Lost my big girl :(

[Gary Bett]

Sadly my 20+ yr old L.parahybana died of old age yesterday,all 6 of my kids were distraught and we had to have a little funeral in the garden for her.(i boxed and taped it)
She's been a fantastic specimen of the species and her personality will be missed.

Onto a bit of better news I have just purchased a P.regalis from the chaps at spiderstore and hopefully will have a good long time with this one(if its a girl)

[Deborah Richardson]

I am very sorry *hugs*. She had a long life, and sounds like a good one too.

[Min Nina]

Sorry for your loss
20 and some odd years seems v impressive though! :O
She must've lead a very content life

GL with your new little friend

[stuart longhorn]

Indeed. 20 + years is a long time, and indicates the spider was content and well looked after.

Sorry for your loss.

Just fyi, I think Poecilotheria dont have the potential for such long life spans (i've seen estimates of 8-12 years given).

[James Box]

she had her good innings and a nice, comfortable life! my sympathies to you though! always sad to lose one

[Gary Bett]

thanks peeps,was my 6 kids tht were more gutted,i was expecting it as she had a bleed from her abdomen during her last molt and hasnt been right since(this was 2 yrs ago tho).She did have a v.long good life.
thanks for the heads up about av.lifespan of p.regalis Stuart,its one of the only things i haven't been able to find info about.
The guys at spiderstore in hungary have confirmed my new juv. ornamental is in the post.Cant wait