Molts

Acanthoscurria geniculata - molted 8/19/11

Brachypelma emilia - molted 8/20/11

Avicularia amazonica - molted 8/21/11

Happy Birthday To Me!!

My family laughed at me this year. They found it amusing to see a girl open a gift bag from her husband and be thrilled to find three deli containers of spiders. And I was. My husband got me three Avicularia purpurea slings for my birthday, and I was a happy girl!! :)

I have three Cyriocosmus elegans slings right now that are miniscule, even compared to my new Avics, yet I feel so much more protective and concerned about these pretty blue spiders I just received. Perhaps it's just because I've heard Avic slings can be so delicate. But Chris' A. amazonicas have thrived. I'm hoping I fare as well with my own avics.

For now they are beautiful shades of light and dark blue. When they mature, they will be nearly black with an iridescent purple sheen. Gorgeous.

Like all Avicularia they require high humidity, but good ventilation to prevent mold. They are currently in small deli cups with large drilled holes in the top that are covered by screen. They are misted every couple of days. I'm going to watch the humidity levels, and will likely be adding holes to the sides of the containers soon for cross-ventilation. The spiders will eventually attain a size of about 5 inches.

~ B. Percha

Molt

Female Aphonopelma bicoloratum molted during the night.... finally.