Tarantulas species

[AntonyR]

I have bought this tarantula months ago, but I have forgotten what kind of species she is. Anyone able to help me out ?

 

[AntonyR]

I am quite not sure but I believe is Costa Rican Zebra

 

[KezyGLA]

Grammostola pulchripes

 

[AntonyR]

Thanks mate !

 

[Arachnoclown]

Beautiful spider!!!

 

[Phil]

@KezyGLA is spot on. Lovely looking Grammostola Pulchripes - Chaco Golden Knee.

 

[Phil]

I am quite not sure but I believe is Costa Rican Zebra

In case you do decide to add to your G. pulchripes, here is a picture of a Costa Rican Zebra - Aphonapelma seemanni for reference

 

[siuoll]

In case you do decide to add to your G. pulchripes, here is a picture of a Costa Rican Zebra - Aphonapelma seemanni for reference
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Grammostola Pulchripes and Grammostola Pulchra has really really the same looks and pattern except the colors of its pattern |

by the way, cool photos both of you

 

[AntonyR]

Thanks all.

Somebody have any experience with handling of chaco golden knee? Really want to hangle her for first time, but still afraid tho

 

[AntonyR]

Beautiful spider!!!

Thanks mate!

 

[Tortoise Tom]

Thanks all.

Somebody have any experience with handling of chaco golden knee? Really want to hangle her for first time, but still afraid tho

Handling them is generally frowned upon in the hobby. No benefit to the spider, and substantial risk.

I'm not saying you ought to, but if you still want to, move the enclosure to the floor and do it sitting down, so the spider can't fall and hurt itself. Best on carpet or over a large padded area. Put down a puffy comforter folded in half if you are over a hard floor. Move the spider very slowly out of its enclosure. You can use a paint brush or the eraser end of a pencil or something similarly blunt. Be patient. Don't try to make it hurry. It may take a few minutes. Have several appropriately sized catch cups at the ready. Look for threat postures and if you see one, herd the spider back into its enclosure and try again another day, or stop trying. If no threat posture and spider seems calm, lay the back of your hand flat on the floor and gently herd the spider onto your open palm. You can then let it walk hand to hand if it wants. Keep it low, and be prepared for it to bolt and jump.

 

[AntonyR]

Bolt and jump? This is quite surprising.
I already triedthe rest, but seems like she is a bit aggressive recently. Today she was flicking hair at me. She was quite calm last month and she’s gone so naughty.
Not prepared mentaly for the bite!


Thanks for the advise Tom

 

[RonC]

We all have bad days. Just be prepared if she decides to jump or bolt. You can't control loud noises outside you home that might scare her.

 

[AntonyR]

We all have bad days. Just be prepared if she decides to jump or bolt. You can't control loud noises outside you home that might scare her.

Thanks Ron.
Very much appreciated. You are right we have bad days. I just hope the venom is not taht strong to make me ill wow hhah

 

[Dave Jay]

From reading bite reports on here it's certainly not fun! And the effects last for quite a while. Read up on bites and then decide if it's really worth the risk to you and the spider, some people think it is obviously, but be informed. As stated you can't control whether someone knocks on the door at the wrong time or other outside disturbances, recently a member was bitten due to someone dropping something in another apartment while the door was open making the spider jump out of the tank, he caught it and avoided the spider being injured but was bitten, that caused a lot of pain and cost money due to not being able to work. This was a guy known to be probably overly cautious if anything, and he's not one who handles his tarantulas.
At the end of the day it's your choice to handle or not but just be sure you understand the risks.

 

[Phil]

everything @Dave Jay said. Is it worth it? Your decision, but I do not handle any of my Ts. 30 years experience, never been bitten, never had a fall....coincidence? No, it's all about risk management.

 

[AntonyR]

Thank you guys, very much appreciated!

 

[WolfSpider]

Handling them is generally frowned upon in the hobby. No benefit to the spider, and substantial risk.

I'm not saying you ought to, but if you still want to, move the enclosure to the floor and do it sitting down, so the spider can't fall and hurt itself. Best on carpet or over a large padded area. Put down a puffy comforter folded in half if you are over a hard floor. Move the spider very slowly out of its enclosure. You can use a paint brush or the eraser end of a pencil or something similarly blunt. Be patient. Don't try to make it hurry. It may take a few minutes. Have several appropriately sized catch cups at the ready. Look for threat postures and if you see one, herd the spider back into its enclosure and try again another day, or stop trying. If no threat posture and spider seems calm, lay the back of your hand flat on the floor and gently herd the spider onto your open palm. You can then let it walk hand to hand if it wants. Keep it low, and be prepared for it to bolt and jump.

IMHO, Tom’s advice is spot on. Know that there are very respected members of this forum who will hold their T’s from time to time: Shampain and Marija to name 2. If you can be careful, and your T is particularly docile at the time—no problem. Just remember @Arachnoclown ’s favorite phrase: Respect the spider.