Recent content by spodermin

The spiders themselves can be very strong actually. They could almost surely push a book off an enclosure if they /really/ wanted to get out. As far as enclosures go though, the main concern is simply holes larger than the diameter of the carapace or screens (especially for certain species)...

A spider's own hairs don't affect it at all and I've always gone by the assumption that the same species hairs don't matter either. But what about between two different species? If a brachypelma kicks hairs onto a chromatopelma, for example? Now the second question is: what about 'old world's...

I should be more clear in saying its not that I specifically cannot vent sex spiders of that size, I mean to say it is not possible to period. They aren't nearly developed enough for it to even be distinguished yet. You need extreme magnification to even tell the molt at that size

Cant vent sex accurately at that size but looks girly as any :cool:

That's a pretty thick furrow and spaced book lungs. As everyone has said, not easy based off these pics but looks female to me

Its an arid species, very easy to care for. Dry substrate, water dish. Great eaters, great molters. Docile (one of the spiders Ill hold occasionally) and one of the best looking in the hobby period. They make epic webs too

This pic does a great job showing how similar they look to hermit crabs

They are like tarantulas too in the sense that they have a premolt stage. But try a cricket or something more flighty if it doesnt touch the dubia after a week or so. Some specimens just wont bother with dubias

Definitely just turn it loose. It will immediately sense it if it's nearby, and begin hunting it. I gave the little guy a pinhead cricket, and it was smart enough to quickly learn the cricket would jump away if it walked towards it, so it sat still and used its antenna to tap behind the cricket...

Also these are waayyyyy cooler than a vinegaroon so you lucked out there. Just wait till you see it hunt. They're so clever

To be brief, as I am no expert myself: Arboreal enclosure, substrate doesn't matter just there to hold moisture. Relatively high humidity, 75-85%. Vertical structure to hang off during molt is mandatory. Corkbark is good, styrofoam is also very good although not aesthetic (but they can hold...

I am in love with these things

These are sweet. I just picked up 4 damon diadema babies last weekend. I think I might sell most of my spider collection in favor of breeding these instead if all goes well

Gorgeous

Thanks, Ill check it out when I get home