Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula(Aphonopelma seemani)

I found an extra aquarium at my parents place that the old man was going to throw out. So I brought it home, cleaned it out, and put another creature in it. She's a Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula. That isn't an acual picture of her but I'll get those on here soon. I never dealt with a burrowing species before, but she seems to be doing fine. Just a litte potting soil, woodchips and a shelter and she's already dug herself a nice burrow. This species can really move when disturbed. I'm not used to that. Harriet just kind of walks away when disturbed. This one flew across the tank in a blur. Scared the shit out of me. She could have tagged me easily, but luckily this species isn't the aggressive old world type. Look forward to studying my new baby, I haven't got her a name yet. Any suggestions? I just joined the American Tarantula Society. So I am now officially....insaine. Hahaha, naaa.....I believe that there needs to be more people interested in this field, there is so little we know about these guys....and the only reason for that is...people are terrified of them and would rather squash them. I think they're beautiful creatures. Maybe this video will convince you a bit. Anyway that's it for now. It's about time I update this bitch. The only reason I got a chance to today was because it rained and work got cancelled. By the way, I don't know if I like this job yet....it's getting on my nerves quite frankly. Soon to come....Pictures and commentary from the snake farm and my brothers wedding, happening this weekend. It will be the first time I will ever be in a tux.....EVER.

Blake VS Mickey

Not for the faint of heart.

More tarantula bidness

Roberto and Mike P. have been trying to devise a plan for some time to get money. If I were trying to make money, the ideal business would have to be something I like. So here it is. The buisness of tarantuala trade. Tarantulas are very hardy creatures. They can live without food for up to 2 years. All they really need is water. You can feed them crickets as a staple food. Crickets are very cheap and easy to breed if you want your own food stock. All they require for breeding is...water, an apple slice and some moist sand. Anywhoo...tarantulas are great facinating creatures if you're into them. Breeding them can be difficult and depending on the species....the female will alot of times end up eating your male. But if the breed is successful you will end up with 500-1000 babies. And depending on the species...hobbiests out there are willing to pay big bucks for tarantuals. The highest spider of worth right now is the mexican golden redrump. For an adult mexican golden redrump you can get $1200. Mexican Orangebeauty $1000. Keep in mind that if you have a sucessful breed with two Mexican golden redrumps you have 500-1000 of them to sell. There are other species that are not so expensive that are on the market right now...$20 - $100 for the not so rare ones. Anyway, you could make a website much like this one and ship these guys all over the world....and getcho money. I'm going to make it big someday and owe it all to our eight legged friends TARANTULAS.