Pterinochilus Lifespan?

[Goomba]

Hey everyone!

I was just curious what the general lifespan of a healthy female Pterinochilus sp. usually is? I currently own a 2 inch (probably female, but not sure) sling murinus, and have preordered a lugardi and chordatus to my collection.
So I was just curious what ages everyones specimens have seen.

Thanks alot.

 

[P. Novak]

Alright this is a rought guess, but they definately don't live as long as Grammostola spp., Brachypelma spp., or Aphonopelma spp. So I would say around 10 years, give or take a few of course.

I'm sure someone with more experience on this genus can come and give a hand.

 

[cacoseraph]

i've had a male go from a tiny sling to mature and die of old age in under a year.

dunno about female lifespan. it might be relatively short, like 7-10 years since the males live so lightening fast, relatively

 

[Alice]

a friend's females died around 7 years, seemingly of old age. he bred them a lot, though, i don' know if that shortens the lifespan.

 

[M.F.Bagaturov]

Hello All!

As far as I'm aware the average lifspan of Pterinochilus spp is about 7-8 years...
The oldest female of P. murinus TCF dies due to marasmus at about 7 years +- few months. the female was never bred and was the single specimen these days in Russia.

 

[P. Novak]

One more thing to point out, it also varies on the individual. Some can live longer than others even with proper care.

 

[galeogirl]

My oldest female P. murinus to date lived to be just over seven years.

 

[phil jones]

i wonder if their defense / aggressive / behaviour shortens their life ? as they are not know for being laid-back LOL %%% phil

 

[dangerprone69]

i wonder if their defense / aggressive / behaviour shortens their life ? as they are not know for being laid-back LOL %%% phil

Yes I don't think anyone will ever make the mistake of accusing the OBT of being a calm species!