Construction plans for a new enclosure. For P cambridgei.

[Charliemum]

Cam stuff and nunchucks. In case a Colombian cartel tries to kidnap him.

You make him sound like Indiana Jones except instead of artifacts he is trying to get the perfect shot .

 

[viper69]

I ment combat trousers with lots of pockets for all your cam stuff but sneakers ..... not what I expected at all .

Single pocket only

 

[StephieCreate]

It’s funny how this threads turned into lmao. But yea to those asking as soon as I get the frames I’ll share photos of the process. I decided to get some dowels for the corners for extra stability. As for front verses top opening. I did consider trying that out. It is possible to do if I use the dowels to allow for both top and front opening. It would make targeted feeding easier. It just depends. My baby has been pretty chill since they moved in. Very rarely bolts. And hen caught out they retreat slowly. But as that will be the first and final enclosure transfer will see how it goes. More then likely I’ll just remove their hide from their current enclosure and put the whole thing inside the new one and let them move out in their own time.

 

[Charliemum]

It’s funny how this threads turned into lmao. But yea to those asking as soon as I get the frames I’ll share photos of the process. I decided to get some dowels for the corners for extra stability. As for front verses top opening. I did consider trying that out. It is possible to do if I use the dowels to allow for both top and front opening. It would make targeted feeding easier. It just depends. My baby has been pretty chill since they moved in. Very rarely bolts. And hen caught out they retreat slowly. But as that will be the first and final enclosure transfer will see how it goes. More then likely I’ll just remove their hide from their current enclosure and put the whole thing inside the new one and let them move out in their own time.

Sorry op things often get derailed on here
Sounds like a well thought out set up, I look forward to pics
N don't worry I like to rehouse like that if it's possible too, no point in stressing the t if you don't have too , I also find the ones I can do that with settle quickly compared to the ones I can't.
Gl op n sorry again for the hijack .

 

[sparticus]

I would consider adding something across the lower section of the front panel to prevent your substrate from falling out every time you open the door. Otherwise I think it's very creative and should work well once you add ventilation.

 

[StephieCreate]

I would consider adding something across the lower section of the front panel to prevent your substrate from falling out every time you open the door. Otherwise I think it's very creative and should work well once you add ventilation.

Yea that’s included in my drawn plans. The digital plans were for the actual frames assembly. I didn’t include the substrate dam yet because I am waiting to see where the plexiglass is actually gonna sit when the frames arrive. I am supper excited for them to arrive this week

 

[fcat]

Yea that’s included in my drawn plans. The digital plans were for the actual frames assembly. I didn’t include the substrate dam yet because I am waiting to see where the plexiglass is actually gonna sit when the frames arrive. I am supper excited for them to arrive this week

I made a dam with a piece of cork bark (and padded it with moss to keep her away from it), and she uses it as her pooping corner

 

[StephieCreate]

Ok yall! Here we go. The top and front opening demonstrated. First off I think everyone was right about this being really big. However! As I’m going to give it a decent substrate layer. I think I’ll be alright. Plus. As I target feed with scoop tongs anyways I just drop food near or on webbing. What I am hoping for is to see a lot more nocturnal and natural behaviors with this space. I just hope I won’t regret this later.
I am thinking of taking my rods and creating window panes with the openings. It will provide support for the plexiglass while also adding to the overall look of the pieces

 

[Charliemum]

Ok yall! Here we go. The top and front opening demonstrated. First off I think everyone was right about this being really big. However! As I’m going to give it a decent substrate layer. I think I’ll be alright. Plus. As I target feed with scoop tongs anyways I just drop food near or on webbing. What I am hoping for is to see a lot more nocturnal and natural behaviors with this space. I just hope I won’t regret this later. View attachment 490470
I am thinking of taking my rods and creating window panes with the openings. It will provide support for the plexiglass while also adding to the overall look of the pieces

Window panes will block your veiw but at the same time would look cool ... pro's n cons to both, I am curious however what are you going to do with the base? I have a feeling plexiglass won't hold the weight from the sub decor ect. Are you using thicker plexiglass for the bottom?

Not picking just curious , you don't ask you don't know

 

[StephieCreate]

Window panes will block your veiw but at the same time would look cool ... pro's n cons to both, I am curious however what are you going to do with the base? I have a feeling plexiglass won't hold the weight from the sub decor ect. Are you using thicker plexiglass for the bottom?

Not picking just curious , you don't ask you don't know

Absolutely I have the same motto you don’t know till you know. I discovered the same issue as the plexiglass I have had to much give. So I’m doing a wood bottom. Seal with flex seal. And then for the substrate level I have some thicker plexiglass for a substrate dam. I haven’t decided if I’ll put it on all four sides or just the front side. I have enough for either choice.

 

[Charliemum]

Absolutely I have the same motto you don’t know till you know. I discovered the same issue as the plexiglass I have had to much give. So I’m doing a wood bottom. Seal with flex seal. And then for the substrate level I have some thicker plexiglass for a substrate dam. I haven’t decided if I’ll put it on all four sides or just the front side. I have enough for either choice.

Interesting, thank you for answering . I have always wanted to design my own vivs but I am rubbish at DIY. Never even occurred to me you could use picture frames. Very smart .

 

[Introvertebrate]

Ok yall! Here we go. The top and front opening demonstrated. First off I think everyone was right about this being really big. However! As I’m going to give it a decent substrate layer. I think I’ll be alright. Plus. As I target feed with scoop tongs anyways I just drop food near or on webbing. What I am hoping for is to see a lot more nocturnal and natural behaviors with this space. I just hope I won’t regret this later. View attachment 490470
I am thinking of taking my rods and creating window panes with the openings. It will provide support for the plexiglass while also adding to the overall look of the pieces

Nice work, but what are you going to keep in there? A tarantula or Beluga whale?

 

[StephieCreate]

Nice work, but what are you going to keep in there? A tarantula or Beluga whale?

Yea. I underestimated how big 24 inches was. It was based off of information I got a long time ago about the potential size of this species. And that’s how I ended up getting this. As originally I was going to get 12 by 8 enclosure. Then I was going to go a 12 by 18 and was convinced it still wasn’t big enough.

 

[Charliemum]

Yea. I underestimated how big 24 inches was. It was based off of information I got a long time ago about the potential size of this species. And that’s how I ended up getting this. As originally I was going to get 12 by 8 enclosure. Then I was going to go a 12 by 18 and was convinced it still wasn’t big enough.

Nothing wrong with a big beautiful display viv with a big beautiful spood in it, can I ask what sp is Scream?

 

[StephieCreate]

Nothing wrong with a big beautiful display viv with a big beautiful spood in it, can I ask what sp is Scream?

Psalmopoeus cambridgei or Trinidad chevron

 

[Charliemum]

Psalmopoeus cambridgei or Trinidad chevron

Will look amazing in there with lots of hidey holes plants ect will be able to give decent sub depth too for your Scream to have a dig in. Will be really cool . 100% keep us updated please .

 

[StephieCreate]

I’d like it to be bioactive to. Do yall know what isopods and springtails will be safe to house with them? I was told not all are safe to keep with tarantulas as some will attack them after a molt?

 

[StephieCreate]

Let me iterate that I am aware that they don’t actually need them as my tarantula is not that messy. However I feel that with the enclosure this size. It be beneficial in keeping mold and mildew in check. And because my crickets come from Petco a good number of them end up dead before they are fed too my two tarantula species I have. So I figured throwing them in a corner for this large enclosure would be a natural disposal of the carcass. I also planned for the decor a lot of leaf litter and live pathos so it allow for organic materials for them to both hide and feed on. And as I planned to cycle out my soil periodically from different corners it should keep populations in check. I’m including this information so that you guys who are way more experienced can determine if this is possible for me who is more new to the hobby. Or if you guys recommend that I’d avoid it until I’m more familiar over time with the hobby. However I also have to start somewhere. And I am a huge advocate of research and listening to the advice of experienced keepers. (Which is also how I ended up with this huge enclosure plan but I digress)

 

[StephieCreate]

I made a cutout to gage space usage.

 

[Introvertebrate]

Let me iterate that I am aware that they don’t actually need them as my tarantula is not that messy. However I feel that with the enclosure this size. It be beneficial in keeping mold and mildew in check. And because my crickets come from Petco a good number of them end up dead before they are fed too my two tarantula species I have. So I figured throwing them in a corner for this large enclosure would be a natural disposal of the carcass. I also planned for the decor a lot of leaf litter and live pathos so it allow for organic materials for them to both hide and feed on. And as I planned to cycle out my soil periodically from different corners it should keep populations in check. I’m including this information so that you guys who are way more experienced can determine if this is possible for me who is more new to the hobby. Or if you guys recommend that I’d avoid it until I’m more familiar over time with the hobby. However I also have to start somewhere. And I am a huge advocate of research and listening to the advice of experienced keepers. (Which is also how I ended up with this huge enclosure plan but I digress)

Usually the logic behind not going too big is to enable the tarantula to find its prey. Crickets can run but they can't hide. What you've got planned is all fine and good, but it will also give the crickets plenty of hiding places. If you throw a few crickets in there, you'll never know which ones died off and which ones were consumed. Maybe they all died off before the tarantula had a chance to find them.