Chilian Rose Hair or Common Pink Toe

[Kid Dragon]

i live in mississippi where it is very humid though. would it hurt the rosie?

I live in Florida, the humidity capitol of the world, and I've had my rosie for over 20 years. You just don't keep the tank moist, but the humidity outside doesn't matter.

I would start with a terrestrial species like a rosie. They are pretty bullet proof. Arboreals take a little bit more care, and are a bit harder to handle.

 

[tvelez1]

ok no more mind changes. i am getting the rosie tomorrow. i hope it is a sweet one. the one i did get to hold was a super sweat heart. here is a pict is it healthy looking? and this is a rosie right?http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/ind...iewPicture&friendID=124005390&albumId=1735385

 

[arachyd]

I predict you'll be back on here in 2 months or less telling us about your avic and your rosie

 

[tvelez1]

will i need a heating pad sense the t is from chilie?

 

[Aurelia]

Nope, no extra heat source is necessary. They can live just fine at room temperature.

 

[tvelez1]

i think less than 2 months! ok i realy want to do this right.

 

[Aurelia]

^_^ Good! No question is a dumb question.

 

[tvelez1]

ok. what is a big nono you can do to a rosie?

 

[Aurelia]

The biggest nono you could do specifically to a rosie is to have wet substrate in any way, shape, or form. They hate moisture, they just need a shallow water dish. The rest of the enclosure should be bone dry.

 

[tvelez1]

is there a way to dry it out completly? can i just use sand?

 

[Aurelia]

LOL I really highly doubt you would. This species comes from one of the dryest deserts in the world.

 

[tvelez1]

is there a way to ensure dryness?

 

[Aurelia]

Yeah. Don't mist, spray, or otherwise wet down the enclosure, and make sure the water dish doesn't leak. You don't have to make a huge effort to make it dry, just don't wet it.

 

[tvelez1]

i read the "how to take care of you rosie" thread but i just want to give my rosie the best home possible

 

[Aurelia]

I'm sure you will provide a great home for her.

 

[tvelez1]

i am really nervus i will do something wrong to her or him. o can there venom kill a dog?

 

[Mushroom Spore]

can i just use sand?

Don't use sand, stick with chemical-free peat moss or other standard hobby substrate. And don't let the pet shop try to sell you any kind of bark chips either.

 

[tvelez1]

bark chips= VERY BAD!!! poor spider! those must seam so hardon them. is coco fiber also good?

 

[Aurelia]

you can use coco fiber, vermiculite, or peat moss. Any of those or any mixture of those is fine.

edit: yeah, you wouldn't want to have your dog get bit by a T. I read they are more sensitive to T venom than cats (which makes sense, cats are desert animals and there are lots of venomous things in the desert).

 

[tvelez1]

ok what is the best to use?
o well my dog will not b in my room than