Hello all, tomorrow I am picking up a 3.5" unsexed Chilobrachys fimbriatus. I have read these are burrowers that require high humidity. I was thinking about getting a nice clear glass vase from walmart to house this in so It can tunnel deep and looks nice. I was wondering if anyone has tried this type of enclosure and what kind of substrate I should use.
Currently in my arsenal for sub is a big tub of coco-fibre, a 4 gal bag of vermiculite and a 4 gal bag of peat moss. I am also curious as to how to keep the enclosure clean, I most likely wont be able to clean bolus and cricket remains deep in the burrow and I am worried that they will mold and attract mites in the humid enclosure.
Also does anyone have any ideas on how to make a suitable lid of this, at walmart they have square and round vases about 2-3 feet tall and about 8-9 inches in diameter. Any hints and suggestions is much appreciated. The tarantula comes in a basic enclosure now and I plan on rehousing it in about a weeks time after it calms down and I get the new one set up and optimized.
Edit- I'm thinking the peat would be best to hold off mold issues due to the high ph value.
Currently in my arsenal for sub is a big tub of coco-fibre, a 4 gal bag of vermiculite and a 4 gal bag of peat moss. I am also curious as to how to keep the enclosure clean, I most likely wont be able to clean bolus and cricket remains deep in the burrow and I am worried that they will mold and attract mites in the humid enclosure.
Also does anyone have any ideas on how to make a suitable lid of this, at walmart they have square and round vases about 2-3 feet tall and about 8-9 inches in diameter. Any hints and suggestions is much appreciated. The tarantula comes in a basic enclosure now and I plan on rehousing it in about a weeks time after it calms down and I get the new one set up and optimized.
Edit- I'm thinking the peat would be best to hold off mold issues due to the high ph value.
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