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I also own a very small sling and I cant wait for those beautiful colors. I would love to own a cobalt blue but don't feel that I am experienced enough for that yet. Maybe some day....
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My Tarantula Corner (The Tarantulas I have in my Collection)
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Cobalt blue tarantulas are also beautiful, I have those as well. Let me be honest,its more of a pet hole than a pet haha. It comes out very little,also its very slow growing positive should then be it's longevity.
Its very defensive/aggressive,so I wouldn't suggest it to just anyone.
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That is exactly why I don't own one yet. I try and find out as much as I can about a tarantula before getting one. And if I were to buy a cobalt or balfouri at this stage and something where to happen to them I would never forgive myself and I would just feel horrible.
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Hello to all my buds in S. Africa !!! How's the weather there?? Can you guys go out & look around and find tarantulas living in your area? No, I'm being a smart-arse! hehe Just curious, the only T's we have here in Florida are B. vagans living in martin county on the east coast. & Pythons & lizzards of all kinds. This is one of the rescue T's Really good temper- Chilly roseie hair! hehe I have heard one horror story about this species going ballistic on the owner! I have never had any problems with any of these, or any of my T's - except those Poe species- been bitten SEVERAL times by them guys! My new kids 1-B smithi , 2- Green bottles, 1-Chaco stripe knee, & now 1-curly hair- I've noticed none of my curly hairs have curly hair??hehe
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Hello
We can go out and document them,but as for collection and so on its not allowed. No locals are permitted to be held captive or bred,so its a No No. As for GBB T's,I'm adding a few more I'm getting them for R160 one equates to about $16 US even less ?
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Christell- Owning T's is kinda like owning any other pet/companions, It's a learning experience !! hehe
This is soo great, we spider people around the world can communicate with each other, share knowledge, & help each other! WOW! These new little ones are really being good- no escapes, umm.. except for the rose hair one that got out of a bad container- I had not had a chance to get her in one of the good ones-problem solved
This is soo great, we spider people around the world can communicate with each other, share knowledge, & help each other! WOW! These new little ones are really being good- no escapes, umm.. except for the rose hair one that got out of a bad container- I had not had a chance to get her in one of the good ones-problem solved
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WOW Martin the GBB's about an inch diameter go for $50 USD! Funny we are closer to S. America- Martin, you got skepe??
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Hello again
No I use other social media apps,like WhatsApp Kik messenger and some others. Its weird,but that's the price I pay for mine at the moment.
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Wow that's good you can get this species for so little money! Do you think the ones you get are bred locally to you??
I have actually got live caught from central & South America- Big NO-NO to have any type of Brachy from Mexico- all but one that i have are "farmed" here in the US.
I have actually got live caught from central & South America- Big NO-NO to have any type of Brachy from Mexico- all but one that i have are "farmed" here in the US.
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Another example,for a Lampropelma sp. Borneo Black 8cm I paid R450 $45 US or less. I can give you many more examples of this,maybe I'm just lucky haha.
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I have someone that supplies me my tarantulas, also a local breeder from South Africa very well known and in my opinion a great guy 100% would support him anytime and refer people.
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The new one my wife got just grabbed a cricket! hehe I love watching them! Even my Avic metallica is out & chasing food!!
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You should see my Thrixopelma eat,now that's also a T with an appetite. I have a few that have a great love for food haha.
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You are lucky guy!! hehe What part of South Africa are you living at?? I'm so curious, I live one block from my work- I don't own a car- & I repair cars for a living! & I don't get out much, except sometimes to the pet store.!!! hehe
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I live in the Free state,a friend of mine compared it to Australia. As long as you're happy what else matters ?
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Hi you guys.
I live in Mpumalanga.
Martin Oosthuysen you are very lucky to have only paid R160 for your GBB. I paid R500 for mine.
I live in Mpumalanga.
Martin Oosthuysen you are very lucky to have only paid R160 for your GBB. I paid R500 for mine.
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That's a huge difference,I buy my Avics and some others from Hendrik. Others like GBB and so on,I have someone else that supplies me.
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Yes that is a huge difference. But that is before i came across Hendrik. Now I get everything from him. 
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Yes that is a huge difference. But that is before i came across Hendrik. Now I get everything from him.
Yes he is the one I buy from,when I buy my Avics and so on. A very nice person, not one ounce of attitude always willing to help and reply. He is a definite for anyone wanting to order,I'd suggest anyone could try him 100%.
