Just another molt? No, not really.

[EulersK]

I got my first slings way back in March of 2013. I got the duo as very young slings, not knowing what I got myself into. By some miracle, they both survived to maturity. Lapel, the P. irminia, matured into a beautiful male and was shipped off to fulfill his biological duty not very long ago.

Cufflink, the C. cyaneopubescens, very likely reached maturity today. She's still tucked away deep in her hide, but I can certainly see that she has successfully molted. Before molting, she was a healthy 4" dls. I've yet to get a good measurement on her, or even get a good picture, but you better believe I'll be posting the picture as soon as I do.

There is certainly a sentimental attachment to this spider. It's not the first spider to mature under my care, and it's far from the crown jewel of the collection. But she's stuck it through my learning curve, and it's great to see her finally reaching maturity!

This is her just a few months ago. Like I said, I'll be posting an updated picture as soon as I can get one. Thanks for reading yet another molting thread, because this one is special to me

 

[lunarae]

Awesome! Can't wait to see an updated picture. ^.^

 

[EulersK]

"I'm going to come out when I'm good and ready."

She finally emerged this morning! It's about time. Not the best pictures, I know, but she bolted into her hide when I started snapping them.

 

[Trenor]

Cool deal, that is a good looking T. I can understand the attachment after caring for them for so long. I have a male C. cyaneopubescens that is getting grown. He is currently the oldest one I have and is webbing up a section like he did last time he molted. When he matures I'd like to send him out for breeding.

 

[Abyss]

Cool deal, that is a good looking T. I can understand the attachment after caring for them for so long. I have a male C. cyaneopubescens that is getting grown. He is currently the oldest one I have and is webbing up a section like he did last time he molted. When he matures I'd like to send him out for breeding.

Keep us posted if/when you do. I would be interested in a sling or 2 since my old girl passed last year

 

[EulersK]

Cool deal, that is a good looking T. I can understand the attachment after caring for them for so long. I have a male C. cyaneopubescens that is getting grown. He is currently the oldest one I have and is webbing up a section like he did last time he molted. When he matures I'd like to send him out for breeding.

How long have you had him? I'd offer up my female for a pairing, but I've heard nothing but difficulties with GBB's. Hopefully you can find a nice lady spider for him!

 

[lunarae]

I've heard that you have to increase the moisture significantly because they tend to mate during the rainy season where they live, without that and a high humidity they don't produce well, Least from some of the things I've heard, nothing to verify that though. I really want one myself though XD.

 

[Trenor]

How long have you had him? I'd offer up my female for a pairing, but I've heard nothing but difficulties with GBB's. Hopefully you can find a nice lady spider for him!

I got him as a juvenile so I'm not sure how old he is. I was told the tarantula wasn't sexed and at the time had no idea when they could be sexed. I picked it up and took it home. I've had him for 5 months or so and was able to get it sexed after his last molt. His last molt was a healthy 3.5 inches but its hard to see how big he stretched out to but I'd guess about 4ish. So, I guess I'll know when he puts on the boxers and hooks. Yeah, hopefully I can get him the hook up.

I've heard that you have to increase the moisture significantly because they tend to mate during the rainy season where they live, without that and a high humidity they don't produce well, Least from some of the things I've heard, nothing to verify that though. I really want one myself though XD.

Cool, I haven't looked into much breeding stuff since most of my Ts are still slings. They are pretty cool, I picked up a new C. cyaneopubescens sling when I ordered a some more tarantulas a few weeks ago. The slings a pretty colorful even before the adult colors comes in.

 

[EulersK]

I've heard that you have to increase the moisture significantly because they tend to mate during the rainy season where they live, without that and a high humidity they don't produce well, Least from some of the things I've heard, nothing to verify that though. I really want one myself though XD.

I've read the exact same things, which is why I'm probably not going to breed my female. It would just be too difficult to keep her humid. If someone can confirm or deny this, that would actually be helpful.

Like @Trenor said, these are the most gorgeous slings. They change their color pattern almost every molt until adult colors set in.

 

[Trenor]

It's a bit bigger after the molt. The cup is a cutoff solo shot cup which is a bit bigger than a quarter. Sorry in advance, I couldn't help photobombing your thread:

 

[EulersK]

What you have is actually my favorite phase of the GBB color sequence. They look like they're wearing knee boots! That's also the size that they really start showing attitude.

 

[louise f]

"I'm going to come out when I'm good and ready."

She finally emerged this morning! It's about time. Not the best pictures, I know, but she bolted into her hide when I started snapping them.
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Nice butt