Mystery T’s from Fear Not Tarantulas?

[ECH]

So on the Fear Not Tarantulas website you can see she has 5 different mystery spiders for sale and I purchased one (hasn’t arrived yet) but Im curious if anybody knows what they are

 

[Nightshady]

Ha... I looked at that with interest, but I put so much thought into each purchase I just couldn’t do it. Which one did you end up going with?

I would have probably gone with Rachel’s Righteous.

 

[spookyvibes]

I got got Damien’s Dapper Dame. I have a feeling it may be G. pulchra, but I don’t want to get my hopes up

 

[Nightshady]

I got got Damien’s Dapper Dame. I have a feeling it may be G. pulchra, but I don’t want to get my hopes up

That would be cool. Good luck. Keep us posted.

 

[sdeveikis]

I've never ordered any mystery Ts so forgive my ignorance, but how exactly does this work with regards to preparing the enclosure properly? Does he give you the basic info (e.g. terrestrial, dry substrate, likes to burrow, etc.)?

 

[Toddydog]

I've never ordered any mystery Ts so forgive my ignorance, but how exactly does this work with regards to preparing the enclosure properly? Does he give you the basic info (e.g. terrestrial, dry substrate, likes to burrow, etc.)?

From what it looks like, they all have descriptions that kind of give away hints on what it is as well as care for it. It does mention if they are OW's and if they are terrestrial or arboreal. It even mentions their temperment. Also they do provide a basic set up for them.
I'm a pretty big sucker for anything mystery so I got 3 lol.

 

[sdeveikis]

From what it looks like, they all have descriptions that kind of give away hints on what it is as well as care for it. It does mention if they are OW's and if they are terrestrial or arboreal. It even mentions their temperment. Also they do provide a basic set up for them.
I'm a pretty big sucker for anything mystery so I got 3 lol.

Thanks for the reply! I, too, am also a sucker for mystery boxes so I should probably stay away from this site

 

[Scarabyte]

I've never ordered any mystery Ts so forgive my ignorance, but how exactly does this work with regards to preparing the enclosure properly? Does he give you the basic info (e.g. terrestrial, dry substrate, likes to burrow, etc.)?

Yeah as far as i know they tell you the care requirements, but dont tell you the species

 

[cold blood]

Pretty much all slings can be raised the same way people.



I absolutely hate the idea of selling "mystery" slings. This is just going to lead to mis-identifications down the line....and how many are going to be bred without knowing for sure...knowing the species of your purchase should be priority #1 for both buyer and seller.

 

[AphonopelmaTX]

This was intriguing so I read their mystery spider page. They know what species they are selling you. Their web page states they will tell you what your mystery spider is after their contest ends and if you want to know before then, they will tell you.

 

[Nightshady]

Pretty much all slings can be raised the same way people.



I absolutely hate the idea of selling "mystery" slings. This is just going to lead to mis-identifications down the line....and how many are going to be bred without knowing for sure...knowing the species of your purchase should be priority #1 for both buyer and seller.

Yeah, they're gonna say what they are. I think this is more for experienced keepers anyway who will probably be able to ID the sling pretty quick.

 

[Minty]

A mystery box would never interest me. I like to know exactly what I'm getting for my money, along with knowing exactly what I'm getting.

 

[Greasylake]

A mystery box would never interest me. I like to know exactly what I'm getting for my money, along with knowing exactly what I'm getting.

I think the mystery boxes are supposed to appeal to people who enjoy a little gambling, just about everyone else I'm pretty sure would rather know what they're getting. Not every spider is worth the same to everyone.

 

[Death Derp]

he give you the basic info

*She

 

[Minty]

I think the mystery boxes are supposed to appeal to people who enjoy a little gambling, just about everyone else I'm pretty sure would rather know what they're getting. Not every spider is worth the same to everyone.

Aye that’s fair enough.

 

[MetalMan2004]

This was intriguing so I read their mystery spider page. They know what species they are selling you. Their web page states they will tell you what your mystery spider is after their contest ends and if you want to know before then, they will tell you.

From the website:

“We CANNOT tell you what species you have until the end of the contest. If you want to know after that, just email us and we will tell you.”

How many people are going to guess whT they think and mislabel their species? How many will just plain forget to email them and will never know for sure?

 

[Venomgland]

Tanya is announcing what they are at the end of the week.

 

[Chris LXXIX]

A mystery box would never interest me. I like to know exactly what I'm getting for my money, along with knowing exactly what I'm getting.

I love the 'mystery boxes' of Napoli (Italy) city style, people seeking a brand new smartphone upset by a parcel full of (good quality) bricks

 

[ECH]

Ha... I looked at that with interest, but I put so much thought into each purchase I just couldn’t do it. Which one did you end up going with?

I would have probably gone with Rachel’s Righteous.

I️ went with Rachel’s

 

[spookyvibes]

I️ went with Rachel’s

Any suspicions on what it may be?