Edan bandoot
Arachnoprince
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Alright this is my second rodeo with this sort of thread, hopefully better this time (with pictures !!!).
I aim for these threads to be able to be used as reference for future keepers who search similar information so keep that in mind while correcting/adding information/anecdotes.
Terrestrials
my sling enclosures for terrestrial spiders, keeps it simple. If you use these make sure to use two elastics in case one breaks (I had the happen once)
This is the sort of enclosure i use when my terrestrial slings get larger and stop digging elaborate burrows, i also have a terrestrial enclosure style that uses the same jar as the arboreal setups, just with 75% substrate.
Pseudhapalopus sp. yellow-blue
Substrate Moisture: damp
Potential Size: 5" (not a dwarf apparently)
Venom: likely not significant
Ventilation: average ventilation
speed/temperament: I've heard they are fast and skittish.
Tliltocatl albopilosus
Substrate Moisture: moisten and let it dry out on top
Potential Size: 5.5"-6.5"
Venom: likely not significant
Ventilation: average
speed/temperament: i have 3 of these and they've all been calm as a cucumber
NW Arboreals (psalmo)
This is the sort of enclosure i use for my NW arboreals, i've found that tapis and psalmos tend to make web tunnels around the base of the corkbark. I have the bark setup more horizontal than in my old world enclosures.
Psalmopoeus pulcher
Substrate Moisture: keep it moist
Potential Size: 5"-6"
Venom: not medically significant, but painful ( extreme burning sensation associated with tapi, and psalmo venom)
Ventilation: average ventilation
speed/temperament: Fast but fairly calm in my experience, likely to retreat back to hide rather than display any defensive behavior.
OW Arboreals (ornithoctoninae)
My old world arboreal enclosures are a lot like my new world arboreal except I set the cork bark up to favor verticality more.
Ornithoctoninae sp. Hatihati
Substrate Moisture: keep it moist
Potential Size: 7"-8"
Venom: possibly medically significant, and very painful.
Ventilation: higher than average
speed/temperament: fast and more likely to exhibit defensive behavior than a NW but would still rather hide than fight.
Omothymus schioetdei
Substrate Moisture: keep it moist
Potential Size: 8"-9"
Venom: possibly medically significant, and extremely painful
Ventilation: higher than average
speed/temperament: fast and more likely to exhibit defensive behavior than a NW but would still rather hide than fight.
Viridasius sp. Madagascar ( yes i know its a true spider not a tarantula)
Substrate Moisture: keep it moist
Potential Size: 5"-6"
Venom: Not likely to be medically significant
Ventilation: higher than average
speed/temperament: blindingly fast and extremely skittish, very unlikely to exhibit defensive behavior
Notes: I'm thinking about keeping this in one of the psalmo style enclosures that I have.
Ephebopus
I've read conflicting information on E.cyanognathus and need some clarification here. I read that they are arboreal as slings and fossorial as adults, is this true? If it is my sling will be going in one of the New world arboreal enclosures with a little bit more sub if it wants to burrow.
Ephebopus cyanognathus
Substrate Moisture: keep it moist
Potential Size: 4.5"-5"
Venom: unlikely to be medically significant
Ventilation: average
speed/temperament: skittish and fast
That concludes my thread PLEASE correct any information that's incorrect or unclear, anecdotes about the species in question would also be helpful.
Thanks for reading
I aim for these threads to be able to be used as reference for future keepers who search similar information so keep that in mind while correcting/adding information/anecdotes.
Terrestrials
my sling enclosures for terrestrial spiders, keeps it simple. If you use these make sure to use two elastics in case one breaks (I had the happen once)
This is the sort of enclosure i use when my terrestrial slings get larger and stop digging elaborate burrows, i also have a terrestrial enclosure style that uses the same jar as the arboreal setups, just with 75% substrate.
Pseudhapalopus sp. yellow-blue
Substrate Moisture: damp
Potential Size: 5" (not a dwarf apparently)
Venom: likely not significant
Ventilation: average ventilation
speed/temperament: I've heard they are fast and skittish.
Tliltocatl albopilosus
Substrate Moisture: moisten and let it dry out on top
Potential Size: 5.5"-6.5"
Venom: likely not significant
Ventilation: average
speed/temperament: i have 3 of these and they've all been calm as a cucumber
NW Arboreals (psalmo)
This is the sort of enclosure i use for my NW arboreals, i've found that tapis and psalmos tend to make web tunnels around the base of the corkbark. I have the bark setup more horizontal than in my old world enclosures.
Psalmopoeus pulcher
Substrate Moisture: keep it moist
Potential Size: 5"-6"
Venom: not medically significant, but painful ( extreme burning sensation associated with tapi, and psalmo venom)
Ventilation: average ventilation
speed/temperament: Fast but fairly calm in my experience, likely to retreat back to hide rather than display any defensive behavior.
OW Arboreals (ornithoctoninae)
My old world arboreal enclosures are a lot like my new world arboreal except I set the cork bark up to favor verticality more.
Ornithoctoninae sp. Hatihati
Substrate Moisture: keep it moist
Potential Size: 7"-8"
Venom: possibly medically significant, and very painful.
Ventilation: higher than average
speed/temperament: fast and more likely to exhibit defensive behavior than a NW but would still rather hide than fight.
Omothymus schioetdei
Substrate Moisture: keep it moist
Potential Size: 8"-9"
Venom: possibly medically significant, and extremely painful
Ventilation: higher than average
speed/temperament: fast and more likely to exhibit defensive behavior than a NW but would still rather hide than fight.
Viridasius sp. Madagascar ( yes i know its a true spider not a tarantula)
Substrate Moisture: keep it moist
Potential Size: 5"-6"
Venom: Not likely to be medically significant
Ventilation: higher than average
speed/temperament: blindingly fast and extremely skittish, very unlikely to exhibit defensive behavior
Notes: I'm thinking about keeping this in one of the psalmo style enclosures that I have.
Ephebopus
I've read conflicting information on E.cyanognathus and need some clarification here. I read that they are arboreal as slings and fossorial as adults, is this true? If it is my sling will be going in one of the New world arboreal enclosures with a little bit more sub if it wants to burrow.
Ephebopus cyanognathus
Substrate Moisture: keep it moist
Potential Size: 4.5"-5"
Venom: unlikely to be medically significant
Ventilation: average
speed/temperament: skittish and fast
That concludes my thread PLEASE correct any information that's incorrect or unclear, anecdotes about the species in question would also be helpful.
Thanks for reading