Brand new GBB owner

[Rosco]

what about 50 % more substrate then?

 

[eldondominicano]

Personally I feel that enclosure is a bit large. Also GBB's are terrestrial and that's an arboreal set-up. We'll see what others think.

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GBB's have adapted to arboreal settings in the wild, and in captivity.. Although I think you're right on size in general.. It's not the end of the world, but could take longer for the spider to adapt, and will certainly create more hassle with feeding(prey sitting on the opposite end of the enclosure etc..)

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what about 50 % more substrate then?

You could do that.. less falling height as well.

 

[BobGrill]

GBB's have adapted to arboreal settings in the wild, and in captivity.. Although I think you're right on size in general.. It's not the end of the world, but could take longer for the spider to adapt, and will certainly create more hassle with feeding(prey sitting on the opposite end of the enclosure etc..)

You are correct, they are adaptable like that. I've always felt that terrestrial set-ups work better for them, but It's not like they're poor climbers such as with many other terrestrials.

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[Rosco]

Just watched her fall from the top, yeah that's quite tall. I have immediately added more substrate now so its totally half so 100mm substrate and 100mm open.

She is small its a long way to drop, if she starts webbing soon it will be more compact and comfortable. As a guide folks how long would you anticipate her being in here?

 

[Chris LXXIX]

Oh, Rosco. Let me guess that is a BugZarre (England) enclosure, am i right?
I know them, i ordered some decor months ago. Nice people.

My opinion? Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens is a terrestrial, sure, just that love to "arboreal" a bit here and then (nothing like arboreals however) mostly for make web around (at least those i owned).

However that enclosure is too big for a tiny sling, but if you added more substrate it's ok.

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I know you guys aren't living in caves or tents over there

So far. Because if the global economic crisis continues.. who knows, who knows my man? u_u

 

[Rosco]

HAHAHA yep its a BugZarre, i have now added a lot more substrate so will see how we get on.

thanks for all the help and advise everyone.

 

[cold blood]

I'd simply go with a 16 oz deli cup personally, why make things more difficult than they need to be, I certainly believe in simplification....IMO it should be housed terrestrially. Adding more sub is an acceptable alternative and being such a quick heavy webber, with a legendary appetite, I certainly don't think more room will be any issue at all. With the extra room, there's certainly enough room for a water dish, I would add one without hesitation. Also don't keep all the sub damp, only moisten an area, and rotate that area to prevent an area from becoming perpetually damp, which will invite molds and pests.

My one beef now is that I don't think that its ventilated well enough....one good clump of web over one of the vent holes will reduce airflow even further....they like it dry, which leads to a more heavily vented enclosure....being a sling, it will require a little more moisture for a couple molts, but the ventilation or there lack of, could easily lead to mold issues.

There shouldn't be condensation, it looks way too damp in there. I know what you're gonna say, "I just misted it before the pic" and for the life of me I will never understand why people always want to soak enclosures prior to taking a photo....No need to really ever to this, its a habit to get out of if this was indeed the case.

 

[KristinaMG]

Personally I feel that enclosure is a bit large. Also GBB's are terrestrial and that's an arboreal set-up. We'll see what others think.

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Agreed. And apparently I'm not allowed to submit a one-word comment. So here's so more..maybe I can submit it now.

 

[GG80]

you guys live in a cold climate, proper insulation of a house and a working furnaces only logical (without them your house would probably be condemned here)...why on gods green earth would one build a house in a cold climate and NOT at least insulate it, it just defies basic logic

To be fair there are plenty of houses here in Ireland that don't have sufficient, or any insulation at all and the only heat source in the house is an open fire in the living room. It sounds crazy but they do exist. While all recently built houses have heating and insulation, lots of the houses here are up to 70-80 years old. Irish people can be a strange breed when it comes to change and modernism. It's the Catholic guilt preventing them from enjoying modern comforts.

 

[Rosco]

Ok, have moved her hopefully for the last time and she can chill in her new home.

This gives you an idea how much I have downsized

Last thoughts, I hope I have got it better now!

 

[johnny quango]

That's a better choice by far but Gbb grows pretty fast so a regular feeding schedule will mean it's gonna last about 6 months before you need to rehouse again. I should have joined this thread a few days ago but got distracted anyway don't worry about heating I have slings in all shapes and sizes and I've never had an issue, as you can see I live in the uk also and never ever use heat mats just heat the room with a space heater or halogen bar heater as I do. Congratulations on your tarantula you will enjoy keeping a Gbb they are beautiful and fascinating on a side note keep your arboreal enclosure for later when you gain more experience and feel more comfortable with your abilities and get an arboreal of some sort

 

[BobGrill]

Personally I would consider them medium growers. My female is about 4 to 4 1/2 inches and I believe I got her sometime in early 2012.

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[Chris LXXIX]

Personally I would consider them medium growers. My female is about 4 to 4 1/2 inches and I believe I got her sometime in early 2012.

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That's true.

 

[johnny quango]

Personally I would consider them medium growers. My female is about 4 to 4 1/2 inches and I believe I got her sometime in early 2012.

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Yeah I agree maybe I should have used medium instead of pretty fast. I still think the new enclosure is a better choice but it wont last much beyond 6 months even at Gbb growth rate. On a side note was your Gbb a sling when you acquired it?

 

[BobGrill]

Yeah I agree maybe I should have used medium instead of pretty fast. I still think the new enclosure is a better choice but it wont last much beyond 6 months even at Gbb growth rate. On a side note was your Gbb a sling when you acquired it?

No problem it's really just a matter of what you consider to be a fast growth rate. It's not something you can really be wrong about.

Also, yes mine was a 3/4 of an inch when I acquired it.

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[Rosco]

A little more advice please....

My T has not eaten now for nearly 3 weeks I'm putting small pin heads in once a week and removing after 24 hours and if anything she seems scared of the things and runs away.

To my knowledge she has eaten 3 since I owned her approximately 6-7 weeks. Am I doing anything wrong or is this normal? Maybe ready for a molt? I have not had a molt yet.

Cheers

 

[soundsmith]

Probably in pre-molt if a GBB isn't eating.

 

[Chris11]

Heat mats should NEVER be used for spiders. Yes, they are drawn to it, but eventually it will cook them, use a space heater instead. I'd also ditch the exoterra and house in the largest kritter keeper available. Exo terras are sweet tanks but do not provide the proper cross ventilation needed for spiders.

 

[Rosco]

yep molted tonight, phew thought something was wrong!

 

[Chris11]

Sorry everyone! For some reason i didnt notice i posted on page 3 and what i said was complete redundancy lol My apologies.