Species Lasiodora parahybana

[Pociemon]

Thnx guys. She is pretty big, if my memory serves me correctl, the body length in inches should be 3.7 in. In cm 9.5, and measured today after handling her.

She is pretty calm, i have had her for a week now and she is started to settle in pretty nicely. Unfortunately she refuses to eat dubia roaches, somtimes i was told she takes very large roaches, but not with me yet. She takes baby mice anytime, and that was my news from the previos owner, so she have eaten a baby rat. Just hope i can get her to take roaches more often

 

[robc]

My big L. Parahybana molted and I caught her eating the molt!!, so I tape it!! I know this is not uncommon but it made for a great video..

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[EightLeggedFrea]

I didn't realize Ts ate their molts.

BTW one of my newly acquired LP juvies molted, too, but it didn't eat it. And it looked as though the molt had happened at least 24 hours ago, and I removed it (the molt).

 

[biomarine2000]

She is gorgeous. I am in a pending transaction for an adult LP female. Can't wait to get her. This is by far one of my favorite T's. I have an adult male I'm going to mate with her when she is settled and ready. Once again thanks for the video Rob.

 

[robc]

She is gorgeous. I am in a pending transaction for an adult LP female. Can't wait to get her. This is by far one of my favorite T's. I have an adult male I'm going to mate with her when she is settled and ready. Once again thanks for the video Rob.

You're quite welcome...they are one of my favorite T's as well...big, pretty, always out in the open and they'll eat anything in sight!

 

[Fluke]

I thought the fangs were too soft? How do you take it away without harming the Ts fangs?

 

[Rochelle]

That's the craziest thing I've ever seen a T. do! I didn't know they'd eat their molts, rob. :? WTH?
After keeping thousands of T's - I've never seen this phenomenon.
Thanks for taping this oddity...

 

[dunawayj]

Was she actually eating it? I heard they will try and get moisture from a molt but didnt think they would eat it. Good point about the soft fangs too. Might cause some harm. Carzy!

 

[Boanerges]

That was cool...I didn't know they did that!!! I learn new things from you all the time Rob!!! Thanks for the info and the vid

 

[Psych0]

Was she actually eating it? I heard they will try and get moisture from a molt but didnt think they would eat it. Good point about the soft fangs too. Might cause some harm. Carzy!

I agree. I have seen many times they chew the abdomen part. I too guess they're harvesting some moisture.

 

[robc]

That's the craziest thing I've ever seen a T. do! I didn't know they'd eat their molts, rob. :? WTH?
After keeping thousands of T's - I've never seen this phenomenon.
Thanks for taping this oddity...

It was pretty neat to see!!!

 

[robc]

Was she actually eating it? I heard they will try and get moisture from a molt but didnt think they would eat it. Good point about the soft fangs too. Might cause some harm. Carzy!

I touched the molt and she let go, no harm done!!

 

[Lorgakor]

Yes, spiders will basically suck on the abdomen area of their shed skins, as there is alot of moisture in there. It is a way to rehydrate a bit after the moult. They don't actually eat it. If you ever notice, alot of skins come out of the cages with shredded abdomens, this is why.

Very nice spider by the way. Does she kick hairs much?

 

[robc]

Yes, spiders will basically suck on the abdomen area of their shed skins, as there is alot of moisture in there. It is a way to rehydrate a bit after the moult. They don't actually eat it. If you ever notice, alot of skins come out of the cages with shredded abdomens, this is why.

Very nice spider by the way. Does she kick hairs much?

I figured it was for moisture. She rarely kicks hairs...

 

[lmramsey89]

That third still shot gave me the heebie jeebies

 

[stonemantis]

Very cool stuff. It can be a little too "real" for alot of people but, I find it fascinating. Good work.

That is very common for a tarantula to suck dry their old exoskeletons. Especially after a molt due to moisture loss resulting from the molt.

 

[dougle]

Goodday mates I am posting two picture of one my L parahybana after it shed .

 

[Goomba]

She molted on the night 7/12/09, almost a full year since her last molt on 7/20/08.
She looks nice and fluffy. I can't wait for her to dry up. I'll give her a freshly molted roach or a few crickets next thursday.
I am also currently setting up a new 10 gallon for her, so the deli tub that she's in is just temporary.
Oh, and note her regenerated front right leg. I'm so glad it came back this molt.
Hope you folks enjoy the pics.

 

[seanbond]

nice spida you got there!!

 

[robertcarst]

How big is it and how often to you feed her? It seems curious to me that it didn't molt for almost a year. :? considering the growth rate this guys have.