My Sicarius terrosus

[JAFUENTES]

I just got one today. It's currently eating a cricket I threw in there. Seeing it hide in the sand initially was absolutely amazing. Videos just don't do it. I am fully aware of the consequences of owning such an arachnid, and how misleading it calm demeanor is. I will post pictures soon. With that being said anyone want to share there experiences with this species? Please light this thread up with pictures of your Sicarius terrosus. They're a truly amazing species and a dream come true.

 

[JAFUENTES]

Here is a picture.

 

[JAFUENTES]

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[pannaking22]

Fun species to keep (assuming mine are actually S. terrosus). Very simple care and they really aren't that exciting other than the digging in the sand and sudden bursts of speed, but still a species I've enjoyed keeping. Yours has a definite male look to it, but it's always hard to say with Sicarius. How large is it?

 

[Quixtar]

I would agree with pannaking22 on yours looking male with its leg length to body ratio.

 

[JAFUENTES]

Mad Max has a total legspan of 2.5 inches. I saw his emboli on his principal's with aid of a magnifying glass.

 

[pannaking22]

Mad Max has a total legspan of 2.5 inches. I saw his emboli on his principal's with aid of a magnifying glass.

Very cool that you were able to see the emboli! I'm guessing you meant pedipalps instead of principal's?

 

[JAFUENTES]

Yes I ment pepipalps.

 

[gromgrom]

They're pretty awesome true spiders. I just wish they werent so dangerous, myself. I've got about 20 of them left over from the 6-8 eggsacs I had last year (I lost count). Much like their cousins here in the states, L reclusa, they produce multiple eggsacs after mating. Apparently for me, that was more than I expected or ever wanted. The biggest fear I had (and still fear) is that little ones escaped when I was removing them from their mother's care. They're nearly indestructible things!

If they werent so dangerous, I'd recommend them as a starter true spider. Their easy to breed, get eggsacs from, and easy to hatch the sacs and have multiple healthy broods.

 

[pannaking22]

They're pretty awesome true spiders. I just wish they werent so dangerous, myself. I've got about 20 of them left over from the 6-8 eggsacs I had last year (I lost count). Much like their cousins here in the states, L reclusa, they produce multiple eggsacs after mating. Apparently for me, that was more than I expected or ever wanted. The biggest fear I had (and still fear) is that little ones escaped when I was removing them from their mother's care. They're nearly indestructible things!

If they werent so dangerous, I'd recommend them as a starter true spider. Their easy to breed, get eggsacs from, and easy to hatch the sacs and have multiple healthy broods.

Would definitely be the easiest true spider to start with if it wasn't for the venom lol.

 

[JAFUENTES]

They're pretty awesome true spiders. I just wish they werent so dangerous, myself. I've got about 20 of them left over from the 6-8 eggsacs I had last year (I lost count). Much like their cousins here in the states, L reclusa, they produce multiple eggsacs after mating. Apparently for me, that was more than I expected or ever wanted. The biggest fear I had (and still fear) is that little ones escaped when I was removing them from their mother's care. They're nearly indestructible things!

If they werent so dangerous, I'd recommend them as a starter true spider. Their easy to breed, get eggsacs from, and easy to hatch the sacs and have multiple healthy broods.

But with experience they are awesome pet rocks when you catch them in the act.

 

[JAFUENTES]

I also know my fella is very fast. I will try to get a picture of his emboli.

 

[The Snark]

The easiest true spider would be L Geometricus. Removed from the web they death curl as a rule, never wander, and you can't stop them from producing 85 sacs from a single mating.

Sicarius could easily lull you into a sense of false security. Well fed they are the pet rock in all intents and purposes. But by all accounts if they get a wild hair, few people are constantly aware and fully prepared for those warp drive mad dashes.

 

[The Snark]

Would definitely be the easiest true spider to start with if it wasn't for the venom lol.

The easiest true spider would be L Geometricus. Removed from the web they death curl as a rule, never wander, and you can't stop them from producing 85 sacs from a single mating.

Sicarius could easily lull you into a sense of false security. Well fed they are the pet rock in all intents and purposes. But by all accounts if they get a wild hair, few people are constantly aware and fully prepared for those warp drive mad dashes.

 

[JAFUENTES]

The easiest true spider would be L Geometricus. Removed from the web they death curl as a rule, never wander, and you can't stop them from producing 85 sacs from a single mating.

Sicarius could easily lull you into a sense of false security. Well fed they are the pet rock in all intents and purposes. But by all accounts if they get a wild hair, few people are constantly aware and fully prepared for those warp drive mad dashes.

I do know there mad dash capabilities and have seen it before. But I was wrong to say they're an easy species to deal with. The care s easy but the plethora of other stuff is what makes it a difficult species.

 

[The Snark]

Let's be honest. The only proper starter animal to keep is an O Hannah. Simple logic. 1. The world needs lots more Hannahs and 2. the survivors will all have a healthy respect for animals.

 

[guywithaspider]

My sicarius Liked to be out often. He was not the best eater though. He would only feed on 1 cricket or worm every month. Sometimes a bit more. Other than that it was really fun watching him bury himself. He really scared me in the end though. Apparently one of the supers i left with him over night ate him because he was totally gone the next day. I was so scared that he had escaped, but it was impossible in his enclosure. It was a screw on lid with air holes less than a tenth of his body size. Still had me freaked out for a couple weeks though after.

 

[pannaking22]

The easiest true spider would be L Geometricus. Removed from the web they death curl as a rule, never wander, and you can't stop them from producing 85 sacs from a single mating.

Sicarius could easily lull you into a sense of false security. Well fed they are the pet rock in all intents and purposes. But by all accounts if they get a wild hair, few people are constantly aware and fully prepared for those warp drive mad dashes.

That's right, I always forget bout L. geometricus. Basically indestructible and do well under a variety of conditions (and you can always see them).

Let's be honest. The only proper starter animal to keep is an O Hannah. Simple logic. 1. The world needs lots more Hannahs and 2. the survivors will all have a healthy respect for animals.

Made me spit out my coffee on that one lol. Won't disagree with it either.

 

[guywithaspider]

Let's be honest. The only proper starter animal to keep is an O Hannah. Simple logic. 1. The world needs lots more Hannahs and 2. the survivors will all have a healthy respect for animals.

I'm down for it. Everyone must free handle too. Only the strong will survive!

 

[stevoblue]

It doesnt look that hard.