Hello, Im looking for a source of informations about P. chordatus. I didnt found many informations about this species while searching online, so Ill be glad for any links or informations about this T which You could provide. P. chordatus is in 5-6 molt and I would like to know about a proper enclosure for such stadium aswell as conditions to keep T in. Iv avoided P. murinus as Iv heard horror stories about this specie, but what I guess is that this specie wont be much different or less defensive. I will be also glad if someone recommend a literature focused mainly on african Ts...if such exist ofcourse. I have many books about tarantulas, but none with specialization on african tarantulas, as Iv stated before...if something like that exist. Ill be very greatfull if someone could provide a link or even could offer the literature for sale. I made a research, but havent found anything like that. Last, but not least thing is rehousing of this specie. I would like to know, when to buy a proper terarium, lets say 30x25x30...if that is sufficient. I wasnt able to find much informations online, only really basic stuff, so maybe someone really experienced with this genus could help me out. Thanx everyone for the contribution in advance
Pterinochilus chordatus
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I've never raised P. chordatus, so I can't provide information. Your best chance at getting proper information is right here on the forum.
all right, thanx, I hope someone will provide the proper informations
TownesVanZandt
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You should keep a P.chordatus like you would any Pterinochilus species, i.e with a full water dish and enough substrate for it to burrow. The substrate should be dry. How big the enclosure should be depends on the size of the spider in question. How big is your specimen (in centimeters)? You can put it in its final enclosure once it becomes a subadult.
In terms of it being defensive it is not a big difference between an OBT and a P. chordatus. I haven´t had mine bolting as easily as some OBTs, but I have had many OBTs and only two chordatus.
As for literature about "baboons" I cannot help you.
In terms of it being defensive it is not a big difference between an OBT and a P. chordatus. I haven´t had mine bolting as easily as some OBTs, but I have had many OBTs and only two chordatus.
As for literature about "baboons" I cannot help you.
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Thank You for the informations, the size is aproximately 1.5 cm I hope some people will be able to get as much info as possible, because I made a proper research and didnt found as much valuable informations as I would like to. Thanx again
Walker253
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I’ve read the tend to be more of a pet hole than P. murinus. I’m on my first one, about the same size. It does have a cavern area she’s made, but it is out quite a bit more than my OBT’s. Pterinochillus is such a great genus. Love your choice.
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People told me that they can be a pet hole but mine isn't - at all. She's always out and about, but she does like to web a bit. So, I'd think enough substrate to burrow and some anchor points to web would be a good idea and everyone of my tarantulas gets a hide, of course. Otherwise, dry with a water dish will do. It's not a big species, so 30x30 cm floor space will be plenty. They grow fast, so if you get a sling you will probably need to put it in it's final enclosure within a year - rather earlier than later as they can be defensive and difficult to rehouse.
By now my P. chordatus is much more laid back than my skittish OBT but she took a few weeks to settle down in her enclosure. During the first weeks she was skittisch as hell and definitely defensive but now she justs hangs out and waits for food - eats like there's no tomorrow. One of my favorites.
By now my P. chordatus is much more laid back than my skittish OBT but she took a few weeks to settle down in her enclosure. During the first weeks she was skittisch as hell and definitely defensive but now she justs hangs out and waits for food - eats like there's no tomorrow. One of my favorites.