Newbie with a 1 1/2" LP

[SpiderDaniel]

Hey, My name's Daniel and I'm a newbie to tarantula keeping! I recently picked up a 1 and a half inch Lasiodora Parahybana. It's too early to tell but I'm hoping for a girl because they live longer, although I'd be happy with either. I gave her more substrate (second pic) on the advice of a friend who keeps tarantulas and shes burrowing happily. Just about gave me a heart attack when I couldn't see her but she was just digging. I named her Hot Pants and I couldn't be happier with her. The third pic is when I brought her home from Twin Cities Reptiles. I think she's taking the crickets I've given her but I have yet to see her eat.

 

[Enn49]

Hi Daniel, welcome to the hobby. An LP is a great choice, easy to keep and very fast growing, enjoy her but be warned she will be the first of many .

 

[SpiderDaniel]

Hi Daniel, welcome to the hobby. An LP is a great choice, easy to keep and very fast growing, enjoy her but be warned she will be the first of many .

Oh trust me I know, I'm already thinking about buying another T .

 

[LC72uk]

Welcome to the Group Daniel......................LC72UK

 

[jackys]

Hello, welcome! Cool LP- it's on my very long list of "next T's to get" too and "Hot Pants" is a great name, haha.

 

[SpiderDaniel]

Hello, welcome! Cool LP- it's on my very long list of "next T's to get" too and "Hot Pants" is a great name, haha.

So far it's a great spider, I'm already planning on getting at least two more because I'm going to have a red runner colony and for just one spider it's overkill haha.

 

[Dabegill]

Hello and welcome to the boards! Enjoy your stay!