Big time tarantula breeder, you are my type of crowd
I really like that Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens ~ GreenBottle Blue Taran. How much do those go for? I'd like to get one of those one day, lol. Even though I have arachnophobia, LOL.
I love your site Amazing stuff! How do you handle a spider that you can't handle or that flicks the hairs? Is there a tool you use?
Does it burn/itch continually for those weeks? Is there some point where you're gonna have to start carrying an Epi pen if you're having these kind of reactions?
Would be a good way to work on curing that arachnophobia, eh? hahaha :grin:
actually, I've helped numerous people get over their arachnophobia. I've found the best way to do so is by letting the phobic person examine a molt (shed skin) prior to even being around a tarantula. This usually lowers their anxiety levels just enough to make them feel comfortable around an enclosed tarantula.
Here's a couple pics of what a large tarantula molt looks like after I've shaped it..
Goliath Birdeater molt
Goliath Birdeater molting off its old skin.. ~Normally the T will flip all the way over on it's back to do this, but this girl was just too darn big to make it all the way. The brown "dust" on the ground around her is her shed urticating hairs. They do this to keep pests and parasites away while molting, as they are very vulnerable during the process. The shed hairs are known as a "Bed Of Thorns".. ~
Yeah many animals have gotten that name. Maine Coon, Hyacinth Macaw, Eastern Indigo, Galapagos Tortoise, i'm a gentle giant freakTarantulas are my 2nd true love. Right next to skateboarding.. But in my old age I had to give it up. So, now that I'm retired I have nothing but time to work with the tarantulas.
And to answer back on last night's chat box discussion.. I don't handle any tarantulas either. With the exception of the Grammostolia & Avicularia familys. They are gentle giants..
They are definately hotties! I could get you a sling for about $45 +shipping. Adults are hard to come by. Since nobody really wants to sell theirs.
ah the mighty Goliath, this must mean u also like giant centipedes and scorpions as well like me