This is my true first T. He's (I believe it's male from what I've been told) named after evil spiders off a game I play lol. So far he's been a pleasant experience, although he's kinda creeped me out a time or two, but you have to remember, I'm trying to get over my fear of these creatures so I shake it off and handle him a little later. He's not being defensive in the least, it's all me lol. I'm getting much better though
Sorry for such bad cell pics. Next time I'll take him outside during the day so you can see him better.
I have noticed something that he does when he's walking on me. Is it common that he protrude his spinnerets while he's walking or is it something I should be concerned about?
And those of you who are more experienced with these guys can you double check my husbandry? I have him in a sterilite container on eco-earth. His temps are pretty stable at 80 with humidity at 60 or over. I have a little sponge in a shallow water dish as I was told he could drink better this way. I have no hide in there as of yet. But I do keep him in a semi dark area away from where I think there's not much sound or vibration. I read somewhere that vibrations can be disturbing to them. The pet store say they feed theirs a cricket or two a day but I've been feeding him about 2-3 crickets every 5 or so days. Also, if anyone has any idea to about how old he is....whether he's a young adult or adult or even male? What do I look for when he's about ready to molt?
And to be on the safe side, when I handle him, I'm usually sitting down on the floor and not standing up as I know an accidental fall will kill him.
Any helpful information on my new critter is more than welcome! I want my first T experience to be a good one.
Thanks!
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