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I’m planning on getting some Spiders so can some one give me some care sheets for the Chile Rose Tarantula, Mexican Red Knee Tarantula, Curly Hair Tarantula and the Trapdoor Spider please. Also could you include in these Care sheets: - Housing (size in inches Please not volume) - Heating - Humidity (in % please) - And Feeding and water |
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| 12/19/07 07:33pm |
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Message To: Joe 666 In reference to Message Id: 1551287 Care Sheets
Also Known As: Chilean Common, Chilean Fire, Chilean Rose Haired, and Chilean Flame Tarantula Size: Chilean Rose Tarantulas reach a leg span of 4.5 - 5.5 inches. Life Span (females): 15+ years (males much shorter). Housing: A small (5-10 gallon) tank is suitable for Chilean Rose Tarantulas. The width of the tank should be two to three times wider than the leg span of the spider wide, and only as tall as the spider’s leg span. 2-3 inches of peat moss, soil, or vermiculite can be used as a substrate. Wood, cork bark, or half of a small clay flower pot can be used for a shelter/retreat. Temperature: 70-85 F (21-30 C) Humidity: 60-70% Feeding: Crickets and other large insects (must be pesticide free), occasional pinky mouse for full grown spiders. Temperament: Chilean Rose Tarantulas are usually docile and calm. Notes: A combination of traits makes this species often recommended as the ideal species for beginners. Hardy and docile, this spider is commonly available, inexpensive, and easy to care for. Mexican Red Knee When you ask most people about tarantulas, they tend to immediately describe the ’Red-knee’ (B. smithi) that is a frequent film star in such diverse films as "Fierce Creatures", James Bond films and those classic B movies! Indeed this spider is on the Cites II list (endangered species), only captive breed spiders are legal. Taking this species from the wild is restricted. The spider originates from Mexico and Panama where it lives in semi-desert scrubland. The abdomen is usually jet black in colour . The legs are described as "startling beginning with black toes and having stripes of orange/tan/cream variations". The carapace is usually creamy/beige or with a distinctive black square. This is a suitable starter tarantula, due to it’s forgiving nature and relatively easy temperament. Be warned as it can be a bit of a hair-flicker and tends to be a little skittish. This is generally considered a docile species, handling is possible, but still not recommended due to their urticating hairs and sometimes skittish temperament. The requirements in captivity are: As for keeping them as pets, many people keep these in large 12x12x12 (inches) tanks. Like the other terrestrial (ground living) species they require reasonable humidity levels (above 65%). As these are scrubland spiders, you must make provision for a retreat, such as a piece of cork bark or a flower-pot. Substrate for the cage should be of peat/vermiculite mix, should be at least 3 inches deep. These spiders will dig burrows if the subtrate is suitable. An open water dish is a must, humidity must not fall below 55 percent! Food: All standard invertebrates Type: Terrestrial (Scrubland) Aggressiveness: Considered docile, but may be skittish! Venom Effect: Unknown, expected to be low-toxicity.. Geographic Range: Mexico Requirements: 72-75 Farenheit Humidity: 65-70% Substrate: 2 inches Shelter: Cork bark or flower-pot. Water: Open water dish Curly Hair tarantula This species was first described by Valerio in 1980. This spider looks like it has just come out from under a hair dryer, not just blow-dried but also had highlights added. Described as a brownish-black spider, with pinkish-orange curly hairs that give rise to its common name. This is a very attractive spider (especially in the right light). This spider is a native of Costa Rica and Honduras where it can be found in the rainforests in deep burrows in banks or at the foot of many trees. It is renowned for its voracious appetite and if there was a tarantula that could explode from being overfed, then this is it! This is probably the most Mercurial (even, schizophrenic) of arachnids. It seems that this spider can be ’docile’ or ’skittish’ to order. It is another of the great escapologists of the spider world (Houdini move over!) that has been know to squeeze itself through very small holes. You have been warned. Handling is NOT advised! As for keeping them as pets, many people keep these in large 12x12x12 (inches) tanks. Unlike many of the other terrestrial (ground living) species they require high humidity levels (above 80%) but you must be careful to avoid the air in the tank becoming stagnant, as this itself can be potentially fatal for some species. Substrate for the cage should be of peat/vermiculite mix; this must be at least 3 inches deep. An open water dish is a must, as is regular mistings to keep that humidity level high! Type: Terrestrial: Rainforest species, keen burrower. Aggressiveness: Mixed reports, teat as aggressive, can be fast. Venom Effect: Not yet known, expected to be low toxicity. Geographic Range: Found in Costa Rica (widespread) and Honduras (less widely). Requirements: Temperature: 75-76 Fahrenheit Humidity: 80% Substrate: at least 3 inches deep Shelter: Flowerpot or Cork Bark Water: Open water dish. Food: All standard invertebrates I have received a number of responses regarding the temperament of this spider. A number of these indicate that this species may not be as mercurial and skittish as indicated in this care sheet. However, I have also had some responses from others stating that the description is spot on. Conclusion: You may or may not find this spider to be mercurial and skittish as I have indicated. Trapdoor spider The Malaysian Trapdoor Spider is an extremely rare and unique spider. Among the most primitive spiders on earth, Malaysian Trapdoor Spiders still retain segmented abdomens! These colorful little beasts may be slow with evolving, but they are fast with everything else! With regards to speed, Frank Somma says the Malaysian Trapdoor Spider is "like lightning". This species, like other trapdoor spiders, creates a cover for its’ burrow entrance, known as the "trapdoor". To help catch prey, the spider will spin triplines that radiate from the trapdoor. Then, when an insect or other food item falls to the trapdoor, the Malaysian Trapdoor Spider shoots out of the ground "like lightning", and returns into its’ underground lair with a freshly-killed meal. In their natural habitat, they are found in hills, or on a slope, which may help direct prey to the trapdoor. The Malaysian Trapdoor Spider is not actually a true spider, but a liphistid. Rare in the wild and almost non-existent in captivity, the Malaysian Trapdoor is a real collectors’ item. Hopefully, a few of this species might become real breeders’ items in the future. The Malaysian Trapdoor Spider is a truly outstanding species! Range Rainforest habitat of Malaysia. Type Burrowing. Diet Spiderlings eat flightless fruit flies, and pinhead crickets. Adults eat crickets, and other large insects. Full Grown Size 4 to 4.5 inches. Growth Unknown. Temperature 75 to 80° F. Humidity Around 80%. Temperament Aggressive and nervous. Housing Spiderlings can live in a small clear plastic container with air holes. Adults can live in a 5 to 10-gallon tank. Floor space is as important as height. Substrate 6 to 10 inches of peat moss, or potting soil. Make sure the substrate is on a slope. Decor No decorations are really needed. Other Names Malaysian Giant Trapdoor Spider. |
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| 12/19/07 11:28pm |
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Message To: B-Fish In reference to Message Id: 1551567 Care Sheets
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| 12/20/07 05:58pm |
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Message To: Joe 666 In reference to Message Id: 1552033 Care Sheets
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| 12/20/07 07:18pm |
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Message To: B-Fish In reference to Message Id: 1552099
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| 12/21/07 04:08pm |
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Message To: Joe 666 In reference to Message Id: 1552838 Care Sheets
Caresheet: Curly hair: Handling NOT advised for a curly hair every pet shop has told me they are one of the best spiders for unexpirenced keepers and are very good for handling i have handled mine a few times and there has vbeen no problem where did you get the care sheet from? R a c h e l |
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Message To: Rach-nico In reference to Message Id: 1676374 Care Sheets
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