Also, a suggestion on rehouse. Instead of trying to herd the spider directly from the old enclosure to the new, use a catch cup. I like plastic drink bottles of various sizes. Wrap the top of the catch cup in dark paper of some sort, creating a dark area, then use a bright light to illuminate the old enclosure. The spider will be drawn to the darkness as a place of safety. Most of the time they'll shoot right up into the catch cup to avoid the light. Then reverse the process for the new enclosure, blocking off the sides and top with whatever to block the light, removing the paper around the catch cup, and shining the light on the catch cup. They'll typically run to the dark new enclosure to escape the light in the catch cup.
Thank you, using the light and the container with dark paper honestly never crossed my mind. Does this method sometimes take longer? This little T is the only one I ever seem to have problems with when changing enclosures. All my other T's both old and new world move to the new enclosures without hassle. This one just always has to be a pain.
The setup takes a bit. You'll need to cut the catch cups (burn a few holes in them with a soldering iron, or just drill 'em) and either cut and tape the paper or you can spray paint the ends for a more permanent tool (I prefer paper). After that, the only thing you really need to do is cover the new enclosure and set up the light source. I've found that the actual rehousing can take significantly less time, particularly when it works and, instead of throwing threat postures, kicking hairs, or bolting, the spider recognizes the catch cup/new enclosure as the darkest place around and naturally just runs right where you want it to go.
Oh this is amazing!!!! My two current spoods are fairly easy but I'm hoping for an hmac in the future. I will definitely utilize this method. Thank you so much for sharing
lol, who would have thought when the question of "what do I need to get started in the spider hobby?" is asked, that the most important answer would be a hot glue gun..... lol. absolutely necessary.
Thank you! I didn't think that far ahead with that cork bark. Hopefully It won't be to big of an issue try to work it out with a large H. mac in there. Though after two re-housings with this guy and the escape attempts I will likely have to take other precautions as well.
@@PatsCreatureCave I feel you. Not a spider you want to take a bite from. Check out Tom Moran's cardboard method. A good example is in his P rufilata video ("Poecilotheria rufilata Rehousing and Care" is the exact title. Again, great videos, and thank you!
@@briancuprisin4571 Will do, I really appreciate the tips and suggestions. That's the great thing about this hobby, you never stop learning new things.
Enclosure looks great, don't you just love a good bolt from them while rehousing, touch wood I shouldn't need to bother with mine again, already in an exo thankfully.
Thank you. This H.mac has been nothing but trouble with both re-houses so far. I had been keeping for quite a long time and this is still the only T that has given me fits. My C. versicolor casually walked from one enclosure to the other with little to no coaxing. I wish they all could be that easy.
@@PatsCreatureCave Don't, I've just done 3 rehouses, my large P regalis, P cambridgei and a juvi P smithi, first 2, no trouble at all, juvi, bolted, didn't stop, straight under my racking, had to pull everything off to get the little bugger, I wasn't going to upload the last one but, people might get a laugh from it so probably will lol.
Nice video 👍 I have that species but a smaller version. Very beautiful spider but It doesn’t feed nearly as much as my other T’s. Anyway thanks for sharing
Thank you! They grow pretty quickly, this one was the size of a dime less than a year ago. My favorite for feeding response is my Giant White Knee sling. Little guy never disappoints.
@@FrankRzzo The animal room stays between 69 and 74 degrees year round. I don't use any external heat for any of the spiders. This one primarily ate meal worms, super worms and dubia roaches. I always gut load with fresh veggies like carrots, zucchini, cucumber and sweet potato. Would also feed every 3 to 5 days when smaller than would go longer as it the spider grew.
It was great reliving this moment. I forgot all about the scream and swearing when rehousing this T. Still to this day, this particular T is the only one to give me any issues when trying to move it. lol
Thank you for watching and subscribing. I have had a couple of these over the years but this particular T has been a pain during every re-housing. Check your local reptile Expos, many T vendors will have these as slings for a reasonable price.
Also, a suggestion on rehouse. Instead of trying to herd the spider directly from the old enclosure to the new, use a catch cup. I like plastic drink bottles of various sizes. Wrap the top of the catch cup in dark paper of some sort, creating a dark area, then use a bright light to illuminate the old enclosure. The spider will be drawn to the darkness as a place of safety. Most of the time they'll shoot right up into the catch cup to avoid the light. Then reverse the process for the new enclosure, blocking off the sides and top with whatever to block the light, removing the paper around the catch cup, and shining the light on the catch cup. They'll typically run to the dark new enclosure to escape the light in the catch cup.
Thank you, using the light and the container with dark paper honestly never crossed my mind. Does this method sometimes take longer? This little T is the only one I ever seem to have problems with when changing enclosures. All my other T's both old and new world move to the new enclosures without hassle. This one just always has to be a pain.
The setup takes a bit. You'll need to cut the catch cups (burn a few holes in them with a soldering iron, or just drill 'em) and either cut and tape the paper or you can spray paint the ends for a more permanent tool (I prefer paper). After that, the only thing you really need to do is cover the new enclosure and set up the light source. I've found that the actual rehousing can take significantly less time, particularly when it works and, instead of throwing threat postures, kicking hairs, or bolting, the spider recognizes the catch cup/new enclosure as the darkest place around and naturally just runs right where you want it to go.
Oh this is amazing!!!! My two current spoods are fairly easy but I'm hoping for an hmac in the future. I will definitely utilize this method. Thank you so much for sharing
lol, who would have thought when the question of "what do I need to get started in the spider hobby?" is asked, that the most important answer would be a hot glue gun..... lol. absolutely necessary.
I would be lost with it, Lol. Very few enclosures don't get the hot glue gun treatment.
The "AH! SHIT" was relatable to moving tarantulas 😂
Great looking enclosure! The size and shape of that cork bark worries me; you're going to have an interesting time removing it for the next rehouse.
Thank you! I didn't think that far ahead with that cork bark. Hopefully It won't be to big of an issue try to work it out with a large H. mac in there. Though after two re-housings with this guy and the escape attempts I will likely have to take other precautions as well.
@@PatsCreatureCave I feel you. Not a spider you want to take a bite from. Check out Tom Moran's cardboard method. A good example is in his P rufilata video ("Poecilotheria rufilata Rehousing and Care" is the exact title.
Again, great videos, and thank you!
@@briancuprisin4571 Will do, I really appreciate the tips and suggestions. That's the great thing about this hobby, you never stop learning new things.
I know the feels, lol. Nice work.
Awesome video! you got my subscription
Thank you! I really appreciate the support.
Enclosure looks great, don't you just love a good bolt from them while rehousing, touch wood I shouldn't need to bother with mine again, already in an exo thankfully.
Thank you. This H.mac has been nothing but trouble with both re-houses so far. I had been keeping for quite a long time and this is still the only T that has given me fits. My C. versicolor casually walked from one enclosure to the other with little to no coaxing. I wish they all could be that easy.
@@PatsCreatureCave Don't, I've just done 3 rehouses, my large P regalis, P cambridgei and a juvi P smithi, first 2, no trouble at all, juvi, bolted, didn't stop, straight under my racking, had to pull everything off to get the little bugger, I wasn't going to upload the last one but, people might get a laugh from it so probably will lol.
@@seansspoods9521so, have you uploaded it?
Nice video 👍 I have that species but a smaller version. Very beautiful spider but It doesn’t feed nearly as much as my other T’s. Anyway thanks for sharing
Thank you! They grow pretty quickly, this one was the size of a dime less than a year ago. My favorite for feeding response is my Giant White Knee sling. Little guy never disappoints.
@@PatsCreatureCave what temp do you keep the h Mac? I’ve had mine for over a year and isn’t half as big as yours
@@FrankRzzo The animal room stays between 69 and 74 degrees year round. I don't use any external heat for any of the spiders. This one primarily ate meal worms, super worms and dubia roaches. I always gut load with fresh veggies like carrots, zucchini, cucumber and sweet potato. Would also feed every 3 to 5 days when smaller than would go longer as it the spider grew.
Lmao! the scream!
It was great reliving this moment. I forgot all about the scream and swearing when rehousing this T. Still to this day, this particular T is the only one to give me any issues when trying to move it. lol
@@PatsCreatureCave Yes this is a great video, and the scream gave me a good giggle! keep up the good work.
New follower ! I'm desperate for one of these
Thank you for watching and subscribing. I have had a couple of these over the years but this particular T has been a pain during every re-housing. Check your local reptile Expos, many T vendors will have these as slings for a reasonable price.
@@PatsCreatureCave im a bit nervous, my first OW was a C. Minax and she seems ok, its some shows here soon so ill find one!