Hello - new member with a new T.

[Oursapoil]

I'm seriously impressed!!! Almost looks like my bedroom after a fun night!Bwahahahah! Now I want a T that will shoot poop, although that looks messy AF and annoying to clean. Is this normal for them or a defense mechanism?

Nope, I was being facetious, they do not poop at you although different spiders have different habits. Some always go for the wall, some the water dish and some always at the same place in a corner.
You are safe

 

[cmvcarlsson]

Nope, I was being facetious, they do not poop at you although different spiders have different habits. Some always go for the wall, some the water dish and some always at the same place in a corner.
You are safe

That's good to know! I am seriously developing an obsession with all the varieties of T's I am learning about. There are so many beautiful and fascinating T's out there. One day I will work up to getting a Theraphosa Stirmi, but that will be when I am not a novice with these beautiful creatures.

 

[octanejunkie]

Is this normal for them or a defense mechanism?

Both
Some do it to fend off a potential predator
Some do it when stressed
Some do it just because
Some do it because poop is gross, get it far away, ick

 

[Oursapoil]

That's good to know! I am seriously developing an obsession with all the varieties of T's I am learning about. There are so many beautiful and fascinating T's out there. One day I will work up to getting a Theraphosa Stirmi, but that will be when I am not a novice with these beautiful creatures.

Be careful what you wish for it is a very addictive hobby.
It always starts with a T or two and before you know it you have terrariums all over the place and have to create budget just for crickets

 

[octanejunkie]

Be careful what you wish for it is a very addictive hobby.
It always starts with a T or two and before you know it you have terrariums all over the place and have to create budget just for crickets

Nah, don't be ridiculous...

I just got 12 new enclosures and a 14 x 30 x 64 5-shelf rack from Amazon
You know, Wednesday

 

[cmvcarlsson]

Nah, don't be ridiculous...

I just got 12 new enclosures and a 14 x 30 x 64 5-shelf rack from Amazon
You know, Wednesday

Yeah, I am building a new enclosure for my boa, then that tank which is 8ft will be my new aquarium for my fish that are outgrowing their current tank. Haven't thought too much yet for my slings new enclosure but for now it's in a small little enclosure since it is only about 1- 1.5 inches, but with the recent molt, I have no idea how much it has grown... I am already planning to add some new shelving to my house for additional enclosures down the road. I don't think I will ever have more than 5 t's but who knows??? Hehehe

 

[octanejunkie]

I don't think I will ever have more than 5 t's but who knows??? Hehehe

Famous last words, there, SBarbara

We were in Goleta two weeks ago... didn't see you lol

 

[cmvcarlsson]

Famous last words, there, SBarbara

We were in Goleta two weeks ago... didn't see you lol

That's a bummer! I didn't see you either! You should have come by my bar in Goleta!

 

[Oursapoil]

Yeah, I am building a new enclosure for my boa, then that tank which is 8ft will be my new aquarium for my fish that are outgrowing their current tank. Haven't thought too much yet for my slings new enclosure but for now it's in a small little enclosure since it is only about 1- 1.5 inches, but with the recent molt, I have no idea how much it has grown... I am already planning to add some new shelving to my house for additional enclosures down the road. I don't think I will ever have more than 5 t's but who knows??? Hehehe

4 years ago, no T (I had Ts back in France 20 years ago).
3 years ago, 2 Ts.
2 years ago, 9 Ts.
1 year of pandemic: 102 Ts!

 

[octanejunkie]

That's a bummer! I didn't see you either! You should have come by my bar in Goleta!

I didn't get the invite...

 

[cmvcarlsson]

4 years ago, no T (I had Ts back in France 20 years ago).
3 years ago, 2 Ts.
2 years ago, 9 Ts.
1 year of pandemic: 102 Ts!

Wow! 9 to 102! I wouldn't even know how to care or where to put them all! My goal is to set up a really natural terrarium and habitat for Velcro, then not tell anyone there is a T in there. I am doing research on habitats and natural plants for husbandry.

 

[Oursapoil]

Wow! 9 to 102! I wouldn't even know how to care or where to put them all! My goal is to set up a really natural terrarium and habitat for Velcro, then not tell anyone there is a T in there. I am doing research on habitats and natural plants for husbandry.

Keep in mind that T. Albopilosus have a mind of their own. You might create the most beautiful enclosure and it might bulldozer the whole place overnight.

 

[cmvcarlsson]

I didn't get the invite...

Well next time stop by BreakTime in Goleta off Fairview. My sister-in-law owns it. Its a great little dive bar. We even moved one of the pool tables outside. Very cool people. Love to pick your brain on T's! Hit me up anytime!

 

[cmvcarlsson]

Keep in mind that T. Albopilosus have a mind of their own. You might create the most beautiful enclosure and it might bulldozer the whole place overnight.

I think mine definitely would from the personality I have already seen from this little one. It has always been super active and digging the "perfect" burrow until it decided to molt. I was expecting a little spider that would just chill but this one is creative and likes to explore its habitat. I will always let it do its thing, but I still think a fun pretty little home for it in the future will be awesome.

 

[cmvcarlsson]

I think mine definitely would from the personality I have already seen from this little one. It has always been super active and digging the "perfect" burrow until it decided to molt. I was expecting a little spider that would just chill but this one is creative and likes to explore its habitat. I will always let it do its thing, but I still think a fun pretty little home for it in the future will be awesome.

When you say "bulldoze" the place overnight what do you mean? Like rearrange the "furniture" heheh

 

[Oursapoil]

When you say "bulldoze" the place overnight what do you mean? Like rearrange the "furniture" heheh

Like destroying everything and literally flipping the whole inside of the enclosure upside down. They’ll move substrate from one side to another and things will disappear as they’ll burry everything in their way. It is totally normal and part of their charm.

 

[cmvcarlsson]

Like destroying everything and literally flipping the whole inside of the enclosure upside down. They’ll move substrate from one side to another and things will disappear as they’ll burry everything in their way. It is totally normal and part of their charm.

I can't wait. my little t. Albo is all about that! hehe That is the best part of having a reptile or spider. You can't predict what they will do. Although with my boa I can read its body language pretty damn well and we have a "connection" I know people think I am crazy. I love when clean my boa's enclosure and its like I pissed her off. She will spend an hour trying to flip the water dish and move her branches to just where SHE wants them if I don't put them back in the right place. I also love when she is hungry and ready to eat because if my pug walks by she will eye the dog like it's her next meal. Heheheh.