Thanks to Vogelspinnen, I will soon have a 3" female G.aureostriata, my first tarantula. Now, I've read up (both the Tarantula Keeper's Guide and Tarantulas and Other Arachnids, and these forums), but I still have a couple of questions.
I tend to keep pretty late nights and wake up early due to schoolwork. Do I need to cover the t's enclosure with something to block the light when I'm up late at night? Like a box bigger than the enclosure with a couple of holes punched in it for air.
I have a window in my room that's about 8 feet from where I'm putting enclosure, and the window isn't exposed to direct sunlight. Is leaving the drapes open sufficient enough during the day when I'm gone, or do I need to get a light for the enclosure?
On the use of Bed-a-Beast: after I soak and expand it, then get rid of the excess water, how long should I wait after packing the enclosure before introducing the tarantula? I've read that tarantulas can be picky about how moist their substrate is.
Thanks for any replies!
I tend to keep pretty late nights and wake up early due to schoolwork. Do I need to cover the t's enclosure with something to block the light when I'm up late at night? Like a box bigger than the enclosure with a couple of holes punched in it for air.
I have a window in my room that's about 8 feet from where I'm putting enclosure, and the window isn't exposed to direct sunlight. Is leaving the drapes open sufficient enough during the day when I'm gone, or do I need to get a light for the enclosure?
On the use of Bed-a-Beast: after I soak and expand it, then get rid of the excess water, how long should I wait after packing the enclosure before introducing the tarantula? I've read that tarantulas can be picky about how moist their substrate is.
Thanks for any replies!