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I posted a thread a few months back asking how to move my tarantulas across the country. Well, all went well, so you know what that means - new T's! I moved to a large city, and luckily, there's an exotic pet store here that has a huge selection of spiders (relative to what stores usually have). The best part? All captive bred and bought from the common stores advertised here. The owner said he's actually a member here. But enough of that. I planned on just buying one, but you know how that goes.
As soon as I saw this guy, he was in my cart. Hapalopus sp Colombia, about 2mm dls, who I've dubbed Linus. I've always wanted one of these guys, and luckily for me, this is one of the best display tarantulas I have. I rehoused it last night, and it's already made a burrow 2cm deep. Quite impressive considering it's size, but I don't know why it bothered, since it just stays on the top of the substrate at all times.
Next up is the Brachypelma vagans, about 3mm dls, who I have yet to name. Very small and timid guy. It stays out in the open at all times, unless there is a vibration, and then he bolts for the hide.
Finally we have my Ceratogyrus darlingi, about 3cm dls, who I've named Rafiki. I started a burrow with my pinky, and over night it has made a 90 degree turn towards the middle of the container. I got a good look at it yesterday, though. Beautiful T, and very docile.
So, I know the general husbandry of these spiders, but any insider tips? Anything I should watch out for? As always, I've done my research on these guys (mostly via this forum), but it never hurts to ask.
As soon as I saw this guy, he was in my cart. Hapalopus sp Colombia, about 2mm dls, who I've dubbed Linus. I've always wanted one of these guys, and luckily for me, this is one of the best display tarantulas I have. I rehoused it last night, and it's already made a burrow 2cm deep. Quite impressive considering it's size, but I don't know why it bothered, since it just stays on the top of the substrate at all times.
Next up is the Brachypelma vagans, about 3mm dls, who I have yet to name. Very small and timid guy. It stays out in the open at all times, unless there is a vibration, and then he bolts for the hide.
Finally we have my Ceratogyrus darlingi, about 3cm dls, who I've named Rafiki. I started a burrow with my pinky, and over night it has made a 90 degree turn towards the middle of the container. I got a good look at it yesterday, though. Beautiful T, and very docile.
So, I know the general husbandry of these spiders, but any insider tips? Anything I should watch out for? As always, I've done my research on these guys (mostly via this forum), but it never hurts to ask.
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