Ghede
This is another docile, fast-growing tarantula that doesn't need a lot of upkeep. When he was younger he burrowed all the time. I transferred him to a new terrarium with a ton of substrate for him to use, but he decided to quit burrowing. Typical.
I've lost a few tarantulas over the years to escapes since they tend to be escape artists, but none are more persistent than Ghede. He has escaped no fewer than 6 times. Fortunately, he's better at escaping than hiding. I've always managed to catch him eventually.
In September, 2001, he matured into an adult male. I didn't think he'd be alive much longer, but he survived another 17 months. He was one of the first tarantulas I raised from a spiderling.
July, 2000, 2"
September, 2000, 2.5"
February, 2001, 5"
September, 2001, 6"
February, 2003, Died
Another picture of Ghede, before his final molt.
