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if its half the length of the spider it should be fine

grammostola pulchripes

I believe they are native to costa rica, higher humidity is preferred. just make sure no mold develops from lack of drainage/airflow in enclosure (personally I've never had a problem with mold in damp 100% cocofiber substrate, but I've heard stories. I do put extra ventilation holes in the...

agree with iodius at first glance.. how big?

in the past I've used cocofiber with sphagnum moss for both terrestrial and arboreal species with higher humidity needs, wondering though if there might be something that better lends itself to burrowing behaviors?

thinking Brachypelma verdezi

Thanks everyone, he's eating again.

the spider pictured here is Lycosa erithrognata. yours could be something similar

Thanks so much for the responses, really appreciate it. will definitely take all the advice. I do not know the tarantulas age or sex (though I've been calling him "he" based on the palps and apparent epiandrous fusillae) but he is 3.5 inches... i'm pretty sure mature avics are a bit larger? or...

male or female?

Hey, so this might be a newbie question, but then again this is my first arboreal. this avic avic loves the uppermost perches in his terrarium, but he's been up there for about a week and i'm worried since i'm pretty sure he has not come down to drink or eat. I've been trying to feed him...

I use 75% cocofiber substrate and 25% peat moss. Have tried using vermiculite- it retains moisture a bit better, but doesn't look as pretty in my opinion. I've never had a problem with mold growing on the cocofiber as some people mentioned.