Phlogius sp"eunice" is a girl:D:D

[lychas]

well today i sexed a t myself for the first time ever. One of my largest Phlogius sp"eunice" is a girl. Now just another 65 unsexed to go lol.

 

[PhilK]

Awesome mate. Though I thought males were better to have with the Aussies?

Did you get any photos? I wouldn't mind seeing sexing photos on Aussie Ts

 

[lychas]

males are just harder to come by but without a female males are useless, prefer to have a few fems and buy or loan a male. Couldnt get pics, the container i had her in reflected the flash to much

 

[kitty_b]

i've been considering this species. got any pictures?

the only thing holding me back is their venom potency, since i have 5 cats and a dog.

 

[PhilK]

Just don't let it out. There's no need for an Aussie T to be out of its enclosure, so your pets will be fine.

 

[kitty_b]

Just don't let it out. There's no need for an Aussie T to be out of its enclosure, so your pets will be fine.

i would never dream of it

i've had one escape in about 5 years, and one of my cats ate her.

 

[PhilK]

Well if this one escapes, you will be down one cat hahaha

Don't let the fear of them getting out keep you from keeping them. I have a cat, and a number of Ts. You can't exactly handle Aussie Ts so it shouldn't be a worry. Go for it!

 

[lychas]

Would a t bite harm a cat? I know Funnelwebs are harmless to dogs.

 

[David_F]

I think there has been some documentation of Australian theraphosids causing canine deaths. Don't have any references but I'll see what I can find.

EDIT: Might take a while...like a day or two.

EDIT #2: Bites by spiders of the family Theraphosidae in humans and canines

 

[PhilK]

Yeah mate, I've heard (only heard, mind you) that Aussie Ts aren't the best for dogs and cats..

Might be one for the ATA?