Hi all, new here

SCtarantulas · Jul 7, 2004

Hey people, I'm new to tarantulas in fact I got my first one today. Its a G. Rosea! Just thought I would say hi and show your my first tarantula.

Enjoy,
Steve

Spydra · Jul 7, 2004

Welcome to the boards Steve, nice picture of your rosie.

Renee

SCtarantulas · Jul 7, 2004

Hey Spydra,
Thanx, I was wondering if using peat for the substrate was okay because my rosea seems to be standing on top of her cork bark more than on the peat! should I change the substrate?

Regards,
Steve

Overmenneske · Jul 7, 2004

SCtarantulas said:
should I change the substrate?

Peat is OK, it's a matter of adjustment.

Socrates · Jul 7, 2004

Welcome

Hi Steve,

And welcome to the Arachnoboards. I'm sure you'll love this place as much as I do. Tons and tons of information, pictures, and great people.

Unfortunately I can't see the pics of your Rose (could be my PC though), but my first T was a Chilean Rose as well. I'm up to 4 now - it's become quite addictive.

Perhaps your peatmoss is too wet for your Rose? Or even slightyly moist? My Rosea despises any kind of moisture and she was climbing the walls of her enclosure until it dried out completely.

Great to have you.

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Wendy
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Spydra · Jul 7, 2004

I keep my peat very dry & both my T's are very happy. At first, I had it too wet and she would not even come off the top of her lid, once it dryed out quite a bit it was much better.

Renee

Arachnoking · Jul 7, 2004

Welcome to the boards mate. Have fun. this place is very informative and any questions no matter how silly you might think they are , please ask

SCtarantulas · Jul 7, 2004

Oh ok thanx a lot Wendy, I was misting the peat to get it some humidity going! I will let it dry out then just mist the walls.

Thanx again,
Steve

SCtarantulas · Jul 7, 2004

Thanx archnoking,
Its good to have a warm welcome

Thanx again,
Steve

leiurus · Jul 7, 2004

Welcome!
If you have any question, just ask! We'll be glad to answer.
Dom

SCtarantulas · Jul 7, 2004

Cheers Dom,

I do have a question actually on handling, How do I do it? I mean how should I pick my Rosea up and put her back down without hurting her?

thanx again everyone,
Steve

leiurus · Jul 7, 2004

First, why do you wanna to handle her?
This is very stressful for the tarantula...
You can put your hand in the front of her and touch gently its abdomen.
Then, she'll walk on your hand but don't drop her, because she'll burst!
Dom

SCtarantulas · Jul 7, 2004

I want to handle her because shes a docile sp. so it will be easier than say holding a T. Blondi lol and it will be a good exprience for me. I will always be very careful when handling any of my animals because I only want the best for them.

Cheers dom,
Steve

jayco_heat · Jul 7, 2004

Welcome Sc.....I think you will like it here. there are realy helpfull people on the boards. I can say that 80% of my tarantula knowledge has come from the
boards, or from some liturature that someone on the boards has pointed me to.....Welome

SCtarantulas · Jul 7, 2004

Cheers Jayco, I've looked at some of the posts and it all seems like good stuff I can learn from.

WayneT · Jul 7, 2004

Welcome to the boards Steve and to the wonderfully addictive hobby you've chosen. This place is great for meeting fellow enthusiasts and learning volumes of helpful info. Laters

SCtarantulas · Jul 7, 2004

Wayne your sig rocks! Roadhouse Blues by the Doors!
Off the topic...sorry

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