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HernandosMom
12-11-2009, 06:03 AM
A tarantula photographed in the wilds of Costa Rica at night:

http://s838.photobucket.com/albums/zz309/HernandosMom/
I'm testing to see if I can upload an image.

I can't see this image unless I click to open it in a new tab. Can anyone see the image?:confused:

HernandosMom
12-11-2009, 06:40 AM
http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz309/HernandosMom/DSCN4373.jpg
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laurarfl
12-11-2009, 02:47 PM
I can't see the image in your first post, but I can in the second.

txrepgirl
12-11-2009, 07:58 PM
Same here. :shock: wow this is one awesome looking spider even if they freak me out when I see a big one in real life lol.

BoxTurtle52
12-11-2009, 08:54 PM
Cool spider. I used to be scared of them, but now I understand their purpose in nature and I love them!

Ben3233
12-11-2009, 09:27 PM
I've work with my first tarentula at my reptile farm.

I have to admit that they are calmer, more gentle and docile that I was expected. They are truly great pet that can be lovable. Of course, they aren't the style of animal that you can pet for hours or give affection, but they can easily use human as a giant tree/land to walk.

They don't need a lot of place, are very easy to feed and are generally very docile when you handle them often. I recommended them to any reptile keeper who is looking for a very special and unique animal.

Great looking spider also ;)

Angelrose
12-11-2009, 09:37 PM
I admit, they used to give me the willys ..lol. Since I have been looking at others I think they're fascinating and as Ben said 'special and unique' which is why I may get one ...8)

HernandosMom
12-12-2009, 07:03 PM
Thank you for letting me know that I finally made a successful upload. Now I just have to remember what I did that worked!

I don't remember the name of this species. It was about 4" across. I took the picture in a rain forest, not even in captivity. It had just crawled out of its burrow right there. I was amazed by how gracefully and smoothly it was moving. What shows in the picture that was harder to see at night are the beautiful colors, the curve of each leg, the little cloven hooves. I'm just taken aback by how complex a creature it is even though it is a "mere" invertebrate. And when I learn about it's hunting and living behavior, that is amazing!

Pikey
12-13-2009, 04:55 PM
they are awesome li'l guys i used to keep many of them my favorites were the Pink toes (only cuz u can keep many in one cage together), i had a Zebra, & a Chocolate Velvet (a cousin to the S. American Bird eater)

txrepgirl
12-14-2009, 12:54 AM
Your welcome. I always thought that this spider ( in the link below ) looks very cool. If the spiders wouldn't give me the chills when I touch them I wouldn't mind having this one. I love the colors a lot.

http://www.bighairyspiders.com/pix/cobalt1.jpg

laurarfl
12-14-2009, 03:19 AM
They are really amazing! I just have a G. rosea, but she's a nifty little thing.

You know, invertebrates are very underappreciated...I love to get into conversations at educational shows about the social behaviors of hissing cockroaches. It's nice to dispel some phobias and prejudices. ;)

Pikey
12-14-2009, 04:14 AM
It looks like a Costa Rican Red Knee

HernandosMom
12-15-2009, 06:04 PM
Hey, thank you for the ID, Pikey. It sent me googling for other pictures and I found this :cool: site:

http://www.swiftinverts.com/species/swiftsmiscpage.htm

I love the way the name of each tarantula is simply a perfect description of what sets it apart from the other tarantulas.

deathcrew
01-25-2010, 08:42 PM
Hi I'm new here but keep 50 or so tarantulas.The spider is ether a Megaphobema sp. or a Pamphobeteus sp. Not to hijack you but I want to get into a black & white Who do you recommend?
Thanks,
Don

Angelrose
01-26-2010, 01:00 AM
Hi I'm new here but keep 50 or so tarantulas.The spider is ether a Megaphobema sp. or a Pamphobeteus sp. Not to hijack you but I want to get into a black & white Who do you recommend?
Thanks,
Don

Thank you, deathcrew and Welcome Aboard !

Here are breeders of Tegus:


http://www.varnyard-herps-inc.com/

and or you can talk to our Moderator here: 'GOT TEGUS'

deathcrew
01-26-2010, 01:40 AM
Thank you, do you or anyone else go to the berks show?

GOT TEGUS
01-26-2010, 03:58 PM
welcome deathcrew I would recommend Bobby he was great extreme giants. I breed Argentine B&Ws which I sell out fast also work with hybrid tegus. Johnny larocca at tegu terra is the largest breeder of red tegus in US. for blue tegus i recommend members here wil and davedragon.

deathcrew
01-26-2010, 11:06 PM
Thanks for the info Im sure to have a lot more questions.
Don