Recent content by Dr. Phibes

add half Reptisoil which creates a more natural environment - straight coconut fiber is really old school and super dry ( all T's need some humidity whether desert of jungle species) coconut fiber stays dried out too much as a standalone...

He/She is probably fine. Several of mine including one of my Curly's do the same. More than likely just getting their body temp adjusted by pressing up against the glass. Check out Richards video's which are very informative.

I noticed my female AB had a weird little raised spot on the front of her carapace near her eyes a couple months ago. It has definitely gotten worse as you can see by the pics. She has been eating and still moving around quite a bit and so curious and sweet. I feel really bad and hope somebody...

So I was re-housing several of my T's this past week and got to my GBB which is a Juvenile, prob a molt or two from being an adult. I went in with a capture cup knowing she/he is super fast and she immediately freaked and darted across the enclosure and let out a high pitch squeak that totally...

Looking to see if you have a straight substrate or do you mix? Been using Reptisoil in a number of my enclosures and I don't mist and only dump a small water cap once a week or two in the corner to add moisture. I do see some mold at times on the surface of the soil which I def don't want spores...

So I have a Tliltocatl albopilosus (Curly Hair) and about 4 inches. I've had her for prob 3 months now. Saw her yesterday evening inside her cork log and she was weaving this really cool thick looking hammock web underneath her (super heavy thick looking about the entire size of her...

I found they burrow immediately upon hitting the substrate, and than you have to dig them out which is a pain. You don't want them turning into a Darkling Beetle (it does take long time for them to pupate), which can chew on or kill your T while they're vulnerable after a molt. They grow fairly...

Just curious has anyone had any major issues with urticating hairs? I understand can be a major issue if gets in your eye and even requiring surgery to extract... I have all New World T's and most are kickers. Any cautions other than don't put near your face when handling and wash your...