Enclosure size: something to think about.

[OldFlash]

Do they need big, spacious enclosures for a full life? Nah. Is it worth giving them more space when you can? You bet.

This geniculata tried out her burrow when it was time to produce her eggsac.



If she didn’t have another option, she’d probably have done it right there, and it’d be fine. But with the extra space, she got to scope out another spot and ended up building this massive cocoon thing on the other side of the enclosure.







As a hobbyist, I got the privilege of watching all that behavior unfold.
My advice? Whenever you can, give ‘em more space. It’s never too much.

I know it’s not the best picture, but there’s a big, white baseball size eggsac totally out of focus in here:



So. Many. Slings 🥲

 

[Mustafa67]

Do they need big, spacious enclosures for a full life? Nah. Is it worth giving them more space when you can? You bet.

This geniculata tried out her burrow when it was time to produce her eggsac.

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If she didn’t have another option, she’d probably have done it right there, and it’d be fine. But with the extra space, she got to scope out another spot and ended up building this massive cocoon thing on the other side of the enclosure.

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As a hobbyist, I got the privilege of watching all that behavior unfold.
My advice? Whenever you can, give ‘em more space. It’s never too much.

I know it’s not the best picture, but there’s a big, white baseball size eggsac totally out of focus in here:

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So. Many. Slings 🥲

Your enclosures are gorgeous

I’m afraid someone will take your advice literally and put a N incei inside a bearded dragon vivarium

 

[Charliemum]

ALL HAIL LITTLE MOMMAS !!!!!
So chuffed for you and her 🤍


I am with you when it comes to vivs, the only answer is always, go big or go home .

 

[jennywallace]

Thanks for sharing, love your enclosures and congrats on the sac.

 

[Mike41793]

Congrats on the eggsac!

 

[viper69]

What’s the box? Not sure I’ve seen those.

 

[OldFlash]

What’s the box? Not sure I’ve seen those.

I use acrylic shoe boxes for all my tarantulas. For larger Ts, I combine two boxes to create bigger enclosures, like in the fourth picture

 

[viper69]

I use acrylic shoe boxes for all my tarantulas. For larger Ts, I combine two boxes to create bigger enclosures, like in the fourth picture

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Thanks! Thought so, but the extra large size threw me off!

 

[OldFlash]

Thanks! Thought so, but the extra large size threw me off!

I'm planning to do the same thing for the rufilata, but stacked one on top of the other. That versatility is awesome.

 

[Mike41793]

For larger Ts, I combine two boxes to create bigger enclosures

How? Cut holes in the sides and glue them together? Or do the boxes come pre assembled? I love how clear those are

 

[OldFlash]

How? Cut holes in the sides and glue them together? Or do the boxes come pre assembled? I love how clear those are

They come disassembled, and the pieces snap together. You just don’t use the side pieces of each box and connect them. You can also do the same thing by stacking one on top of the other.

 

[Mike41793]

They come disassembled, and the pieces snap together. You just don’t use the side pieces of each box and connect them. You can also do the same thing by stacking one on top of the other.

Can they be found on Amazon? If you got a link that'd be cool. I'm curious now that sounds really neat

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Do they need big, spacious enclosures for a full life? Nah. Is it worth giving them more space when you can? You bet.

This geniculata tried out her burrow when it was time to produce her eggsac.

View attachment 497258

If she didn’t have another option, she’d probably have done it right there, and it’d be fine. But with the extra space, she got to scope out another spot and ended up building this massive cocoon thing on the other side of the enclosure.

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As a hobbyist, I got the privilege of watching all that behavior unfold.
My advice? Whenever you can, give ‘em more space. It’s never too much.

I know it’s not the best picture, but there’s a big, white baseball size eggsac totally out of focus in here:

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So. Many. Slings 🥲

ALL HAIL the genic !!! My biggest tank I’m using now a 15 gal. I have a 20long but no shelf that can fit it. Can’t lift it it’s over 60 pounds.