CARING FOR GBB
An interview with Robbie Mc Strummer
Robbie is a tarantula keeper from England who shares his journey in tarantula keeping on his YouTube channel Robbiestalkingts. He is experienced with the Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens tarantula, and shares his wisdom here! Tell us about yourself! My names is Robbie, I'm 35 from London, England and I'm a musician and Youtuber. My hobbies are music, movies and video games.
In your experience, what is their temperament like? Is this a tarantula you believe is docile enough for handling if done safely? I personally never advocate the handling of any tarantulas, there's too many variables that could result in the injury of yourself or the tarantula. And as temperament can vary from specimen to specimen and in some cases with each molt, calm or not I wouldn't suggest handling.
What has been your experience with the Green Bottle Blue tarantula? My experience with the GBB has been awesome, I have an adult female and a 3cm. Both are great eaters, grow fast and I've never had any issues with them. Do you think this is a tarantula that is well suited for beginners? I'd definitely recommend it as a beginner species if you are just starting out in the hobby. What care advice would you give someone who is thinking of getting a GBB?
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My only advice really is keep them dry, this species is prone to death if kept moist. Other than that I've found you can't really go wrong with them.
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How does care for this spider differ from others? This species are amazing webbers. They build an amazing home of web tunnels so don't be surprised if they spend most of their time hiding away until they sense a prey item knocking at the front door. How do you decorate your enclosures for the GBBs? Do you have any strategies to help them web or get comfortable? Lots of anchor points. I use plants/plastic plants, pieces of cork bark, etc. The species will even use the glass to anchor its web to.
