Feeding responses

[prince charmless]

Which species do you all think have the most aggressive feeding response? So far in my collection, the most entertaining are my Chilobrachys sp. "electric blue" and "vietnam blue, and my "Singapore blue". I tend to see more of them than my African species. Planning attend my first expo this weekend in Lebanon, TN. Species on my shopping list include C. Fimbriatus (I really like Chilobrachys), P. Rufilata (My first "pokie"), a "Cobalt blue", a "Hati Hati" and a P. Cambridgei.

 

[PanzoN88]

Which species do you all think have the most aggressive feeding response? So far in my collection, the most entertaining are my Chilobrachys sp. "electric blue" and "vietnam blue, and my "Singapore blue". I tend to see more of them than my African species. Planning attend my first expo this weekend in Lebanon, TN. Species on my shopping list include C. Fimbriatus (I really like Chilobrachys), P. Rufilata (My first "pokie"), a "Cobalt blue", a "Hati Hati" and a P. Cambridgei.

Tliltocatl schroederi without a doubt, I had a female that would willingly take down anything. Through talking with others who raise them, more of the same is observed.

 

[plessey]

I've always found A. geniculata to be pretty entertaining in that regard, especially as juveniles.

 

[timc]

Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens stands out to me; they hit like hammers.

 

[MrGhostMantis]

N. incei has a crazy feeding response for me.

 

[Teresaisrad]

N. incei has a crazy feeding response for me.

Same. I have 4.
T. albo. N. incei those two are always snacking.

 

[m0lsx]

From my boys & girls, the best feeding response comes from a T stirmi. He has always been a great eater & almost never refuses food. And my MM T albopilosum MM still takes down food like he always has. Which is hard but much less often now.

 

[WolfSpider]

View attachment 20210701_182747.jpgMy honor goes to my P. regalus. she pulls a Julio Joney and catches prey out of the air as I quarterback them to her.

 

[Tarantulafeets]

My A chalcodes is pretty ferocious when it comes to food, nothing gets in the way of a dubia roach and her hilariously massive chelicerae.

I also fed one of my P murinus slings yesterday for the first time since getting it, and it flipped over onto its back while it tackled the roach, and it looked like a threat pose lol

But mostly all my ts that I have eat well, except maybe some recent additions that I am still waiting to feed.

 

[ellie1600]

View attachment 58071My honor goes to my P. regalus. she pulls a Julio Joney and catches prey out of the air as I quarterback them to her.

Same!! My P. Regalis is just a sling....almost a juvie....but is CRAZY quick to the prey! He/she is like lightning- freaks me out a bit. I know not to wait too long between feeds, because if I do, he/she wont let me get the lid off....instead, he/she tries to get out the whole time Im taking it off to get the prey in. Its a sh*t-show of adrenaline, sweat, catch cups and roaches...lol!

 

[ellie1600]

Which species do you all think have the most aggressive feeding response? So far in my collection, the most entertaining are my Chilobrachys sp. "electric blue" and "vietnam blue, and my "Singapore blue". I tend to see more of them than my African species. Planning attend my first expo this weekend in Lebanon, TN. Species on my shopping list include C. Fimbriatus (I really like Chilobrachys), P. Rufilata (My first "pokie"), a "Cobalt blue", a "Hati Hati" and a P. Cambridgei.

I have a juvie Singapore Blue and a Vietnam Blue, and both of them, so far, have had pretty mild feeding responses....which is crazy odd, from what Ive heard. My wild feeders are my P. Ornata and my P. Regalis! They BOTH are just slings (almost juvies) and they give me a RUN for my money. Its all I can do to get the lids off without them taking off. I have to keep them fed or they will rush the lid!!

 

[prince charmless]

I have a juvie Singapore Blue and a Vietnam Blue, and both of them, so far, have had pretty mild feeding responses....which is crazy odd, from what Ive heard. My wild feeders are my P. Ornata and my P. Regalis! They BOTH are just slings (almost juvies) and they give me a RUN for my money. Its all I can do to get the lids off without them taking off. I have to keep them fed or they will rush the lid!!

I don't Have a Poecilotheria yet. Going to "Show me expo" in Lebanon, TN tomorrow. Looking for a P. Rufilata, and if I can find one, a Missulena "mouse spider", among a few others. I am concentrating right now on species WITHOUT urticating hairs! I'd rather deal with a little speed than itch.

 

[octanejunkie]

I am intermittently fasting, only eating 8 hours a day. That first meal at 1 PM... man, look out. Ravenous.

Also, I don't overfeed my Ts so their feeding responses are usually very deliberate and often audible from across the room.

 

[Reptisect]

I would have to say my T. albo. She used to refuse food every time but now she provides heart attacks.

 

[Vermis]

Grammostola iheringi has a reputation for an aggressive feeding response: can confirm. Mine tries to eat anything entering her tub. Tries to eat anything leaving it, too, like her water dish.

 

[timc]

Same!! My P. Regalis is just a sling....almost a juvie....but is CRAZY quick to the prey! He/she is like lightning- freaks me out a bit. I know not to wait too long between feeds, because if I do, he/she wont let me get the lid off....instead, he/she tries to get out the whole time Im taking it off to get the prey in. Its a sh*t-show of adrenaline, sweat, catch cups and roaches...lol!

I have a juvie Singapore Blue and a Vietnam Blue, and both of them, so far, have had pretty mild feeding responses....which is crazy odd, from what Ive heard. My wild feeders are my P. Ornata and my P. Regalis! They BOTH are just slings (almost juvies) and they give me a RUN for my money. Its all I can do to get the lids off without them taking off. I have to keep them fed or they will rush the lid!!

Probably won’t change with age either. I have a P. Rufilata that’s all of 8+ inches and still hits like a run away freight train. A lot calmer and less skittish than when she was a sling/juvenile though, so that’s something to look forward to.

I don't Have a Poecilotheria yet. Going to "Show me expo" in Lebanon, TN tomorrow. Looking for a P. Rufilata, and if I can find one, a Missulena "mouse spider", among a few others. I am concentrating right now on species WITHOUT urticating hairs! I'd rather deal with a little speed than itch.

Good luck. Outstanding spider. When you see them full grown in person it’s jaw dropping. Just as impressive as a Theraphosa but with COLOR.

 

[Poppy2020]

Both of my Psalmopoeus cambridgei are wicked fast! P. murinus, A. geniculata and L.parahybana are awesome hunters as well.

 

[prince charmless]

Probably won’t change with age either. I have a P. Rufilata that’s all of 8+ inches and still hits like a run away freight train. A lot calmer and less skittish than when she was a sling/juvenile though, so that’s something to look forward to.



Good luck. Outstanding spider. When you see them full grown in person it’s jaw dropping. Just as impressive as a Theraphosa but with COLOR.

Just got back. P. Rufilata is about 2" dls

 

[WolfSpider]

I don't Have a Poecilotheria yet. Going to "Show me expo" in Lebanon, TN tomorrow. Looking for a P. Rufilata, and if I can find one, a Missulena "mouse spider", among a few others. I am concentrating right now on species WITHOUT urticating hairs! I'd rather deal with a little speed than itch.

Me too!

 

[ellie1600]

I don't Have a Poecilotheria yet. Going to "Show me expo" in Lebanon, TN tomorrow. Looking for a P. Rufilata, and if I can find one, a Missulena "mouse spider", among a few others. I am concentrating right now on species WITHOUT urticating hairs! I'd rather deal with a little speed than itch.

Be careful! That speed....that speed! IT WILL GET YOU! I know my first pokie and my Vietnam Blue really took my breath away- even as slings- they MOVE. Its faster than the blink of an eye and so rehomeing is "FUN?!?!?!" LOL! All kidding aside, they are amazing to have, to care for, to feed, to watch, etc.; but just dont underestimate them.