Pterinopelma sazimai "Brazilian Blue" Update

[@Dovietail]

Tom, this video broke my heart. I also got one of those slings at about the same time from pet center USA, but it didn't make it! I had her for about 16 months, and then she just failed to recover from a molt. I've only ever lost two slings, and this was one of them. Sort of made me happy to see how well yours have done. :-)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, bud. Awwwww man...I'm so sorry to hear that. I take death VERY hard myself, especially when a seemingly healthy animal dies. I recently lost one of my Hapalpus sp. Colombias to a bad molt, and I'm still upset. :(

[@Dovietail]

Tom Moran so so sorry to hear it.

[@nathant7437]

Awww even his threat posture is adorable!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Isn't that adorable? haha

[@alexgastelum9379]

Thanks for the update. I bought 4 from petcenterusa myself and I find that there's not much info on this species out there so anything you post is much appreciated. Mine are only 1/4" slings right now but you're right about them being little jerks and liking to bolt. I've only had them a couple of weeks and I've already had one bolt from the enclosure as soon as I opened it. Another latched on to my fingertip when I was trying to prod it back into the enclosure. Didn't penetrate the skin but I've never had a sling try that before. :D

[@TomsBigSpiders]

See, no one spoke about the behavior when these first became popular! I was actually surprised at how skittish/defensive they can be. I mean, it's mostly bluster, but they always seem cranky. Hahaha Sounds like yours act exactly like mine.

[@MsMegF]

My new one just walked onto my hand and walked into its new home. So far it’s way more laid back than the pumpkin patch was as a sling or metallica. Hopefully it continues. From what I read on them, they seem to either be very defensive or chill….not a whole lot of in between.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, mine have calmed down a bit over the years, but they both went through a stage where they were the two most defensive spiders in my collection!

[@agentcarranzo]

It took me a very long while to find one and just today i bought a female thats 3.5” and a pair of P. victorii. With all the bad things happening this year, i thought its worthwhile rewarding myself with such beautiful tarantulas.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Avisala! Congrats on your beautiful acquisitions! I'm doing a P. victori later today. And you're right about that...tarantulas definitely make everything better. :)

[@agentcarranzo]

@@TomsBigSpiders thats awesome! I’ll look forward to seeing the video. My P victori are both juveniles but are feisty already

[@conna6217]

Awesome video, and a stunning blue Tarantula.♡♡

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much!

[@Nitnyline]

Mine is barely half an inch at the moment and I live in south Florida so the temperature and humidity are always high. Thanks for the advice on when this thing grows up.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

You should get some great growth then!

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

She is just a gorgeous blue. Love her colors.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Joyce!

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

I guess now that school is finally over you have a "Honey-Do" list a mile long as well as cages to clean, kids to drive, etc etc etc. Who said teachers have the summer off?!

[@Fruchtpudding]

I have 4 slings of this species and they all grow really fast and eat extremely well. It seems they don't make burrows themselves but they have readily accepted the ones I poked into the substrate for them and all 4 of them sit in them the entire day (they sit outside every night though). Only after molting to 4th instar recently have they started modifying it. I think they just adapt to whatever you give them.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I've heard some folks say there's are totally terrestrial, and others say that theirs are fossorial. When you look up how they live in the wild, like you said, they are very adaptable. My first two were totally burrowers, while my newest sling just sits on top.

[@skyryll1827]

wait du hier xD komme grade vom dark den video xD

[@huntergarlow6756]

How are yours, are they very temperamental as well?

[@dennisc2154]

recently I acquired a sling.. Thanks for the info

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Congrats! They are wonderful spiders. :)

[@boxingboa]

Thank you for doing this video. It definitely has made me reconsider this T. I want one now.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

You're most welcome! Yeah, these guys are quite cool. Let me know if you pick one up!

[@chrisk1138]

Made me buy one

[@Drew85myster]

Really like this video, just got myself a Sazimai. just subbed.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much for the sub. Congrats on the Sazimai! I just rehoused mine. They actually behaved themselves. :)

[@Drew85myster]

Tom Moran they probably most defensive T I own. P irminia just crazy. No problem 🙂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Mine turned into absolute jerks once they hit about 2" or so. hahaha. Both just molted again, and they've calmed down a bit. Before this past molt, easily the most defensive Ts I have as well. So glad to hear that I'm not the only one that has found this!

[@OU-BoomerSooner]

just ordered my first, will be here Friday! cant wait

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Congrats! I'm assuming that she arrived yesterday? :)

[@WestCoastArachnids]

Can't wait for my 3 to get bigger so I can have fun transferring them lol. They are very stunning looking spiders for sure. Yours looks awesome! I hear ya about the heat. I keep my windows open all winter long and when my kids come over for a visit they are freezing and I have to close the windows and I tell ya, even in the winter months it gets too warm for me inside just with the windows closed and no heat on. But I do have a lot of electronics running so they throw off a lot of heat. Hope all is well. Cheers!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

You have to let me know how yours are attitude-wise. Mines are a bit grumpy and skittish all the time. haha Thanks! Yeah, I'm a winter guy, too. I wear a vest through most of the winter because I overheat much too easy. My bedroom is an icebox (poor Billie has gotten used to layering up over the years!). When we have company, someone always mentions that it's chilly. Of course, the hottest room in the house is the T room, and I spend a lot of time in there...sweating. haha

[@locopuff]

I received a half inch sling of this sp last month in part of a trade for my MM A gen and I'm excited to watch it grow. It has been on my list for a while! I just wanted to check in to make sure I was keeping it right because I didn't remember my research, but it looks like all is well. Thanks, Tom!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Congrats, Jen (I LOVE your avatar, by the way! haha).

[@locopuff]

@@TomsBigSpiders lol thanks!

[@nickmiller398]

Brilliant video , really helped on my decision to adopt one.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you very much, Nick!

[@reptilejones]

Very beautiful blues!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

You've got to love the blue spiders. :)

[@Blue_Lugia]

Tom Moran Who doesn't? ; )

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahahaha. So true!

[@eviereffold7349]

Just got my first one as a sling. How long do they roughly take to grow? It’s quite small now but excited to start seeing the adult colouration. Brilliant Video. Thank you.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Evie! Mine grew at a medium rate. They started to show some blue off at around 2" (it was a slight bluish tinge). I think that mine hit about 1.5-1.75" in the first year. Here is a video with this one during its first rehousing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5fdo4eqf6d1qaM Here is the next rehousing video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4Wtk4ihhq-osKM And recently: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z56af6CeeMmbg68

[@eviereffold7349]

Amazing. Thank you for the reply. 😊There isn’t that much info online about these still, that I can find anyway, so your videos really do help. Can’t wait for her to start showing colours. I’ll have a look through al of those now ☺️

[@SuperLoops]

I only have one of these spiders but with mine the blue or purpleness totally depends on the angle of the light you shine on it. if you have a dark room and hold a light next to your face and shine it on the spider it will look really purple. if you hold the light away so its off to the side of the spider, like at right angle to your line of sight, all its purpleness disappears. and if you just look at it in a normally lit room it has slight hints of purplyness but just mostly grey/brown. the only way I can think for that to happen is if the colour is structural not pigmented

[@NorivsEightleggedCritters]

Tom love the video man and what colors on her now. was waiting for this video! and oh don't forget the Brazilian Dwarf Beauty care sheet. later Tom!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Noriv! I'm working on that care article/video as we speak. I'm trying to catch the little buggers out to get some photos. Hahaha. Thanks!

[@NorivsEightleggedCritters]

Tom Moran haha sweet have a happy fathers day brother.

[@glennsolva1567]

Thank's Tom.❤ You actually introduced this species also to me with the first video you did with these. I've got 3 slings & trying to get a sub adult female from a breeder if i can. Take good care of yourself 'til next time & Great video. 🤗🕸🕷🇸🇪

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Glenn! What size are your slings now? Any blue yet. :) Thanks, bud!

[@glennsolva1567]

Tom Moran Sorry! No blue yet. They are about 10- 15mm long, the biggest of the 3 maybe 1/2" but that could be a stretch. Take care. ❤🤗🕷🇸🇪

[@TomsBigSpiders]

So, she's got a little ways to go...the blue will show up before you know it. :)

[@californiaherper970]

awesome video! I love the blue on those!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, bud! Yeah, I just wish I could have gotten a better shot of her!

[@donstarantulas8685]

My two slings have been the fastest growing of all my slings. One burrows and one doesn't I was wondering if it was gender related. They are skittish but have been really easy to deal with, I really like them. Their colours are already showing after a couple months. Great vid :)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, these guys really put on size well. I was actually surprised with how quickly they grew, as I was under the impression they were slow growers. Yeah, they are a bit nasty but a lot of it is bluster. I love when the blue starts showing. Thank you!

[@RNB-vo7uq]

Hey Tom...love your channel man,very educational 👍. .I have a question for you if you dont mind answering if you may..How do you feel about using repti soil for T enclosures..

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Rick! Someone else asked me about that a few months back. The only reservation I would have using it is that it contains carbon. I honestly don't know if that would be an issue for tarantulas. I believe the other keeper was using it without issue, though. I hope that helps!

[@specialorder9379]

Just picked up a 1/4” sling and WOW is it FAST!! Like a bolt of lightning in its tiny little deli cup! Ha! Is this a hearty eater species? Also, what’s the growth rate, fast or slow with regular feedings and no extreme temperatures? Thanks for an excellent video! 👍🏻

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, they can be quick little boogers. haha Mine grew at a medium rate. They both ate well and my temps are in the 70s (up to 80 sometimes in the summer). I think that it took mine about a year and a half to start showing some blue. Both are now big, gorgeous (if a bit crazy) females. haha. Thanks!

[@RetroTintin]

Quite the looker! Might have to add it to my wishlist.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, these guys are quite cool (and the prices are finally coming down).

[@lindsay6518]

Do you live in a state with legalized weed? I only ask because your yellow waterbowl resembles mine which are all repurposed sweet legalized green jar lids.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Lindsay! They just legalized it this month. I think that dish is a juice bottle cap. haha

[@MiChAeL197258]

Hi Tom I have a P. sazimai sling 1cm maybe, what I would like to know is what are the first signs of pre-molt, it has a dark line that's not long appeared is this the first sign or is this just the heart showing through as it becomes more plump.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Micheal! When mine were smaller, I could tell when they stopped eating. They were excellent eaters and would only turn down a meal when they were getting ready to molt. It was tough to get a good visual on them because they spent most of their time hiding. My small sling (about 1 cm as well) will get a very fat and shiny abdomen (and will refuse food). If the dark line runs down the back of its abdomen, then yes, that is likely the heart your seeing. I hope that helps!

[@MiChAeL197258]

It's very helpful, the P. sazimai took a dubia nymph two days ago, so I'm assuming it's not in pre-molt yet, it's tiny, so when it's in pre-molt the abdomen will darken the same as my other T's? Thanks for getting back to me Tom, your a star. The same applies to my B. albopilosum, it's about the same size but does have some black setae at the rear of the abdomen, the P. sazimai is all one colour, but that's what I thought - it was it's heart I was seeing as it became more plump.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

It should darken up a bit, but they don't have a lot of hair at that size, so it's not as apparent. My little sling is in premolt now, and her abdomen isn't particularly dark. It WILL get large and shiny, almost like the body of a tick when it's bloated. It'll become more obvious as they put on some more size. Hey, no problem!

[@MiChAeL197258]

Thanks again Tom, I'm sure as you said it will become apparent when it reaches the pre-molt stage, as you said it is all one colour at this point, so it should become obvious. Have a nice relaxing Sunday pal.

[@stephanienorris2962]

I use those flexible straws you can stick in the holes and they bend about.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Great idea! :)

[@igris6128]

Great video and tarantula

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you!

[@Adnaan-Bread]

whats the care sheet like on these tarantulas?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Here's an earlier video in which I discussed the care more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5fdo4eqf6d1qaM

[@hackerYt-uj2wd]

Wow she is a true beauty

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you!

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Beautifull T! Enjoy the summer!!! (if the marking/kids dont ruin it too much :) )

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahahahahaha! Thanks, bud! :)

[@MiniZooTube]

We have 3 of this species. All three just used hides we gave them. They are extremely skittish and bolt around. Making it more difficult to get them on camera. 2 of the 3 are more blue. supposedly this species has different colour based on sex, we cannot confirm this. Ours do not threat pose. They bolt around like a P metallica in light.

[@MiniZooTube]

We have 3 at different sizes. one is around 3, one is 1.5 and another is just 1. the 1.5 and 1 started out at the same size. 1.5 inch sized one doesn't have any blue, while the 1 inch has a little bit under the right light. the 3 inch one has a lot of blue.

[@creepinganimals]

I want one of these, got any slings!?😇

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I do not. Sorry!

[@creepinganimals]

I'll have to keep hunting!! (Shopping)lol.

[@barrycartwright8400]

i have one of these its just a sling mostly hides in its hole

[@TomsBigSpiders]

My two larger ones both burrowed and stayed beneath the ground until they hit about 2.5" or so. My current sling just sits right on top. :)

[@bradcollins9911]

i love these i cant wait till my 2 get bigger! they are growing fast

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Are yours showing any blue yet?

[@bradcollins9911]

not at all yet lol they are about 3/4 now so hopefully soon..they were prolly 1/4 when i got them in march

[@jeffjohnson2958]

LOL, Tom. "These things are kind of jerks." Same way I felt about Stromatopelma.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahahahaha. They just always seem so cranky! I have such good luck with all of my other species, but these guys...not so much.

[@davijones226]

I just rehouse mine for the first time today.... holy shit she s fast.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I love this species, but they are fast and can be quite nasty. hahaha.

[@0hopscotch0]

Both of the ones I have like to burrow and hide as well.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

What size are yours? Mine did as slings, but now they stay up top so they can threaten me every time I open their cage. hahaha

[@0hopscotch0]

Mine are both currently about an inch

[@Lofieloves]

Does it kick hairs?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

My two haven't been very kicky, but they will throw up threat postures at times. They seem to be calming down now, though.

[@princemerjhamboy6156]

what will happen if you took the egg sac too early and incubate it your self?(the day after, you took the eggsac)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

You would have roll them several times a day until they turned into eggs with legs. It's a little bit more involved.

[@AmazonRainforest715]

Hey sir, loved the video i subbed. I just bought one myself and it’s about half an inch in size. I have small meal worms and crickets about the same size as her. I havent seen her eat yet. Is the food too big or not good enough? I bought her today by surprise and havent done a lot of research 😰. I also can’t really find good information about it online. Any help would be usefull. I got cactus dirt as substrate and have a temperature of about 23-26 celsius. I also got the necessary vitamins and calcium etc. It’s just my first spider ever and im scared i will fuck this up

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Jordan for the kind words and the sub. Have you seen my sling guide videos? They are a bit long, but I tried to cover all of the points I could think up. With this species, start them with a couple inches of moist substrate. 22-26 is a great range for them. They do well at room temperature (down to 20) so don't worry about using a heat mat or anything. They don't need extra vitamins or calcium. There are some that believe that extra calcium can cause molting issues (NOT scientifically proven). kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3TIoYB7Z5WNesk kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKuZkHSspt2Alc0 If you get a chance, watch these and let me know if you have any other questions! They should burrow to start. You can prekill food if you think it's too big and leave it right outside of the den entrance.

[@AmazonRainforest715]

Tom Moran thanks a lot. I watched them all through and ill assume those videos for the average tarantula sling will also count for my brazilian blue. I truly believe a lot more that i can give the sling what he/she needs. Thank you.

[@kittyestes3656]

Never got a threat posture mine like to run and hide though lol

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Oh, man...my two we just nasty for a bit. They are finally calming down. lol

[@LisaODavis]

I would have never made it without my trusty fish net!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahahahaha! I have to get one of those!

[@Dovietail]

Tom Moran I don't know, it was out of a fishnet that my mature male OBT escaped into the closet of my bedroom...Where he still resides...Forever, apparently.... I'm going back to catch cups!

[@nolanboyer6883]

@@Dovietail Kinda terrifying to have an OBT in your closet. Did you ever get him out?

[@hackerYt-uj2wd]

Good video my good sir

[@30kyron]

try using a coke bottle it will work better get a 1 liter cut a little under in half or in half use top half will work better'

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Quinton! I usually use the top of a bottle for transfers. Unfortunately, when it came time to rehouse this one, I couldn't find them. I have a bout a half dozen of them now that I made up when I had to rehouse my M. balfouri communal. :)

[@30kyron]

how many m.balfouri do u have in your communal set up i was thinking of doing ten

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I had nine and they've gotten along fantastically. I got them as .5"-.75" slings back in June of last year, and I just had my first mature male.

[@30kyron]

a mature male after only a year and 4mnths

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Insane, right? I raised three other balfouri from 1.5" slings to adults (they were kept separately (and it took the males close to 3 years to mature, even with an extra inch.

[@donaldtrump233]

14.3. 2019. Sazi on 1.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

:)

[@ChantalsCritters]

👍🏼🕷️

[@TomsBigSpiders]

:)

[@Knight-RaveN-Rollers]

being Jerks is not the word i would use but it fits lol A Little T with a big stick

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Bahahahahaha. Indeed, Bruce! :) Thanks!

[@davidsv6104]

😂👍🍺

[@rachaelwootton834]

Buttholes 😂😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahahahaha