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Recent content by bioteknik

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    Handling?

    Ive been keeping these guys for 25 years and never felt tempted to handle one. I keep fish and I dont handle them either.....I guess its personal choice but personally Ive never thought of them as needing petting in any way.
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    U.K. @Phil The Spider House

    This was my second trade with Phil. Arrived safely yesterday. What to say about Phil? Firstly, the man is a professional. The entire trade from enquiry to purchase to tracking and delivery, to packing and quality is just top drawer. Secondly, Phil cares about the well being of the animals in...
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    Spider escape.....

    I had a full grown regalis escape from where I kept them at work (I owned a shop and sometimes despite the warning signs, idiots would open the cages - so the Ts had to go). Anyway, to cut a long story short, she didn't go very far and come night time I found her wandering a few feet from her...
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    GBB

    Thank you very much for the help and advice. Much appreciated.
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    GBB

    Hi there. Yes I keep the substrate very dry. There is a water dish but Ive never observed this T anywhere near it. She occasionally has a bit of a wonder around but mostly just hangs up there in the corner.
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    GBB

    Ah thats a great idea I will give it a go.
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    GBB

    Its maybe a poor photo - I will try and get a better one.
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    Is a sling good for a beginner?

    Slings have always been my preference. Got this girl as a sling 20 years ago and she is still super healthy and it's been an awesome journey. The main factor for me has always been the price. Add to that the sheer joy of watching them grow - so no contest!
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    GBB

    Morning all. Quick question..I have a 2 year old GBB (believed female but hmmmm maybe not). Last moult maybe 3 months back, since when this spider has webbed into a corner and is more or less refusing food. Odd behaviour - any ideas.
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    U.K. @Phil The Spider House

    Hi Everyone Just a quick note on much-respected member here - @Phil . This last week I bought some slings from Phil and I would like to say after all my years in the hobby Phil is definitely the most knowledgable and obliging. A really top service even with Royal Mail trying to glitch it up...
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    Re @Phil.... I have been a T keeper for 2 decades. In all that time I have never bought from...

    Re @Phil.... I have been a T keeper for 2 decades. In all that time I have never bought from such an accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable trader. In this instance, we had the foibles of Royal Mail to contend with as well. In spite of them, Phil was always ready to help and to his credit, his...
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    U.K. The Spiderhouse- @Phil

    Happy to do so Phil. Look forward to your new list as and when...
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    U.K. The Spiderhouse- @Phil

    Hi Phil. Is this an up to date list? Steve
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