Enclosure recommendations?

[H3rmitHasTrantulas]

Nope I live in Alabama. Is exo terra good?

 

[miss moxie]

How much do you want to spend?

 

[H3rmitHasTrantulas]

How much do you want to spend?

Erm, 25-30 bucks idk.

 

[aphono]

Have you checked out exo terra or zilla "tall terrariums"? They are frequently sold at pet, reptile stores(sometimes walmart has zilla products) or reptile conventions.. you can try looking at online shipping or free delivery of a specific model to your local pet store... bonus they come in different sizes:

https://www.zillarules.com/all-products/terrariums/front-opening-terrariums

http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/terrariums.php

Bit pricey but I think probably great for a beginner with an arboreal species.. The talls are more suitable..

 

[Chris LXXIX]

It's not fair how it is only 23 euros. Here in the US a 4 x 4 x 8 plastic container will be twice as expensive.

Well, guys, let's start to consider this detail: you, "we the people" of the U.S, are extremely rich. Plus, and I say plus, mighty & powerful FED will continue to create brand new bucks when needed

 

[miss moxie]

Welp you're not gonna have too many options on pre-built cages at that price point. The smallest suitable exo-terra is around $35+ depending on where you buy. There is a used one on ebay right now for $35 or best offer.

I'm not sure if 8" x 8" x 12" is a suitable forever home for a full sized tarantula so you might have to buy a bigger one eventually. I've never used them for arboreals so I can't speak from experience. Someone else will have to weigh in on whether the Nano Tall will work for an adult Avicularia.

 

[H3rmitHasTrantulas]

Have you checked out exo terra or zilla "tall terrariums"? They are frequently sold at pet, reptile stores(sometimes walmart has zilla products) or reptile conventions.. you can try looking at online shipping or free delivery of a specific model to your local pet store... bonus they come in different sizes:

https://www.zillarules.com/all-products/terrariums/front-opening-terrariums

http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/terrariums.php

Bit pricey but I think probably great for a beginner with an arboreal species.. The talls are more suitable..

Looks interesting, I may take a peek at some of em'!

 

[Chris LXXIX]

Nope I live in Alabama. Is exo terra good?

Ah, I see. I was right

Since there's written 'AL' in the profile details, clicking on it leaded me to Albania, lol.

Anyway, sure, Exo Terra (the old models IMO are better) are good.

Problem: those aren't cheap. Even here in Europe, being honest (compared to alternative products) those aren't.

Not definitely on a $30/50 price range, however :-/

 

[H3rmitHasTrantulas]

Gah, who knew caring for a (Spider) would be so expensive sometimes...

 

[aphono]

https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/exo-terra-nano-tall-terrariumm-8x8x12

on sale for 34.99 however I just read miss moxie's comment that might not be a good size for permanent enclosure.. I am new to the hobby myself so I couldn't answer that either.

 

[H3rmitHasTrantulas]

I want something nice and ideal for my Avicularia but I don't wanna get so far up there in price + I would like it pre-built.

Hmmm, I'm gonna need to keep an eye out.

 

[H3rmitHasTrantulas]

https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/exo-terra-nano-tall-terrariumm-8x8x12

on sale for 34.99 however I just read miss moxie's comment that might not be a good size for permanent enclosure.. I am new to the hobby myself so I couldn't answer that either.

Yeah I see that but, I did some measuring and that's just an inch taller than what he already has.

 

[aphono]

Gah, who knew caring for a (Spider) would be so expensive sometimes...

Haha oh yes.. I was thinking the same at the beginning. However it is not bad at all once you have settled down with the tarantulas and main supplies you want/need.. from then on it's pretty much just getting the feeders.

I got some pretty good deals going to reptile conventions- got several exo terras at 22 each(for my baby whipspiders) They also sell some tarantulas and other inverts and many reptile supplies work great for tarantulas too.. enclosures, cork bark, tongs, substrate, even feeders... plus fun seeing all those snakes and lizards in all sorts of colors.

 

[Venom1080]

What!? You literally just have to poke some holes. Better than spending an additional 40 bucks.

 

[H3rmitHasTrantulas]

Haha oh yes.. I was thinking the same at the beginning. However it is not bad at all once you have settled down with the tarantulas and main supplies you want/need.. from then on it's pretty much just getting the feeders.

I got some pretty good deals going to reptile conventions- got several exo terras at 22 each(for my baby whipspiders) They also sell some tarantulas and other inverts and many reptile supplies work great for tarantulas too.. enclosures, cork bark, tongs, substrate, even feeders... plus fun seeing all those snakes and lizards in all sorts of colors.

Haha, I have loved taking care of my Brachypelma vagans and my Avicularia Avicularia. But, in the back of my head I'm like "I can't believe I'm caring for Spiders."

 

[miss moxie]

Good luck, and I mean that sincerely not sarcastically. You can find a good deal once in a blue moon if you keep an eye out. I suggest trolling craigslist and being open to checking the areas an hour or two away from you too. Better chances of a hit if you catch a wider net. Don't get your hopes up. If the 8" x 8" x 12" isn't big enough then the next exo terra size up seems to be the small tall one that is 18" x 18" x 24" which jumps to over $100.

Edit: Actually, the mini tall (12" x 12" x 18") is around $70+.

 

[H3rmitHasTrantulas]

What!? You literally just have to poke some holes. Better than spending an additional 40 bucks.

Well, people keep telling me it's not ideal and it needs an upgrade and stuff. When it's pretty big and tall. More wide than tall but Tall none the less.

 

[Chris LXXIX]

https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/exo-terra-nano-tall-terrariumm-8x8x12

on sale for 34.99 however I just read miss moxie's comment that might not be a good size for permanent enclosure.. I am new to the hobby myself so I couldn't answer that either.

I agree with miss moxie. Nothing about the price (however the 'Nano' brand are more cheaper) but personally I wouldn't either house an adult arboreal offering not that much of height.

 

[H3rmitHasTrantulas]

Good luck, and I mean that sincerely not sarcastically. You can find a good deal once in a blue moon if you keep an eye out. I suggest trolling craigslist and being open to checking the areas an hour or two away from you too. Better chances of a hit if you catch a wider net. Don't get your hopes up. If the 8" x 8" x 12" isn't big enough then the next exo terra size up seems to be the small tall one that is 18" x 18" x 24" which jumps to over $100.

Edit: Actually, the mini tall (12" x 12" x 18") is around $70+.

Well thanks, I really do enjoy my tarantulas!!! It's a fun new hobby!!!

 

[Venom1080]

Well, people keep telling me it's not ideal and it needs an upgrade and stuff. When it's pretty big and tall. More wide than tall but Tall none the less.

I mean the cage I recommended.