Is this enclosure big enough?

[Morris23352]

I'm getting a 1.5" A.Geniculata and wondering yalls opinion is this enclosure large enough and if it needs more to it. It's looking rather small now that I think about it but what's yalls thoughts?

PS4 for reference

 

[Flexzone]

Doesn't look to small to me for a 1.5'', I personally use KIS Omni Acc. Box, 2L as enclosures for my juvies who are outgrowing deli-cup containers. Don't forget a hide and most importantly a water-dish.

 

[Chris LXXIX]

^^^^^^ Amen

 

[darkness975]

What @Tarantula1995 said. Most importantly give it a hide.

 

[mistertim]

Seems ok but there isn't much context to that shot as far as size comparison. Do you know its dimensions?

Agree with Tarantula1995 and Chris...gotta get a decent hide as well as a water dish. I would also add some more sub as it looks pretty thin.

 

[Chris LXXIX]

Yes, mistertim is right. Add not only the hide and the water dish, but a bit of substrate. Remain on the safe side ;-)

 

[Morris23352]

Will a hide from outside work? Like sum curved bark? I'm afraid of parasites though but thinking I can bake the bark?

 

[Sarkhan42]

Will a hide from outside work? Like sum curved bark? I'm afraid of parasites though but thinking I can bake the bark?

I believe baking at 250 for 2-3 hours should sterilize it nicely, I haven't recently but I believe those are the conditions I used in the past. They will still be more prone to mold than cork, but you won't have to worry about parasites ect.

 

[Solsurfer]

Looks good it will out grow it pretty fast but looks fine to me. I use bark from dead trees for all my hides and have never had problems some even come with a few beneficial rolly pollies . i still have some self sustaining after a year . they out compete mites and keep them at bay in humid enclosures.

 

[Morris23352]

Do you bake the dead bark? I'm thinking of getting a bigger enclosure anyway just in case. I'm thinking their gonna be bigger then I expected.

 

[TownesVanZandt]

Will a hide from outside work? Like sum curved bark? I'm afraid of parasites though but thinking I can bake the bark?

I´m using hides that I have collected in the forest for all my arid enclosures. They tend to grow mould more easily than cork bark, so I don´t use it for the tropical species. I´ve never bothered to bake it or anything like that. Never had any problems with parasites or mites

 

[Chris LXXIX]

Will a hide from outside work?

Works? Definitely, but IMO i personally wouldn't. I tend to remain always in the "better safe than sorry" area. I buy cork bark here from wood artisans.

 

[darkness975]

I´m using hides that I have collected in the forest for all my arid enclosures. They tend to grow mould more easily than cork bark, so I don´t use it for the tropical species. I´ve never bothered to bake it or anything like that. Never had any problems with parasites or mites

Often though this depends on where you collected from and a pinch of luck. Personally I deem it not worth the risk to try in the event something is in there that I do not see. Better safe than sorry.

 

[TownesVanZandt]

Often though this depends on where you collected from and a pinch of luck. Personally I deem it not worth the risk to try in the event something is in there that I do not see. Better safe than sorry.

Of course it depends on the area you collect it from. I´ve seen this topic discussed several times on a Norwegian forum, and the general consensus seems to be that things collected in the forest poses little (if any) threat to T´s when it comes to parasites etc. To my knowledge no one has ever reported any issues with it. I suppose that´s one of the main benefits of living this close to the Arctic.

 

[Chris LXXIX]

I suppose that´s one of the main benefits of living this close to the Arctic.

Of course the Northern cold will destroy every form of living bacteria & such. You are lucky ;-)

 

[darkness975]

Of course the Northern cold will destroy every form of living bacteria & such. You are lucky ;-)

Not sure if I would call it lucky. I prefer warm regions. But to each their own!!!

 

[cold blood]

Will a hide from outside work? Like sum curved bark? I'm afraid of parasites though but thinking I can bake the bark?

Yes with a but and an if. It can work, but you need to know what dill and wont work and if you have a good place to collect.

Unfortunately those rounded beautiful bark pieces that are so abundant in many woods is the stuff I avoid. It seems to be very difficult to dry, and then it is super absorbant even if its not touching a water source and is prone to mold. I generally ride out the mold in many cases and I almost always gave up on it, so I no longer use it. I find driftwood to be the safest and the least prone to molding.

All the wood I use is collected, cork is nice, no doubts, but I have a lot of great wood that I think actually looks more natural and cost me $0.00....I have a lot of enclosures, switching to cork would be like buying a new boat....I'd rather have the boat

Of course the Northern cold will destroy every form of living bacteria & such. You are lucky ;-)

Unfortunately that's not the case.

 

[Morris23352]

What if I was to cut oak wood and make a hide out of?? Is it that prone to mold or parasites? What about the oak shavings or flakes because Im I using a chainsaw to help make it. Would any of that be something to consider?

 

[TownesVanZandt]

What if I was to cut oak wood and make a hide out of?? Is it that prone to mold or parasites? What about the oak shavings or flakes because Im I using a chainsaw to help make it. Would any of that be something to consider?

You´re planning to use a chainsaw to make a hide for a tarantula? Sounds like a splendid idea. You might as well bring out a Colt magnum to pre-kill those crickets

 

[Morris23352]

Can you please tell me what part of that you had be sarcastic about. Your actin as in its a terrible idea.