Wrong species? Or angry brachypelma albopilosum?

[viper69]

Got it, over and out. By the way I've already said it but I will say it again. I dont handle any of my Ts. And thanks for all the critical corrections and let me just suggest that if you are truly trying to educate someone, the snarky attitude doesn't help because to be honest with that kind of response I move on to more helpful suggestions. Thanks. P.s. its 4 species.

Thanks for the correction on species. 4 species already......

The words I typed are merely information. Your choice to infer tone is your own error. Before assuming I was being snide, simply ask.

I provide succinct answers for one reason, I'm busy doing many things.

 

[Arianna Patterson]

I would say all 3 enclosures have too little ground space and too much height.

The B. albopilosum hide is indeed way too large. Remember, ts like tight places, not open ones. There really should be just enough room for the t to get under. This can be accomplished by burying the hide most of the way and just creating a depression to get into. Think of the hide not as a home, but as the start of a burrow.


Yeah, return it if you can. Pet stores would like people to believe that keeping ts is more complicated than it actually is...and doing so helps them sell things, making selling ts a much more lucrative thing for them.


I fixed that for you.

Good feedback, I will start looking for wider shorter enclosures for them and also bury my B.a. hide more for him. My GBB seems to like the height as it webs like crazy up and down and all over. Am I misinterpreting the webbing assuming it is comfortable and it is actually stressed and trying to enclose the space? I purchased all my Ts from an online "dealer" or "breeder", not sure what they are considered in the T world but yeah, the basic info on their site definitely led me to believe humidity was a bigger factor than it seems to be. I will certainly be relaxing in that area and lose the meters.

 

[Garth Vader]

Here's one video I found:

And here's another:

Yeah! Love the magical swimming Avic video!

 

[Arianna Patterson]

I would say all 3 enclosures have too little ground space and too much height.

The B. albopilosum hide is indeed way too large. Remember, ts like tight places, not open ones. There really should be just enough room for the t to get under. This can be accomplished by burying the hide most of the way and just creating a depression to get into. Think of the hide not as a home, but as the start of a burrow.


Yeah, return it if you can. Pet stores would like people to believe that keeping ts is more complicated than it actually is...and doing so helps them sell things, making selling ts a much more lucrative thing for them.


I fixed that for you.

You're a gem. thanks

 

[cold blood]

My GBB seems to like the height as it webs like crazy up and down and all over. Am I misinterpreting the webbing assuming it is comfortable and it is actually stressed and trying to enclose the space?

Because GBBs are heavy webbers, they are especially adaptable....so its really just adapting. This adaptability to vertical space leads many to (wrongly) believe that they are semi-arboreal.....but because of this, taller enclosures are less of a big deal for them...although ground space should not be ignored.

 

[Lokee85]

I would say all 3 enclosures have too little ground space and too much height.

The B. albopilosum hide is indeed way too large. Remember, ts like tight places, not open ones. There really should be just enough room for the t to get under. This can be accomplished by burying the hide most of the way and just creating a depression to get into. Think of the hide not as a home, but as the start of a burrow.


Yeah, return it if you can. Pet stores would like people to believe that keeping ts is more complicated than it actually is...and doing so helps them sell things, making selling ts a much more lucrative thing for them.


I fixed that for you.

I didn't even notice the height, thanks for point that out! I knew you would chime in soon.

@Arianna Patterson, I know @viper69's posts can seem blunt, but he's just straight forward with his observations and advice. He's a very knowledgeable keeper and you can learn a lot from him.

 

[Arianna Patterson]

I didn't even notice the height, thanks for point that out! I knew you would chime in soon.

@Arianna Patterson, I know @viper69's posts can seem blunt, but he's just straight forward with his observations and advice. He's a very knowledgeable keeper and you can learn a lot from him.

Meh I'm not hurt over it. Thanks for the info on the height, these enclosures were sold to me as "juvenile terrestrial enclosures", had no idea they were too high. On the hunt for new digs as we speak.

Because GBBs are heavy webbers, they are especially adaptable....so its really just adapting. This adaptability to vertical space leads many to (wrongly) believe that they are semi-arboreal.....but because of this, taller enclosures are less of a big deal for them...although ground space should not be ignored.

Gotcha! Very interesting. I too read they are semi arboreal so good to know that's semi false

 

[cold blood]

these enclosures were sold to me as "juvenile terrestrial enclosures"

Ahh, I know where you got them.

For future reference, a 16oz deli cup is a better place at a small fraction of the cost (like often free). The deli cup is just as clear, provides more floor space and less height...plus the pliable lid means you don't have to remove the whole top every time. They are also easily ventilated with a pin and toothpick....just run through the pin holes with the toothpick to make them uniform.

Deli Cup Setup for Terrestrial Slings 1-3"

• cold blood
• Mar 13, 2017
• 6
• enclosure

Deli cup set up for terrestrial slings 1-3"

 

[Arianna Patterson]

Ahh, I know where you got them.

For future reference, a 16oz deli cup is a better place at a small fraction of the cost (like often free). The deli cup is just as clear, provides more floor space and less height...plus the pliable lid means you don't have to remove the whole top every time. They are also easily ventilated with a pin and toothpick....just run through the pin holes with the toothpick to make them uniform.

Deli Cup Setup for Terrestrial Slings 1-3"

• cold blood
• Mar 13, 2017
• 6
• enclosure

Deli cup set up for terrestrial slings 1-3"

Lucky enough for me....I own a restaurant. Will sort through tomorrow!

 

[Garth Vader]

Lucky enough for me....I own a restaurant. Will sort through tomorrow!

Hey you live in Chimacum! I live on the Kitsap peninsula. Nice to see another Washington peninsula person on here

 

[The Grym Reaper]

After this molt, he has been increasingly aggressive.

We prefer "defensive" (remember, as far as they're concerned you're a giant predator invading their home) but yeah, a tarantula's disposition can change drastically at any time, including from moult to moult, I have a Brachypelma hamorii female that was easily my most docile specimen, after her second moult in my care she became one of my most defensive (Only my P. atrichomatus beats her when it comes to crankiness).

My B. hamorii is still defective.

• The Grym Reaper
• Jul 23, 2017
• 8
• brachypelma brachypelma hamorii brachypelma smithi hamorii mexican redknee tarantula threat threat pose threat posture

She still thinks she's a P. cancerides.

 

[Arianna Patterson]

Hey you live in Chimacum! I live on the Kitsap peninsula. Nice to see another Washington peninsula person on here

Neat!!! Hi neighbor!!

We prefer "defensive" (remember, as far as they're concerned you're a giant predator invading their home) but yeah, a tarantula's disposition can change drastically at any time, including from moult to moult, I have a Brachypelma hamorii female that was easily my most docile specimen, after her second moult in my care she became one of my most defensive (Only my P. atrichomatus beats her when it comes to crankiness).

My B. hamorii is still defective.

• The Grym Reaper
• Jul 23, 2017
• 8
• brachypelma brachypelma hamorii brachypelma smithi hamorii mexican redknee tarantula threat threat pose threat posture

She still thinks she's a P. cancerides.

Great perspective, we are giants technically. I'm glad to hear I'm not alone in personality changes and thanks for the correction of "defensive" vs "agressive" you're right, he isn't just running around attacking, he most certainly is reacting which does make a difference.

 

[Chris LXXIX]

Lucky enough for me....I own a restaurant.

Not an 'Olive Garden', I hope

 

[Garth Vader]

Not an 'Olive Garden', I hope

Lol. I don't think there's an Olive Garden around Chimacum. It is hard to find chain restaurants around here.

 

[Arianna Patterson]

Lol. I don't think there's an Olive Garden around Chimacum. It is hard to find chain restaurants around here.

HA NO. Olive Garden is not a restaurant. I own a local/organic made from scratch bakery/cafe/restaurant. Initials are FRC. That's all I will give ya.

Lol. I don't think there's an Olive Garden around Chimacum. It is hard to find chain restaurants around here.

We are lucky to not have to dine at chains and have lots of great quality food. Love OlyPen!

 

[dangerforceidle]

HA NO. Olive Garden is not a restaurant. I own a local/organic made from scratch bakery/cafe/restaurant. Initials are FRC. That's all I will give ya.

The menu looks nice!

 

[draconisj4]

HA NO. Olive Garden is not a restaurant. I own a local/organic made from scratch bakery/cafe/restaurant. Initials are FRC. That's all I will give ya.

I looked at your menu, the salads sound delicious!