LotusBlossom
Arachnopeon
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Hi, I just got my first T, a G. Pulchra, about 3 years old.
I am curious as to what behavior is considered usual for this species, I know they are all different and unpredictable, but I am still curious to know some pointers as I get to know he/she better with time. Her behavior has seemed unusual, although I guess I do not know what is usual since this is my first time observing a T first hand. A little history below.
I have had it for about a week now, I say "it" because I don't know the sex yet. The first day I held it at the breeder's house, it was extremely docile and calm. After I got it home, I decided to give it space and respect so that it can acclimate to the new changes. I changed its enclosure to a 10 gallon tank with about 2 inches of substrate, a shallow water dish (No sponge, I took it out after I read it is not good to have), and a coconut shell as a hide out (it seems to love it, as it made webbing by the entrance already and is regularly inside it). I also have a heater in the room to keep it around 75 degrees. I misted the substrate once so far out of fear that the heater is drying out the air. The lid to the tank is a well ventilated screen.
Since I got it home, I have tried to feed it two crickets and it has not showed any interest whatsoever. Also, it seems to hang out a lot in the corner of the tank, I do not know if this is normal behavior, or if I should be concerned. And the last couple of times I tried to handle it (no more than once a day), it has walked away and pointed its abdomen up as well as kicking hairs once. I know they only TOLERATE being handled, but the breeder said this was his most docile, and it should be fine for me to attempt to hold it once a day.
My questions are; Should I be concerned that it hangs in the corner like that for at least half the day? If I never try to handle it, will it become less comfortable with it? I have read so much that G. Pulchras are some of the most docile Ts around, why does it suddenly seem so shy and even tried to urticate the hairs? Are they sensitive to light, such as turning on the light at night time? Should I keep the room fairly quiet or does sound not bother them?
Thank you for reading, and please be kind, I apologize if my questions are silly, it's my first time and I am doing my best
I am curious as to what behavior is considered usual for this species, I know they are all different and unpredictable, but I am still curious to know some pointers as I get to know he/she better with time. Her behavior has seemed unusual, although I guess I do not know what is usual since this is my first time observing a T first hand. A little history below.
I have had it for about a week now, I say "it" because I don't know the sex yet. The first day I held it at the breeder's house, it was extremely docile and calm. After I got it home, I decided to give it space and respect so that it can acclimate to the new changes. I changed its enclosure to a 10 gallon tank with about 2 inches of substrate, a shallow water dish (No sponge, I took it out after I read it is not good to have), and a coconut shell as a hide out (it seems to love it, as it made webbing by the entrance already and is regularly inside it). I also have a heater in the room to keep it around 75 degrees. I misted the substrate once so far out of fear that the heater is drying out the air. The lid to the tank is a well ventilated screen.
Since I got it home, I have tried to feed it two crickets and it has not showed any interest whatsoever. Also, it seems to hang out a lot in the corner of the tank, I do not know if this is normal behavior, or if I should be concerned. And the last couple of times I tried to handle it (no more than once a day), it has walked away and pointed its abdomen up as well as kicking hairs once. I know they only TOLERATE being handled, but the breeder said this was his most docile, and it should be fine for me to attempt to hold it once a day.
My questions are; Should I be concerned that it hangs in the corner like that for at least half the day? If I never try to handle it, will it become less comfortable with it? I have read so much that G. Pulchras are some of the most docile Ts around, why does it suddenly seem so shy and even tried to urticate the hairs? Are they sensitive to light, such as turning on the light at night time? Should I keep the room fairly quiet or does sound not bother them?
Thank you for reading, and please be kind, I apologize if my questions are silly, it's my first time and I am doing my best
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