Tongue Flicker Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I wanna introduce one of my oldest tarantula, an eight-year old Samar Cave Tarantula (Selenocosmia samarae). She was staying with a friend til i got back from my overseas work and man, she's an oldie and a fattie lol This was her during arrival day, looking scrawny and helpless. Here she is now, fat as a cow (notice the shiny butt) Love it how her short body-hair can cause a shiny reflection Disclaimer: NEVER handle/pick-up an Old World Tarantula by force or against its will. This one here decided it wants to go out, i just opened her enclosure, she crawled out and i let her walk on my hand in her own volition. No stress, no harm done. Again, always be safe. Photo is to show how big she is now, 5 inches with a nice spread. She's not as defensive/aggressive as compared to her other native cousin, Orphnaecus sp. but they are skittish if startled. Happy 8-legged Monday guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Cool! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blattodea313 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Very pretty and love the shiny appearance. I've always wanted another tarantula but I find cockroaches a lot easier to feed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tongue Flicker Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Oh but why? My tarantulas are fed like once a month. Nothing can be easier than that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Oh but why? My tarantulas are fed like once a month. Nothing can be easier than that Yes, I 2nd that...I have hundreds of tarantulas and they so easy to care for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tongue Flicker Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Right! Oh i've just been told that S.samarae is now Orphnaecus sp. Samar @__@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatwun Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Awesome specimen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tongue Flicker Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Awesome specimen! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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