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I got a Ceratogyrus marshalli (my first Old World tarantula) yesterday, and today I will be setting up her new home.
The tarantula is about 4". Based on my research, she may already be mature and probably won't get much bigger. She has evidently been living in this deli cup that is 4" in diameter for a while, as it contains a lot of webbing. However, in addition to it being cramped, there is barely any substrate, and there is no place for her to hide.
The enclosure is made of glass. It is 8" x 4.5" by 8". I am beginning to second-guess myself on the width of 4.5". Is 8" x 4.5" enough horizontal space?
My understanding is that they may burrow and/or web depending on how the enclosure is set up.
If I use this enclosure, I am planning to use 4-5" of topsoil as substrate, as it will support a burrow if she chooses to dig. I will also include a hide above the burrow. Is this enough substrate? Do they like it slightly damp?
Should I add anchor points for webbing?
Thanks to @cold blood or anyone else who can provide insight.
The tarantula is about 4". Based on my research, she may already be mature and probably won't get much bigger. She has evidently been living in this deli cup that is 4" in diameter for a while, as it contains a lot of webbing. However, in addition to it being cramped, there is barely any substrate, and there is no place for her to hide.
The enclosure is made of glass. It is 8" x 4.5" by 8". I am beginning to second-guess myself on the width of 4.5". Is 8" x 4.5" enough horizontal space?
My understanding is that they may burrow and/or web depending on how the enclosure is set up.
If I use this enclosure, I am planning to use 4-5" of topsoil as substrate, as it will support a burrow if she chooses to dig. I will also include a hide above the burrow. Is this enough substrate? Do they like it slightly damp?
Should I add anchor points for webbing?
Thanks to @cold blood or anyone else who can provide insight.