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A. versicolor update - 2i at last!

While Jon and I were gone for the weekend the little A. versicolors started to molt into second instar spiderlings. If left to incubate with mom after their second instar molt the slings would emerge from the eggsac. I love watching them molt from first to second instar. The size difference is incredible! I can't wait until shipping, emails, and feeding is over so I can sit down and observe them. I'll see if I can get some video :)

 

First instar spiderlings. You can see the new, blue exoskeleton underneath their creamy white "skin"

Three electric blue second instar spiderlings, the first to molt amongst their siblings.

Versicolor update

The A. versicolors are showing more blue each and every day. 

 

Aren't they precious?

 

They will molt very soon! After everyone is finished molting and has hardened, the siblings will be separated. After a few nights in their own enclosure they will be offered their first meal of D. hydei flies. Some will accept the D. hydei while some will take a few days, even weeks before they have a desire to feed. After their first meal these little gems be ready for their new homes :)

G. pulchra, dinner time.

With the G. pulchra (Brazilian black) gravid (you can see eggs when you candle-light her) we decided to throw our old male in with her one last time. After co-habitating peacefully for many days she decided to have the old-timer for dinner. For a normally finicky eater I was very impressed she ate nearly all of him. After a nearly 60 hour long meal (you go girl!) this is all that remains of the poor guy.

We hope his sacrifice was not in vain, and his offspring are in the near future.

WANTED: Your males!

Updated Wanted List 3/16/2013

Fresh mature males of listed species wanted. Please contact us with a date of maturity, current picture and asking price (PayPal or store credit), or desired trade for your spider. We will only trade tarantulas, supplies and enclosures currently listed on our website for your spider. Website www.JamiesTarantulas.com email JamiesTarantulas @ gmail.com. We are not interested in immature males at this time.

A. amazonica
A. diversipes
B. auratum
B. boehmei
B. smithi
B. ruhnaui/albiceps
C. cyaneopubescens
C. fasciatum
E. cyanognathus
H. lividum 
H. maculata 
I. sp recife/hirsutum
L. violaceopes
P. ornata
P. regalis
P. rufilata
P. murinus
P. muticus/C. crawshayi
P. irminia
P. cambridgei

If the breeding is successful (produces a medium to large, healthy eggsac) we are happy to send a free sling to the individual who sent us the father.

A. versicolor & G. pulchra update

The A. versicolors are darkening. Their new blue exoskeleton is starting to become visible underneath their current creamy white "skin". They are all looking very healthy and happy.  I imagine it's going to be another couple weeks before they are ready. There is no rushing them!



As for our G. pulchra (Brazilian Black) it appears she has grown significantly in the last few weeks. These last few weeks she has an aggressive appetite, which is unlike her. Pictured first is her a few weeks ago. The second picture was taken this afternoon as she was happily cleaning herself after a big meal. I don't know about you, but she looks larger to me!

Mexican Flame Knee

 In honor of Brachy week our B. auratum (Mexican Flame Knee) female has finally decided to accept the male. I'm ECSTATIC! I have been trying to breed this pair since 9/12. She had tried to kill him three or four times, ignored him at least twenty. I am concerned as I have never seen this guy make a sperm web. I have dug through his home to try and find remains to no avail. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he makes one in the next few days. He used both palps so I'm hoping he's empty - and needing a re-charge makes a sperm web. If anyone knows of a mature male, I would be very interested in working something out for him. This girl is still very receptive and I want to do everything in my power to make sure she is given the uh, necessary ingredients to produce a healthy, fertile eggsac.

P. irminia / Suntiger

Psalmopoeus irminia, also known as the Venezuelan Suntiger. Or "Suntiger" for short.  Both male (top, right) and female (bottom,left) were very shy and played "footsies" for nearly an hour before the actual mating took place. They paired for only a few seconds before the male bolted. He must believe he has some time left, enough it's worth running away for. If you can believe it this boy matured in August of last year! I'm unsure he is still fertile but this gal will have another, younger date very soon...Just to be sure :)

Brachy's are back!

Jamie's Tarantulas 2/12/2013 - Brachypelma are back!


Brachypelma smithi (Mexican Red Knee) 2 1/2'+ Male $49
Brachypelma smithi (Mexican Red Knee) 1 3/4-2' FEMALE $89
Brachypelma smithi (Mexican Red Knee) 3' FEMALE $129.00
Special! FREE SHIPPING! B. smithi (Mexican Red Knee) 3' FEMALE & Complete Terrestrial Adult Enclosure $195

Brachypelma boehmei (Mexican Fire Leg) 1'+ $39.00
Brachypelma boehmei (Mexican Fire Leg) 3'+ FEMALE $149.00
Special! B. boehmei (Mexican Fire Leg) 1'+ & Juvenile Terrestrial Enclosure Kit $49
Special! FREE SHIPPING! B. boehmei (Mexican Fire Leg) 3.5' FEMALE & Complete Terrestrial Adult Enclosure $195



Brachypelma emilia (Mexican Red Leg) 3/4-1' $49
Special! B. emilia (Mexican Red Leg) 3/4-1' & Juvenile Terrestrial Enclosure Kit $59

New Care Sheets available:
Brachypelma boehmei (Mexican Fire Leg)
Brachypelma emilia (Mexican Red Leg)
Brachypelma Smithi (Mexican Red Knee)

A. versicolor coming soon!


www.JamiesTarantulas.com

Hello from Zion National Park

Hello From Zion National Park!

 

 

P. rufilata

Two of my 4" P. rufilata molted in the last month. The verdict? We have a pair! One boy and one girl I'm so excited! (pictured is the male) P. rufilata is one of my favorite species. When I first began the hobby this one was at the top of my wish list. It's easy to see why, adults show beautiful shades of green and gold with bright pink hairs that I am unable to capture on camera. One of the largest arboreal tarantulas they can grow to 8-9 inches with the occasional 10 inch specimen! WOW!

As a result of the recently confirmed male and female I am letting go three of the seven 1.5-2" slings we are growing out. They are currently available in our store $49. There well started little guys are eating dubia and are large enough to house in juvenile enclosures. (Pictured below)

Our oldest P. rufilata was last bred in September. She is really fattening up and we're keeping our fingers crossed she lays an eggsac. She co-habitated  with the male peacefully for many weeks until one day decided to have him for dinner. Here is the best shot I could get of her. She's not social like her next door neighbor P. ornata.

While attempting to snap some shots of our hopefully gravid P. rufilata, A. diversipes thought she would come out to show off the pregnant look. 

 And P. irminia was a little jealous other gravid girls were getting all the attention. She came out right as I was leaving the spider room "hey, don't forget me! I'm rockin' the pregnant look" she said. Her words exactly.

M. robustum (Colombian Giant Red Leg)

Jon and I are extremely excited  to have obtained a group of Megaphobema robustum (Colombian Giant Red-leg) spiderlings. I have always wanted to breed M. robustum and hopefully by next year these slings will become part of our breeding program. I am keeping the majority of the breeding group, only four are available for purchase. The four un-sexed slings measure 1 1/2-2"and are showing adult color. Here is a picture of one of the lively little things!

For those unfamiliar with Megaphobema robustum they are an extremely unique and incredible tarantula. Also known as the Colombian Giant Red-leg they can reach lengths of 7-8" This colorful and unusual tarantula possesses unique defensive behavior. When threatened the Giant Red Leg will face backwards with abdomen erect. Attempting to appear larger the Giant Red Leg will bob up and down in an attempt to scare off the threat. If this display does not scare off the threat M. robustum will quickly spin around in hopes of striking the threat with it's sharp spines on it's hind legs.

In other news I snapped this quick picture of the spider room before our lecture yesterday at High Tech High Charter in San Diego. I thought everyone else would like to see this sneak peak of our new "breeders room"

Have a great weekend everyone!