Nhandu Chromatus 1 1/2 enclosure

[maddanie42]

Hey,

So Im still a beginner and ive just been double checking everything on here to get some second opinions.
I got a Nhandu Chromatus sling a couple days ago. More than 1.25, and it just molted so itll be even more than that, but I haven't seen it out and about since before the molt.

Anyway, I set up an enclosure and I just wanted to get some advice on it to make sure itll be suitable.

So, its in a burrito style deli container. Its packed down with slighty damp cocofiber and on top i put a layer of the bark that it was housed in when I got it just because I heard they might be more comfortable if they have some of their old substrate with them. Anyway, I have cut in half a pot for a hide and I added a super small cap for water after the picture was taken.

The first day I put them in there they went straight into the hide and the next day i woke up to a molt. So they will be slightly bigger than the picture you see, but they've been hiding out since then so i haven't seen them yet.

So, any advice or tips on the species in general and the enclosures? I am assuming its a little too big, but I dont think they can hurt themselves since its a fairly short container.

 

[Greasylake]

Lose the bark chips, your Nhandu will be much happier on just the cocofiber. Since your substrate is going to be on the moister side for these guys I would recommend to put a few more ventilation holes into the lid, other than that it looks okay to me.

 

[cold blood]

a 16 oz deli cup is what i use....

Deli Cup Setup for Terrestrial Slings 1-3"

• cold blood
• Mar 13, 2017
• 6
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Deli cup set up for terrestrial slings 1-3"

 

[maddanie42]

a 16 oz deli cup is what i use....

Deli Cup Setup for Terrestrial Slings 1-3"

• cold blood
• Mar 13, 2017
• 6
• enclosure

Deli cup set up for terrestrial slings 1-3"

Ahh, I see. 3 inches would be almost pushing it though right? Like, if you bought a T at 2.5—3 would you still use one that small for a while or would it be more worth it to put it in something a little bigger? I know Ts like to feel secure but sometimes my mind is blown at how small containers can be....

 

[cold blood]

Ahh, I see. 3 inches would be almost pushing it though right? Like, if you bought a T at 2.5—3 would you still use one that small for a while or would it be more worth it to put it in something a little bigger? I know Ts like to feel secure but sometimes my mind is blown at how small containers can be....

About 3" s when I re-house...but if I had just got a 2.5"er, I would go right into the next step up...which for me is generally a small kritter keeper.