is there any way i can dry the substrate with a T in the tank? i dont want to make my GBB crazy by constantly transfering her. plus its ab is blackened. shes on the side of the tank all day, and the humidity on the grownd is 85%. i would like to know if theres any way i can lower it without disturbing her again.
drying the substrate?
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you can either leave on the heat in the house that lowers humidity quick and the heat will help dry it out . or use a heating pad under the tank
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From my experience, using a heat pad will also cause condensation in the enclosure. If you are already seeing high humidity, you may want to avoid using a heating pad.
The best way is to just let the substrate dry out over the next few days, as the substrate dries out, the humidity will go down also.
You'll want to keep some humidity if your T is nearing a molt, but your right saying that 85% is too high.
The best way is to just let the substrate dry out over the next few days, as the substrate dries out, the humidity will go down also.
You'll want to keep some humidity if your T is nearing a molt, but your right saying that 85% is too high.
If you have a room with AC and have a decent number of vents in the enclosure open, I found that lowers the humidity pretty quick. Just make sure it isnt too chilly and the humidity doesn't drop too low.
One other idea I have, but never tried (and i'm a newbie so if your T explodes dont blame me
) get some perlite, put it in a jar and poke a bunch of holes in top. Be sure the T can't get stuck in em or there aren't any jagged metal edges. Place the jar in the enclosure. Dry perlite should suck up moisture pretty quickly.
I dont _think_ the perlite can hurt your tarantula. It's generally not recommened as substrate because its ugly and can't be burrowed in.. plus if crushed the dust might not be great.. but in a jar set up it would be ok..
still, keep in mind I'm a newbie and I've only used this technique on damp closets.
One other idea I have, but never tried (and i'm a newbie so if your T explodes dont blame me
) get some perlite, put it in a jar and poke a bunch of holes in top. Be sure the T can't get stuck in em or there aren't any jagged metal edges. Place the jar in the enclosure. Dry perlite should suck up moisture pretty quickly.I dont _think_ the perlite can hurt your tarantula. It's generally not recommened as substrate because its ugly and can't be burrowed in.. plus if crushed the dust might not be great.. but in a jar set up it would be ok..
still, keep in mind I'm a newbie and I've only used this technique on damp closets.
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Increase the ventilation.
Consider placing a fan near by.
Jon
Consider placing a fan near by.
Jon
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Hi Chuck,
What type of lid is on the enclosure?
Best wishes,
Paul
What type of lid is on the enclosure?
Best wishes,
Paul
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Phoenix is getting at the right response: what exactly is it that you're doing that is mandating this regular drying of the substrate? Fix that and the first question will become academic.
GBBs do not need any sort of moisture in their environment beyond the water dish so if you've got moist substrate (and your wording implies this has happened multiple times), you've done something wrong that needs to be fixed/avoided.
GBBs do not need any sort of moisture in their environment beyond the water dish so if you've got moist substrate (and your wording implies this has happened multiple times), you've done something wrong that needs to be fixed/avoided.
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I agree. It sounds like if humidity is at 85%, ventilation is not what it should be. Try a new, better ventilated lid.