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[Storm76]

Some more pics from yesterday molted Euathlus sp. "red" sling

Unnamed, Euathlus sp. "red" / "fire", ~1" sling - "Turn it off! It's blinding!"


Unnamed, Euathlus sp. "red" / "fire", ~1" sling - "Hellooooo - did you listen to what I said?"


Unnamed, Euathlus sp. "red" / "fire", ~1" sling - "Geez! Gods, let me out of here - I'm being tortured!"


Unnamed, Euathlus sp. "red" / "fire", ~1" sling - "*sigh* Fine, keep it up...I'll have my revenge...*ponders*"

 

[CEC]

Avic avic, A. braunshauseni, and A. azuraklaasi (when compared) IMO are the trickiest Avics to Identify in a picture. A. azuraklaasi or not, she's a real beauty!

 

[Storm76]

Avic avic, A. braunshauseni, and A. azuraklaasi (when compared) IMO are the trickiest Avics to Identify in a picture. A. azuraklaasi or not, she's a real beauty!

Yeah, I raised her from 2.5" sling and she's a massive ~5" now already. Not sure if you read it, but the breeder I got her from is very well known over here and doesn't sell wrongly IDed T's in general. Only that I happen to know that he got her from a friend of his and that person is unknown to me. According to the spermathecae of this T, I'd vote for azuraklaasi still 100%, but I guess if she grows 7" or more I'll have to revise that thought maybe

What I can tell you for sure, it's that she's certainly not an Avicularia avicularia, since, as mentioned before, those rarely grow over 4" - the real ones. Plus, my girl has a very metallic greenish / blueish looking carapace, while my A. avic has the same color on carapace and legs exactly.

 

[CEC]

Yeah, I'm sure your right- pictures are very misleading when it comes to Avics. You would know better than me since you can see the differences in person. I'm really just agreeing with you that it could not be an azuraklaasi.

Do you have a favorite Avic. species? What is the last Avic. species you would own?

 

[Storm76]

Yeah, I'm sure your right- pictures are very misleading when it comes to Avics. You would know better than me since you can see the differences in person. I'm really just agreeing with you that it could not be an azuraklaasi.

Do you have a favorite Avic. species? What is the last Avic. species you would own?

A favorite Avic species? I really do like A. versicolors, A. diversipes, A. geroldi and A. purpurea mostly going by looks only. The one sought after still is an A. juruensis - those are kinda rare sadly. I love those yellow leg bands on them! I might try some time an A. sooretama, but they're kinda rare, too. Least favorite? A. avic, but that's just because my current female is a picky little girl that likes to try to bite me actually - she's not the nice A. avic I expected her to be and while I respect her behavior, I find it kinda said having to deny the request from people if they could hold her in case I show someone the T's. Oh well, they aren't meant for handling anyways and I like them better being left alone and being comfy in their enclosures.

There's one other that I need to look into some more, which looks nearly like a P. pulcher Cute guys...rare, too.

 

[CEC]

I was lucky to snag an A. juruensis but still my favorite is the A. sp. amazonica, love the color and size. Too bad your across the pond, if I were ever successful breeding my adult female juruensis... I really want to get my hands on A. sooretama and A. huriana.

Wow, a bitey CB Avic Avic? HaHa.

 

[Balvala]

After viewing those photos of your Avic. you have there, I'm almost positive she is what she was sold to you as. Especially if she maintained much more of a resemblance to the photos I linked above, because an A. Azuraklaasi and A. Braunshauseni are pretty distinctly different in coloration throughout their developmental stages whilst the ribbed pattern is still there as juveniles. I think the biggest thing is now is to do as you had implied and that's to wait until she molts again to view her size and the changes made in coloration, etc... if any. Hell, if she does push that size, you may just end up caring for a record size A. Azuraklaasi as well (just stating this so as not to dwell merely on that factor as a determinant.)

I share a huge affinity for Avicularia spp. as well, I'm just a bit frightened to purchase any online due to the fact that I always view them to be fragile and prone to shipping shock. That may not be necessarily true, though I know it sometimes tends to happen with tree dwelling species, but I'm wary of the risk. Ideally within the genus, I would absolutely LOVE to care for A. Juruensis, A. Sooretama, (this might be what you were referring to, but I doubt it) A. Ancylochira, A. Gamba and of course A. Hirschii. I'm giving in and will possibly be ordering in some T. Gigas and an A. Minatrix next week, so I'll see how well the shipment results dull my initial fear of doing so in the first place.

Good luck with everything, sir.

 

[Nada]

That B.Auratum is Stunning !!!

 

[Storm76]

More tiny molts ;-)

I was lucky to snag an A. juruensis but still my favorite is the A. sp. amazonica, love the color and size. Too bad your across the pond, if I were ever successful breeding my adult female juruensis... I really want to get my hands on A. sooretama and A. huriana.

Wow, a bitey CB Avic Avic? HaHa.

Check out Avicularia sp. "Columbia" - they nearly look like P. pulcher...very interesting...

After viewing those photos of your Avic. you have there, I'm almost positive she is what she was sold to you as. Especially if she maintained much more of a resemblance to the photos I linked above, because an A. Azuraklaasi and A. Braunshauseni are pretty distinctly different in coloration throughout their developmental stages whilst the ribbed pattern is still there as juveniles. I think the biggest thing is now is to do as you had implied and that's to wait until she molts again to view her size and the changes made in coloration, etc... if any. Hell, if she does push that size, you may just end up caring for a record size A. Azuraklaasi as well (just stating this so as not to dwell merely on that factor as a determinant.)

I share a huge affinity for Avicularia spp. as well, I'm just a bit frightened to purchase any online due to the fact that I always view them to be fragile and prone to shipping shock. That may not be necessarily true, though I know it sometimes tends to happen with tree dwelling species, but I'm wary of the risk. Ideally within the genus, I would absolutely LOVE to care for A. Juruensis, A. Sooretama, (this might be what you were referring to, but I doubt it) A. Ancylochira, A. Gamba and of course A. Hirschii. I'm giving in and will possibly be ordering in some T. Gigas and an A. Minatrix next week, so I'll see how well the shipment results dull my initial fear of doing so in the first place.

Good luck with everything, sir.

Thanks, Balvala. I'm pretty sure it's an azuraklaasi, but there's still some doubt left so I won't breed her before that is eliminated (the doubt - not the T ). Enjoy the minatrix, my little girl is apparently going into premolt again as she's -really- cranky. For such a small T, she sure has some attitude. Was lucky I used the straw to get her out of the way, else she would've nailed my finger hehe

That B.Auratum is Stunning !!!

Thanks - she looks awesome indeed


Some more -tiny- molts from today (molted over the last 3 days, just discovered them today).

Euathlus sp. "red" sling - now 1.25" at most Very cute little bugger


Euathlus sp. "red" sling - now 1.25" at most Very cute little bugger


Euathlus pulcherrimaklaasi sling - still 0.5"


Euathlus pulcherrimaklaasi sling - still 0.5"


And the vid...
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[Storm76]

Some bonus shots...

"Medeia", Acanthoscurria geniculata, ~6" female - she came to the front when she heard my voice...probably thinking she'd get a treat


Avicularia geroldi sling, ~1" - this is the 3rd of the 3 I have that molted now - all molted fine...yay!


Avicularia geroldi sling, ~1" - this is the 3rd of the 3 I have that molted now - all molted fine...yay!

 

[papilio]

Love the geroldi! That's one I wish we could get over here.

On Thurs I'll be receiving an AF A. amazonica!

 

[Storm76]

Love the geroldi! That's one I wish we could get over here.

On Thurs I'll be receiving an AF A. amazonica!

Yay! So you're finally getting a new Avic and even the one you wanted most obviously, the amazonica! Very nice, can't wait what insanely nice pics you'll be able to take of her!

 

[Alltheworld601]

Love the geroldi! That's one I wish we could get over here.

On Thurs I'll be receiving an AF A. amazonica!

Ken the bug guy had some geroldi for sale on his site for a couple of weeks. They are of course gone now. But at least they do sometimes make an appearance over here, don't lose hope!

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She's looking incredible. And I'm not that much of a Tappie fan myself, but these as well as a couple other species of the genus are looking really nice!


Couldn't really sleep with all the crap I've to deal with in RL currently, so I was checking on my T's and what did I find?

"Kamala", Brachypelma auratum, 5"+ female - freshly molted June 7th, 2013
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"Kamala", Brachypelma auratum, 5"+ female - freshly molted June 7th, 2013
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"Kamala", Brachypelma auratum, 5"+ female - freshly molted June 7th, 2013
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"Nila", Avicularia azuraklaasi, ~5" female - here's a better pic of her chilling on the door of the enclosure
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"Nila", Avicularia azuraklaasi, ~5" female - here's a better pic of her chilling - slightly different angle / lighting
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I like that Avic. Its not a braun (you already figured it out), because brauns have what looks like those 80s slouch socks in red on the leg IVs right above the foot. I see that your girl has those a LITTLE bit, but brauns *really* have them from what I understand... I will try to find something supporting that in writing, cuz those are just my observations from staring at pictures for hours and hours of different types of Avic. lol Most of mine are all still slings.

 

[Storm76]

I like that Avic. Its not a braun (you already figured it out), because brauns have what looks like those 80s slouch socks in red on the leg IVs right above the foot. I see that your girl has those a LITTLE bit, but brauns *really* have them from what I understand... I will try to find something supporting that in writing, cuz those are just my observations from staring at pictures for hours and hours of different types of Avic. lol Most of mine are all still slings.

She's not in a good mood today, wanted to prod her out to get some good angles on her for pics, but she was more interested in telling me to leave her alone with swirling around and facing the "intrusion", even going so far as to fake-bite to chase the straw off. Left her alone...without taking pics. I respect her disposition...


[YOUTUBE]3_nP-XSkN7Y[/YOUTUBE]


EDIT:
And damn it! Now these babies are available for 39 EUR currently (pretty rare still) Avicularia sp. "Columbia" - looking awesome. Sadly, I'm experiencing a shitstorm of real-life crap and don't have the money to spare or I'd snap one at least asap....

CLICK for linked pic

 

[Storm76]

Brachy time

"Adena", Brachypelma smithi, ~5" female - out for a photoshooting...


"Kamala", Brachypelma auratum, ~5.5" female - looks like she calmed down a bit, only kicked hairs once


"Adena", Brachypelma smithi, ~5" female - another shot of Adena


"Kamala", Brachypelma auratum, ~5.5" female - sideview of her

 

[Storm76]

Tarantulas are the right distraction!

As the title of this post says, I'm experiencing a freaking crapstorm of bad things going on here currently. I did talk with Michael some about it a while back, but it has come to the point now that I'll basically will have to sue the damn health-insurance company for negligence and incompetence apparently. On top of that and because of the crap they caused, I've to fight to keep my appartment even now, which could result (at worst) and me having to move out, selling my Ts and whatnot...I'm so -seriously- fed up! Live sucks! Thanks, government, for not being willing to help and basically telling me "your problem - not ours"! Sorry - had to vent this at least for once...

And right because of that, I felt like giving some T's special attention today, take some pictures and see if I can take better ones than last time even. It's stupid in a way, I'll admit it - but frankly the tarantulas I own are the -only- working distraction throughout the time this bullcrap has been going on in my life. So I'm going to post a good bunch of pictures, that I think turned out quite well and will update the stuff later with a few vids I took. On the bright side, I received a freebie today when the feeders arrived...an insanely tiny one...but let's start...

"Firali", Psalmopoeus irminia, ~5" female - this is the one I raised from 2nd instar. Got her last year in March - now she's adult and mean as can be...first time she showed up after her last molt


Hapalopus sp. "Columbia" large - the freebie which is 0.25" at the most...very cute! I wanted one of these anyways and this came as a nice surprise...


Hapalopus sp. "Columbia" large - on this one you can imagine the size even better...


Avicularia diversipes, ~2.25" unsexed sling - I just love the coloration of these, no matter the fact they're both pretty defensive


Avicularia diversipes, ~2.25" unsexed sling - let's give them more attention...the next 5 pics will be even better in my opinion

 

[Storm76]

The beauty of Avicularia diversipes

This is the suspect male... (the last couple pics in the post before that, too)

Avicularia diversipes, ~2.25" unsexed - ok...time to prod this guy a little to get even better angles..


Avicularia diversipes, ~2.25" unsexed - check this out and tell me it's not beautiful - if you do - you're either a liar or blind


Avicularia diversipes, ~2.25" unsexed - *gasp*


Avicularia diversipes, ~2.25" unsexed - *speechless*

 

[Storm76]

The Beauty of Avicularia diversipes Pt. II

...and here's some from the suspect female "Amitola" - which translated means "Rainbow"


"Amitola", Avicularia diversipes, ~2.5" unsexed - topview...


"Amitola", Avicularia diversipes, ~2.5" unsexed - a little closer...


"Amitola", Avicularia diversipes, ~2.5" unsexed - close-up front


"Amitola", Avicularia diversipes, ~2.5" unsexed - and backing off a little since she was really annoyed about having her picture taken at that point


"Amitola", Avicularia diversipes, ~2.5" unsexed - couldn't help to take another one, though - she's just too lovely to not stare at her - despite the temper!



And to all the newer keepers being scared about raising Avics - stop being scared for the love of god! Avics are so easy to raise - just don't drown them in humidity and give them ample ventilation and you'll have T's that eat happily, grow fine and are a joy to keep! Overcare => overkill! The people on this forum helped me immensely when I started. Even just reading old threads helps so much over time. But you have to show some initiative and research, research, research on your own account. I think the state of my collection shows that I'm doing fairly well for the limited (1,5 year) experience I have now...

Thanks for checking on my pics, appreciated!


Here are the videos...

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[jbm150]

It's amazing the mix of colors on the diversipes, a candystore T!

 

[advan]

Nice pictures Jan! The collection is coming along nicely. Sorry to hear about your troubles, hopefully things will turn around for you!