My new breeding pair of Haplopelma Sp 'Vietnam'

[Matthew Baines]

These are my newest acquisition ! A male and female Vietnamese Earth Tiger. The male is evil from what i have gathered so far (he was laid on his back hissing and striking when we homed him ) . Not seen much of the females attitude but i dont think she will be much better but she was easier to transfer into her new home. They are not like any other spider i have kept , as they will have a go at anything and everything (They make H.lividium and H.Minax look like Teddy Bears) . I think they are great!!! And once i have let them settle in for a while im going to have a go at breeding them . Think some armour is called for when i do tho!

FEMALE:



MALE:

[jason holland]

lovely l ooking couple. good luck with the mating when it comes around

[Matthew Baines]

cheers for that. The female has been a bit subdued, that is until now . I was misting the opposite end of the enclosure from her and she went too have a pop at thin air then let out a hiss which made me jump. Think she is getting settled now. There was also loads of activity last night ( i was up all night watching them) . And she had a cricket. Want them too burrow asap so i can get on with my duties in there enclosures .

[jason holland]

lol... good luck. id love to hear a T hiss in person... seen it on youtube, but up close and personal must sound super

[Matthew Baines]

its really intimidating when they do it with there fangs bared with legs in the air

[Lisa Baines]

I've seen it with my H.Spinifer scorpions before now but never seen a Tarantula do it... was an awesome sight. I'd actually say it can hiss louder than our present snakes do!

Last time i heard something hiss that load was my 11' boa when she refused to go back into her enclosure!

[Alexander Ramsey]

wow

My good man, you have decided for me! I'm expanding my small but precious collection of T's and was toying between a tiger rump a black earth tiger and a gold earth tiger. After reading this and seeing your pics, there is no toying anymore.
Also, my favourite local pet shop has 2 females (soon to be 1) so if you need another mate, let me know!!

[Matthew Baines]

Im fully protected against there evil ways now lol. My foot and a half long tongues arrived today and i no longer flinch when they attack!

[Phil Rea]

Don't forget to still give them the respect they deserve. I've seen spiders run up tongs and up someone's arm, so you still need to be just as careful.

[Matthew Baines]

Dont worry im still ultra vigilant