Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens Open Thread

[grumpycow3]

How much bigger? Can you post a pic of them side by side? The sub in the first one doesn't look swampy or anything, it shouldn't take too long to dry. You could even take out some of the sub in there giving it a bit more head room.

I'm not at home rn but I'll post one when I get in. You're right I could do that since I've heard they don't really burrow even as slings

 

[Smotzer]

So do you even keep your GBB slings on bone dry sub? Just with a water dish? Thanks

Yes bone dry as it crispy dry with just a water dish ive had it that way since earliest instars

 

[Neonblizzard]

Yes bone dry as it crispy dry with just a water dish ive had it that way since earliest instars

Thanks! I'll bear this in mind

 

[Smotzer]

Thanks! I'll bear this in mind

At least that’s how I’ve done it, it’s worked for me. Out of everything and even as dry as I’ve always kept it even from 2i im not sure I’ve ever caught it drinking

 

[grumpycow3]

@aprilmayjunebugs

Okay, I'm home and took some pics of the enclosures in question.

My main questions now are should I just rehouse and how do I dry out substrate if I shouldn't

 

[aprilmayjunebugs]

@aprilmayjunebugs

Okay, I'm home and took some pics of the enclosures in question.

My main questions now are should I just rehouse and how do I dry out substrate if I shouldn't

I'd just go with the bigger one. They grow fast so you'll need to be thinking about the next step up soon

 

[USNGunner]

So do you even keep your GBB slings on bone dry sub? Just with a water dish? Thanks

Yes.

 

[grumpycow3]

I'd just go with the bigger one. They grow fast so you'll need to be thinking about the next step up soon

Thanks for your help

 

[aprilmayjunebugs]

Thanks for your help

You're very welcome! Looking forward to more pics of your happy spider

 

[Arachnophobphile]

I really enjoy mine. I bought it as a 1 inch sling November last year and it's currently 2.5 inches dls.

I'm going to quote a member but been awhile so don't remember who it was but the saying stuck. 'If you kill a GBB you might as well quit the hobby'

Couldn't be more true. IMO thee best T to start with for newcomers. Kept on bone dry substrate, provide water dish, setup as slightly partial arboreal enclosure, anchor points for webbing, you're done.

Only thing to be prepared for is they are a little fast. You set them up right then their speed is for directly retreating to their web cocoon hide, easy pezy.

Rehousing.....well just have your method down and you'll be fine.