here

Welcome aboard

 

[LeeR]

Hi,

I amd Lee. From the UK. Very long time lurker from circa 2004. Been in the hobby since around the same point in time. Have a wide variety of mainly new world T's.

Wondered if anyone knows what happened to a bloke known as Brian S. I remember speaking with him a long time ago either here or via Bugnation, when that was a forum.

Anyhow, nice to meet you all.

 

[LiminalAurora]

Hi boards!

I'm Mimi, Jumper keeper here. (Mainly Regius but I'm slowly branching out into different species) Im southwest UK. Here to learn more and develop in the hobby.

 

[ThatsUnpossible]

Hi, all I am from Canada and Ireland also, just because of my parent's nationality.
After having my fish tank empty for a while, I've finally decided to refill it, but this time I'm doing something new: research! I'm still debating whether to get freshwater or saltwater fish. I think a marine system would be lovely, but I know it will be more expensive and labor-intensive than a freshwater arrangement. Do you have any suggestions for covering the back glass pane with a black background?
Thank you ahead of time.

Welcome, @moxteu
You'd probably get a better response to your question in the Not so Spineless Wonders forum (non-arachnid pets!):

Not So Spineless Wonders

The Off Topic Forum for all your other pets. Post about your Herps, Mammals, Fish, etc. here.

arachnoboards.com

or even the "Vivariums and Terrariums" forum. I think there are quite a few fish keepers here.

 

[Turnthelightsoff32]

Heya, i'm katie a practicing arachnologist and marine biologist in ireland ^w^ come say hi

 

[Westicles]

Heya, i'm katie a practicing arachnologist and marine biologist in ireland ^w^ come say hi

Welcome!!

 

[LeeR]

Heya, i'm katie a practicing arachnologist and marine biologist in ireland ^w^ come say hi

Welcome!

 

[ManlioG]

Hello everyone!

Name is Leo! I live in California (USA) and just started going on these chat boards.

I have been fascinated with Tarantulas for years now (honestly since I was a kid) and have watched a lot of you tube channels on them over the years. It had been a few years now where I wanted Tarantulas but my partner at the time was afraid of them so I did not want to scare her.

My relationship has ended and though it has been tough, one of the things that has helped me is actually getting my own place and buying my very first T.

In just under a year I have bought a
- Mexican Red Knee ( Brachypelma hamorii ) - They call them the pet Rock and they ain't kidding. I do like it though since it is always out and about, even if it never moves lol
- Caribena Versicolor Sling (just had it's first Molt with me, super exciting) - always active and I love it.
- Brazilian salmon pink bird-eating Sling (Lasiodora parahybana) - Has already molted a few times and growing well, also super active.
- Arizona Blond - 4 inches big, love it. Female, and she has already made a bunch of tunnels, real cool watching her work and eat.
- Zebra Knee/Striped Knee (Aphonopelma seemanni) - Also about 3 inches and my first non beginner T. Just bought her yesterday!

I think I will stop there, since I don't want to have an apartment full of them LOL But I am loving the hobby and glad I know there is a community out there as well.