NEW T!!

[yoboiboy]

Just got my new T, what a beautiful lovely spider!! Very calm too, some said that this was a aggresive species and a feisty one. seems like mine is a broken one or did i just treat it good?

 

[Mustafa67]

Just got my new T, what a beautiful lovely spider!! Very calm too, some said that this was a aggresive species and a feisty one. seems like mine is a broken one or did i just treat it good?

That’s a pretty T, what is it?

 

[yoboiboy]

Cyriopaghopus lividus aka cobalt blue

 

[Mike41793]

It's probably just calm cuz of shipping/transport. Once it settles into its new home don't be surprised if you see behavior change

 

[Arachnophobphile]

Just got my new T, what a beautiful lovely spider!! Very calm too, some said that this was a aggresive species and a feisty one. seems like mine is a broken one or did i just treat it good?

Yes they are stunning tarantulas but not for the novice. Hopefully it's not your first T.

Either way a very stunning OW tarantula.

 

[viper69]

Not a beginner species at all, good luck

 

[yoboiboy]

It's probably just calm cuz of shipping/transport. Once it settles into its new home don't be surprised if you see behavior change

It's pretty bolty but not really aggressive, guess I'll watch over it

Yes they are stunning tarantulas but not for the novice. Hopefully it's not your first T.

Either way a very stunning OW tarantula.

This is actually my 6th T, They're fast but really cool.

Not a beginner species at all, good luck

They're pretty bolty to be honest, i love em.

 

[Requiem4aSpleen]

My experience has been the more they mature, the lunatic comes out more. I love my lividus though. Once you find out a system that works for you, they really aren't that difficult. That doesn't mean you should ever let your guard down. But, my cobalt blue hasn't chased me down the hall like a story I've read on here. Neither has my OBT. Just, safe practices and common sense. Not naming names, but sticking your fingers anywhere near a burrow isnt wise.

 

[yoboiboy]

My experience has been the more they mature, the lunatic comes out more. I love my lividus though. Once you find out a system that works for you, they really aren't that difficult. That doesn't mean you should ever let your guard down. But, my cobalt blue hasn't chased me down the hall like a story I've read on here. Neither has my OBT. Just, safe practices and common sense. Not naming names, but sticking your fingers anywhere near a burrow isnt wise.

How do you keep your substrate, dump or moist brother?? I kinda want to expirement if it will thrive not so damp sub but too risky hahha

 

[OldFlash]

It's pretty bolty but not really aggressive, guess I'll watch over it

Only spider I’d maybe refer to as “aggressive” is the brazilian wandering spider.
99,99% of so called “aggressive” tarantulas are actually defensive. And all the lividus I’ve dealt with were pretty happy to defend themselves at the slightest movement.

Awesome species though!

 

[Requiem4aSpleen]

How do you keep your substrate, dump or moist brother?? I kinda want to expirement if it will thrive not so damp sub but too risky hahha

What are you keeping yours in? If you give me some details of the enclosure or take a picture

For my CB I don't worry too much about overwatering because I have good ventilation. As long as ventilation is on point, you shouldn't worry too much. Keeping your eye on the substrate color. Wet soil looks darker, so if you see that turning light, you can water. Some water goes a long way so keep that in mind.

Your substrate determines alot too. What I usually do for my cobalt blue and other Asian burrowers is use a 50/50 blend of reptisoil and coco fiber or all reptisoil. Reptisoil is the best soil you can use for an Asian fossorial IMO. Ive never toyed around with vermiculite, I think its a waste of time and unnecessary. But reptisoil absorbs moisture and keeps the surrounding soil damp for a looong time. It also doesn't mold easily, and when it does, you know your overwatering.

 

[yoboiboy]

What are you keeping yours in? If you give me some details of the enclosure or take a picture

For my CB I don't worry too much about overwatering because I have good ventilation. As long as ventilation is on point, you shouldn't worry too much. Keeping your eye on the substrate color. Wet soil looks darker, so if you see that turning light, you can water. Some water goes a long way so keep that in mind.

Your substrate determines alot too. What I usually do for my cobalt blue and other Asian burrowers is use a 50/50 blend of reptisoil and coco fiber or all reptisoil. Reptisoil is the best soil you can use for an Asian fossorial IMO. Ive never toyed around with vermiculite, I think its a waste of time and unnecessary. But reptisoil absorbs moisture and keeps the surrounding soil damp for a looong time. It also doesn't mold easily, and when it does, you know your overwatering.

for my substrate i use treated cocopeat mixed with sphagnum moss, vermiculite, and coconut shell charcoal then i wet the sub til moist but not too damp.

 

[Requiem4aSpleen]

Here are a few of my setups. Not an exact science. Just make sure the bottom layers stay moist. There's not much to it honestly. I haven't killed one yet lol. As you can see the one cage looks pretty darn wet (lividus) and you'd be right. That's overwatering, and it'll dry. 1/3 of the soil should stay moist (bottom) then drier up top. Overflow the waterdish, water the top, both should be fine. Once the bottom is moist and you have a good gradient, you dont need to water again until it starts drying out. It should take longer than a week. Be careful not to overfill your waterdish too much if the bottom layers already look good

 

[Requiem4aSpleen]

My lividus was out last night and that haplotank is a tad too small for her. Tonight I made a bin for her and I just remembered our conversation. I took some pictures so you can have a reference. Notice the bottom. Very moist but not a puddle. Then it gets drier the closer you get to the top. Then the top is dry. But I make it rain a bit on top before putting them in. Kinda like nature, think the water table then it gets drier the closer you get to the top with occasional rains on the surface. Don't add water to the top too much unless it's very dry. Even though it may look dry there's still some moisture in there. Over time you'll be able to spot that easier.

 

[yoboiboy]

My lividus was out last night and that haplotank is a tad too small for her. Tonight I made a bin for her and I just remembered our conversation. I took some pictures so you can have a reference. Notice the bottom. Very moist but not a puddle. Then it gets drier the closer you get to the top. Then the top is dry. But I make it rain a bit on top before putting them in. Kinda like nature, think the water table then it gets drier the closer you get to the top with occasional rains on the surface. Don't add water to the top too much unless it's very dry. Even though it may look dry there's still some moisture in there. Over time you'll be able to spot that easier.

Thank you very much, brother!! I'll try to copy yours, love that vents too might aswell add plenty in mine i'll rehouse it later and do the exact same set up as yours

 

[Requiem4aSpleen]

Thank you very much, brother!! I'll try to copy yours, love that vents too might aswell add plenty in mine i'll rehouse it later and do the exact same set up as yours

No problem! Glad it helped. Yeah add in the drainage layer. Thats going to help you a ton. Also check out Tom Morans video on Moisture dependent sp. That will help too.

 

[kingshockey]

It's pretty bolty but not really aggressive, guess I'll watch over it

no such thing as an aggressive t just varying degrees of defensive attitudes that can change with a molt