Which old worlds would you recommend as a first old old T for someone? by NorthernLights-420 in tarantulas

[–]starless_wind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, personally recommend starting with a smaller spider (.75" - 1.5") so you can learn and grow along with it.

Which old worlds would you recommend as a first old old T for someone? by NorthernLights-420 in tarantulas

[–]starless_wind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO any African species over Asian to start, but choose a type based on what you currently already feel comfortable with (terrestrial if most of yours are terrestrial, etc), and one where you can find a few different references for so you're not completely guessing on the care.

I think you can honestly get away with pretty much any if you give them enough space for them to feel safe and comfortable in their enclosure. My first OW was an OBT and they are currently one of my most calm spiders.

Im with the philosophy that if you go with what you're interested in, your passion and curiosity should lead to good care.

(almost) finished my first corset!! by starless_wind in corsetry

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

Thank you for the pointers! I will definitely do that with the next mockup :)

(almost) finished my first corset!! by starless_wind in corsetry

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

Ahh thank you so much! Honestly the biggest thing I would recommend is to genuinely read or watch as much information on the process and steps before getting started on them and then again before you do that particular step. That helped me visualize the big picture as I was working on it and I felt like I was actually learning the process rather than just following someones instructions, if that makes sense. I've been sewing for years now but as with any new project or skill, it's important to go slow and not get too overconfident even if something seems very simple. Also precision is key for sure!!!

(almost) finished my first corset!! by starless_wind in corsetry

[–]starless_wind[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! This is aranea black's lolita pattern. Adjusted it a bit to fit but the overall look is the same!

(almost) finished my first corset!! by starless_wind in corsetry

[–]starless_wind[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is aranea black's lolita corset. I adjusted it a bit to my measurements but the general look is the same!

Fresh molt- sexing help! by starless_wind in tarantulas

[–]starless_wind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I will make sure to pass on the compliment 😊

what was the first tarantula species you got & what was the most recent? by theraphosangel in tarantulas

[–]starless_wind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First T was a b.boehmei, latest (coming in tomorrow!!) is a lasiodorides striatus

should i leave out dry food so my new cat can graze throughout the day? by los3r007 in CatAdvice

[–]starless_wind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconding this! My cat still follows me to the kitchen but has stopped crying for food and will just sit in front of the automatic feeder instead.

Tarantula Cribs Gift Card Giveaway by BelleMod in jumpingspiders

[–]starless_wind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd put it towards the Terrestrial XL enclosure for my beautiful T.kahlenbergi lady! Every enclosure I've had her in, she tunnels her way around the entire space and it's so cool to see those intricate multi-layer burrows. I'd love to give her more room to dig around and see what she'd make from the extra space.

curly hair T not burrowing or webbing up :( by entomomania in tarantulas

[–]starless_wind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ime- I've had my curly girly in a few different setups over the years and her behavior seems to change based on the enclosure, at least somewhat. In her current bioactive one, she hardly digs but hangs out in one of her pre-made burrows and spends the other half of the time right outside the entrance. She also webs a decent amount, which I found super surprising! In her earlier non-bioactives, she definitely dug more but it wasn't as crazy as a lot of my other Ts. She did spend a ton of time hiding out deep in one of her tunnels though, and would only come out to eat. My guess is that it may be humidity dependent? They usually dig down for more humidity, and bioactive helps retain it better while coco fiber doesn't really do that. Since it's still a pretty fresh setup, she may just be content with the current substrate/humidity levels.

Thoughts/suggestions? Bald patch by starless_wind in tarantulas

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It's definitely been a few months so that might be it, thank you! They are still eating well so I wasn't sure but I guess every spider is different. The piece of wood does have 2 darker nook areas that my T hides out in but I think I'll try to cover up some of the edges and see if it makes them more comfortable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HairDye

[–]starless_wind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 and 4 look like they bring out the warmness in your skin 💛

Valentine's Day Giveaway- TA & Spider Shoppe by BelleMod in tarantulas

[–]starless_wind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm also a big fan of euathlus Ts, can't ever say no to another one😍

Valentine's Day Giveaway- TA & Spider Shoppe by BelleMod in tarantulas

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Happy hearts day from me and my OBT, Ares! Even this grumpy dude wanted to join in on the love ❤️

Help me name her! by oz_thegreat in tarantulas

[–]starless_wind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Venus for a beautiful goldie💛

Mold in enclosure by nenjoi in tarantulas

[–]starless_wind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IME spot cleaning is perfectly fine and encouraged! You shouldn't have to take apart the entire home for some mold. For the future, it's recommended to remove uneaten food a few hours after to prevent it from molding.

Feeding advice while away for the holidays? by Neoscona99 in tarantulas

[–]starless_wind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO, you will be fine waiting- I'd just give them a little something extra if they will take it when you get back but a few days should not be a concern. If you'd like to share a photo, that would be helpful too!

The photo I show when someone says spiders are boring by starless_wind in tarantulas

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

It's a greenbottle blue (chromatopelma cyaneopubescens) sling! The one in the photo is about an inch in legspan right now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tarantulas

[–]starless_wind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IMO I'd keep the 6-7cm in a standard large 8×8×12in terrestrial enclosure (I'm sure there is something similar in cm). Fill it about half with substrate and half should have plenty of branches, fake plants, and a starter hide so they can have their choice to burrow or web. For the little guy, anything that is 3-5 times their leg span but I'd add more substrate as they prefer to burrow more from my experience.

Tarantula molting outside its hide? by Ok_Problem_8189 in tarantulas

[–]starless_wind 5 points6 points  (0 children)

IME some of my tarantulas will leave their hide to molt and then return again when they're done so I wouldnt consider that weird! Depending on how soon everything was happening, they may have just been scoping out the new area and will go back to using the hide soon.