Bigger Food

I haven't updated in a while because to be honest, the wee guys haven't been doing a hell of a lot. Except recently, I've now moved them onto the bigger sized crickets; they are pretty pleased about that. It's kind of annoying that our local pet shop only stocks a limited supply of the small crickets, which means when they are delivered, often I miss out if I don't reserve any. There's a new one opened up nearer to me, have to find out when they get their delivery!

So here's the C. Fasciatum having a nom at a bug (you can just make it out - I took this photo at night with dim lighting). It was kind of funny to watch him get this, I don't think he realised that it was going to be as big as it was, and it took several attempts to pin it down, but he managed in the end.

Still have B. Smithi! Also, I think I'm going to start feeding them more now they have gained more of an appetite after the winter.

You guys probably thought I'd lost them?!

I haven' blogged in ages!

Hi guys,

I'm so sorry I've been away for so long, you're probably thinking my spiders died and I just gave up. But no, that's not true! They just haven't done anything since! They are growing quite slowly I guess, perhaps I should up their feeds.

In the past month (months?) I haven't blogged I've finish my final uni project, graduated, moved house and started the job hunt. Little spidies came along too and they are very happy. The Tiger Rump spend all of it's time in its little burrow underground, he does come out to feed but he seems so cosy in there. The Red Knee is growing more hair (as is Tiger Rump) and is spending more time on the substrate that he has webbed furiously.

I hope all of my followers' spiders are well and I shall be reading up on you all shortly!

:)

Update

Here is my Red Knee about a week ago. He's becoming really active now and has a done a little more burrowing.

The Tiger Rump is also doing a lot more now, yesterday when I fed him he started to build a web for his food which was awesome.

The weather is getting warmer now I don't have the heat mat on all the time, but the Red Knee seems to like the substrate more when it's a bit warmer.

Doing Well

Sorry for the lack of news lately, but I have been stupidly busy during these last weeks as I have my final hand in for my photography degree tomorrow!
The spiders are great, Red Knee has finally made a spot of web in the corner, and likes to have a wee wrestle with his pray when fed. Same goes for the Tiger Rump, he has built a castle in his little film canester, it sort of winds around into little tunnels and hide outs, he loves it! Nobody has moulted again, but I suspect Tiger Rump has moulted but it's either hidden in the substrate or he ate it.

I will get some photos up soon :)

Update

The spiderlings are both coming along well, both are eating well and seem to be happy! The C. Fasciatum has built an underground layer in his pot; with webbing to hold up the roof and a gap for him to rush out to snatch his food. Mr red knee is quite happy kicking about the substrate.
Both also seem to be growing well :)

B. Smithi Sucessfully Fed!

Five nights after moulting, Red Knee was offered a cricket and he ate it straight away! As he didn't eat at all with me prior to his moult, it is really pleasing to see him eat and act as normal! I'll probably give him another one tomorrow.

The Tiger Rump is underground, but has cleverly built a descrete entrance to his burrow which was only noticealbe when he sneaked back in! He seems to also be a little off his food, it's a sign!

B. Smithi Moulted!

After much anticipation red knee has finally moulted :) I was doing my usual check this morning and didn't notice the moult straight away, and for a second I was like "Oo he looks strange" then noticed it was guarding its fresh moult by sitting on it. It looks so tiny compared to the spider! I don't know what it's like to be a spiderling, but I bet he feels much more comfortable, all I have to do now is let him harden up and hopefully I'll be able to feed him by the end of the week. Which will be amazing as he hasn't accepted food at all since I got him so to see him eat will be a relief.

Here are two photos, the first is post moult and the second is the exoskeleton with a ruler for emphasis on the tinyness! Don't worry, I'm not gonna hassle him again until he's ready to eat.