Adding a P.irminia to the Collection Today, tips?

[LadyVonChimp]

Post some pics of the setup, would be nice to see.

here it is

she webbed up a ton in the container she was in so I added some dry moss, plants and bark at the bottom of her new one so she could build herself a little den. I had read that even though they are arboreal, in captivity they like to make their little web tunnels quite low, so I fixed her water dish about an inch or two off the substrate. I’m guessing she’s staying high up right now and not webbing due to the stress of moving house, hopefully her set up looks to be suitable.

 

[Iamconstantlyhappy]

Looks really good. In retrospect, I wish I would have made that set up with mine. I chose the cork tube route; as such, if I really want to look at her I would have to take the enclosure down and shine a light into the tube. I don't, because I don't want to disturb it. So I settle for seeing her feet curled around the top of the tube or sometimes in the early morning hours I find her out.........rare sight indeed.

Definitely one of the most beautiful ts in my opinion.

 

[LadyVonChimp]

Looks really good. In retrospect, I wish I would have made that set up with mine. I chose the cork tube route; as such, if I really want to look at her I would have to take the enclosure down and shine a light into the tube. I don't, because I don't want to disturb it. So I settle for seeing her feet curled around the top of the tube or sometimes in the early morning hours I find her out.........rare sight indeed.

Definitely one of the most beautiful ts in my opinion.

Thanks. I’m glad it looks ok, because it would be a nightmare to rearrange with her being so fast

Yeah I very nearly went with the cork tube but figured this would be a bit better for visibility whilst making her feel secure still.

 

[8 legged]

here it is

she webbed up a ton in the container she was in so I added some dry moss, plants and bark at the bottom of her new one so she could build herself a little den. I had read that even though they are arboreal, in captivity they like to make their little web tunnels quite low, so I fixed her water dish about an inch or two off the substrate. I’m guessing she’s staying high up right now and not webbing due to the stress of moving house, hopefully her set up looks to be suitable.

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Well done!

 

[Iamconstantlyhappy]

This is my pet log.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

If you want to increase the chances of seeing them on a regular basis (I see my girl out every day unless she's in pre-moult) then give them plenty of low-mid level plant cover, especially around their hides. Speaking of hides, a wide bark piece or cork tube cut in half lengthwise leant intro a corner is better than a whole cork tube IMHO.

Most people stick them in a barren enclosure with a solitary cork tube sticking out of the sub and then wonder why they never see them.

0.1 Psalmopoeus irminia

• The Grym Reaper
• Dec 22, 2020
• adult adult female female irminia psalmopoeus psalmopoeus irminia venezuelan suntiger

Shadowcat doing a lurk

 

[LadyVonChimp]

If you want to increase the chances of seeing them on a regular basis (I see my girl out every day unless she's in pre-moult) then give them plenty of low-mid level plant cover, especially around their hides. Speaking of hides, a wide bark piece or cork tube cut in half lengthwise leant intro a corner is better than a whole cork tube IMHO.

Most people stick them in a barren enclosure with a solitary cork tube sticking out of the sub and then wonder why they never see them.

0.1 Psalmopoeus irminia

• The Grym Reaper
• Dec 22, 2020
• adult adult female female irminia psalmopoeus psalmopoeus irminia venezuelan suntiger

Shadowcat doing a lurk

Absolute stunner! Thanks for the tips.

 

[Iamconstantlyhappy]

If you want to increase the chances of seeing them on a regular basis (I see my girl out every day unless she's in pre-moult) then give them plenty of low-mid level plant cover, especially around their hides. Speaking of hides, a wide bark piece or cork tube cut in half lengthwise leant intro a corner is better than a whole cork tube IMHO.

Most people stick them in a barren enclosure with a solitary cork tube sticking out of the sub and then wonder why they never see them.

0.1 Psalmopoeus irminia

• The Grym Reaper
• Dec 22, 2020
• adult adult female female irminia psalmopoeus psalmopoeus irminia venezuelan suntiger

Shadowcat doing a lurk

I don't wonder why I don't see it. I know why. Maybe I will alter its enclosure on a rehouse.

 

[8 legged]

If you want to increase the chances of seeing them on a regular basis (I see my girl out every day unless she's in pre-moult) then give them plenty of low-mid level plant cover, especially around their hides. Speaking of hides, a wide bark piece or cork tube cut in half lengthwise leant intro a corner is better than a whole cork tube IMHO.

Most people stick them in a barren enclosure with a solitary cork tube sticking out of the sub and then wonder why they never see them.

0.1 Psalmopoeus irminia

• The Grym Reaper
• Dec 22, 2020
• adult adult female female irminia psalmopoeus psalmopoeus irminia venezuelan suntiger

Shadowcat doing a lurk

I just added a plant with large leaves. Thank you, sometimes you can't come up with the simplest ideas by yourself.