Good points on all accounts. I will not fall into the appeal to authority logical fallacy. Though there might be something to it, I will wait to read the research myself and watch out for peer reviews before I start swapping out all my subs.
My 4 A sp Kwitara River ( 2 different sacs, 2 different parents ) much slower growing etc than my purpurea. All kept at same temp and same prey. In fact the Rivers are the slowest and most delicate Avic locality I’ve raised.
But, it most certainly does effect some tarantulas down here. The assumption is that the issue is hopefully limited some specifically Australian brands, which is the sole reason I myself have not actually made a thread on here about this subject yet until more concrete proof comes along. But I do find it interesting that Ive heard a number of cases with Avic slings having issues when housed upon it. It will be interesting to hear what the experts say about the subject in the future
Coco fiber is also popular in the plant community but you have to be careful where you source it. There can be high quantities of salt if not rinsed properly. It’s often grown by the sea and can have high salt content. I’ve always wondered if this could affect inverts (most certainly can affect plants). So I’ve steered clear of it with inverts. Insecticide also wouldn’t surprise me as many crops use it and I’d assume some level would get into the coconut itself. Of course that probably also depends on how well it’s rinsed and where it’s grown.
