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I have done my first brick of Eco Earth and attempted to lay it out in the sun, but it is still damp. Can I still use it in my slings home or have to lay it out more?
Oh ok. I will try the oven to see what happens. I have my slings in potting soil right now, but I have noticed it is not really smooth for them when wandering around and more work for them when burrowing.You can always spread some out on a foil lined cookie sheet and dry it in the oven. When I make a brick I use very hot water (140-170 degrees) and only use 75% of the water called for in the instructions. It takes a little longer to fully hydrate but comes out more usable, and you can always add more moisture if needed.
I use a 50/50 mixture of Eco Earth and potting soil and have not seen my slings have any problem with it. I do take the time to screen the big stuff out of the top soil before mixing it.Oh ok. I will try the oven to see what happens. I have my slings in potting soil right now, but I have noticed it is not really smooth for them when wandering around and more work for them when burrowing.
I have a GBB and from what the Petco Hut said a Brazilian Salmon.What kind of Ts?
The GBB will want bone dry sub and the LP will need an occasional wet spotI have a GBB and from what the Petco Hut said a Brazilian Salmon.
For slings that tiny, it's okay to use damp substrate. Wring it out and it'll be just fine.I have a GBB and from what the Petco Hut said a Brazilian Salmon.
I do mist them every 2 days or so and keep it to one corner of keeper cage.The GBB will want bone dry sub and the LP will need an occasional wet spot
I'll do that when I change the substrate. I didn't think of doing that cause of how small they are.Give them a water bottle or soda bottle cap with water. Misting serves to mostly annoy the tarantula
They won't drown if that's your concern.I'll do that when I change the substrate. I didn't think of doing that cause of how small they are.
Drowning definitely was not on my list of concerns. LOL. More of environmental because how I've been reading that GBBs like it bone dry.They won't drown if that's your concern.
Oh good! Indeed they do come a very dry climate, however I always provide mine w/a water dish. It may not drink as much when less than 2" if it's incredibly well fed, ie FAT. I don't recommend that however.Drowning definitely was not on my list of concerns. LOL. More of environmental because how I've been reading that GBBs like it bone dry.