new ts :D

i picked up an obt sling and an acanthoscurria brocklehursti sling. i couldnt resist the second one even though it wasnt on my wish list.it was so cheap and cute and the adult pics looked awesome.ill get pics up as soon as they are settled in from the move.

any info on the a.brocklehursti is much appreciated. i cant find much on the internet about their habits,behavior and preferences.i can find the temps,humidity,and that its a terrestial species but not about what it most likely calls home in the wild.like if it makes a webbed home under bushes at the edge of a desert,makes a web home above ground and goes to the ground at night,burrows etc..

thanks in advance

Congrats on the new T's Bro

Those O.B.T's are pretty bad [buttocks] def gonna be one of the next T's I pick up after a G.B.B.

Unfortunately I can't be of any help on your other 1 but I'm sure someone will come around who can.

Good Luck with them Bro

i found some info that gets a lil more in depth.thanks.i want a gbb too.that was supposed to be my first but the obt was available and was next on the list so i guess it was meant to be.

The Acanthoscurria Brocklehursti is also known as a Giant Black and White. It is an extremely large species of spider known to reach leg spans of up to 9 inches. They are a terrestrial species that can be found predominantly Brazil.
This is a terrestrial species of tarantula so it will not burrow the way some other tarantulas do. They are known for their aggressive eating habits and vibrant coloration. A. brocklehursti usually don't hide much and spend a lot of time out in the open exploring and so make impressive display Tarantulas.

A water bowl should be given when the tarantula reaches 2". Spiderlings will require light misting to drink droplets of water. A bottle cap is ideal for maintaining hydration while keeping the tarantula's booklungs out of the water. Prior to reaching 2" droplets of water on the side of its tank should be provided for hydration.

They are often confused with its close relative the A. Geniculata. This species is aggressive and especially large and is therefore not recommended for beginners.

Range: Brazil

Type: Terrestrial

Experience Level: Experienced

Diet: Spiderlings will eat pinhead crickets, and other small insects. Adults eat crickets, other large insects such as lobster roaches.

Size: 7 to 9 inches when fully grown.

Growth: Fast

Temperature: 80.6-86° Fahrenheit

Humidity: 70°-80° Mist cage regularly to maintain humidity.

Temperament: Aggressive.

Housing: Spiderlings can live in a small clear plastic deli-container with air holes poked with a pin. Use a small amount of substrate such as peat moss. Adults will live in a Large Terrestrial Cage, floor space is more important than height for this species.

They really do not like any direct light, so be sure to keep the enclosure in a well shaded place away from any direct light sources. A good retreat is required to make it feel more secure during molting. No decorations are really needed, but you can add a log, or cork bark. Always house tarantulas separately. Written By;

Danny Jones
US Arachnids

Dude I just looked those up and they look pretty sick.

I love the pattern on the legs.

yeah they are some lookers.im not a fan of the urticating hairs though.id rather get some fang penetration than that.

maaaaann.the obt doesnt wanna leave its deli cup for the new home.its webbing the deli cups existing webs to the wall of the critter carrier.wtf.i also see some other slings webbed up and dead.im guessing those are molts?do i just take its deli cup away or try to get it out of the deli some how?it just runs back into it when i move the carrier to get the deli out.
words of wisdom?

Sounds like it has chosen that for a hide. Try to provide a different hide for it that is darker, and break down it's webs. It may decide that it's too much work to hang on to and move.

The "dead slings" are molts for sure.

Congrats on the new spiders. You are going to love them!

word Street since hes in the deli cup.ill pull the deli cup out and lid it of course and arrange the cork bark better for a quick a hide away.arranged cave like.

im loving them already!

Yeah. Gotta love spiders with some attitude. OBT's are just little bad asses.

hey congrats man!!!

im gonna mess with its critter cage right now.ill come back and post how it went.

i want pics

Woo Hoo. Shining is getting bit!

Streettrash wrote:

Woo Hoo. Shining is getting bit!

haha video would be gud

thanks bex!

i got the obt in the critter carrier.it was easier than i thought itd be.just tilted the deli cup and lifted its webbed mass of soil and the obt came out and i coaxed it to run into the carrier.ill keep it in a more dimmer part of my room so it can feel more comfortable getting acquainted with its new surroundings.ill post some pics when im done arranging my room and fish tank vacuuming.

hahaha no i didnt get bit.it didnt even rear up at me.i wanna get bit or stung by everything i keep just to know what im keeping. ill change that attitude if i start keeping life threatening species.

I hate fish tank maintenance.

yeah a fish tank can be a drag at times.

heres some pics

a.brocklehursti deli cup with tiki head for a cave


obt critter carrier

obt is making a web where the branch and flowers meet.didnt even check out the cave under.

obt 5.5 gallon future home under construction

Just watch the spider cant get out of the gaps in the lid. They'll let a fair sized spider out without slowing it down.
I tape the lids up to stop the buggers escaping now.
There must be dozens of them loose here.

whaaat are you serious?!?! i stayed the night from home.hopefully it didnt get out. seemed like it was more busy setting up a new web camp site. the cracks look too small for it to fit through but then again my bark scorpion slings fit through some impossible exits before.eeekk

Dun dun dun...

im home and the obt is still in the carrier.im thinking of taking some insect screen and hot glue to it. everything i put tape on just ruins it for future use.leaving all that sticky crap behind when i take it off.

Do it.

Give it a bigger enclosure, grant it FREEDOM. Dont cover the lid :-D
Get bitten!

Be happy Shining. It is what you wanted! Btw, they do pack quite a punch even though being a T.

sounds like a good time Pluto!hahaha
thats coming from the guy who leaves the lids off his enclosures and has bicolors bringing him green eggs and ham in the morning.Sam i am.Son of Sam.

i cut insect screen leaving the window still useful,hot gluing the edges and edges to the window.got lazy on the side vents and just hot glued llines cutting the vents in thirds.