Linothele megatheloides care

[scooter1685]

I'm quickly reaching the maximum number of spiders my wife and I agreed we would acquire, so I'm considering carefully any further additions. Some of the spiders I'm considering picking up next year aren't actually tarantulas, and I haven't been able to find much information regarding their care. I was hoping some of the more experienced keepers here would discuss their experiences and opinions. Not planning to pick up any more spiders this year, so there's plenty of time for research.

I love the Linothele megatheloides, but I've had trouble finding much information about their care requirements. Mostly I've read that they're heavy webbers, which makes sense given those beautiful elongated spinnerets, and that they love to hide but can be very fast. Any further information about their care would be greatly appreciated. Not sure if I'll actually get to have one, but information is always a good thing to have.

Thank you

 

[scooter1685]

Well then, thank you. Wonder how I missed finding this forum when I did a search...

 

[Smotzer]

Quick search yielded this https://arachnoboards.com/threads/linothele-megatheloides-care-and-questions.243439/

 

[basin79]

I'm quickly reaching the maximum number of spiders my wife and I agreed we would acquire, so I'm considering carefully any further additions. Some of the spiders I'm considering picking up next year aren't actually tarantulas, and I haven't been able to find much information regarding their care. I was hoping some of the more experienced keepers here would discuss their experiences and opinions. Not planning to pick up any more spiders this year, so there's plenty of time for research.

I love the Linothele megatheloides, but I've had trouble finding much information about their care requirements. Mostly I've read that they're heavy webbers, which makes sense given those beautiful elongated spinnerets, and that they love to hide but can be very fast. Any further information about their care would be greatly appreciated. Not sure if I'll actually get to have one, but information is always a good thing to have.

Thank you

Haven't kept them but keep Macrothele sp. Recently rehoused my Macrothele gigas. They're extremely heavy webbers too so at least you can get an idea about an enclosure set up. So some substrate in the bottom and anchor points for the web. Annnnnnnnd that's it. I put a water dish in with my lass at the start as she didn't have any web to spray.



48 hours later.


Although they can't climb smooth surfaces due to the sheer amount they web they very quickly cover the sides in silk and can climb that. Not that they'll run at you but just bare in mind when feeding. If a cricket should run up the spider might follow.

 

[StampFan]

I've read a few threads stressing the importance of providing moist substrate, or at least a moist area that doesn't dry out.

 

[RezonantVoid]

I've read a few threads stressing the importance of providing moist substrate, or at least a moist area that doesn't dry out.

Ive lost a few Aussie Diplurids by getting complacent with moisture and cant stress this point enough