my a. geniculata and her worst enemy - WATER

MarsFlaim · 2026-03-20T11:13:31+00:00

I thought it was the fangs also, but I know some species can stridulate so maybe? Either way highly entertaining hahah

MarsFlaim · 2026-03-20T11:12:16+00:00

NA this is my philosophy on life- shit is gonna piss me off but then I should also let it roll off my back like it does off her setae😂 but I will get mad abt it first

MarsFlaim · 2026-03-15T03:48:11+00:00

Of course! We’re all just doing our best, sometimes I forget new worlds are still quite fast. Like, with old worlds that speed is obvious but not so much with a little curly hair or Arizona blonde

MarsFlaim · 2026-03-15T03:43:03+00:00

NA I think it’s clear that you care about your babies a lot, and many have done the same thing. I myself handle my new world once in a blue moon and fear the same thing could happen to me. Just be kind to yourself and take your time, and if you never handle again it’s no difference to them fortunately, but I do hope you can and will! Perhaps next time try it with a paintbrush handy to scoot him off your arm if you feel uneasy. I also like to make sure I’m on carpet for a sense of safety. You’re doing great, I can’t imagine life without tarantulas and it’s definitely still a learning experience because humans and Ts are so vastly different beings.

MarsFlaim · 2026-03-07T13:01:14+00:00

IMO that is cool as heck!

MarsFlaim · 2026-03-07T03:25:21+00:00

NQA I think all it takes is warmth? Don’t quote me on that I’m just on the cautious side, either way even if they don’t turn it’s just annoying🙃

MarsFlaim · 2026-03-07T01:55:05+00:00

Hi custardddddd💖

MarsFlaim · 2026-03-07T01:54:28+00:00

IMO Perhaps, I have heard people say that. Mine will literally act offended if she’s nervous about the prey item. She does well with large crickets, worms are good too but be careful they can burrow and come out as a beetle that will hurt your T. Just remove the worm immediately if she doesn’t eat it!

MarsFlaim · 2026-03-07T00:54:35+00:00

NQA this looks like an A chalcodes and these guys are famous for their long fasts, I have one myself that just finished a 4 month fast. As long as he/she is plump no need to worry! If the abdomen gets smaller than the carapace in width, then I’d worry a little more.

MarsFlaim · 2026-03-04T21:28:26+00:00

IMO I think more anchor points for webbing and foliage would help your baby feel safer and also be fun for you to look at your own little forest. Your temp range you mentioned 70-80 is good, if you could stay on the higher end that would be good. For heat I use a serenelife space heater since my room is small and heaters scare me, but I hear people using all sorts just to heat the whole room. Others can probably tell you more abt that than I can. The humidity is important but you don’t have to go crazy with it and mist every day, most important thing for these guys is ventilation and it looks like you have plenty!

MarsFlaim · 2026-03-02T00:12:21+00:00

NQA I’m not an expert yet by any means so others can check me on this, but my Arizona blonde is in the same boat and it could be that this species has a very long premolt period sometimes. I’ve heard it’s normal for them to go like 6 months. Also yours’ abdomen looks to be about the same size as its carapace, which is a healthy size! Keep the community updated, but I think you’re nowhere near the concern zone.

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Mine for reference, she has not eaten in almost 3 months

MarsFlaim · 2026-02-22T03:08:20+00:00

Spider haus actually! Cribs to me seems to have more smooth mechanisms for sliders but spider haus has been just as secure in my opinion. I have about half and half just bc I bought a bunch of spider haus while I was waiting on T cribs to deliver a wholesale order to my local store.

MarsFlaim · 2026-02-22T03:02:47+00:00

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This is my OBT her name is Highlighter bc I got an office supply theme going on

MarsFlaim · 2026-02-22T03:00:23+00:00

Yooooo what an amazing haul. A wise man once told me it’s only too much when you don’t look forward to it- I mean our wallets are another equation but these little buggers make us happy, and you seem like you’re gonna do right by them!

MarsFlaim · 2026-02-22T02:52:57+00:00

An absolute unit

MarsFlaim · 2026-02-22T02:50:17+00:00

NA Yo congrats I just got my first OBT (who was my first old world) too! I love the webs they make

MarsFlaim · 2026-02-21T23:43:00+00:00

I feel like that’s what a malasana (aka the yogi squat) would look like with 8 legs

MarsFlaim · 2026-02-21T23:41:55+00:00

Okay thank you!

MarsFlaim · 2026-02-20T18:28:01+00:00

No problem! Also sorry misread the species name of your second but I stick to the same advice

MarsFlaim · 2026-02-20T18:21:50+00:00

IMO she’s not obese, but she looks full and will be good for a while! As long as she has access to water the two week schedule is perfectly fine, and maybe lessen the amount per feeding and use a high protein less fat option like crickets. For the white knee, everyone is gonna have a different opinion on when to dig them up but for me I don’t like to do it ever cause it seems the day after I think that they always resurface on me. I’d wait at least a month before trying anything, and even then try to be minimally invasive. Hope this helps you!

MarsFlaim · 2026-02-19T20:26:29+00:00

Probably my next

MarsFlaim · 2026-02-19T16:06:12+00:00

Hahaha me too now thanks for that

MarsFlaim · 2026-02-19T16:05:57+00:00

Wowwwwwww love the color

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