a.geniculata qestion

kuwala84

Arachnopeon
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Jan 12, 2011
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hi guys.
im receiving my a.geniculata on wednesday and i was wondering how damp you would keep the substrate?

thanks
 

EndlessForms

Arachnoknight
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Oct 14, 2010
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i dont have expirience with this species so you should wait for someone who does, but i would suggest, based on the caresheets i've read when wanting to get one, go for semi moist sub at that size. hoping someone who's better with this sp comes along to give better info and tell me if i'm right
 

Durandal

Arachnosquire
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Jan 27, 2010
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My 5" specimen prefers the sub to be dry on the surface but moist below. The substrate is 4-6" deep and it will usually sit where the most water is concentrated below the surface, but it will web over and avoid the completely soaked areas.
 

Scorpionking20

Arachnoknight
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May 31, 2010
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I moisten the substrate with a long needle (flavor injector). She seems to enjoy the humidity but hates moist substrate sticking to her feet. Anyways, like above I leave the top dry.
 
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