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we have had them before & we think the only way they got in is with food. you did the right thing changing the sub. thats what we had to do.

we try to place the live cricket as close to the t as we can but usually if we just drop it into the container the t will go find it when it's hungry enough.

it its all over the sides & the logs etc i would, just use tissue & water to wipe off

the cobalt blue is a stunning tarantula but it is for experts really + you will hardly ever seen it as it will just burrow away. as the above post says the b.smithi or a chllian rose are ideal for beginers as they are more docile & will be out & about more.we havent seen our cobalt for months.

thank you all again. The tank is only 30cm x 16 cm x16 cm and yes the substrate got wet when filling bowl

our new gbb

our salmon pink sling has gone very bald. its about 8-9 cm at the moment & a couple of weeks ago we moved it to a larger enclosure. it seemed fine had a wonder around, found its, coconut shell & sat on it as it did in smaller enclosure. then it moved on to a rock we put in, has been eating etc...

i agree the stress caused is the main thing to worry about . we dont really hold our ts, occasional my husband will slowly move them on to his hand inside the tank & then he can tidy round the tank , mist etc. we have one chilean rose who actually wants to come out , if you side the door open...

finally added a green bottle blue to our collection! now we need a name!

we havent really had a good look at him since the shed. just left him to recover, till his first fed , this eve or tomorrow. the skin was about 10 cm long & he looks to have grown but cant tell how much yet.

We havent realy had a chance to look at him .his pedipals yet as he shed. Turned upright and went and sat in the watet bowl.will have a proper look at him in a few days. How old is a male before reaching maturity?

is about ayear old . how would we know if he matured plese

our fireleg blaze shed overnight & gave us our first intact molt. we had a go at sexing from a molt for the first time & we think he is male. there is no little flap. what do you think ? :)