JonoPulchra
Arachnopeon
- Joined
- Apr 20, 2022
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- 17
Hey all,
I'm planning to buy my first ever spider after learning so much about tarantulas and spiders for the past few years.
I'm planning to buy a Phidipus Regius (unsexed) and I would like to use live plants instead of artificial ones if possible. I'm thinking of using one or two air plants (Melanocrater Tricolor, Brachycaulos adbita and/or Ionantha Rubra) and wondering if these plants are a good option in general for Phidipus Regius husbandry? If not, what are some good recommendations for using live plants in unison with Phidipus Regius in your experience?
I've also been looking online, but I cannot determine if, when and how often the substrate may need to be changed? I know that tarantulas and spiders are generally clean critters, but it's bugging me that I cannot find a definitive answer specifically for Phidipus Regius! any definitive answers are sincerely grateful.
I refuse to buy my little critter until I have all the information I need to keep it happy. I also live in the South of the U.K if this is important for climate reasons.
I'm planning to buy my first ever spider after learning so much about tarantulas and spiders for the past few years.
I'm planning to buy a Phidipus Regius (unsexed) and I would like to use live plants instead of artificial ones if possible. I'm thinking of using one or two air plants (Melanocrater Tricolor, Brachycaulos adbita and/or Ionantha Rubra) and wondering if these plants are a good option in general for Phidipus Regius husbandry? If not, what are some good recommendations for using live plants in unison with Phidipus Regius in your experience?
I've also been looking online, but I cannot determine if, when and how often the substrate may need to be changed? I know that tarantulas and spiders are generally clean critters, but it's bugging me that I cannot find a definitive answer specifically for Phidipus Regius! any definitive answers are sincerely grateful.
I refuse to buy my little critter until I have all the information I need to keep it happy. I also live in the South of the U.K if this is important for climate reasons.