Pics of spiders please...contemplating getting one.

[toro9186]

Originally Posted by Tamz

Why not? She aint gonna get experience with a fast and aggressive T by getting a Chilean Rose now is she?

I didnt say get a chilean rose?

Just stating that if she gets a Cobalt, she may not see it much!

[spicewwfc]

Originally Posted by Kyle T's

Mmm im not sure avics are good for a first T maybe 2-3rd or even 4th just to get the hang of the basics, maintaining humidity, ventilation and temp etc.

I agree the humidity/ventilation is a bit tricky but i presume most people on a reptile forum would have experience in keeping animals that rquire both.
I know they can be a bit fast when they want to be too, but all arboreals are, and if an arboreal is what you want in my opinion an avic is the place to start.

[ChloEllie]

aww tamz ur p.regalis and h. mac are beautiful!

the cobalt blue is a stunner, but i dont think il go that way. just in case lol

maybe the one with the striped orange legs is a winner, lol sorry had a drink and cant remember the name...can hardly remember my name by this point lol

[ChloEllie]

Originally Posted by garlicpickle

My cobalt is out a lot.

But I'm not sure I'd recommend somebody who's never owned a T before and who is scared of spiders anyway to get one as their first spider.

Admittedly there are worse. But they are very highly strung, and if the OP gets nervous when unpacking it and it does a runner, she may well be too scared to go after it.

(I do live fairly close so could go rescue her if necessary lol)

i might just 'lose' it so u can!

[garlicpickle]

Originally Posted by ChloEllie

i might just 'lose' it so u can!

sneaky!

[ChloEllie]

Originally Posted by garlicpickle

sneaky!

u walked in to that one lol

[squaddie]

Click for bigger:

Lasiodora parahybana: Very big and bulky species, can be a bit naughty.



Brachypelma auratum: Nice average sized T, can be persistent hair flickers.



Grammostola rosea: Notoriously very docile and dont kick hairs often. Can be fussy eaters, and can be quite defensive (mine is). But are very forgiving.



Citharischius crawshayi: Pretty big but also very defensive. Spends most of life underground.



Brachypelma smithi: Same as B.auratum



This is just a handful, only pics I currently have uploaded. If you want to see some of my other Ts, just gimme a shout.

[Kyle T's]

Originally Posted by spicewwfc

I agree the humidity/ventilation is a bit tricky but i presume most people on a reptile forum would have experience in keeping animals that rquire both.
I know they can be a bit fast when they want to be too, but all arboreals are, and if an arboreal is what you want in my opinion an avic is the place to start.

valid point, i skipped avic's cause 2 out of 5 of my m8's died so i didnt wana b heart broken i jumped straight to P. cambridgei then P. formosa.

[rabbit]

Anyone contemplating a cobalt should get on youtube and watch them strike - it's put me off owning one for a GOOD while!!

[alnessman]

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