Cyriopagopus schiodtei - Malaysia Earth Tiger

Scientific name : Cyriopagopus schiodtei
Common name : Malaysian Earth Tiger
Origin : Malaysia
Temperament : Skittish/defensive
Maximum size: A little over 7 inches legspan

This is my Juvenile MET. They are only available in Malaysia.
These species are consider rare as they only available in Malaysia.

Lasiodora parahybana - Salmon Pink

This is the latest Salmon Pink I get. They are both 4.5inch female.

Molted again!

Cycolosternum fasciata - Costa Rican Tiger Rump

This is my mature female Costa Rican Tiger Rump. They are consider docile but a bit skittish.
The full grown sizes between 4.5-5.5inch and they are fast grower.

There are statement that they kick a lot of hairs.. But mine are calm & never kick hair to me even once..

Say "NO" to wild caught Tarantula!!

For everyone's information, I don't support wild caught specimens.

I do keep few of local wild caught specimens for breeding purpose. Once breeding success, they are off to the wild. Half of the sling will go to the market and half of them will go back to the wild with their parents.

All my trade specimens are Captive Breed. Feel safe to trade with me.

How to handle your Tarantula

Handling:

Tarantulas (depending on the specie) can be handled on an occasional basis for them to get used to being handled. Regular handling is strongly discouraged as this can stress out your tarantula.

If you must handle your tarantula be gentle. Terrestrial or ground tarantulas should be handled close to the floor to avoid serious injuries in case your tarantula jumps or falls. When you are handling your tarantula, be sure you are handling it where it can’t run or hide in case it escapes. Be sure to always test your tarantula’s temperament before handling it. It is also important not to breath/blow air on your tarantula as this can spook them and cause them to jump/run.

The best way to handle your tarantula (after temperament testing) would be to place your hand flat on the substrate and gently prod your tarantula on its hind legs or abdomen and let it walk to your hand. You can also let your tarantula climb over the tank and let it walk on your hand.

Another way to handle your tarantula is by using a smaller deli cup and placing it on the substrate and let your tarantula walk into the cup by touching your tarantula’s hind legs or abdomen with either by paintbrush (or pen) or your hand. This method can also be used for aggressive species.

The last method is called the pinch-grab method. This is done by placing your thumb and your index finger between the tarantula’s 2^nd and 3^rd legs while applying a little pressure and picking the tarantula up. This method is highly discouraged. 

There is also another and safer way of doing picking up your tarantula. While using your thumb and middle finger to grip the tarantula between its 2^nd and 3^rd legs, you can also place your index finger on top of the chelicerae to secure the fangs. . This method should only be used if you are going to treat your tarantulas for injuries/dehydration.

Grammostola pulchripes - Chaco Golden Knee

Type	New World Terrestrial Burrower
Diet	Spiderlings:  Pinhead Crickets and Flightless Fruit Flies Larger Specimens:  Crickets, Mealworms, Superworms or a Pinky Mouse thrown in for variety.
Full Grown Size	7 to 8 inches
Growth	Medium
Temperature	70 to 80°F
Humidity	Low 60 to 70%
Temperament	Docile and calm

This is one of my 1st tarantula I get to start this hobby. They are very similar to Grammostola rosea as they are docile and calm. They are known as Chaco Golden Knee...

Grammostola rosea (NCF) - Chilean Rose Hair

Grammostol rosea (Normal color form):

Type: Terrestrial (Scrubland)

Aggressiveness: Docile & calm

Venom Effect: Unknown, expected to be low-toxicity.

Geographic Range: Chile, Argentina, Bolivia

Requirements: 25-30 degree C

Humidity: 65-75%

Substrate: 2 inches

Shelter: Cork bark or flower-pot.

Water: Open water dish.

Longevity: Males once mature (2 Years) Females (upto 15 years).

This is the very 1st tarantula I keep in this hobby. They are docile and calm and you can handle them without worry. But there are some statement that there are some insane rosea. In simple, don't handle your tarantula as they are display pets.

Starting of my Tarantula collection

Early of Year 2012, I was visiting a local pet shop with my working colleague who wanted to get some feeder for his Arowana. I come across to see snakes, beatles, geckos and spiders...
What caught my eyes and interest me was the large hairy spiders. I have totally no idea that people are keeping this spiders as pets.
After that day, I went home to do some research on this large hairy spiders. They are called "Tarantulas".

Tarantulas (as the term is used in North America) comprise a group of often hairy and very large arachnids belonging to the family Theraphosidae, of which approximately 900 species have been identified. Although some members of the same suborder may also be called "tarantulas" in the common parlance, this article only describes members of Theraphosidae.

Pet tarantulas have gotten more and more popular. They are a noiseless creature and many are quite docile. These pet spiders require very little space and are easy to care for and feed. You can find tarantulas widely available at pet stores, reptile shows, and online breeders and dealers. They can be handled, but they are not a pet you should handle due to the possibility of injuring the spider. If you want a unique and interesting pet, a tarantula would be a fine choice.

I get a couple of tarantulas from a local breeder (David Chiang) in Penang that later become my colleague working in the same company. Starting off with 2 Grammostola pulchripes and 2 Grammostola rosea slings, that caught my interest in this unique creature.
Within half a year, I have own over 40 tarantulas. Even start breeding some of them.

Sharing resources with my fellow friends and colleague, I then turn my hobby into a small business of trading tarantulas.