Pamphobeteus sp. ‘mascara’

[Eva]

 

[antinous]

If I remember correctly it was around the 3" mark, as adults the Christmas tree markings are still dark and very visible unlike some other Pamphobeteus

Interesting! I can’t really wait until they turn their adult coloration, I absolutely love the brown and black color on them with the faint pink ‘horns’

 

[antinous]

I have some. They get fairly large. One of the bigger Pamphs for sure.

I just keep have sub moist and half dry.

How large are yours if I may ask?

 

[KezyGLA]

How large are yours if I may ask?

Some at 8cm and one at 15cm~

 

[Maddseasonmorphs]

I’ve lost 2 of 3 at the 1 inch mark.. I cannot figure out for the life of me why the 2 passed away?
The sole survivor is getting massive, kills anything that drops into the enclosure, molts wonderfully, and is housed exactly the same as the other 2.. so now I’m like what do I do with the last one — something for sure is wrong with the housing. Moist substrate, cork bark hide, small bottle cap water dish ( was a water bottle top ), and a good size Tupperware enclosure with plenty of substrate, oh and my room is a constant 80degrees.

All my other Pamphobeteus are thriving in these conditions. Any words of advise?

 

[johnny quango]

I’ve lost 2 of 3 at the 1 inch mark.. I cannot figure out for the life of me why the 2 passed away?
The sole survivor is getting massive, kills anything that drops into the enclosure, molts wonderfully, and is housed exactly the same as the other 2.. so now I’m like what do I do with the last one — something for sure is wrong with the housing. Moist substrate, cork bark hide, small bottle cap water dish ( was a water bottle top ), and a good size Tupperware enclosure with plenty of substrate, oh and my room is a constant 80degrees.

All my other Pamphobeteus are thriving in these conditions. Any words of advise?

Sometimes it's just simply genetics and there's really nothing you have done wrong.
If 1 is thriving then what you are doing is working for that one, I've had 2 of the same species do this before Brachypelma aswell and we all know how hardy they are. I questioned thing's i was doing and second guessed what i was doing

 

[SonsofArachne]

Sometimes it's just simply genetics and there's really nothing you have done wrong.

Agree, I keep all my slings in exactly the same set-up, enclosures, etc. - adjusted for their species. And occasionally one will still die for no apparent reason.

 

[Maddseasonmorphs]

Well thanks for the comments. I’ve been stressed that I might lose one of my others for no odd reason.
I did cool my room to 78, added extra vents in most of the enclosures, and took my humidity up just a touch. Nothing to drastic — but hopefully this will assist

 

[sasker]

All my other Pamphobeteus are thriving in these conditions.

I have no other Pamphos than my P sp. Mascara, but I noticed that she is not really fond of high humidity. This is consistent with information I have found on this species, namely that they thrive under dryer conditions. I often let her enclosure dry out completely and she tends to stay out of her burrow after I moistened the substrate, only to return when it dries up a bit - the way she likes it.

I don't know how moist your enclosures are, but perhaps you just keep this species too humid. I keep mine in a KK, predominantly dry with lots of ventilation (because it's a KK).

 

[Maddseasonmorphs]

Well thanks so much for that info “Sasker”
I’ll go ahead and give that a try

 

[Buffalo Ts]

@Phormic28 I have an adult female that I've raised from 1/2" to the 7" she is now, for me I kept her on moist sub while under 3" then since then I've kept her on dry substrate.
I also have a juvenile male Pamphobeteus sp mascara that I keep the same way and they are both thriving. You've heard correctly that they can be kept either way. Unlike most other Pamphobeteus that need moisture or at least shorter periods of time being dry these are very adaptable,

There are rumours that females of this species hit 8-9" and males around 7-7.5" and watching 1st hand I wouldn't disagree with this but for me time will tell

My female is an absolute unit. I have females of apophysis, geniculata and my mascara blows them out of the water, in terms of growth rate, and size she puts on with each molt.
Time will tell with regards to max size, but I don't doubt an 8-10 inch span. This species is quite freaky!

 

[johnny quango]

My female is an absolute unit. I have females of apophysis, geniculata and my mascara blows them out of the water, in terms of growth rate, and size she puts on with each molt.
Time will tell with regards to max size, but I don't doubt an 8-10 inch span. This species is quite freaky!

I actually have a 7-7.5" adult female and a sub adult male and he's almost as big just a lot more leggy. They are seriously fantastic eaters and yet so calm. I think these are one of my favourite species period

 

[KenNet]

...They are seriously fantastic eaters and yet so calm. I think these are one of my favourite species period

Only have one sling P. sp. Mascara. Seems to be not so common over here.

 

[johnny quango]

Only have one sling P. sp. Mascara. Seems to be not so common over here. View attachment 392651

Beautiful little baby but it won't stay that way for very long. The growth on these is crazy

 

[Buffalo Ts]

I actually have a 7-7.5" adult female and a sub adult male and he's almost as big just a lot more leggy. They are seriously fantastic eaters and yet so calm. I think these are one of my favourite species period

Yes, one of my favorites also. My girl is definitely shy, and doesn't hesitate to kicks hairs at the slightest movement. Her appetite is definitely insane.

 

[johnny quango]

Yes, one of my favorites also. My girl is definitely shy, and doesn't hesitate to kicks hairs at the slightest movement. Her appetite is definitely insane.

My female is so calm and never really does the whole flicking thing. but my male is a little shy and quick to bolt yet never flicks. They are an amazing species that more people should keep

 

[KenNet]

I don't know the sex of mine yet, but when s/he is out, usually every afternoon and evening, s/he is calm and don't run back to the hide when I'm close. Never flick hair, eat like a champ and I love this sling color. I don't mind what sex it turns out to be since they both are very beautiful in their own way. It's the only one that I will not try to sex and just wait to know until it's obvious
Definitely one of my favorites!

 

[Callum97lufc]

I’ve got a female around 3.5 “ one of my fav for sure, not skittish at all could probably feed her every day! She’s blocked up her hide now for the last few weeks so I’m expecting a molt