Old world terrestrial

[Chuck11976]

I’m just starting to get into old worlds. So far I have a 2” OBT that I’ve raised from a1/2” sling, and a brand new 3/4” Hati Hati sling. Do you guys have any suggestions for an old world T that is a terrestrial “display” T? I’m actually not a huge fan of very heavy webbers. Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[BoyFromLA]

Hmm, maybe Phormictopus cancerides for you?

It does not web much.
It eats well.
It grows well.
It is out most of the time.

 

[Liquifin]

Almost the majority of old world tarantulas are reclusive, burrowers, or obligate burrowers. So trying to find a species of old world that is out for display is mostly non-existent. While some specimens may be an exception, the majority of old world tarantulas are just what I said they are.

 

[viper69]

I’m just starting to get into old worlds. So far I have a 2” OBT that I’ve raised from a1/2” sling, and a brand new 3/4” Hati Hati sling. Do you guys have any suggestions for an old world T that is a terrestrial “display” T? I’m actually not a huge fan of very heavy webbers. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Ceratogyrus

 

[Poonjab]

Tends to be a bit of a heavy webber, however.... in my experience, constantly out on display and a great display T. H.pulchripes

 

[ErikElvis]

I dig H. pulchripes.

 

[spideyspinneret78]

I'd actually recommend a Chilobrachys species. Yes, they are fossorial, but my C. huahini webs like crazy, climbs in the foliage above his burrow, and is out and about every night like clockwork. Also is one of the most skilled and aggressive hunters I've ever seen. Stalks his prey methodically and grabs it lightning fast. Maybe not a 'display' spider I guess...but I'd recommend it.

 

[0311usmc]

I'd actually recommend a Chilobrachys species. Yes, they are fossorial, but my C. huahini webs like crazy, climbs in the foliage above his burrow, and is out and about every night like clockwork. Also is one of the most skilled and aggressive hunters I've ever seen. Stalks his prey methodically and grabs it lightning fast. Maybe not a 'display' spider I guess...but I'd recommend it.

I don't know about the op but you talked me right into a C.huahini, I need another fossorial in my life and I like what I read. I will keep my eyes open for one, thanks!!!

 

[Braden]

Unrelated, but how long did it take your 1/2'' OBT to grow to 2''? I know growth rates arent the same, but I am still curious about mine

 

[Chuck11976]

Unrelated, but how long did it take your 1/2'' OBT to grow to 2''? I know growth rates arent the same, but I am still curious about mine

Just under a year.

 

[ArachnoLair1330]

Unrelated, but how long did it take your 1/2'' OBT to grow to 2''? I know growth rates arent the same, but I am still curious about mine

Mine reach 3 inches within 4 months from 1/2inch size.

 

[Braden]

Mine reach 3 inches within 4 months from 1/2inch size.

WOW, the growth rates differ so much! That's crazy lol. How did you care for it? It could have just been the spider itself I suppose.

 

[ArachnoLair1330]

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WOW, the growth rates differ so much! That's crazy lol. How did you care for it? It could have just been the spider itself I suppose.

I had 10 obt, 5 of them are still on my shelf and the other 5 were already sold. I live in a tropical country, our average room temps as of now is 28 degree celcius. I think our temperature here are slighly high, that's why my tarantulas grow fast.

 

[Arachnophobphile]

I’m just starting to get into old worlds. So far I have a 2” OBT that I’ve raised from a1/2” sling, and a brand new 3/4” Hati Hati sling. Do you guys have any suggestions for an old world T that is a terrestrial “display” T? I’m actually not a huge fan of very heavy webbers. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Are you asking for OW terrestrial as your title states or it doesn't matter? Phormictopus cancerides is NW.

 

[Jesse607]

In my experience, H. pulchripes is an OW species that is most likely to be display friendly. My two adult females no longer burrow or use a hide, they have densely webbed up the enclosure though. They just sit on top of their webbing waiting for prey to fall from the sky.