Salmon Pink Birdeater owners?

[jayefbe]

males 2-3 yrs... females 3.5-5 years. .. my 4.5-5" female is aprox 3+ yrs old.. was 2" inches when I got it 2 yrs ago
I only heat my Ts during wintertime though,.,. norm 73 degrees -78 summer..
Temps & feeding greatly affect growth.. Slower feeding in males typically means a way longer life..

2-3" of growth for an Lp in 2 years? That's Aphonopelma slow. Were you maintenance feeding?

 

[Formerphobe]

2-3" of growth for an Lp in 2 years? That's Aphonopelma slow.

Well, maybe not Aphonopelma slow, but pretty slow. My immature LPs (sac mates - one male, one female) have grown from 0.25 inches to 6+ inches over the last 20 months. They get no supplemental heat, winter temps avg ~68F unless the power goes out... I don't power feed.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

2-3" of growth for an Lp in 2 years? That's Aphonopelma slow. Were you maintenance feeding?

actualy she just wasnt a big eater... & for a few months I fed my Ts every 2 weeks I was low on cash
Now I got my roach colony feed once a week
The Male ate & grew way faster

 

[Zheirg]

Guys, i have a question. Why is it my LP sling is so skittish, what is the factor or cause of it because everytime I lifted her enclosure she moves a lot and walk like a soldier hehehe, is that normal or stress? Also she is not a good eater... She also not eating for 6 days and my guess she is in premolt state, what do u think guys. Can you guys give me an advice or recommendation for taking care of my LP sling. Also she is not eating by then about 17 days ( from december 17, 2015 to January 3, 2016)and i think she is only fasting without any reason. January 4,2016 she ate 1 small lat and 1 small superworm, that day is the last day she ate until now. Is she is in a premolt or anything? I will upload her photos. Any Comments. Thank you guys God Bless...

 

[Cutler]

Hi Zheirg,

I have only been involved in the hobby for around 18 months so I'm not in a position to comprehensively answer your question. However, I do own a Salmon Pink, which I have successfully raised from a spiderling and can offer you some observations base on my own experience with this species.

My Salmon Pink has always, and continues to exhibit periodic bursts of nervousness when disturbed. But at other times seems perfectly content and calm, so I would say this behaviour is normal. In fact, all my Tarantulas at some point or another display erratic movement regardless of species.

With regard to eating I find my Salmon Pink particularly gluttonous and he will only abstain from food upon entering a pre-moult stage.

In reference to humidity and Temperature I have found this particular species very hardy and appears to thrive in most conditions. In my personal experience I have found storing the enclosure in a very low light environment at a temperature of around 75 degrees very successful in caring for these Tarantulas.

Varying food sources has also yielded notable differences in healthy eating patterns and successful moults. Salmon Pinks also tend to consume anything placed in front of them, so I alternate between Roaches, meal worms and the occasional Locust, all of which are readily devoured.

Hope this helps in some minor way.

 

[Chris11]

View attachment 204344 View attachment 204345 View attachment 204346 Guys, i have a question. Why is it my LP sling is so skittish, what is the factor or cause of it because everytime I lifted her enclosure she moves a lot and walk like a soldier hehehe, is that normal or stress? Also she is not a good eater... She also not eating for 6 days and my guess View attachment 204344 View attachment 204345 View attachment 204346 she is in premolt state, what do u think guys. Can you guys give me an advice or recommendation for taking care of my LP sling. Also she is not eating by then about 17 days ( from december 17, 2015 to January 3, 2016)and i think she is only fasting without any reason. January 4,2016 she ate 1 small lat and 1 small superworm, that day is the last day she ate until now. Is she is in a premolt or anything? I will upload her photos. Any Comments. Thank you guys God Bless...

Thats a lot of food to be worried about it not eating for 5 days... Try in a week and im sure your spider will eat

 

[Zheirg]

Hi Zheirg,

I have only been involved in the hobby for around 18 months so I'm not in a position to comprehensively answer your question. However, I do own a Salmon Pink, which I have successfully raised from a spiderling and can offer you some observations base on my own experience with this species.

My Salmon Pink has always, and continues to exhibit periodic bursts of nervousness when disturbed. But at other times seems perfectly content and calm, so I would say this behaviour is normal. In fact, all my Tarantulas at some point or another display erratic movement regardless of species.

With regard to eating I find my Salmon Pink particularly gluttonous and he will only abstain from food upon entering a pre-moult stage.

In reference to humidity and Temperature I have found this particular species very hardy and appears to thrive in most conditions. In my personal experience I have found storing the enclosure in a very low light environment at a temperature of around 75 degrees very successful in caring for these Tarantulas.

Varying food sources has also yielded notable differences in healthy eating patterns and successful moults. Salmon Pinks also tend to consume anything placed in front of them, so I alternate between Roaches, meal worms and the occasional Locust, all of which are readily devoured.

Hope this helps in some minor way.

Thank you sir for the wonderful answers... just comment here for more suggestion in taking care of my LP sling. thnx a lot

 

[Zheirg]

Thats a lot of food to be worried about it not eating for 5 days... Try in a week and im sure your spider will eat

Thank you sir

 

[Zheirg]

Hi Zheirg,

I have only been involved in the hobby for around 18 months so I'm not in a position to comprehensively answer your question. However, I do own a Salmon Pink, which I have successfully raised from a spiderling and can offer you some observations base on my own experience with this species.

My Salmon Pink has always, and continues to exhibit periodic bursts of nervousness when disturbed. But at other times seems perfectly content and calm, so I would say this behaviour is normal. In fact, all my Tarantulas at some point or another display erratic movement regardless of species.

With regard to eating I find my Salmon Pink particularly gluttonous and he will only abstain from food upon entering a pre-moult stage.

In reference to humidity and Temperature I have found this particular species very hardy and appears to thrive in most conditions. In my personal experience I have found storing the enclosure in a very low light environment at a temperature of around 75 degrees very successful in caring for these Tarantulas.

Varying food sources has also yielded notable differences in healthy eating patterns and successful moults. Salmon Pinks also tend to consume anything placed in front of them, so I alternate between Roaches, meal worms and the occasional Locust, all of which are readily devoured.

Hope this helps in some minor way.

How about the enclosure and the best substrate to be use on my LP sling?

 

[Cutler]

Thank you sir for the wonderful answers... just comment here for more suggestion in taking care of my LP sling. thnx a lot

You are very welcome. I would also add that you enclosure seems to exclude a hiding place for the Tarantula, such as half a flower pot or one of the commercial mouldings you can purchase from pet stores. I find my Salmon Pink likes privacy, especially after capturing its prey. She tends to immediately retreat under the pot. So perhaps the addition of a hiding place will provide a less stressful environment and encourage less erratic behaviour.

 

[Cutler]

How about the enclosure and the best substrate to be use on my LP sling?

I personally use potting soil mixed with Vermiculite, it has proved a successful combination for raising all my Tarantulas. You just have to be sure that the soil is free from additives, such as pesticides or chemical food pellets. If you are not sure, side with caution and purchase one of the specifically marketed Tarantula substrates.

The enclosure I use is 23 litre glass aquarium that use to house my fish.

 

[Chris11]

Glass is alright.... but i prefer plastic. You can drill cross ventilation holes that i feel makes spiders more comfortable and active. And if you use a pot or half-pot make sure the bottom is cut out to provide an extra escape option if its needed/wanted by the spider (fossorial species this does not apply). Vermiculite IMO is a waste of money on anything besides species dependant on humidity, and is of no use whatsoever, and actually has the possibility (even though small) to make an arid or semi arid species uncomfortable due to its water retention. I use either just top soil, peat moss, a mixture of both, or both with vermiculite depending on species requirements.
Youre welcome, Zheirg!

 

[Cutler]

Glass is alright.... but i prefer plastic. You can drill cross ventilation holes that i feel makes spiders more comfortable and active. And if you use a pot or half-pot make sure the bottom is cut out to provide an extra escape option if its needed/wanted by the spider (fossorial species this does not apply). Vermiculite IMO is a waste of money on anything besides species dependant on humidity, and is of no use whatsoever, and actually has the possibility (even though small) to make an arid or semi arid species uncomfortable due to its water retention. I use either just top soil, peat moss, a mixture of both, or both with vermiculite depending on species requirements.
Youre welcome, Zheirg!

Thank you Chris for the informative response. I have only been involved in the hobby for 18 months so I'm still in the embryonic stages of learning about this incredible hobby.

 

[Chris11]

Youre also welcome, Cutler!

 

[beaker41]

I've got a mature female at about 7", currently rolling her eggsac all over her 10 gallon tank. The only t's i put in anything larger are my adult t. Stirmi's . As to moisture lps aren't particularly sensitive, they will do fine dry or wet, hot or cool. The biggest factor in their growth rate is the frequency of feeding , once a week will get you to 1.5" in about 18 mo, 3x a week will get to 2.5" in the same time.

 

[gottarantulas]

Don't over think the husbandry, as a species, LP's are quite hardy. I personally use jungle mix as a substrate, half of the enclosure is relatively damp with the other half completely dry. I have found, as is the case with L.difficilis and L.klugi that their growth rate is definitively food and supplemental heat dependent.

 

[Zheirg]

You are very welcome. I would also add that you enclosure seems to exclude a hiding place for the Tarantula, such as half a flower pot or one of the commercial mouldings you can purchase from pet stores. I find my Salmon Pink likes privacy, especially after capturing its prey. She tends to immediately retreat under the pot. So perhaps the addition of a hiding place will provide a less stressful environment and encourage less erratic behaviour.

I already put a hiding place before but she doesn't like it, she did not used that so i better to take it out.

 

[Zheirg]

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Glass is alright.... but i prefer plastic. You can drill cross ventilation holes that i feel makes spiders more comfortable and active. And if you use a pot or half-pot make sure the bottom is cut out to provide an extra escape option if its needed/wanted by the spider (fossorial species this does not apply). Vermiculite IMO is a waste of money on anything besides species dependant on humidity, and is of no use whatsoever, and actually has the possibility (even though small) to make an arid or semi arid species uncomfortable due to its water retention. I use either just top soil, peat moss, a mixture of both, or both with vermiculite depending on species requirements.
Youre welcome, Zheirg!

Thanks a lot.

 

[cold blood]

I already put a hiding place before but she doesn't like it, she did not used that so i better to take it out.

Put it back in. A hide should always be made available, whether its actively used or not.

Your lp is NOT in pre-molt. The meals you are feeding are just large meals for your small t (and that's just fine), and as a result, you will not need to feed nearly as often. If you want to feed more often, just feed smaller prey, but you certainly do not need to if its taking the larger prey.

 

[Zheirg]

Put it back in. A hide should always be made available, whether its actively used or not.

Your lp is NOT in pre-molt. The meals you are feeding are just large meals for your small t (and that's just fine), and as a result, you will not need to feed nearly as often. If you want to feed more often, just feed smaller prey, but you certainly do not need to if its taking the larger prey.

Ok sir, Thank you...