Changing a setup..

[aquaArachnid]

the cage stays dry, I'm not going to mist anymore to see if that does anything

 

[AmbushArachnids]

I dont see the why you would want snails in there. Just not my cup of T. If you want to put a plant in the enclosure it is fairly simple. Use 3-4" of substrate. Plant the potho with the roots all the way at the bottom. Get a large syrynge and inject it into the soil. Your G. rosea will never know the difference. My G. rosea has pothos and dry sub.

 

[aquaArachnid]

i'll be sure to look into that. thanks dude

 

[curiousme]

Here's what the succulents look like that we use in ours.

 

[AbraCadaver]

Well, I'm gonna throw myself into it here, so not to clutter up with more related threads;

Where do you pick up your live plants for your T's? I am superparanoid about pesticides, and would imagine them to be plentifull in the places I can get the "right" plants..

I am also looking to decorate some dessert enclosures, for my rosea and my GBB, and I was thinking a cactus or two would be neat, (not one of the superprickly ones, as again, I'm paranoid about my furries), is there any of them that are directly toxic to the T's?

 

[AmbushArachnids]

Well, I'm gonna throw myself into it here, so not to clutter up with more related threads;

Where do you pick up your live plants for your T's? I am superparanoid about pesticides, and would imagine them to be plentifull in the places I can get the "right" plants..

I am also looking to decorate some dessert enclosures, for my rosea and my GBB, and I was thinking a cactus or two would be neat, (not one of the superprickly ones, as again, I'm paranoid about my furries), is there any of them that are directly toxic to the T's?

Dont put any payote in there Fam..

 

[AbraCadaver]

Dont put any payote in there Fam..

Guess that makes the marihuana plants a no-go too?

 

[AmbushArachnids]

Guess that makes the marihuana plants a no-go too?

Whats marihuana? ;P

 

[AbraCadaver]

It's cannabis =p And yes, that is the proper spelling =p

But stop avoiding my question! Either answer, or get out =p luv ya =*

 

[aquaArachnid]

that'd be kinda funny to grow marijuana in a T enclosure.. crickets/roaches would eat the buds, get high leading to one super baked tarantula. lol

 

[curiousme]

Well, I'm gonna throw myself into it here, so not to clutter up with more related threads;

Where do you pick up your live plants for your T's? I am superparanoid about pesticides, and would imagine them to be plentifull in the places I can get the "right" plants..

I am also looking to decorate some dessert enclosures, for my rosea and my GBB, and I was thinking a cactus or two would be neat, (not one of the superprickly ones, as again, I'm paranoid about my furries), is there any of them that are directly toxic to the T's?

We have gotten most of ours at Walmart.(on clearance ) Some have been houseplants for awhile before they are planted in an enclosure, and some we saw and just had to have for an enclosure. We rinse off the plant before putting it in, but honestly nothing besides that. We tried a jungle cactus that didn't have spikes(this is a plant common name and I have no idea on the scientific one), but we were unable to get it enough light without flooding the whole enclosure with it. We have a compact flourescent on those succulents up there, but just one in a spotlight bendable lamp.

 

[aquaArachnid]

We have gotten most of ours at Walmart.(on clearance ) Some have been houseplants for awhile before they are planted in an enclosure, and some we saw and just had to have for an enclosure. We rinse off the plant before putting it in, but honestly nothing besides that. We tried a jungle cactus that didn't have spikes(this is a plant common name and I have no idea on the scientific one), but we were unable to get it enough light without flooding the whole enclosure with it. We have a compact flourescent on those succulents up there, but just one in a spotlight bendable lamp.

Does the spot light affect the T in any way? I've been thinking of going the succulent route

 

[curiousme]

Does the spot light affect the T in any way? I've been thinking of going the succulent route

Not in a negative way. Not only does she have a hide, but she has an extensive tunnel system that she is always adding to as well. So, she has plenty of places to be away from the light if she wants to.

She will however, come out directly under the light, perch on the plant and bask in the light. Which is uber cool to see, so I definitely think it has a positive effect.

 

[aquaArachnid]

What species do you have again?

 

[curiousme]

What species do you have again?

I am talking about a G. rosea.

 

[aquaArachnid]

for sure.. I'll be sure to look into succulents next time i change out the bedding

 

[AbraCadaver]

Well, I got my paws on some small plants today that I planted in with my GBB and my G.rosea.. I love the look of them, and the rosea seems very curious about it.. I only had some dry substrate left, and I decided to put it with the rosie, as the GBB usually sits on top of her rock anyways... I had my rosea in a bigger tank, and she seemed very jumpy and unsure in the big enclosure.. Moved her to a smaller one, and she instantly seemed alot more.. Well, confident is a rubbish word, but the only thing I can think of at the moment.. She's strolling around, exploring.. In her previous enclosure she sulked in her hide all the time, flicking hairs at anything. So I'm thinking she's more comfortable in a smaller enclosure.. I built a hide thing with substrate and some sticks.. Looks really neat, I'm proud of meself today!

 

[AmbushArachnids]

Well, I got my paws on some small plants today that I planted in with my GBB and my G.rosea..

I dont see any pictures Fam.. ;P And my imagination is lacking because im holding my eyes open with tooth picks.. :razz: Was a long night playing "tarantula"..

 

[AbraCadaver]

I swear, if I could punch you, I would Doug! =p Then I would run and hide..

Anyways, I will get some pictures, but I am knackered right now..

 

[aquaArachnid]

I just hate being strapped for cash.. I feel I'm not providing all what my T's deserve with the phenomenal cage setups and stuff.. I did what i could and they're sufficient enough but I feel they could be alot better.