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A Question Regarding Lifespans of Several Genera
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They all vary species to species and also dependant on too many variants. Your looking at roughly 15-25 years for most. Obviously much shorter if male. But even different specimen of the same species can have much different lifespans even if kept the same
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What @Rs50matt said, and can also influenced by husbandry elements, like temperature, feeding schedule, etc.
Honestly, most of this "general info" you are asking about can be found doing a few google searches, it's heavily documented online in various forums, taxonomy sites and "care sheets"
If you don't mind a question, OP, what are you looking for by asking this question, specifically?
Honestly, most of this "general info" you are asking about can be found doing a few google searches, it's heavily documented online in various forums, taxonomy sites and "care sheets"
If you don't mind a question, OP, what are you looking for by asking this question, specifically?
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In general, males will have much shorter lifespans than the females. Males tend to mature quicker than females from the same egg sac, natures way of limiting inbreeding within the species.
Megaphobema - ~15 to 20 years for females
Lasiodora - 12 to 15 years for females
Nhandu - 10 to 20 years for females
Phormictopus - Not sure, Breeders tell me that females can live to be ~20 years
Enjoy the day.
Basically, I just want to maintain a budgeted tarantula wishlist while enjoying in having them.
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Laddering tarantulas like CDs (certificates of deposit) so they mature in series is management strategy
Have fun planning your collection and don't forget to do your resaerch!
Have fun planning your collection and don't forget to do your resaerch!
Even though I currently have a Lasiodora parahybana and a Grammostola porteri, would you recommend for me to get an Ephebopus murinus?
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Ephebopus murinus is an obligate burrower, so if you're looking for a pet hole, sure!
What would be an appropriate depth of substrate for an Ephebopus murinus?
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The same amount you would use for any obligate burrower, which will vary based on the size of the spider
I keep our E Murinus in these enclosures (1.8l braplast) the sub is only around 3.5” high but is 6.5” square so plenty of sub to dig (T is around 3”) what octanejunkie said is accurate. It’s a pet hole if you move the enclosure but I do see it out (and our C Minax) most nights and when you do see it clearly without a lid it’s rewarding
IMO if your starting out in the hobby there are much better choices. On the other hand... if it’s a Species you really want do your research and get 1.
Sorry for the long boring reply
