Hello:) I'm new and I need help!

[Tarantula0408]

Hello, this is my first posting, as well as my new tarantula
I got this tarantula as a gift, but I don't know what type it is nor it's requirements, I need to know what it is, and what it's needs are, I want to get its tank set up today or tomorrow, so I need help
Thanks http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums...F20167-14706-00000C3F8E5286A9_zps6be27160.jpg
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums...E7DB00-14706-00000C3FE7A5B1A3_zpsaba29401.jpg

 

[Tarantula0408]

Anybody, I can take pics of the underside or abdomen, it has a brown stain on its abdomen too

 

[Tarantula0408]

Can so

Anybody, I can take pics of the underside or abdomen, it has a brown stain on its abdomen too

can somebody please help me !

 

[DalilahBlue]

Sorry I can't be of more help. I am sure other members will take look and get their input. Welcome to TarantulaForum!

 

[Tarantula0408]

Thanks! It is a Brazilian black, I'm pretty sure, but I'm confused because it was found outside in the desert of west texas

 

[DalilahBlue]

I can assure you it isn't a G. pulchra aka Brazilian Black. It is very likely a local Aphonopelma specie, of which males are a pain to tell apart as they are all generally black/dark brown. Your specimen is most likely a male. If kept in captivity he will not live a very long time, as at this point in his life he will just want to find a mate, do his job, and die. You will be doing what's best for him and the local tarantula population if you release him.