Honduran Curly Hair Terrarium setup

[chalon9]

Awesome, really appreciate the replies! I don’t have a soldering iron or anything to easily make holes, is it worth investing in if I plan to be a long term enthusiast? Also as far as substrate goes, should I pack down really tight or leave it kinda loose?

 

[Sinned]

Long term... a hot object to poke holes into plastic. You're good ... that's like only a few bucks. If that is an issue, and it can be. Ask you dad/Neighbor to about it... you should be golden. I spend a few more bucks and got a hobby drill for making holes. I already smoke and disliked the added fumes ... but that's all down to your living conditions.

For the substrate.. pack that stuff down tight. Put your back into it... T's are way stronger then you think and they *really* dislike loose substrate. If they want it .. they will loosen it themselves. I didn't intend to feed my GBB by tweezers but she decided it was time.. I was "shocked" on how she pulled on my tweezers... (#male_ego)

 

[Zvyezda]

I know that I am a little late to the game here, but I just got my first Brachypelma albopilosum sling and am browsing through the forums with posts regarding this species - it is fun to gather ideas from others. Yours looks great by the way!! Thanks for adding some pics!

Anyways... I am currently in a similar boat with my enclosure needs (and don't worry, I do not plan to put my new sling in an adult-sized enclosure... but I am already thinking how to alter this tank for my future T). The adult enclosure I have already on hand has one of those Mesh-top lids. A lot of members here at this site have urged that other alternative lids be used - so that your T doesn't chew his way to freedom or get its hooks caught while climbing. Soo... I just wanted to chime in with some of my thoughts on the matter (should you be interested in a little project too) :

I have removed the mesh from the lid frame (it was simply connected via staples). I went to the local hardware store and saw that they carry some plexiglass-like acrylic sheets and I plan to cut down this sheet to replace the mesh in the lid and attach it with some silicone (while using the same lid frame). Then i will just drill some holes in the plastic with my impact driver.

I hate spending money needlessly, especially if I am able to make what I have work (with some small modifications) - this will save me from buying a whole new enclosure while keeping my T safe from any potential self-destructive behaviors. Who knows, it may help your T too!

well, I do not mean to give any unwanted advice, but thought I'd pass along some ideas for your enclosure.

 

[Thekla]

I just got my first grammostola albopilosum sling

It's Brachypelma albopilosum.

 

[Zvyezda]

It's Brachypelma albopilosum.

Ugh... I know that too! This is what I get for posting late at night and not rereading before I post.

Thanks for letting me know!! I'd have been so embarrassed to have kept that up here for a long time!
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(Thanks again! I.O.U. one!!)