Gbb setup?

[Unknownsjmr]

I'm planning on getting a gbb (green bottle blue) and it's going to be my first T so I'm wondering what would be the best enclosure some people say semi arboreal some say terrestrial and i also saw a video of someone making a bioactive enclosure but was making it too damp and tropical so i don't know where to start and i would like to hear everyones opinion?

 

[Nephrite]

Proper enclosure for the size of the GBB with good ventilation.

I personally think that an enclosure with a 1/3 filled with bone drysubstrate with a bunch if anchor points like bamboo sticks or leaves is the best. Have a waterdish to the side that you overfill every now and then.

Just my two cents.

 

[Unknownsjmr]

If you don't mind me asking what type of enclosure do you have?

 

[Nephrite]

Exoterra 8x8x8

 

[Unknownsjmr]

Also what substrate would you recommend?

 

[Nephrite]

Also what substrate would you recommend?

Cocofiber is always a classic. Peat moss, coco fiber, and vermiculite is always a decent combo. I personally like using this brand called jungle mix.

 

[Unknownsjmr]

Thank you, you've been extremely helpful and i feel more confident about caring for it so once again thank you

 

[cold blood]

House it terrestrially...avoid tall enclosures like exo terras and keep things dry.

Substrate is your choice, any acceptable sub is fine...peat, coco fiber (or any of its name brands like eco earth or jungle mix) or just plain top soil are all fine options.

 

[Unknownsjmr]

What enclosure would you recommend something like acrylic or a deep plastic container that's supplies a ample amount of space for a burrow and wide enough to walk around?

 

[KaroKoenig]

I suggest you just read through this thread. All answers you need and some inspiration for different setups for different size C. cyaneopubescens specimens:

Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens Open Thread

There has been a run on GBB threads lately. I’d like to hear from all the people here that have Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens slings, juveniles or adults, and who would like to share their experience and knowledge. This is essentially an open thread for you to post whatever you’d like on this...

arachnoboards.com

 

[ColeopteraC]

Exoterra 8x8x8

Won’t that pose a fall risk? I know they display more arboreal tendencies than other terrestrials but there is still a fall risk...

You’d need to replace/cover the mesh with a perforated acrylic sheet.

 

[Unknownsjmr]

Won’t that pose a fall risk? I know they display more arboreal tendencies than other terrestrials but there is still a fall risk...

You’d need to replace/cover the mesh with a perforated acrylic sheet.

What would you recommend?

 

[ColeopteraC]

What would you recommend?

Just a typical terrestrial enclosure (kritter keeper, storage tub, etc.) with the husbandry advice @cold blood gave.

 

[Kitara]

Mine was about 1.5" when I got her and I put her in an Amac box that was 4x4x5h. There was about 2.5" sub and 2.5" from sub to ceiling. Amac boxes come in a range of sizes. They're cheap and clear and easy to drill holes without damaging it. They sell them at the Container Store and online.

Mine looked like this:



When it was about 3" I moved it to this one. It's 8x8x8. There's about 3" sub and 4" sub to ceiling.

 

[Colorado Ts]

General information thread on setting up for slings of various sizes:

What is your approach or method for growing out slings?

I see these posts a lot. Seldom does a week go by without someone asking how to setup an enclosure, what substrate to use, what size enclosure...what to feed, etc. Those of you, who have a system for raising slings, what is your system? How do you do it? I look forward reading to your...

arachnoboards.com

 

[viper69]

I'm planning on getting a gbb (green bottle blue) and it's going to be my first T so I'm wondering what would be the best enclosure some people say semi arboreal some say terrestrial and i also saw a video of someone making a bioactive enclosure but was making it too damp and tropical so i don't know where to start and i would like to hear everyones opinion?

They live in XERIC conditions and they are terrestrial by nature. These aren't opinions, these are verified scientific facts.