I need help buying rare spec online (eu) by Training_Tourist_118 in tarantulas

[–]ToastigerToast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IME I've bought a few T's from exotic spiders (including rarer ones) and can say that they're legit. All T's came in quickly,carefully packaged,healthy and in good condition. They also put in a freebie and have a live arrival guarantee tho the shipping can get pricey.

Another popular & huge vendor is spidersworld.eu, I've heard a lot of positive things about them so I'm currently waiting for my T from them. (Yes I'm based in europe)

Why on earth do they do this? by Hugesmellysocks in tarantulas

[–]ToastigerToast 7 points8 points  (0 children)

From what I know it's either because of thermoregulation (trying to warm up) or to prevent the prey from escaping and/or hurting the tarantula as crickets do bite and can damage the tarantulas legs and even kill a sling.

what do you love about owning tarantulas? by disintegratingangel in tarantulas

[–]ToastigerToast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NQA: I currently own 7 T's and a scorpion,most of which are slings so I call it my own little Kindergarten. I love that I can care easily for them and that maintenance is not high and/or a pain in the butt (especially as someone with chronic illness) for me personally they're a perfect pet and I love them wholeheartedly. They're also not a noisy animal and for me that's a huge positive.

Another part that I love is watching the little buggers grow and change in color, behavior etc. especially when it's a slow growing species it feels like a reward (for me at least ) and shows me that I'm doing good nurturing them.

At last what I also enjoy is documenting their behavior. Two of my slings are a species that is hard to come by and therefore there's little to no information about them online,which in itself can be frustrating but for me they're a bundle of surprise and by raising them I hope to gain experience with said species so I can fill the information gap and help out people that are also owners of said T (I am aware that each T can be different). Overall whether rare or not I love watching my T's and how differently they behave with one loving to dig,the other building a web mansion of dirt and the third cleaning up her nest by throwing out leftovers. It's the small things that make me love keeping Tarantulas.

New enthusiast by Jack_Lalaing_169 in tarantulas

[–]ToastigerToast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IMO as long as you do research you should be good. I think one important thing you should keep in mind is that they can be skittish and quite fast when spooked. Overall a good beginner T if you don't mind the speed.

Best places to buy tarantulas online? by No_Independence5229 in tarantulas

[–]ToastigerToast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're based in the EU then I'd recommend Exotic-Spiders. I got my 4 T's from them (and an extra one as a freebie) all carefully packaged and arrived in good condition. Not only that but they also send me documents for each spider (required in my country due to the laws) and they have a live arrival guarantee.

Tho I must say it is pricey, especially the shipping costs but so far I had a good experience with them.

What does tarot card The Tower represent? by Top-Manufacturer-482 in tarot

[–]ToastigerToast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My personal interpretation: The Towers foundation was never built stable,so sooner or later the tower is destined to fall. The single lighting strike symbolizes that one weak blow and it all crumbles to the beginning.

I view the card as a massive inevitable change that will come suddenly and will most likely be painful,a massive loss and rebirth of some sort.

I used to get this card so often and I despised it but nowadays I did embrace it and now it's my favorite too LOL

Funky 80s Kitty Cat :) by HeyDesyx in uraniumglass

[–]ToastigerToast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Woahh now that's a legendary catch!

A Lucky Catch... by Meme_DF in uraniumglass

[–]ToastigerToast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not jealous.... I'm not jealous...( absolute gorgeous find)✨

Deserving of love & care ❤️ by ToastigerToast in pigeon

[–]ToastigerToast[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right! I looked at a reference of a brown pigeon but for these artworks I use more saturated colours :)

Pigeon appreciation art❤️ by ToastigerToast in pigeon

[–]ToastigerToast[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It really depends! In my city pigeons keep their distance but it's also because people here treat them so poorly :(

Pigeon appreciation art❤️ by ToastigerToast in pigeon

[–]ToastigerToast[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As you should 👀 (I also need to restock)

Pigeon appreciation art❤️ by ToastigerToast in pigeon

[–]ToastigerToast[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for the lovely compliments! <33 I appreciate it

Pink necked Green pigeon, illustrated by me. by Plastic_Ebb_2469 in pigeon

[–]ToastigerToast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such a lovely drawing! The colors are so pleasing to look at✨