frolosophy
Arachnopeon
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- Aug 10, 2010
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Hey, I have a 3" juvenile female, B. cyaneifemur and after settling into her new home, she webbed a funnel-type entrance to her burrow. However, she sealed off the entrance to her burrow with webbing and has remained inside for about 5 days. Since I introduced her to her new enclosure about 2 weeks ago she has been fairly active digging and webbing and climbing around until now. I expect this kind of behavior with a T in premoult, but she has been eating regularly and has been exhibiting no other signs of premoult. I have heard that this species is generally out in the open and has even been known to neglect it's hide/borrow. My question is, am I keeping her improperly, or is this just normal juvenile behavior?
I keep her in a 5.5 gallon terrarium with 100% peat moss substrate, with temp and humidity at 82F and 60 percent, respectively. Is she perhaps staying in her burrow because it is a cooler/moister environment? I have searched quite a bit about this species and most keepers tend to hold that normal temp and dry with a water dish is ideal for this species. Should I up the humidity? I've been keeping an eye on her during nights with a red light and she hasn't been any more active than during the day. I am just curious because no where that I have searched has anyone mentioned anything about them being pet holes. Any information will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Here she is a few days ago before she sealed herself in.
I keep her in a 5.5 gallon terrarium with 100% peat moss substrate, with temp and humidity at 82F and 60 percent, respectively. Is she perhaps staying in her burrow because it is a cooler/moister environment? I have searched quite a bit about this species and most keepers tend to hold that normal temp and dry with a water dish is ideal for this species. Should I up the humidity? I've been keeping an eye on her during nights with a red light and she hasn't been any more active than during the day. I am just curious because no where that I have searched has anyone mentioned anything about them being pet holes. Any information will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Here she is a few days ago before she sealed herself in.