Hello all,
I purchased a 2in G. pulchra sling In October of last year (he is doing very well), and lately, I've been thinking about getting a second T. I've been doing some research seeing what species are available, and I've come across a few that I really like. At the top of my list is the Ephebopus murinus. Everything about them seems really cool, the common name, the appearance, the burrowing/webbing they do, the fact that they have urticating hairs on their pedipalps rather than their abdomens. Despite liking them so much, I am a bit hesitant to take the plunge because I've read that they can be defensive and speedy, and they require damp substrate. On top of all that, if I got one, I'd likely be getting a 1in sling, and I know that sling care can come with it's own complications. Due to those reasons, I'm wondering if they'd make a better 3rd or 4th T rather than a 2nd. What do you guys think?
Also, if you agree that the Ephebopus murinus probably wouldn't make a great 2nd T, do you have any recommendations for a T that might be a good stepping stone/bridge to it?
I purchased a 2in G. pulchra sling In October of last year (he is doing very well), and lately, I've been thinking about getting a second T. I've been doing some research seeing what species are available, and I've come across a few that I really like. At the top of my list is the Ephebopus murinus. Everything about them seems really cool, the common name, the appearance, the burrowing/webbing they do, the fact that they have urticating hairs on their pedipalps rather than their abdomens. Despite liking them so much, I am a bit hesitant to take the plunge because I've read that they can be defensive and speedy, and they require damp substrate. On top of all that, if I got one, I'd likely be getting a 1in sling, and I know that sling care can come with it's own complications. Due to those reasons, I'm wondering if they'd make a better 3rd or 4th T rather than a 2nd. What do you guys think?
Also, if you agree that the Ephebopus murinus probably wouldn't make a great 2nd T, do you have any recommendations for a T that might be a good stepping stone/bridge to it?