feeding problem

[bounce roatc]

Can i have tips for poking holes into the container?

 

[Wolfram1]

I dont do that so perhaps someone else has some tricks

you need to make sure the holes are smaller than the carapax of the spider

Tarantula Information for Beginners (and More)

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go through that section and most of your questions should be answered

 

[bounce roatc]

Can i use old plastic pots as a cover there arent a lot of trees in my area

 

[slocoj91]

Can i use old plastic pots as a cover there arent a lot of trees in my area

Cork bark is a staple because it is generally very resistant to mould. The issue with collecting from nature is there's the potential to bring in unwanted hitchhikers, pathogens, or pesticide residues. This is why people will bake or otherwise attempt to clean anything brought in from outside - though I need to double check and dig up a source on one aspect, because I remember reading that heat may not render a pesticide inert/harmless.

The issue with a pot is that it is enclosed. Tarantulas burrow and continue to extend their home when they do, so you don't want to prevent that. And the edges of those things can often end up sharp if cut. I think some people use the bottomless coconut hides from pets stores when it's for an arid enclosure with low chances of mould growth.

 

[bounce roatc]

what are some good covers/tunnels that most of you use except cork bark as that is uncommon in my area

 

[Hardus nameous]

what are some good covers/tunnels that most of you use except cork bark as that is uncommon in my area

I've used plastic cups or PVC pipe cut in half.

 

[fcat]

I have a phormictopus that used a big fake leaf as a hide and not the cork bark I gave him

 

[bounce roatc]

Will a 12l tub work tgat is my final choice

 

[bounce roatc]

Thanks for your help everyone i hope this is an adequate enclosure

 

[fcat]

Argh, where are me ventilation holes, matey? A few on the sides for cross ventilation.

Make sure you take the T out and if you are going to melt holes, do it in a very well ventilated area

 

[Wolfram1]

much better, but as fcat said 1 row of holes, on 1 side of the box near substrate level, would make the ventilation much better
you could add more, or space them out arcoss all sides, but that should be adequate

they need to be smaller then you feeder insects so they can't escape the spider

 

[bounce roatc]

Ok i ill

 

[Wolfram1]

also u dont need to get all of the substrate moist, let it dry a little and next time keep a dry corner if you can

 

[bounce roatc]

Where should i poke holes? And can i ask for reference pictures

 

[Wolfram1]

a row holes, about 2cm above the substrate, so about where the hight of its lower legs in the picture.

you can add them all around the tub, or just on 2 or even only 1 side, if you add holes in the lid, at the opposite side.

i personally like to put one row down low on one side and another up high on the opposite side.

that would have been easier to do before rehoming it!!!!!

you will need to remove it (in a catch cup) and then drill the holes carefully so the tub doesn't crack.

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still seems too moist, could you post a picture of the setup/dirt?
I hope there are holes in the top at least, could you show us the current ventilation as well?

 

[bounce roatc]

Yes i dont know why it is moist any tips?

 

[Wolfram1]

alright, so the moisture is fine after all, you left a dry area thats what matters

considering how much ventilation you put in the top you wont need much below, if at all

thats why getting all the information is so important

you can leave it as is, if you really want you can add a few holes below, but its not necessary

edit: make sure people can see what your ventilation looks like at that moment when you ask for advice about it, or any other relevant information, otherwise you may get bad tips

 

[bounce roatc]

Will this be okay for substrate

 

[fcat]

Will this be okay for substrate View attachment 463679

What is it? Can you include pictures of the label?

 

[bounce roatc]

Sorry there is no label but my substrate is getting too moist so i need to add more