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[EmpressVia]

Reading the forum I believe I may have made a mistake, I took my T out of her encloser to wash & clean the enclosure (which I will now do twice a year). She is a pink toe it a not a juvenile but not a sling. I am concerned about the size of her encloser I will post a pic tonight of her habit. She was webbing but silly me I cleaned it. I also wanted to know it she will burrow

 

[Vanisher]

Cleaning the terrarium is no need to. Maybe wipe the glass somtimes if dirty. The less one disturbs the tarantula rhe better! Why did you feel like cleanig the terrarium?

 

[EmpressVia]

seriously

 

[Vanisher]

Yes!

 

[Vanisher]

You never have to change the substrate or anything like that! I have terrarium where i have the same substrate as when i put the spider in.....7-8 years ago!

Substrate will not get bad by age!

 

[Veribug]

I agree with the above advice, you really shouldn't have to clean out your enclosures - the less you can disturb a T and their burrows/webs/etc, the better.

 

[EmpressVia]

Cleaning the terrarium is no need to. Maybe wipe the glass somtimes if dirty. The less one disturbs the tarantula rhe better! Why did you feel like cleanig the terrarium?

I am new to T's, I have always found them very sexy. I thought the enclosure was a little messy, after research, it was webbing I completely disturbed her habitat. I hope I did put her is a shock.

I am new to T's, I have always found them very sexy. I thought the enclosure was a little messy, after research, it was webbing I completely disturbed her habitat. I hope I did put her is a shock.

@EmpressVia If you're concerned about enclosure size, perhaps try making a new thread under "Tarantula Questions & Discussions" with some photos so that more of us can help you. This is a bit of an old thread to be reviving. But I agree with the above advice, you really shouldn't have to clean out your enclosures - the less you can disturb a T and their burrows/webs/etc, the better.

Thank you, everyone, I will start to become more active in the forum. tonight I will post pic of her enclosure pls be kind.

Cheers

 

[Vanisher]

Yes they ARE VERY sexy! Thats why i keep them! No, i dont think you put it in danger!! Welcome to the forum!!!

 

[TownesVanZandt]

Thank you, everyone, I will start to become more active in the forum. tonight I will post pic of her enclosure pls be kind.

Do post a picture. You should also read this thread: http://arachnoboards.com/threads/avicularia-care.291340/

 

[EmpressVia]

So much info. I shall read on my commute, I look forward to the continued sharing of knowledge.

 

[cold blood]

Reading the forum I believe I may have made a mistake, I took my T out of her encloser to wash & clean the enclosure (which I will now do twice a year). She is a pink toe it a not a juvenile but not a sling. I am concerned about the size of her encloser I will post a pic tonight of her habit. She was webbing but silly me I cleaned it. I also wanted to know it she will burrow

Agreed, t enclosures never need deep cleaning and never need substrate changed. Ts are not dirty critters, cleaning is done by spot cleaning any bolus you find or uneaten prey. Twice a year is just forcing the t to re adapt and build a new home.

Avics are arboreal, they should NEVER burrow...they build web homes at elevated positions...in fact, just being on the ground is a huge red flag.

When you post a pic, i suggest starting your own thread instead of piggybacking a 10 year old dead thread.

Proper housing is critical for avics.

 

[EmpressVia]

Thank you for your advice, I know a lot of you guys are experts have been caring for T's for years.

Point well taken regarding tread just did a simple search on my issue and replied accordantly

 

[EmpressVia]

Greetings

This is a follow up to an earlier discussion, i changed her habitat (removed webbing called myself cleanin up). I now this was a huge error. She is still on the ground.
Is her habitat the size.?Should it be larger? I appreciate the feedback

 

[Mini8leggedfreak]

If that’s the full height of the enclosure then it needs to be taller.
I’d go to pet smart or somewhere similar and get those plastic green leafy vines for like 5$ (come with suction cup for sticking to glass)
I just pull pieces off an hot glue them up near the top.

Is the T in premolt???

 

[EmpressVia]

Should i just get the 5 gallon and be done

 

[Mini8leggedfreak]

Do u know exactly how long the spider is??
Most people will advise against a glass tank(im assuming u mean standing up in its end with the top facing you) bc they don’t provide cross ventilation.

I personally went to Walmart and got I think 1 gallon jugs and I have most of my airboreals in them. I’ll post a pic

 

[EmpressVia]

I thought about that hitting
Amazon now

 

[Mini8leggedfreak]

A cork bark slab at the back is probably best so they have a dark spot to hide right away.
Some people will say that the container is too big for a 2-3” spider but I watch mine almost daily and make sure they’re eating and I haven’t had any issues

 

[Ungoliant]

I moved the posts from the old 2010 thread to this new thread. Carry on.

 

[EmpressVia]

Ok. I was thinking something along that route.

If that’s the full height of the enclosure then it needs to be taller.
I’d go to pet smart or somewhere similar and get those plastic green leafy vines for like 5$ (come with suction cup for sticking to glass)
I just pull pieces off an hot glue them up near the top.

Is the T in premolt???

I have no idea, she's not on herback