Mold in Tarantula Enclosure

[nxls]

Ive done some research and I couldn’t specify the type of mold, closest I got was “pin fungi.” Very tiny white caps, which have seemed to have nested in her entrance and deep down onto the roof of her burrow. Should I be worried about my Tliltocatl albopilosus (aka Curly Hair).

Below is a photo of the fungi (note: this is just the front, his burrow has more all the
way to the bottom.

 

[fcat]

Cane we see the whole enclosure?

Mold usually thrives in enclosures with not enough ventilation.

But spores are EVERYWHERE. ALL OVER. So when you sanitize by boiling or baking items, you kill everything and leave a clean slate for the first organism to set up shop. With nothing to compete with for resources...it usually appears to pop up out of nowhere.

As long as your T is acting normally and the enclosure is set up properly with adequate ventilation then I wouldn't worry.

 

[TheraMygale]

What kind of substrate are you using? It helps to narrow down the type of fungi. Doesnt mean youll get the exact identity, but youll have a better idea of how it works.

 

[Brewser]

Fungus and Mold are abundant in Nature.
Trying to keep these 'Under Control' can be challenging at times.
Many types are associated with dark damp environs.
In short remove or destroy fruiting bodies and drying substrate where mycelium abide may help to alleviate, but not eliminate.
They are here to stay.
Best Wishes,