My New Arrivals!

[VanessaS]

I received my two A. versicolor today and a lovely wee L. difficilis as a freebie. The avics are extremely active and exploring their new homes and the little difficilis is too.
I hope I am ready for a Lasiodora. They weren't on my list because I get the impression that they can be very defensive. I have searched through the forum and there hasn't been many discussions on their temperament.
If people would let me know what their personal experiences are, I would appreciate it. I would like to be prepared for what I am to expect when this little one isn't so little anymore. And we all know I don't have much time. Hahaha!

 

[Nicolas C]

Well I don't have L difficilis but I have L parahybana and I assume their character should be similar. Mine was rather defensive when younger, even attacking the water when I filled the dish. But she's very relaxed since two molts (she's a mature female now) and very mellow. A true pet rock.

Really, I think you shouldn't worry: they are very hardy, always visible when bigger, great eaters and not very defensive when older (at least mine). And really really huge! (And beautiful in my humble opinion). I do love mine so much!


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[kormath]

Well I don't have L difficilis but I have L parahybana and I assume their character should be similar. Mine was rather defensive when younger, even attacking the water when I filled the dish. But she's very relaxed since two molts (she's a mature female now) and very mellow. A true pet rock.

Really, I think you shouldn't worry: they are very hardy, always visible when bigger, great eaters and not very defensive when older (at least mine). And really really huge! (And beautiful in my humble opinion). I do love mine so much!


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my LP is just the opposite, skittish and runs to it's burrow when you move the enclosure, then slowly comes out to see what happened. He's only 3/4 - 1" now, maybe he'll change to be a mean lil **** when he's big

 

[Enn49]

Congrats on the new arrivals.

I have 2 LPs, got them at 1" and they're both around 6" now, and I've never seen any aggression from either. The smaller one was quite shy when it was younger and would run for cover if disturbed but the larger one has always been quite placid.

 

[Kymura]

My LP has just started to hide on occasion. (It's about an inch)It will rush the water though and slap at it, and never hides for long. One of my favorite slings as it drapes itself over a leaf like it's napping.

 

[VanessaS]

Thanks guys! I see a lot written about L. parahybana, but nearly nothing for difficilis. I don't want to assume that they act the same unless people confirm that. I looked everywhere online for some idea.
I get a lot of temperament information when I watch YouTube videos. Unfortunately, I think that there are a lot of idiots out there who provoke their tarantulas into attacking for the shock factor and it doesn't give an accurate portrayal of their real temperament. I watched a couple of Jon3800's videos and his L. difficilis seems to be very laid back. He even took her moult out and everything and she didn't seem to care. She was full grown.
As for those asshats out there purposely provoking their tarantulas to get videos of them being angry - I hope they all get bitten because they deserve it.

 

[Fuzzball79]

my LP is just the opposite, skittish and runs to it's burrow when you move the enclosure, then slowly comes out to see what happened. He's only 3/4 - 1" now, maybe he'll change to be a mean lil **** when he's big

Mine's a bit like that, too. Runs and hides when I open the tub, but comes out after a minute or 2 (probably in case I left some food in there). I've had "her" from about 1/2" and "she" never burrowed or hid.

 

[Thistles]

Congrats! Beautiful little versis!

I have LPs and a L. klugi. None of them are especially aggressive, but they have a big feeding response. Mine run and kick until they realize that I'm dropping in a cricket, then they pounce.

When I first got them, the LPs had a horrible fungus growing on their joints. I had to paint medication on them, and I did so while holding them freely, not pinch gripping. I never had any signs of aggression despite my rude treatment.

 

[VanessaS]

I think that I am more concerned about doing maintenance and how they react to that. Already my little B. verdezi is a real firecracker and will rush out and attack the tongs. That is a bit intimidating and she is only a 3" squeak of a girl.
The C. cyaneopubescens might be more than I bargained for because of how fast they are. I did lots of reading about them being 'skittish', and watched lots of videos, and I still wasn't prepared for them to react the way they did the other day when I rehoused them! No videos I watched showed them bolting all over like that. Dropping the food in with them will be no problem, but trying to get food out, or do maintenance is a different story. I am going to have to put them in the bathtub every time in case they bolt. I'm hoping that when they get comfy, and are able to web up the enclosure a bit, that they will be more inclined to hide in their web than to immediately bolt the minute I crack open the lid.
It makes me a bit uncomfortable to think that I will be dealing with those behaviours with a spider who could be in excess of 9".

 

[Thistles]

I think by the time your LP is mondohugenormous it will have settled down a bit. I think they mellow with age. Also, you'll get used to the spazziness. It's good that you have some to practice with and to get accustomed to their little freak outs.

 

[Prudance]

First off congrats on your new babies. All three look adorable.

I have 2 Lp and an L klugi. My experience has been that their temperament vary by individual. One of my Lp's is super chill and slow to react while my other one puts on her grr arg face readily. It's the difference between night and day. My L klugi is mostly just really hungry. All. The. Time.

The nice thing about getting slings is that you get to start off with babies that require baby care and then as they grow so does your skill set. Try not to worry too much. By the time you have a big spider in your care you will have grown as a keeper by growing with your little T. He or she will help you to prepare.

 

[SpiderDad61]

I received my two A. versicolor today and a lovely wee L. difficilis as a freebie. The avics are extremely active and exploring their new homes and the little difficilis is too.
I hope I am ready for a Lasiodora. They weren't on my list because I get the impression that they can be very defensive. I have searched through the forum and there hasn't been many discussions on their temperament.
If people would let me know what their personal experiences are, I would appreciate it. I would like to be prepared for what I am to expect when this little one isn't so little anymore. And we all know I don't have much time. Hahaha!
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Nice!
If they're anything like the LP's, then no big deal. They are amazing eaters, and get big fast. Mine has grown from 1/2" to over 3" in 8 months. I love how they walk, too, with their front legs way out front, like feelers. Great Ts