B smithi

[khatchet]

This is going to be my next tarantula. I have to wait a bit of time to get it. But would like to know about it be for getting one. Can every one tell me there exprines with having them and the care and any tips I need to know.

 

[Scoolman]

Easy to care for. Adults are kept dry with a water dish. They can be kickers, but not bad. My girl is very calm most of the time.

She has molted recently and the missing palp has regenerated.

 

[khatchet]

thank you. Im also glad to hear she got the palp back.

 

[khatchet]

Do you know any thing about the sling I want this to be the 1st I get as a sling.

 

[Scoolman]

The slings I have had are skittish, and bolt for cover when disturbed. They are cared for like a typical sling, keep the sub moist, feed once or twice a week, provide a water dish if the sling 1-1.5" or more.

 

[khatchet]

OK and at one point do I need to stop careing for them like they are tropical.

 

[Scoolman]

Not so much like they are tropical, but the sub should be moist. Most tarantulas develop the waterproof cuticle layer around 7th instar.

 

[khatchet]

Ok thank you. Also i have a humidafiry what sould it be set at.

 

[harleyqueen]

I really really love b smithi they are so beautifull, you made a great choice. I have six of them but always looking for more. They are pretty but all of mine are really lazy it makes me laugh.

 

[khatchet]

Yeah I wish I could get mine sooner but I have to wait tell I move or keep it at my moms cuz I cant have any more hear

 

[khatchet]

I can get it sooner tho cuz I just got the ok from my gf as long as i put it some where hidin when her mom comes to visit

 

[khatchet]

What is the best substrat to use for the sling

 

[Scoolman]

I use coco choir.

 

[khatchet]

ok is the the equel to eco earth

 

[Scoolman]

Yep, same stuff.

 

[khatchet]

cool thats what I use for ever thing other then my snake. So I always have some. How old are they when they start to borrow?

 

[Sabeth]

This is going to be my next tarantula. I have to wait a bit of time to get it. But would like to know about it be for getting one. Can every one tell me there exprines with having them and the care and any tips I need to know.

You will love the smithi...they are awesome! My juvenile female (in my profile pic) is very laid-back for the most part and quite docile. Since her recent molt she has been a bit more prone to darting but she has never shown any signs of being defensive/aggressive. I handle her very easily. Smithis are very easy to care for, too. Enjoy!!

 

[khatchet]

Im glad to hear that im waiting 2 more year befor I get into me deffence like the poki and birdeatter

 

[harleyqueen]

I think we should start a Mexican Red Knee fan club. Its impossible not to fall in love with them. Mine are all really dozy.

 

[khatchet]

I would join when I get one,