G. Rosea.

[HTay]

So I am extremely new to the tarantula world. I bought this T October 6th from a family owned pet store. I researched them and became interested fast. I am sad to come to the conclusion that I feel like I did not research enough. Help?

They told me she was a female. But I think it is a male due to the insane activity and want to come out of the terrarium. Any guesses or is it still too early? I haven't seen any signs of molt.
Also I do not know how old this spider is. I'm guessing it is still young.

To add, I have read that they have a weird appetite. This spider can eat 4-6 crickets every week.

Please help me. I want the absolute best for this new addition but I am so confused. It is also extremely docile. I can't handle it no problem.
Any advice regarding anything would be much appreciated.
Thank you!

 

[Gavin van den Berg]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Can you perhaps post a picture of the enclosure of your T? We can then tell you more about what to change/do differently, if anything.

What size crickets are you feeding it? As long as they are not bigger than your T then its fine. I usually feed my T's once a week and depending on their size between 1-3 crickets.

Your T looks very healthy though so I would not be too worried. A reason why it is trying to get out of the enclosure could be because the substrate you have is too moist.

So please post a picture and we'll help out.

 

[tcrave]

beautiful rosie, its hard to tell on the sex with out a molt. unless the t is a mature male.every t has its own personality, my rose is a female and she is very active. she currently has a sac and is all over her enclosure with it. my young male rosie is a pet rock.

 

[HTay]

This is what the enclosure looks like.
I use coconut fiber substrate.
Thank you!
I'm glad she looks healthy!
I feed her medium-small crickets. She loves to eat.

 

[tcrave]

very nice set up

 

[HTay]

very nice set up

Really? Yay! Thank you very much!

 

[Gavin van den Berg]

This is what the enclosure looks like.
I use coconut fiber substrate.
Thank you!
I'm glad she looks healthy!
I feed her medium-small crickets. She loves to eat.

Everything looks fine and that is indeed a nice setup for your T. No need to worry about it.
Good luck with your T, may it grow big and hairy.

 

[HTay]

Thank you so much!