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You wouldn't believe how fast these guys are, this photo is after a few rapid laps around the big container I do the rehouse in.
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HANDLING TARANTULAS
- Thread starter Stan Schultz
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Bet that spood is quicker than prunes through the geriatric ward!
Actually I would believe it ..lol. My Heterapoda sp David Bowie is stupid, ridiculous fast! And if you raised your Cupiennis Salei from a sling you know the other half of the challenge! That speed and microscopic! The little bugger is in Tarantula Cribs sling enclosure went to put a little water in and after meticulously trying to locate him/her concluded that it was down at the bottom below some cork bark. One little squirt of water and there it was on top of the lid! I froze on the spot hoping it didn't bolt on away because I probably would not have been able to find it because after 3 confirmed molts, and I think more, it's still only couple mms, maybe, in body size! But it bolted back the way it came out after I finally got my paint brush ( the tiny one) and went to touch it! Those moments though are what's so endearing to me keeping spiders! Keeps me coming for more! Thought about
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My post got cut. But .. thought about getting a Tiger Wandering spider a few times and still might!
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I know exactly what you mean lol
Definitely should, there extremely fast growers I got this as a 2cm sling in November last year and it's 9cm now moulted 4 times for me. Think it must be its moult just before maturing as I read the males only get to 10 cm.
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D. diamantinensis
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- Anywhere in North America.
One and All -
First, I owe you fine folks an apology. I started this thread a little over a year ago, then life and a bunch of its distractions broadsided me, and frankly, I forgot about my post. I'll try to do better in the future.
With greatest respect,
Stan (Tarantzilla and Arachnozilla*) Schultz
* No, I don't suffer dual personalities. I just managed to acquire two Internet addresses!
First, I owe you fine folks an apology. I started this thread a little over a year ago, then life and a bunch of its distractions broadsided me, and frankly, I forgot about my post. I'll try to do better in the future.
With greatest respect,
Stan (Tarantzilla and Arachnozilla*) Schultz
* No, I don't suffer dual personalities. I just managed to acquire two Internet addresses!
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4cm (1.7inch) Pterinochilus Murinus Usambara (rehouse handle)
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Boy.....you've got some BIG ones handling that species! Hahaha
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I feel sorry for these guys, they get such a bad name.
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Absolutely correct! Since started back keeping T's raised two males and now a third OBT and love them! Give them a bit love and respect and are one super cool T. Gorgeous as all T's are with a bit a personality thrown in for good measure
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Yeah true....most of mine were defensive.
