The big girl molts..

[mass]

"Blondi" the Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa Blondi) measured in at 11.25" after this molt. About the size of a dinner plate.

Unfortunately her meals have to be pretty big at that size.. like an adult feeder mouse for example.

 

[lizasaur]

Out of curiousity, is feeding spiders similar to snakes in that they can accept pre-killed food, or must spiders have live? It doesn't especially make a difference to me, as it's the circle of life.

She's impressive though

 

[chibae]

Most impressive, I prefer my spiders native and outdoors, like the wolf spider living in a corner of my shed, but can understand why you like her.

 

[Frilleon]

 

[mass]

Out of curiousity, is feeding spiders similar to snakes in that they can accept pre-killed food, or must spiders have live? It doesn't especially make a difference to me, as it's the circle of life.

She's impressive though

Even though tarantulas have 8 eyes, they are basically blind. They find their prey through vibrations. So, if it's not alive and moving.. they aren't going to be able to find it.

 

[justjack]

I don't understand the 'unfortunately' part. Any plans to move up to baby chicks?

 

[FlyedPiper]

Dude- that is a seriously impressive animal.

I was wondering if you had a birdeater... That looks like a "hopper" sized mouse- that's crazy . I've heard of feeding pinkies occasionally but that's ridiculous. What sized tank is she in?

I'm actually a little creeped out. LOL.

Is she wild caught?

 

[mass]

What sized tank is she in?

Is she wild caught?

It's a 55gal.. And I deal with ONLY captive bred tarantulas. Most of us in the hobby don't support wild caught dealings.