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<blockquote data-quote="DalilahBlue" data-source="post: 14952" data-attributes="member: 375"><p>Well, I am not sure what he is, but I am pretty sure he is a he.</p><p></p><p>He is likely an Aphonopelma male. Unfortunately, telling them apart at a species level is a PITA.</p><p></p><p>If he is a mature male he won't be with you long. Males live 6 mo-1 year after molting mature. His purpose in life at this point is to find a lady friend, which is likely why he seems to be really active at night. Have you noticed him "tapping?"</p><p></p><p>You might consider changing out the substrate. Rocky sand isn't ideal for captive T's. Look for something like Eco-Earth or Coco fiber. Does he have a shallow water bowl? A Gatorade or soda bottle cap is great!</p><p></p><p>You might consider ordering off line. There aren't very many places here that carry T's either. Paul at PetcenterUsa is awesome to order from . (<a href="http://www.petcenter.info" target="_blank">www.petcenter.info</a>)</p><p></p><p>Let me know if I can offer any advice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DalilahBlue, post: 14952, member: 375"] Well, I am not sure what he is, but I am pretty sure he is a he. He is likely an Aphonopelma male. Unfortunately, telling them apart at a species level is a PITA. If he is a mature male he won't be with you long. Males live 6 mo-1 year after molting mature. His purpose in life at this point is to find a lady friend, which is likely why he seems to be really active at night. Have you noticed him "tapping?" You might consider changing out the substrate. Rocky sand isn't ideal for captive T's. Look for something like Eco-Earth or Coco fiber. Does he have a shallow water bowl? A Gatorade or soda bottle cap is great! You might consider ordering off line. There aren't very many places here that carry T's either. Paul at PetcenterUsa is awesome to order from . ([url="http://www.petcenter.info"]www.petcenter.info[/url]) Let me know if I can offer any advice. [/QUOTE]
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