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[SpiderDad]

I have always found spiders interesting. In the last year I have acquired 4 tarantulas. My first a wild Texas Brown my son found in his yard. Then I purchased a Rose Hair about 8 months ago. I just recently purchased a T. Blondi. And the forth, 2 days ago, another Texas Brown that was clipped by a car and we rescued. She lost her first leg but is doing fine. I have a wonderful wife who puts up with my fascination with few complaints.

 

[Denny Dee]

Great start! Very cool that you are able to enjoy Tarantulas in your own back yard. Congrats on the new addition and for marrying well . Welcome aboard.

 

[Enn49]

Hi and welcome to the friendly forum.

 

[Therasoid]

Hello and welcome to the forum. [emoji3]

 

[jsolis770]

That's great to read about.

 

[PamCz]

T rescue! Yeah!

Welcome! I'm new, too, and this forum is wonderful...I'm sure you'll enjoy it and find it very useful.

I second Denny Dee....you married well. lol...

 

[Jesusplants]

Hey welcome to the forum, Ya I'm a bit envious you can find some Ts just in your back yard lol.

 

[PamCz]

Hey welcome to the forum, Ya I'm a bit envious you can find some Ts just in your back yard lol.

Right?! I lived in CA, but didn't collect T's at the time. I saw one out there once in a state park on a hiking trail. Just stared at it in horror (haha!) & moved on. Still wonder what I saw...

 

[xray_chic]

Maybe a California ebony-
Aphonopelma eutylenum. I'm from California. I've had 2 locals for about 13 years. One was given to me and I caught one (before I knew better).
I do love seeing them out roaming on the 4X4 trails in the fall.

 

[PamCz]

@xray_chic I think you may be right. I remember it was either black or dark brown. I don't remember much else, other than the size...around 4" DSL, and that it was a calm T -- no threat displays, no running. It was just out wandering in the middle of the day...had to be a male, looking for ladies...lol

 

[xray_chic]

-this is a male I came across last year. I hope he found "the one". Lol.

-this is one of my females.

 

[xray_chic]

Ok. Had to get a better pic. She was having a moment in that last pic.

@PamCz I have noticed that the males seem pretty docile except for sticking their butts up in the air when threatened, which is freaking adorable. I assume they have their mission and nothing else registers. The females are a little more aggressive IME. They've never lunged at me but they give me the impression that I better not push my luck.

 

[SpiderDad]

I think my wild ones are aphonopelma hentzi chocolate Brown with a blonde or tan carapace. I'll try to get a picture if I can figure out how to post it

 

[PamCz]

Ok. Had to get a better pic. She was having a moment in that last pic.
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@PamCz I have noticed that the males seem pretty docile except for sticking their butts up in the air when threatened, which is freaking adorable. I assume they have their mission and nothing else registers. The females are a little more aggressive IME. They've never lunged at me but they give me the impression that I better not push my luck.

YES!! That's it! I really think that's what I saw. I don't remember ANY colors on it...just solid dark brown/black. I would love to see one in the wild again. Missed opportunity to really study it for a bit while it was out & about.

My A. chalcodes sticks her butt in the air all the time! It's hysterical! I guess I reinforce her behavior, cuz when she does it, I immediately back off and leave her alone. I don't care about getting a little haired, but I don't like her having a bald spot! lol....

Thanks for the pics! Mystery solved, I think! And a gorgeous T you have there...nice-n-plump!

 

[PamCz]

I think my wild ones are aphonopelma hentzi chocolate Brown with a blonde or tan carapace. I'll try to get a picture if I can figure out how to post it

Would love to see pics! I have a hentzi...but it's only a 1/4". Always nice to see what it'll look like someday...lol

 

[Fleas]

Here my MM spoiler alert lol he's rough looking

 

[PamCz]

Poor little man...sucks to be a MM. Thx for posting him!

 

[Chubbs]

Poor little man...sucks to be a MM. Thx for posting him!

It really does. I found a 4 legged wolf spider in my front yard a few nights ago. I felt so bad for it.

Anyway, it's nice that you have the opportunity to see these animals in their natural habitats.

 

[xray_chic]

It really does. I found a 4 legged wolf spider in my front yard a few nights ago. I felt so bad for it.

Anyway, it's nice that you have the opportunity to see these animals in their natural habitats.

I agree. It's awesome to see a T just walking casually by.

 

[SpiderDad]

Would love to see pics! I have a hentzi...but it's only a 1/4". Always nice to see what it'll look like someday...lol

I call her Penelope