Hexarium

16/06/2026

Inside the Hexarium: Anqasha picta

Anqasha picta is a striking Andean tarantula species from Peru, representing one of the more recently described and lesser-known genera in the hobby. Though still relatively uncommon in collections, it has quickly gained attention for its bold patterning and unique high-altitude natural habitat.

This is a terrestrial species adapted to cooler, montane environments, making it quite different from many of the lowland tropical tarantulas more commonly kept.

Quick Facts

• Common Name: Not widely established
• Scientific Name: Anqasha picta
• Origin: Peru
• Family: Theraphosidae
• Lifestyle: Terrestrial
• Habitat: Andean/montane regions
• Webbing: Light, primarily for burrow lining
• Feeding Style: Ambush predator
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Rarity in Hobby: Uncommon

Why We Love Them

• Distinctive patterning that stands out among South American terrestrials
• Fascinating adaptation to cooler, high-altitude environments
• Still relatively new to the hobby, making them especially interesting to observe and study
• A great example of the diversity found within Andean tarantula fauna
• Encourages more naturalistic, species-specific husbandry approaches

As Anqasha picta becomes more established in captivity, it continues to highlight just how much diversity remains underrepresented in the tarantula hobby.

Do you keep this Andean species? Share your setups and observations below.

16/06/2026

Summit – Antikuna sp. "Herradura"

Summit is my Antikuna sp. "Herradura" sling, a rare and still-undescribed tarantula from the highlands of Peru. Members of the Antikuna genus are known for living at some of the highest elevations recorded for tarantulas, making them a fascinating addition to the hobby.

Even as a sling, Summit represents one of the most exciting new Peruvian species in the hobby, with reports of beautiful blue to blue-purple coloration developing as it grows. The species is terrestrial and generally considered hardy when provided with appropriate humidity and good ventilation.

Small now, but full of potential, Summit is a future Andean jewel—an uncommon tarantula whose striking colours and unique mountain origins make every moult something to look forward to.

15/06/2026

Any one else relate? 🤣

15/06/2026

My boy is coming home tomorrow 🥰 I'm sure hes enjoyed being spoilt at Prism Web. His enclosure has had a bit of a revamp while hes been gone 🖤🕸🕷

14/06/2026

14/06/2026

✨🖤 Share Your Pets Sunday 🖤✨

It's time to introduce the beloved companions who share your world!

Whether they have fur, feathers, scales, eight legs, or paws, we want to meet them all. 🕷️🐍🦉🐈🖤

Share a photo of your pet and tell us their name. We'd love to hear a little about their personality, their quirks, and what makes them so special.

From tiny web-weavers and curious reptiles to fluffy familiars and feathered friends, every cherished companion is welcome in our circle. ✨

Let's fill the Hexarium with magical companions and familiar spirits. 🔮🌙

13/06/2026

Hexarium — Tarantula Handling: Risks, Reality, and Responsible Practice

There’s a recurring assumption that tarantulas are regularly “handled” as part of their care. That’s not accurate for my setup, and I want to clarify something important about the videos people have seen.

Every clip of me with a tarantula on my hands is during a rehousing situation only. In those moments, the spider has walked onto me of its own accord as part of a controlled enclosure transfer. I do not intentionally handle or encourage handling of my tarantulas.

🕸The important reality

Tarantulas do not benefit from handling.
There is no enrichment, bonding, or welfare advantage to it. They are not social animals, and human interaction is not something they seek or require.

Handling is, at best, neutral in extremely rare circumstances—and at worst, it introduces unnecessary risk.

🕷Risks involved in handling tarantulas

Even calm individuals can:

Bolt unexpectedly, leading to falls that can be fatal due to their fragile exoskeletons, being heavy bodied falls put them at risk of abdominal rupture

Become stressed, which may not always be visibly obvious

Adopt defensive postures or bite if they feel trapped

Kick urticating hairs (New World species), which can irritate skin, eyes, and airways

Be injured simply from a misstep, drop, or uncontrolled movement

From the keeper side, while most tarantula species are not medically significant in terms of venom, reactions vary and bites are still painful, and allergic responses are possible.

🕸If someone chooses to handle

Some keepers do, but it should always be understood as a risk-based choice, not a husbandry requirement.

🕸Do:

Only consider it with calm, known-individual tarantulas

Keep handling time extremely short

Stay low over a soft, enclosed surface (never height)

Remain still and avoid redirecting or restraining the animal

Wash hands before and after (no chemicals, lotions, or residues)

🕸Don’t

Don’t handle over hard floors, tables, or any height

Don’t force interaction or “pick up” the tarantula

Don’t handle during premolt, after feeding, or when the animal is defensive

Don’t assume behaviour will be consistent from one moment to the next

Don’t treat handling as enrichment—it isn’t

🕷Final note

These animals are best respected as display and observation species. Their welfare is not improved by interaction, and in many cases it can be actively compromised by it.

What looks like calm “handling” in clips is often just a tarantula making its own decision during a necessary husbandry task—not a planned interaction.

Respect their space, minimise stress, and let them be spiders.

13/06/2026

✨ A Question for The Hexarim Community ✨

I'm always looking for ways to make Hexarim a more magical and meaningful space.

What do you enjoy most about the page? What kinds of posts or topics would you like to see more of? Is there anything you'd like to see less of?

Whether you've been here from the beginning or have only recently joined our circle, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Share your feedback below and help us shape the path ahead.

13/06/2026

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Why PETG?

🖤 Durable and long-lasting
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🖤 More impact-resistant and less brittle than standard PLA
🖤 Easy to clean and maintain
🖤 Ideal for bioactive and naturalistic setups
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13/06/2026

Inside the Hexarium: Avicularia purpurea (Purple Pinktoe Tarantula)

Avicularia purpurea is one of the most beautiful arboreal tarantulas in the hobby. Native to the rainforests of Ecuador, this species is admired for its velvety dark colouration overlaid with stunning purple iridescence that seems to shift and glow under different lighting conditions.

Elegant, fast-moving, and highly photogenic, the Purple Pinktoe is a favourite among keepers who appreciate arboreal species.

🕸Quick Facts
• Common Name: Purple Pinktoe Tarantula
• Scientific Name: Avicularia purpurea
• Origin: Ecuador
• Family: Theraphosidae
• Lifestyle: Arboreal
• Webbing: Heavy webber, often creating extensive aerial retreats
• Feeding Style: Ambush predator
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Temperament: Generally calm but quick to flee

🕸Why We Love Them
• Incredible purple iridescence unlike almost any other tarantula
• Beautiful arboreal web structures and retreats
• Elegant appearance and graceful movements
• Excellent display species when provided with plenty of vertical space
• A must-have for fans of the Avicularia genus

While they may be shy at times, Avicularia purpurea rewards patient keepers with breathtaking colours and fascinating arboreal behaviours. Few species capture the beauty of tropical tarantulas quite like the Purple Pinktoe.

Do you keep Avicularia purpurea? We'd love to see your photos and enclosure setups in the comments.