I have a Leetzi sling about 3/4 in size and I've never dealt with this type of species or dwarf species in general. His/her behavior seems really odd but I'm not sure if its because Its my first time dealing with this particular species. My Leetzi hasn't built a burrow at all and he/she takes whatever pin head cricket I give it just drags the body to the corner of his acrylic enclosure and buries it (like a dog with a bone) besides that he/she is VERY active consistently moving almost all the time! Theirs not a lot of information out their on these species just basic requirements so I was wondering if anybody has some tips on care and behavior of these species? They look awesome as adults from what Ive seen in pictures and I can't wait to see this guy grow.
Cyriocosmus Leetzi tips?
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How long have you had it? Could just be settling in still.
Pictures of your setup will help to see if there's something that could be fixed in the enclosure design
Pictures of your setup will help to see if there's something that could be fixed in the enclosure design
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Dwarf species are not treated any differently due to to their size.
Adults are quite pretty indeed.
Pics of setup helpful.
Here you go!
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Have had the sling for about 2 weeks. Received it as a gift and prior to that I’ve only raised a handful of slings. So I’m still debating if it’s still settling in as well. I attached pics for you to check out.
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You have way too much open space above the substrate level. I had much better success with cyriocosmus when they didn't have a ton of space between the substrate and the lid. There's a pretty significant risk of climbing / falling the way you have it set up now.
The stones and sticks are also a hazard with how it's setup right now, the tarantula could easily fall and get injured on these objects, I'd remove them.
The stones and sticks are also a hazard with how it's setup right now, the tarantula could easily fall and get injured on these objects, I'd remove them.
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I’ve had this dude for about 6 days now, didn’t like his typical T setup so I made this new home based of videos and images I’ve seen, moved 2 days ago and he seems to enjoy it. I’ll probably expand on next few molt. My plan is to keep one side dry and other wet.
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That is not good substrate. You need coconut fiber or topsoil.
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Cyriocosmus species are fossorial, so more substrate would help.
It actually is top soil haha maybe it looks different in the picture?
But I’ll def put some more thanks for the tip!
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No I was saying that to encyobvtoy. They are using charcoal as substrate. The substrate you are using is good.
When I had mine as a small sling I kept it in a vial first off then as it grew transferred it into a small deli cup.
I added ventilation in the lid and a couple of rows around the top for cross ventilation.
I used moist sphagnum moss for a hide and made a starter burrow.
When small slings just keep the moss moist so it can drink. As it grows give it a small dish.
IME this Genus is very secretive, quite skittish and loves to burrow. I barely ever saw mine to the point that as it was such a small specimen I wondered if it was still alive lol!
I added ventilation in the lid and a couple of rows around the top for cross ventilation.
I used moist sphagnum moss for a hide and made a starter burrow.
When small slings just keep the moss moist so it can drink. As it grows give it a small dish.
IME this Genus is very secretive, quite skittish and loves to burrow. I barely ever saw mine to the point that as it was such a small specimen I wondered if it was still alive lol!
Not seen that before!
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Yeah i don't know if mine's skittish. I have only seen him/her twice. They only way I know it's alive is because the crickets disappear and the substrate changes height/shape every so often lol.
Yep, sounds familiar lol!
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I love the Cyriocosmus genus, so much personality in such small packages. I've been working from home recently and mine are in my home office so I see them a lot. I've noticed that around 3pm (US Mountain timezone) all my leetzis leave their burrows and go exploring their enclosures. They seem to especially like to stick their legs out the holes in the lid ha ha! Not sure if my 3 are the exception or maybe I'm doing something that makes them walk around, but just something I've noticed.
If you want a Cyriocosmus that doesn't dig much but webs more above ground, check out the Cyriocosmus ritae (if you can find them). My ritaes seem to also be more active around 3pm local time too, but often wander in the mornings and night time too, very active and very visible.
If you want a Cyriocosmus that doesn't dig much but webs more above ground, check out the Cyriocosmus ritae (if you can find them). My ritaes seem to also be more active around 3pm local time too, but often wander in the mornings and night time too, very active and very visible.
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3/4" sling would be fine in a 10oz deli cup
I've got my subadult/adult female in a 16oz deli
They're fast, skittish, and pretty secretive. Good eaters though.
I've got my subadult/adult female in a 16oz deli
They're fast, skittish, and pretty secretive. Good eaters though.