Anymore to add to my Care Guide

[Spidernoob2003]

Don't feed by schedule, read the cautions about flightless fruit flies, don't worry about humidity and there are a few other errors.

Also it's a spider, not a plant; don't use potting soil.

Thank you, but could you clarify on what the errors are so I can fix it.

This species is a terrestrial species. While it has been found in trees in the wild, this was due to selective environmental pressures. They are not arboreal, nor semi.

Temps could be higher if wants to do that.
Humidity- species is from a very xeric climate!!!!
Your feeding for all life stages is way off. I feed mine live at all times, and I NEVER feed Ts on a schedule, that's not what happens in the wild. Nor do you need remove sub every 6-12 months. You mention nothing about how tall a tank should be for terrestrial-CRITICAL.

I believe I missed the height part when doing research, can you please elaborate?

 

[viper69]

I believe I missed the height part when doing research, can you please elaborate?

On what?

 

[Spidernoob2003]

On what?

How tall the enclosure should be

 

[viper69]

How tall the enclosure should be

1.5x their DLS is the standard most use.

 

[Gevo]

I believe I missed the height part when doing research, can you please elaborate?

You don't want too much height between the substrate and the top of the enclosure for terrestrial species, and this is the 1.5 times the diagonal leg span Viper is referring to. The spider shouldn't have more than about 1.5 times its diagonal legspan to fall or else it could injure itself.

This species should have a terrestrial setup with limited space to fall from, just with more stuff for anchor points in it than other terrestrials so they can also web. This means getting an enclosure that has more length than height and filling it with enough substrate to ensure that there's an appropriate distance for that size of spider between the dirt and the lid.

 

[Hardus nameous]

Apologies I should've been clear when I asked, I'm doing research for animals I plan on keeping in the future and so I wanted some input on what could be added, removed, or reworked, if you need clarification on what I'm saying then please let me. Again apologies for the confusion.


This is something I'm putting together from doing research, I want to make sure I know as much as I can. I apologize if this doesn't look good I am a beginner and what to care for the animal as best as possible. If you need clarification on what I'm saying please let me know. Also let me know what needs to be added, removed, or reworked.


I am putting this together myself to make sure I know as much I can to care for this species. Please let me know what could be done better and if what I'm saying is confusing please let me know so I can clarify as best as I can.


Thank you for the info, though could you clarify on what the errors are please?


I'm putting this together for me to make sure I have as much knowledge as possible to care for this species, so if there is anything that needs to be added, removed, or reworked please let know, and apologies for the confusion.

Don't just fill the enclosure 50% with substrate, the level will be determined by substrate depth and free height to the lid versus the spider's diagonal leg span.

The enclosure doesn't have to be semi-arboreal; they can be kept terrestrially too.

You can try real plants but they'll most likely die after getting covered in a canvass of webbing. Also these spiders come from a very dry desert in Venezuela so conditions for the plant and spider will most likely conflict.

When feeding it's usually best to toss in one live prey item at a time. That way the second one can't run off and hide while the spider is busy with the first.

Other than that it's a great spider; my first too.

Just remember to ALWAYS CRUSH HEADS on any live prey except crickets and waxworms.

Good luck, enjoy, and while water dishes are great to have; as much as these spiders web wicking is pretty much guaranteed to occur. Then after a bit the whole bowl may be canvassed in web. If that happens just add a few drops of water to a spot on the web for the spider to drink from.

 

[Luconi998]

Green Bottle Blue Tarantula Care
Scientific name: Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens
Lifespan: Males: 3-4 years Females: 14 years
Size: 4.5-6 though males tend to be smaller
Enclosure Type: Semi-Arboreal
Enclosure Size*: Adult: As big as 10 gallons Juvie: 3x’s it’s length horizontally and vertically Sling: Typical Sling enclosure
Enclosure Setup: 1. Fill up to 50% of the enclosure with substrate 2. Hide 3. Decor like long wood/bark pieces, vines, plants (real or plastic), leaf litter* 4. A water dish in the corner
Substrate Options: Cocofiber, vermiculite, peat moss, potting soil, Topsoil
Temp: 70*-76* F or Room temp
Humidity: Low-Medium*
Food*
Sling: Flightless fruit flies, confused flour beetles, pre killed crickets
Juvie: 1-2 medium crickets
Adult: 5-7 large crickets, a couple of dubias, Worms (larvae only),
Feeding Schedule
Sling: Every 5-7 days/As needed or 1-2x's a week
Juvie: Once a week
Adult: Every 1-3 weeks
Cleaning: Remove uneaten prey and spot clean, Every 6-12 month remove everything and clean thoroughly
Notes: When picking enclosures make sure they are at least 3x’s the spider’s length in horizontal space, Make sure there is plenty of decor for the spider to use as anchor points any prey about 2/3 the size of the spider is good or have the prey be about the size of it’s abdomen, if abdomen is smaller than head feed more if bigger feed less, Substrate must be dry, a water dish should do just fine for humidity

Green Bottle Blue Tarantula Care
Scientific name: Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens
Lifespan: Males: 3-4 years Females: 14 years
Size: 4.5-6 though males tend to be smaller
Enclosure Type: Semi-Arboreal
Enclosure Size*: Adult: As big as 10 gallons Juvie: 3x’s it’s length horizontally and vertically Sling: Typical Sling enclosure
Enclosure Setup: 1. Fill up to 50% of the enclosure with substrate 2. Hide 3. Decor like long wood/bark pieces, vines, plants (real or plastic), leaf litter* 4. A water dish in the corner
Substrate Options: Cocofiber, vermiculite, peat moss, potting soil, Topsoil
Temp: 70*-76* F or Room temp
Humidity: Low-Medium*
Food*
Sling: Flightless fruit flies, confused flour beetles, pre killed crickets
Juvie: 1-2 medium crickets
Adult: 5-7 large crickets, a couple of dubias, Worms (larvae only),
Feeding Schedule
Sling: Every 5-7 days/As needed or 1-2x's a week
Juvie: Once a week
Adult: Every 1-3 weeks
Cleaning: Remove uneaten prey and spot clean, Every 6-12 month remove everything and clean thoroughly
Notes: When picking enclosures make sure they are at least 3x’s the spider’s length in horizontal space, Make sure there is plenty of decor for the spider to use as anchor points any prey about 2/3 the size of the spider is good or have the prey be about the size of it’s abdomen, if abdomen is smaller than head feed more if bigger feed less, Substrate must be dry, a water dish should do just fine for humidity

Caresheets are useless my friend, you have 10 times better information for keeping here on forum provided by some very experienced keepers.

All you need to do is a bit of researching and bit of reading.

 

[Spidernoob2003]

Caresheets are useless my friend, you have 10 times better information for keeping here on forum provided by some very experienced keepers.

All you need to do is a bit of researching and bit of reading.

This is something I'm putting together for myself, so I can input on what information could be reworked, removed, or changed. I want to make sure I get the correct information to care for them.

Been reviewing the note y'all have left on here and Tarantula Forum while re-reviewing some sites I seen the info on. Please let me know if there is still something to add, remove, or rework. For those who just got here at are confused I making this for me to make sure I care for my animals correctly.

Green Bottle Blue Tarantula Care
Scientific name: Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens
Lifespan: Males: 3-4 years Females: 14 years
Size: 4.5-6 though males tend to be smaller
Enclosure Type: Terrestrial*
Enclosure Size*: Adult: As big as 10 gallons Juvie: 3x’s it’s length horizontally and vertically Sling: Typical Sling enclosure
Enclosure Setup: 1. Fill 1/3-½ of the enclosure with substrate 2. Hide 3. Decor like long wood/bark pieces, vines, plants (real* or plastic), leaf litter* 4. A water dish in the corner
Substrate Options: Cocofiber, vermiculite, peat moss, Topsoil
Temp: 70*-76* F or Room temp
Humidity: Dry*
Food*
Sling: Flightless fruit flies, confused flour beetles, pre killed crickets
Juvie: 1-2 medium crickets
Adult: 5-7 large crickets, a couple of dubias, Worms (larvae only),
Feeding Schedule* (If this is someone looking after my pets or reviewing this document, please refer to notes)
Sling: Every 5-7 days/As needed or 1-2x's a week
Juvie: Once a week
Adult: Every 1-3 weeks
Cleaning: Remove uneaten prey and spot clean, only full clean if moldy, filled with mites, mildew, and is otherwise unfit for the spider
Notes: When picking enclosures make sure they are at least 3x’s the spider’s length in horizontal space and 1.5x’s the spider’s diagonal length in height between the substrate to the lid , Make sure there is plenty of decor for the spider to use as anchor points, Feeding depends on the tarantula abdomen size (any prey about 2/3 the size of the spider is good or have the prey be about the size of its abdomen, if abdomen is smaller than head feed more if bigger feed less), Substrate must be dry, a water dish should do just fine for humidity or mist water on the web or a corner of the enclosure, Due to this species being heavy webbers, plants might die in the process

I updated this a bit, but if there is anything that needs to be changed, removed, or added please let me know.
Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula Care
Scientific Name: Caribena versicolor
Lifespan: Females: 12 years Males: 2-3 years
Size: Females: 5-6 inches Males: 1-2 inches smaller
Enclosure Type: Arboreal*
Enclosure Size: Adult: 3.5-10-gallon tanks* Juvie-Sling: 4x’s the length of spider in vertical space*
Enclosure Setup: 1. Couple inches to 1/3 full of substrate 2. Cork bark in the corners along with decor (moss, leaves, plants either real or fake) * 3. Water dish
Substrate Options: Coco fiber, topsoil, peat moss, vermiculite, AGB mix, premade substrate
Temp: 72-76 or room temp
Humidity: Just always keep water bowl full or drip water down one corner, so they can drink off the webs
Food
Sling: 1 small cricket or roach, any prey pre killed/ no bigger than 2/3 of the sling’s size
Juvie: 2 medium crickets
Adult: 2-3 large crickets, some meal/waxworms for variety
Feeding Schedule* (If this is someone reviewing this or is pet sitting, please look at notes)
Cleaning: Remove uneaten prey after 24 hours, be careful as the urticating hairs can get stuck in the enclosure so wear gloves, don’t worry about destroying webbing when getting uneaten prey, deep clean every few months
Notes: The 4x’s the length of the spider applies to adults as well, Enclosure must be VERY well ventilated, if/when using fake plants best go with plastic and not fabric, Feeders can hide in the moss so don’t put too much, Feeding depends on the size of the abdomen (if it’s bigger than the head feed less, if it’s smaller feed more)

Anymore to add (Grammostola pulchripes)

I started research for this species last night and this is what I've found on videos, site, and here on Arachneboards, so if there is anything to add, remove or rework please let me know I'm putting this together for me to make sure I can care for this species.
Chaco Golden Knee Care
Scientific Name: Grammostola pulchripes
Lifespan: Females: 20-25 years Males: 5-10 years
Size: 5-8”
Enclosure Type: Terrestrial*
Enclosure Size: Adult: 5-10 Gallons Juvies-Slings: 3x’s the length in horizontal space and 1.5x’s it’s lengths from the substrate to the lid*
Enclosure Setup: 1. Fill enclosure up to 50% with substrate, 2. Hides (dig a starter burrow for slings) 3. Decor (moss, real or plastic plants, branches, cork flats, leaf litter) 4. A water dish
Substrate: Coco fiber, peat moss, topsoil, vermiculite, premade substrate (Zoo med eco earth, plantation soil, reptisoil)*
Temp: Room Temp*
Humidity: Slightly moist for sling and juvies, but dryer for adults*, so provide a water dish
Food*
Sling: Flightless fruit flies for the smallest slings, 1 small cricket or roach, prekilled prey
Juvie: 2-3 medium cricket, mealworms
Adult: 4-5 large crickets, couple of large roaches, mealworm
Feeding Schedule* (If this is someone reviewing this or is pet sitting, please look at notes)
Cleaning: Spot clean frequently, remove uneaten prey after 24 hours,
Note: Enclosures being 3x’s the size of the spider applies to all life cycles along with the height, Must be well ventilated, Feeding depend on the size of the abdomen (If bigger than the head, feed less, but if it’s smaller feed more), Prey should be 2/3 the size of the spider, An over filled water dish should do just fine for adult humidity (they are infamous for filling up water dishes full of dirt), Can be kept up to 80* F, This species does like to dig, so keep in mind when picking substrate

 

[viper69]

You have a lot of * that lead to no where, and you have a lot of grammatical errors

vertical height doesn’t match up

 

[Andrew Clayton]

I started research for this species last night and this is what I've found on videos, site, and here on Arachneboards, so if there is anything to add, remove or rework please let me know I'm putting this together for me to make sure I can care for this species.
Chaco Golden Knee Care
Scientific Name: Grammostola pulchripes
Lifespan: Females: 20-25 years Males: 5-10 years
Size: 5-8”
Enclosure Type: Terrestrial*
Enclosure Size: Adult: 5-10 Gallons Juvies-Slings: 3x’s the length in horizontal space and 1.5x’s it’s lengths from the substrate to the lid*
Enclosure Setup: 1. Fill enclosure up to 50% with substrate, 2. Hides (dig a starter burrow for slings) 3. Decor (moss, real or plastic plants, branches, cork flats, leaf litter) 4. A water dish
Substrate: Coco fiber, peat moss, topsoil, vermiculite, premade substrate (Zoo med eco earth, plantation soil, reptisoil)*
Temp: Room Temp*
Humidity: Slightly moist for sling and juvies, but dryer for adults*, so provide a water dish
Food*
Sling: Flightless fruit flies for the smallest slings, 1 small cricket or roach, prekilled prey
Juvie: 2-3 medium cricket, mealworms
Adult: 4-5 large crickets, couple of large roaches, mealworm
Feeding Schedule* (If this is someone reviewing this or is pet sitting, please look at notes)
Cleaning: Spot clean frequently, remove uneaten prey after 24 hours,
Note: Enclosures being 3x’s the size of the spider applies to all life cycles along with the height, Must be well ventilated, Feeding depend on the size of the abdomen (If bigger than the head, feed less, but if it’s smaller feed more), Prey should be 2/3 the size of the spider, An over filled water dish should do just fine for adult humidity (they are infamous for filling up water dishes full of dirt), Can be kept up to 80* F, This species does like to dig, so keep in mind when picking substrate

This T can get to 7" so you're planning on putting it in a 21" cube definitely does not need 21" in height. This is just a rough guide for size it can go in something bigger it can go in something smaller.
Prey 2/3 the size of the spider? Again 7" spider, what you feeding it that's over 4".
What do you mean by can be kept up to 80°f? Is this supposed to be a maximum? I hope not as that's some of the lowest temps in my T room they do fine in the mid 80s keeping them at lower temps I find slows there growth even more.
If you're feeding live food you should be taking it out if the T doesn't take it then, if you're feeding pre killed then you remove it 24 hours later if uneaten.

 

[viper69]

This T can get to 7" so you're planning on putting it in a 21" cube definitely does not need 21" in height. This is just a rough guide for size it can go in something bigger it can go in something smaller.
Prey 2/3 the size of the spider? Again 7" spider, what you feeding it that's over 4".
What do you mean by can be kept up to 80°f? Is this supposed to be a maximum? I hope not as that's some of the lowest temps in my T room they do fine in the mid 80s keeping them at lower temps I find slows there growth even more.
If you're feeding live food you should be taking it out if the T doesn't take it then, if you're feeding pre killed then you remove it 24 hours later if uneaten.

Id love to feed my neighbors to a T

 

[A guy]

Haven't you done a similar post like this already? Have you even read the replies on that one?

 

[Andrew Clayton]

Id love to feed my neighbors to a T

This would be good lol

Haven't you done a similar post like this already? Have you even read the replies on that one?

Think OP is Trying to make a care sheet for everything in his collection lol.

 

[Spidernoob2003]

This would be good lol

Think OP is Trying to make a care sheet for everything in his collection lol.

That is correct although I don't them yet, just G. rosea

 

[Andrew Clayton]

That is correct although I don't them yet, just G. rosea

Real slow growers them Rosea, l love Grammostola Pulchripes, it was my 1st T, he matured though, Got 2 more though got a larger one that was supposed to be female and a smaller one unsexed hoping it could be a male. Turns out the bigger one I got as a female is male and the smaller one is female so will no be breeding these guys lol. Female in the pic

 

[Spidernoob2003]

Real slow growers them Rosea, l love Grammostola Pulchripes, it was my 1st T, he matured though got 2 more though View attachment 491926

That is a pretty one

Id love to feed my neighbors to a T

That is pretty funny. Should mention I was had just woken up when I post this also I thought the 2/3 size thing was like part of the feeding, so is that for sling or something because if so please let me know.

 

[Andrew Clayton]

That is pretty funny. Should mention I was had just woken up when I post this also I thought the 2/3 size thing was like part of the feeding, so is that for sling or something because if so please let me know.

I feed prey items roughly the size of its abdomen, although will feed multiple smaller prey or on occasion Fred a larger prey item and just don't feed as often. Don't really have a size guide for it, just think to myself yes that T will take down that cricket and throw it in.

 

[Spidernoob2003]

I feed prey items roughly the size of its abdomen, although will feed multiple smaller prey or on occasion Fred a larger prey item and just don't feed as often. Don't really have a size guide for it, just think to myself yes that T will take down that cricket and throw it in.

I had forgotten about that part thank you.

You have a lot of * that lead to no where, and you have a lot of grammatical errors

vertical height doesn’t match up

The * is to signifiy to go to notes, also could you please clarify what you mean by "vertical height doesn’t match up" please? I had mention that from the substrate to the lid it should 1.5x's the spider's length

 

[Andrew Clayton]

The * is to signifiy to go to notes, also could you please clarify what you mean by "vertical height doesn’t match up" please? I had mention that from the substrate to the lid it should 1.5x's the spider's length

With the vertical height, if you go with that 3x rule you were talking about that's at least a 21 inch high enclosure for a terrestrial spider, I have adult P Cambridgei (arboreal) in 18 inch hight arboreal setups so yeah the vertical height doesn't match up.

 

[Ratmosphere]

I think what OP is doing is cool, I did something similar for my girlfriend if I were to pass away. I typed up a 7 page packet with everything there is to know about the spiders in the spider room.

Would she want to keep them at that point? Not sure, but at least she has the care sheets haha.