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I was watching a video from Dave's Little Beasties and he was talking about humidity with the GBBs. I'm starting to wonder if the humidity range is not as bad as they say. Especially when it comes to breeding.
So, I know absolutely nothing about breeding these. My interests has been mostly with pokies and other arboreals.
However, I bought a 5" female and a penult male. Got a good deal and a free T with it.
I know how to care for GBB's and I see there is some debate on these when it comes to care...
When I used to be in the hobby, I remember the main fear was always nematodes and certain mites that can kill your spiders.
I have learned how to help tarantulas who gets them.. and how to avoid them.
With that said, is there any type of lifeforms that can kill nematodes and still be safe for...
My first enclosure finished.
4 to go.
Only thing left is customizing plexiglass for the top and adding extra springtails to get them to populate alittle. Also, a water dish.
I started off with a Poecilotheria when it came to arboreals and then I ended up buying a pair of A. Versicolor (name at the time.)
Now, knowing what I know now.. I would have started with the P. Cambridgei, P. Irminia or some type of Avic. I was excessively nervous with my pokie, But.. I grew...
I am bumping this thread up.
I am now reaching out to anyone who is not local.
Here is what I am primarily looking for:
Females and or pairs:
~Pokies~
- Poecilotheria regalis
- Poecilotheria metallica
- Poecilotheria ornata
- Poecilotheria miranda
~other~
- Avicularia avicularia
-...
Not exactly. Some experience it. Some don't. It's kind of slight.
A ER visit may not be necessary but if you have high blood pressure or other types of medical issues, it may not be a bad idea to go. Sometimes you are given pain killers and or antihistamines and sent on your way.