Late last week, I got a little boy that was traipsing around my house.
He was a Costa Rican Tiger Rump. (C. Fasicatum)
I kept him in a rather large tupperware container, with some dirt, branches and a couple leaves for hiding. I was going to make him more comfortable once he settled in, but I learned from my friend, and a couple of you. He was a mature male.
I was saddened to learn he wouldn't live very much longer.
I didn't used to think of tarantulas as pets, and so now that I've tried it, and been bitten by the 'bug' I am very sad to lose my first guy.
I see him now, curling up. Not moving... Almost gone.
He was named Sheldon, and he was named after a spider my mom used to do with her hands. I had two, Sheldon and Stewart. Sappy I know, but still.
Sheldon for all I've had him 4 days, has been an amazing little guy. And I am very upset to see him pass.
So, I hope to gain more experience, knowledge and maybe own another. Perhaps female... Tarantula again.
And I'm sorry for anyone here who's lost one. Even after 4 days, I grew to really like him, and am greatly saddened to see his passing.
Give a little shake of the abdomen for the little guy. And let's hope he had a good life.
He was a Costa Rican Tiger Rump. (C. Fasicatum)
I kept him in a rather large tupperware container, with some dirt, branches and a couple leaves for hiding. I was going to make him more comfortable once he settled in, but I learned from my friend, and a couple of you. He was a mature male.
I was saddened to learn he wouldn't live very much longer.
I didn't used to think of tarantulas as pets, and so now that I've tried it, and been bitten by the 'bug' I am very sad to lose my first guy.
I see him now, curling up. Not moving... Almost gone.
He was named Sheldon, and he was named after a spider my mom used to do with her hands. I had two, Sheldon and Stewart. Sappy I know, but still.
Sheldon for all I've had him 4 days, has been an amazing little guy. And I am very upset to see him pass.
So, I hope to gain more experience, knowledge and maybe own another. Perhaps female... Tarantula again.
And I'm sorry for anyone here who's lost one. Even after 4 days, I grew to really like him, and am greatly saddened to see his passing.
Give a little shake of the abdomen for the little guy. And let's hope he had a good life.
