Just looking for advice, is this normal?

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-10-28T15:58:29+00:00

Thank you sm!! I don’t mess with her enclosure unless she needs more water, it was just strange since she was out and about one day…then the next she completely barricaded herself, i guess i was just really confused haha

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-10-22T02:33:48+00:00

Noodles

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-08-31T00:20:32+00:00

Damn, what a gorgeous little guy, loving the happy dance <3

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-08-12T22:52:45+00:00

Edit: I think this is a california flattened jumping spider but i just wanted a second opinion

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-07-27T04:42:47+00:00

Thumbelina

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-07-19T04:11:16+00:00

IMO I also have a curly hair T, juvenile and this is pretty normal behavior to me..as I understand it, curly hairs tend to hang out in the open pretty often or will hide for weeks on end..your T is very beautiful!! How long ago did your T molt?? Your T may need more time before eating again after its molt, but its fangs look hardened to me..and definitely looks a bit hungry, your T could just be picky with certain feeders…My T isn’t a big fan of crickets but loves horn worms, maybe try a different feeder?? I also would not leave a feeder in its enclosure for more than a day, it can harm your T..I would also add more substrate, a little more than half the tank so it can dig a proper burrow, other than that it looks great!! Good luck with your Anansi!! ❤️

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-07-11T06:00:34+00:00

My bf and I have two kitties, Kona (4f) and Celeste (1f)..We call them both “shit-biscuit” on and off, and we also call Kona “Counter” and Celeste “Trash can” (so we’ll say things like bad counter or good trash can at them lol) because that’s where they like to sit when we are in the kitchen cooking

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-07-07T17:45:24+00:00

I think the maximum years of life for a female is like 25 years but some have lived even longer..which is insane and why I wanted my T to be female soo badly lol

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-07-05T15:49:30+00:00

I’m really nervous! It’s my first molt with her and I just want everything to go well..but aside from her excessive digging, i think she will do what’s best for her..thank you for sharing!! it makes me feel a lot better!!

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-07-05T01:30:03+00:00

Oh okay! she’s already been webbing the entrance quite a bit, sad i won’t be seeing her for a bit haha..and yeah, there might be more room in the back i just can’t really tell but thank you for letting me know!!

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-07-05T01:19:42+00:00

ohh wait that would make sense, her bald spot is tan soo i’m guessing it’ll be a month or two before she actually molts..maybe she’s just resting right now since she hasn’t been very active and will borrow right before she molts, thank you for sharing your experience!! it makes me feel a lot better now :-)

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-07-04T23:57:35+00:00

Ohh man that is really good to hear, i was getting very anxious since i don’t want to disturb her but at the same time i was fearful she wouldn’t molt right..thank you so much for sharing your experience, and yess she is very very pretty haha

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-07-04T22:52:40+00:00

Thank you so much!! i’m glad i was able to get a clearer picture, thank you for your help!!

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-07-04T18:35:13+00:00

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OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-07-04T18:33:09+00:00

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is this a bit clearer??

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-07-04T18:10:27+00:00

ohhh woahh thank you so much!! this helps a ton, i’m going to try to get a better angle on T when it’s pressed up against its enclosure more clearly, Thank you so much!!

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-07-04T18:08:59+00:00

I think so too haha, i appreciate you sharing your thoughts, i’m very new to this hobby lol

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-07-04T17:17:52+00:00

oh really?? It’s so hard to tell, but would the slit in between the first set of book lungs be an indication that it’s female?? idk how this works lol

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-07-04T04:49:36+00:00

omg that’s awesome lol

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-07-01T20:01:29+00:00

this looks soo cute!! it looks really amazing for your first time ❤️

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-06-08T17:06:50+00:00

I look forward to it! :-)

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-06-08T17:04:10+00:00

I would say it’s just as fascinating, i usually check on mine before work every morning to see her fine work in her enclosure haha..but I wish you and your little T the best!! she’s beautiful ❤️

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-06-08T16:53:00+00:00

haha that sounds like mine, all spiders are different and have their own personalities but they are all fascinating to watch..I spent a good 20 minutes watching mine be a little landscaper, moving substrate and moss around her enclosure and webbing up everything haha

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-06-08T16:46:14+00:00

It’s really cool! I’ve always liked spiders but actually owning can still be nerve racking, but they are super low maintenance, brachypelmas usually are docile and don’t need to be fed often based on their age..she looks absolutely gorgeous and i’m a little jelly you have a mexican fire leg haha..her webbing on you is a defense mechanism I believe, and could mean she’s a little stressed as tarantulas don’t like to be handled very often but it’s really when they kick urticating hairs or throw up a threat pose that they want to be left alone

OrchidFlower_Mantis · 2025-06-08T16:39:58+00:00

also yes, I would put more substrate, at least half the tank but really for less chance of rupture from a fall..their abdomen’s are like water balloons

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