My spider seems to be not moving often, and hasen't made the 'tube' web that the pink toe's are supposed to make, all he did was web a few spots on the branch I provided. Is there something wrong? i've provided the proper substrate (beak moss and shredded woodchips on the bottom [non cedar], but I haven't been misting) and he still doesnt seem to be happy
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First off I would take away the wood chips, and just go with 100% peat moss or cocofiber, or maybe even mix the two. Now, Ts don't move alot, they aren't known for moving alot.. only mature males that wander around for females move alot. The webbing thing is not an issue, almost all of my A.avicularia's didn't web unless a molt was coming, or an eggsac was gonna be laid. Then it was torn down. I would mist once or twice a week just so it can get a drink from up high if it wants to. Make sure you have a waterdish as well.
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My Avic avic just now started to web and I've had it for several months now. Even now, all it has done is made I type of web cocoon that it's sitting inside and I think that is because it will be molting soon. Yeah, don't worry about the lack of webbing. None of my "heavy webbers" have webbed much at all and they are all pretty happy. (this includes two P. murinus, A. avic., and a chilobrachys which sp. I am unsure of) 
I agree with Novak, lose the wood chips. I use coco-fiber now, but I'm slowly turning to the "darkside".(peat moss)
I agree with Novak, lose the wood chips. I use coco-fiber now, but I'm slowly turning to the "darkside".(peat moss)
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I agree as well. Get rid of the wood chips. You can use many different kinds of substrate, peat moss, organic soil, coco fiber, bed a beast, and lots of others. As far as the rest goes, don't worry. T's don't tend to move a lot sometimes, and it is a stressful thing put them in a new home.
In my experience, A. avicularias can take up to several months to start rebuilding webs after being rehoused. None of my other avics have taken as long to start webbing again as A. avicularia. When I rehoused my male before he was mature, he didn't web for 3 months. I used it as a great opportunity for pictures.
In my experience, A. avicularias can take up to several months to start rebuilding webs after being rehoused. None of my other avics have taken as long to start webbing again as A. avicularia. When I rehoused my male before he was mature, he didn't web for 3 months. I used it as a great opportunity for pictures.