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Both slings arrived today. They were very fast for tiny slings and bolted around the enclosure and tried to hide straight away. I gave them half a cricket each and they've been voraciously eating for many hours; a hearty fatty meal.
Hello all!
I'm super excited to get this species. Does anyone have any care tips for it? The only thing I can find online is that it's potentially fossorial.
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Had anybody seen Arachnosys enclosures? They're acrylic, but they use polycarbonate doors to prevent warping, and they also use stainless steel nuts and bolts. They're made by tarantula keepers. They're like the European answer to Tarantula Cribs. I sound like a shill, but I've been researching...
Both of my G. pulchripes 2cm slings have built themselves an underground lair at the base of their enclosures which is sealed at the top by a huge mound of dirt. I've heard stories of slings going underground and not resurfacing for food (mainly King Baboons). How long shall I wait until I open...
Acrylic has its issues. Glass has its issues. Mesh lids are a no no. There's just so many things wrong with so many enclosures. But, after days of searching, what exactly is wrong with this? It looks like a premium acrylic enclosure, but its polycarbonate - it doesn't warp.
The ultimate...
I've just joined this forum after being told about this competition. Loving the photos and really grateful to be here!!!
Here's my mature male Cyriocosmus ritae. He was my first spider (got him about 4 months ago) and when I learned that males don't live very long, I was upset. But every cloud...