Setting up P. Formosa and P. Rufilata communes

[JimM]

Seems to me P. miranda is a good candidate for a communal setup as well.

 

[Simox]

How often are you feeding yours? I'm planning on throwing in 4 items (for 3 rufies) every 4 days.

I throw about 10-12 crix twice a week.Like spit said they take care of any left over crix.

 

[arborealTs]

Seems to me P. miranda is a good candidate for a communal setup as well.

yeah i really want to get the 12 for $350 from tarantulas.com to make a communal with... :drool: :drool: :drool:

 

[paul fleming]

yeah i really want to get the 12 for $350 from tarantulas.com to make a communal with... :drool: :drool: :drool:

Don't think I would want to risk that much money mate.....and it is a risk

 

[arborealTs]

Don't think I would want to risk that much money mate.....and it is a risk

tis' a risk... but i didnt say i was going to put them ALL together... just that that would be the most cost effective way to get between 5-10 to start with... or keep them separate/breed so you can have PLEEEENTY for a communal...

guess i should've been more specific

 

[maitre]

I think if you (arborealTs) can afford it, then go for it! You never know what will happen until you try. Personally, I would just stick them together all at once and CLOSELY observe for the first few days. Take note of which indivials pair up, triple up, group up, etc. After many days, if there are still individuals who refuse to interact with the others, seperate it to lower the risk of it getting killed/bullied on.

As for my Formosa loner, it's now doing fine with the other pair. I woke up this morning and found all three sitting in a triangle formation. I've noticed that when the lights are on they just randomly find a hiding spot. When the lights are off, they all sit on the glass next to each other.

My Rufilatas are just funny. They sit wherever they like but when the light comes on, they all scuttle, scatter, go crazy, and scramble to find a place to hide. They often all end up in one little corner all huddled together. I noticed the Rufies are a looot more light sensitive compared to the Formosa. Whereas the Formosa just move into a lower-profile position, the rufies go absolutely crazy and run evvvverywhere.

Pics coming soon!

 

[maitre]

arborealTs, male T's mature faster than female Ts so if you're counting on your first batch to breed with, the males might die off before your females are ready to mate. I don't have experience breeding but if it was up to me, I would buy a set of T's now. Then buy another set maybe 1-1.5years later. Male T's life spans are a lot shorter than the females so if you stagger your purchase, you'll know for sure that you'll have mature females when the second batch males mature. Well.. that is if the first batch has females and the second batch has males But still, 12 mirandas at $350... that's $30 a sling. I know in Canada, Miranda's cost $80 from TarantulaCanada.

 

[maitre]

So here's my little guys. They weren't really together cuz moving them caused them to scatter

P. Rufilata

Just being artsy here


P. Formosa

 

[arborealTs]

arborealTs, male T's mature faster than female Ts so if you're counting on your first batch to breed with, the males might die off before your females are ready to mate. I don't have experience breeding but if it was up to me, I would buy a set of T's now. Then buy another set maybe 1-1.5years later. Male T's life spans are a lot shorter than the females so if you stagger your purchase, you'll know for sure that you'll have mature females when the second batch males mature. Well.. that is if the first batch has females and the second batch has males But still, 12 mirandas at $350... that's $30 a sling. I know in Canada, Miranda's cost $80 from TarantulaCanada.

i was almost certainly under the impression that females grew slower... but i thought that they all matured in about 16 months.... so you would be breeding with mature females that were a little on the young side...

if males dont mature fast enough to mate with a female from the same eggsac then wouldnt inbreeding be pretty impossible?

no disrespect... im just ready to learn whatever it is that youre saying... because i definitely dont know it...... but anyone with a second opinion is welcome to chime in..

 

[paul fleming]

i was almost certainly under the impression that females grew slower... but i thought that they all matured in about 16 months.... so you would be breeding with mature females that were a little on the young side...

if males dont mature fast enough to mate with a female from the same eggsac then wouldnt inbreeding be pretty impossible?

no disrespect... im just ready to learn whatever it is that youre saying... because i definitely dont know it...... but anyone with a second opinion is welcome to chime in..

Not true,all my males have natured a lot quicker than the females,so much so that I have had to separate them.I mean about 1 or 2 molts quicker...not just a few days.
That is with rufs and fasciatas so I can't speak for all.
Males normally get there quicker.
Who told you females mature quicker,out of interest ?

 

[maitre]

I always thought males mature at 12-24 months whereas females were 18-36. I think if you powerfeed and keep at high temps, the T will mature more quickly but it's not healthy for them.

Spit, do all mature males have to be seperated? I read that they do but wonder if it's for every case..