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02/11/2010

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05/17/2012 20:56:52

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Administrator at an insect mass rearing facility for biological control initiatives.

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Past T's
1.0.0 Avicularia avicularia(common pinktoe)
1.0.0 Avicularia metallica(whitetoe)
1.0.0 Brachypelma albopilosum(curlyhair)
1.0.0 Grammostola pulchripes(Chaco golden knee)
1.0.0 Pterinochilus murinus(Mombassa golden starburst)

Current T's
0.0.1 Aphonopelma moderatum(Rio Grande gold)
0.0.1 Aphonopelma sp. New River(New River rustrump)
0.1.0 Aphonopelma seemanni(Costa Rican zebra)
0.0.1 Brachypelma auratum(Mexican flameknee)
0.0.1 Brachypelma boehmei(Mexican fireleg)
0.0.1 Brachypelma emilia(Mexican redleg)
0.0.1 Brachypelma smithi(Mexican redknee)
0.0.1 Brachypelma vagans(Mexican redrump)
0.0.1 Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens(green-bottle blue)
0.0.1 Citharischius crawshayi(king baboon)
0.1.0 Cyclosternum fasciatus(Costa Rican tigerrump)
0.0.1 Ephebopus cyanognathus(blue fang)
0.1.0 Euathlus sp. Red(Chilean flame)
0.0.1 Grammostola pulchra(Brazilian black)
0.1.0 Grammostola rosea(Chilean rose - pink)
0.1.0 Grammostola rosea(Chilean rose - red)
0.1.0 Haplopelma lividum(cobalt blue)
0.0.1 Lasiodora parahybana(Brazilian salmon)
0.0.1 Nhandu chromatus(Brazilian red & white)
0.1.0 Paraphysa parvula(Chilean goldburst)
0.0.1 Psalmopoeus cambridgei(Trinidad chevron)
0.0.1 Psalmopoeus irminia(Venezuelan suntiger)
0.0.1 Tapinauchenius gigas(Orange treespider)

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From: tarantula_heart

04/19/2012 00:37:38

Tarantula wrote:

Thanks for the comment, that B. smithi has grown a lot since that picture and will likely be an ultimate male after his next molt. Aside from flicking hairs occasionally he's been a great species to own.

awesome

From: tarantula_heart

04/17/2012 20:45:19 The Tarantula in your profile pic is so pretty :)

From: fireychick_23

03/18/2012 05:12:07 How did you get yours to eat the cuttle, mine wont touch it! I worry she isnt getting enough calcium even though I supplement her food. What else does your one eat? I want to find a more varied diet for her - but shes very picky & boring when it comes to food...

From: fireychick_23

03/16/2012 20:51:18

Tarantula wrote:

What type of tortoises do you have? We have a Leopard tortoise that is quite cool, I love watching the growth pattern of his/her shell, hoping it's a girl.

I have 2 Greek tortoises at home in Dublin and a Leopard tortoise here in budapest with me, I also hope its a her, and I think she is about 3yrs old now so still fairly small, but growing fast!

From: naychur

03/08/2012 02:05:53 Thanks for the friend. Not sure that I can stop at just 2 T's, am already looking at a Pink Toe. Gotta keep the collection small, though. Boyfriend is afraid he will be allergic to T bites like he is allergic to bee stings. But who knows, he is in awe of the natural colors of some of these guys!

From: Gerris2

03/07/2012 21:51:54 Thank you for adding me as a friend!

From: Philibugman

01/25/2012 19:46:22

Tarantula,

I guess you are right, each one is just special in its own way, not better or worst just different.

Have you become more allergic to the urticating cetae after time, or you have not noticed any significant changes. I personaly believe it gets worst with time. I get the worts reaction with the Goliath. Each year when I change her substrate. The last time the itching lasted almost 2 weeks.

quote="Tarantula"]If only I had a favorite T, my life would be so much easier. Started with one, a day later another and then a couple more. Now I'm maxed out at 22, all I have space and time to care for properly. Really the thing I love about them is their differences, not just physical but temperment as well. I am just in awe of all their subtle behaviors, truly remarkable creatures. I suppose the same could be said for many other animal species, but not many people could own that many dogs, horses etc. I like the four you have chosen for your zoo, all are great display tarantulas. If you are able to add in the future, I would recommend a Brachypelma sp. and an Avicularia sp. Variety of ones readily available and low priced in each genus. Beautiful red and orange hues to choose from with the Brachys, but many can be a little annoying with the hair flicking. But this can be a good for a teaching point about adaptations and behaviors. The arboreal sp., like the Avics are very interesting as well. They can build some impressive web dwellings and are safer to handle if one is so inclined because they are normally less likely to bite and are rarely hurt in a fall should one be mishandled. Your bug zoo is a nice idea, I hope you get to share it with many people.

Philibugman wrote:

Tarantula...Tarantulo! Tarantulophilac!!

I am the curator for a small bug zoo, only 4 tarantulas in the collection: Chilean Rose, Brazilian Salmon, Indian Ornamental, and Goliath; all girls.

Then roaches, mantds, beetles, scorpions, other spiders (seasonals), and other seasonal insects.

Which T that you have or had is your favorite?

If you had to recomend four tarantulas as the best candidates for a bug zoo exhibit, what would they be.

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From: Philibugman

01/24/2012 19:45:33

Tarantula...Tarantulo! Tarantulophilac!!

I am the curator for a small bug zoo, only 4 tarantulas in the collection: Chilean Rose, Brazilian Salmon, Indian Ornamental, and Goliath; all girls.

Then roaches, mantds, beetles, scorpions, other spiders (seasonals), and other seasonal insects.

Which T that you have or had is your favorite?

If you had to recomend four tarantulas as the best candidates for a bug zoo exhibit, what would they be.

From: ooowhatwasthat

12/05/2011 01:49:20 Hi there. Thanks for the FR. Were do you work and what insect are you rearing? I have worked (Trapped)for the PBW-GWSS-and ACP in Ca for the last 11 years. I love it.

From: Cri-Cris

11/06/2011 18:39:41 Hello, all my t's are from breeders :) except the theraphosidae genus sp.... Nice colection!

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