Indeed. My obsession with Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens continues apace. 
I am sure you can understand.
I've done a lot of homework.
I am guilty of abusing the search function, and have read pretty much every topic on the species it has thrown up.
I have scoured the web (the internet, not my GBB's ) hungrily devouring any information I can find, in order to learn all I can, to provide my little treasure with the very best care possible.
I want to offer her the very closest thing I can, to her natural habitat, for her to thrive in.
With this in mind, I would very much appreciate your help my friends, in filling this topic with any related material you feel relevant to my quest. Anything you think of, it doesn't matter if (as is possible) I've already encountered it on my search for information; please feel free to add your knowledge and experience to this thread.
Things of particular interest to me:
1). Pictures of Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens homeland.
Google seems extremely limited in my searches along the lines of the title of this topic. If you have any images of the Paraguaná xeric scrubland, please share them (according to copyright rules of course).
2). Rick C. West (2005): 'Desert Blues'. ARACHNOCULTURE 1(1): 22-28: (Article on the GBB's habitat)
Seems to have gone out of print, and unavailable on their website. If you know of any links to this article, or any way I can get hold of a copy, I would be extremely grateful.
3). Types of local fauna/flora:
Any information or knowledge you have on the genus/species of plant-life/vegetation growing in this eco-region, I will be happy to read. Again, it doesn't matter if I've already seen it, I'd rather see it again, than miss something I may find of use to me.
4). Soil/sand/substrate.
I've ripped the search engine apart on the subject of sand and T's. Witnessed much debate upon its suitability, and encountered many conflicting opinions. But I've also seen some of Rick West's images from his expedition to the land of GBB's, and I see a lot of sand.
This is not for T's in general, but specifically for C. cyaneopubescens: if I add to my current coconut fibre substrate, a very small/thinly dispersed top layer of sand filtering into the existing substrate) to add to the 'real-feel' of my enclosure, what type of sand do you recommend?
5). Anything else you feel will add to my knowledge and assist me in creating the perfect "naturalistic" living environment for my cherished pet; Please do not hold back from sharing it. Have pictures of your own GBB set up? Feel free to share or link to them.
I basically want this topic to be about creating the perfect natural living environment for Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens, in order that they may thrive and live as contented a life as it is possible for them to experience in captivity.
Not only for me, but, as a definitive reference point for all future GBB carers to come. With that in mind, anything at all you feel relevant to the nature of the topic; please go ahead and share your knowledge.
Many thanks.
Saf.
I am sure you can understand.
I've done a lot of homework.
I am guilty of abusing the search function, and have read pretty much every topic on the species it has thrown up.
I have scoured the web (the internet, not my GBB's
) hungrily devouring any information I can find, in order to learn all I can, to provide my little treasure with the very best care possible.I want to offer her the very closest thing I can, to her natural habitat, for her to thrive in.
With this in mind, I would very much appreciate your help my friends, in filling this topic with any related material you feel relevant to my quest. Anything you think of, it doesn't matter if (as is possible) I've already encountered it on my search for information; please feel free to add your knowledge and experience to this thread.
Things of particular interest to me:
1). Pictures of Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens homeland.
Google seems extremely limited in my searches along the lines of the title of this topic. If you have any images of the Paraguaná xeric scrubland, please share them (according to copyright rules of course).
2). Rick C. West (2005): 'Desert Blues'. ARACHNOCULTURE 1(1): 22-28: (Article on the GBB's habitat)
Seems to have gone out of print, and unavailable on their website. If you know of any links to this article, or any way I can get hold of a copy, I would be extremely grateful.
3). Types of local fauna/flora:
Any information or knowledge you have on the genus/species of plant-life/vegetation growing in this eco-region, I will be happy to read. Again, it doesn't matter if I've already seen it, I'd rather see it again, than miss something I may find of use to me.
4). Soil/sand/substrate.
I've ripped the search engine apart on the subject of sand and T's. Witnessed much debate upon its suitability, and encountered many conflicting opinions. But I've also seen some of Rick West's images from his expedition to the land of GBB's, and I see a lot of sand.
This is not for T's in general, but specifically for C. cyaneopubescens: if I add to my current coconut fibre substrate, a very small/thinly dispersed top layer of sand filtering into the existing substrate) to add to the 'real-feel' of my enclosure, what type of sand do you recommend?
5). Anything else you feel will add to my knowledge and assist me in creating the perfect "naturalistic" living environment for my cherished pet; Please do not hold back from sharing it. Have pictures of your own GBB set up? Feel free to share or link to them.
I basically want this topic to be about creating the perfect natural living environment for Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens, in order that they may thrive and live as contented a life as it is possible for them to experience in captivity.
Not only for me, but, as a definitive reference point for all future GBB carers to come. With that in mind, anything at all you feel relevant to the nature of the topic; please go ahead and share your knowledge.
Many thanks.
Saf.
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