TheNatural's Picture Thread

[TheNatural]

Ooh i think i see one of the females fangs there at the top!

Yes Larry

she was not so happy, hehehe... females

 

[TheNatural]

Aphonopelma seemanni - 15cm

 

[TheNatural]

Aphonopelma seemanni - 9cm

 

[TheNatural]

Acanthoscurria fracta - post molt

 

[TheNatural]

Brachypelma vagans - 16cm

 

[TheNatural]

Brachypelma vagans - 16cm

 

[TheNatural]

Brachypelma vagans - 16cm - female

 

[TheNatural]

Brachypelma vagans - male

 

[TheNatural]

couple approaching

 

[TheNatural]

in touch

 

[TheNatural]

 

[Socrates]

Hi wendy, just took this fresh pic for you
As I said... shes waitting for crickets

Gui, thank you so much. Great picture - nah --- AWESOME pictures.

Yes, they do seem more secretive. I bred mine as well, about 2 weeks ago, and now she's even closed the entrance to her burrow. I know she's nowhere near a molt, but I didn't expect her to overreact like this after her "first date".

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Wendy
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[Raihana]

Thanks for posting,

Im thinking seriously about writting a book about this subject (terrariuns and vivariuns), I have tons of pics and notes about everything I do.

I am only half through this thread but it has already been a goldmine of information for me. I am fairly new to Ts but have had aquariums and plants for about 23 years and have done many terrarium set-ups in that time as well. When I started keeping Ts I wondered aboput terrarium setups for them but wasn't really finding any information. I agree with you in that tending the enclosures, tanks and plants is part of the fun for me.

I would happily purchase a book with even more detailed info! You certainly have enough photos and info documented to get you started on it! Thanks for the information and inspiration!

 

[Raihana]

I hope you can provide me with some guidance.

I am setting up my first vivarium (plants and tarantula) for a lovely H gigas I will be receiving soon. I plan to eventually try a water and earth tank as in yours but for now I want to start with your more simple version since she is smaller and needs less space. I have read this thread in its entirety and it has been a great help!

We are starting with a standard 5 1/2 gallon (21 liter) aquarium that measures 16 x 8 x 10 ins (41 x 20¼ x 25½ centimeters).
For the drainage layer I am using aquatic aquarium substrate with particles that range from 2-5 mm since I had it on hand, it drains well and it has a high CEC (nutrient holding capacity) and may therefore be better for plantlife. I also have organic peat, coconut fiber, and vermiculite on hand. Since H gigas is highly moisture dependent this will be a very damp enclosure. I noticed that some of your enclosures have no soil covering around the water dish and drain while others do. in this particular setup would you opt for a soil cover or noting over the drain material in that area?

Since this particular H gigas is very private I also hope to arrange the structures in the back to encourage burrowing in areas where I can see from the outside if necessary. The glass will be covered from the outside in this area to provide security and block light. I am choosing purchased plants specifically for low-diffused medium lighting requirements, all substrates will be 'sterilized' in the oven according to terrarium setup methods and I may even do a dry-ice treatment after I get it planted (and of course before the T takes residence) just to be safe since I have a terrarium that currently needs done (see here for explanation http://www.vivariumforum.com/?q=terrarium-pest-millipede-problem-co2)

Any advice or suggestions you may be able to offer would be greatly appreciated.

Namaste,
R

 

[common spider]

this one was designed for my p. irminia.
Very high humidity, but no fungus at all (very good ventilation)

That set up is so impressive!!!!!It looks like outside in the rain forest.Do you do all your tanks like that?It must be alot of work.


Way to go.:clap:

 

[Austin S.]

Natural,
I really admire your work and dedication towards your spiders and other pets. You seem to deff. know what you're doing. I envy you because of that. You need to now work on publishing that book! I'm sure not just me would buy it. :} Keep up the good work bro.

Austin S.

 

[SkorpNtrants]

You should make a series of three books, as I can tell that you do have alot of information, probably too much to cram into just one book.

Naturalistic Terrestrial enclosures
Naturalistic Burrowing enclosures
Naturalistic Aboribial enclosures

Perhaps you can write some of the things you have noticed when it comes to keeping them in a tank with just the basics vs. keeping them in set ups that are more so natural.

I have looked at your enclosures and decided to make the slings cages have more of a naturalistic look to them as well, I will be putting together nine cages, but I do have a few questions.

Would it be alright to keep canning jars on their side for the enclosures?

Would I be able to use river rocks for an A. avic enclosure, as they are an aboribrial species, or would the humidity of that become far too great?

 

[CedrikG]

I am sorry to learn you that "The natural" has got personal problem, and cannot update his topic.

Hope everything is getting fine with you man

 

[Socrates]

I am sorry to learn you that "The natural" has got personal problem, and cannot update his topic.

Hope everything is getting fine with you man

Gui, I hope everything works out for you really soon.

Thanks for the update, Cedrik, I was wondering what had happened.

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Wendy
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[Austin S.]

I too hope all goes well for you. You'll be in my prayers. Take care