Getting Grammostola pulchra sling, have question

[droll]

Hello, just wondering what is generally expected with these and slings when it comes to humidity or misting or anything else in that area? Do I need to worry about it at all? 1.5 inch T

 

[Wolfram1]

what size are you gettin it at?

 

[Andrew Clayton]

Hello, just wondering what is generally expected with these and slings when it comes to humidity or misting or anything else in that area? Do I need to worry about it at all?

Have a read at these, it should clear up a lot. If you have any further questions feel free to ask, all you need to know should be in here though.

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[Ratmosphere]

Advice on G. pulchra sling

I recently ordered a G. pulchra sling after doing quite a bit of research on the matter. However, I have heard differing opinions on how often to mist the enclosure. Keep in mind this is a 1/2" sling, and I plan to put it in a 16oz deli cup. I know that they will need a water dish in the future...

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[Andrew Clayton]

Advice on G. pulchra sling

I recently ordered a G. pulchra sling after doing quite a bit of research on the matter. However, I have heard differing opinions on how often to mist the enclosure. Keep in mind this is a 1/2" sling, and I plan to put it in a 16oz deli cup. I know that they will need a water dish in the future...

arachnoboards.com

I knew I had seen this before, couldn't find it for some reason so just posted the begginer stuff to help out lol

 

[Dorifto]

Hello, just wondering what is generally expected with these and slings when it comes to humidity or misting or anything else in that area? Do I need to worry about it at all?

As @Wolfram1 mentioned, which size?

Rather than focusing on humidity levels misting frequency etc, I'd focus more the atention getting a good soil. Get a good peat and clay based soil (cheap topsoil). Add a nice amount of it making some kind of slope rather than a flat setup, the increased depth on the slope area will provide additional temp gradients.

Humidity wise, just keep a corner damp, also providing a bit of moisture near her burrow, keep the rest fairly dry. The damp corner should provide enough humidity to your enclosure to prevent issues related to it. Simply add moisture when it dries, not following useless schedules.

 

[Gevo]

Overall, this species does well with things on the dry side, but with a corner kept moist. Gradients are good for them. It's better to run some water down a corner of the enclosure and let the water moisten a portion of the bottom layers of soil so the tarantula can dig down to their preferred moisture levels than it is to soak the whole top layer.

Slings generally need a bit more moisture than adults, but it's very easy to overdo it in those small enclosures, so read up on sling care and either come back here or look for additional info when you know what size you're talking about. It's better to overestimate the amount of ventilation you need and have things dry out faster than you'd prefer than to have a stuffy pill vial or deli cup that is over-moistened and under-ventilated.

Once the sling is big enough, a water dish is important. They need to be able to hydrate internally, and this is more important than worrying about precise moisture/humidity levels. My G. pulchra preferred to get water from the bits of soaked moss I kept around his water dish than from the water dish itself until he reached about 2 1/2 inches, but each individual is different.

Don't overthink it with this species.

 

[droll]

what size are you gettin it at?

The site says 1.5 inches

As @Wolfram1 mentioned, which size?

Rather than focusing on humidity levels misting frequency etc, I'd focus more the atention getting a good soil. Get a good peat and clay based soil (cheap topsoil). Add a nice amount of it making some kind of slope rather than a flat setup, the increased depth on the slope area will provide additional temp gradients.

Humidity wise, just keep a corner damp, also providing a bit of moisture near her burrow, keep the rest fairly dry. The damp corner should provide enough humidity to your enclosure to prevent issues related to it. Simply add moisture when it dries, not following useless schedules.

1.5 inches

What do you use to add moisture?

 

[cold blood]

What do you use to add moisture?

Water

 

[droll]

Water

Of course, but what do you use to pour so that you don't over-do it? Soil can become very easy to "push-through" or certainly drown in if too much is poured and I have to soak it up.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Of course, but what do you use to pour so that you don't over-do it? Soil can become very easy to "push-through" or certainly drown in if too much is poured and I have to soak it up.

the links above should help.

 

[droll]

the links above should help.

What if it's a 1.5 inch Grammostola Pulchra sling?

 

[Andrew Clayton]

What if it's a 1.5 inch Grammostola Pulchra sling?

Whether is 1.5 inches or cm the care is the same. Have a read through the links posted above by myself and @Ratmosphere it has everything you need to know.

 

[viper69]

Of course, but what do you use to pour so that you don't over-do it? Soil can become very easy to "push-through" or certainly drown in if too much is poured and I have to soak it up.

This isn’t rocket science. Use whatever you want, a garden hose, a fire hose or anything else, just do it carefully.

You really should RESEARCH before owning these animals, it’s clear you have not based on your questions. That’s a recipe for death.

While asking questions is part of research, your general questions make it clear you have done little or no research.

 

[Gevo]

Of course, but what do you use to pour so that you don't over-do it? Soil can become very easy to "push-through" or certainly drown in if too much is poured and I have to soak it up.

I see what you’re getting at, and it’s actually a good question. You of course don’t want to just dump a bunch of water in from a cup! You’ll also find that water will tend to pool and run on the surface as the soil packs and the spider lays down bits of web. I use one of these squeeze bottles that I get from plant supply shops, and if needed, I take a chopstick and poke a channel down to the bottom in a corner. This would probably work at all stages because you can carefully control the amount and direction of the water, but if your sling is small, you could also use an eye dropper.

Tom Moran has mentioned and demonstrated a “make it rain” system that he has for larger spiders (not for slings!), and you can find his info on the Tom’s Big Spiders website and YouTube channel. I’ve never tried it. What you do want to avoid is taking a spray bottle and blasting your poor spider with it!

 

[droll]

This isn’t rocket science. Use whatever you want, a garden hose, a fire hose or anything else, just do it carefully.

You really should RESEARCH before owning these animals, it’s clear you have not based on your questions. That’s a recipe for death.

While asking questions is part of research, your general questions make it clear you have done little or no research.

I have done research, Idk what it is with this website and rude people lmao. I like getting reassurances from other people on forums. It's called multiple sources, everybody has something different to say. I'm quite worrisome when it comes to this kind of stuff, and I like to see things from multiple perspectives.

I can't just "be careful" I'm a very shaky person due to issues I have and I was looking for other ways to do it. I currently use a measuring cup and try to pour carefully but things can still happen.

I see what you’re getting at, and it’s actually a good question. You of course don’t want to just dump a bunch of water in from a cup! You’ll also find that water will tend to pool and run on the surface as the soil packs and the spider lays down bits of web. I use one of these squeeze bottles that I get from plant supply shops, and if needed, I take a chopstick and poke a channel down to the bottom in a corner. This would probably work at all stages because you can carefully control the amount and direction of the water, but if your sling is small, you could also use an eye dropper.

Tom Moran has mentioned and demonstrated a “make it rain” system that he has for larger spiders (not for slings!), and you can find his info on the Tom’s Big Spiders website and YouTube channel. I’ve never tried it. What you do want to avoid is taking a spray bottle and blasting your poor spider with it!

Thanks this is exactly what I'm looking for, I'm a pretty shaky person and if someone just tells me to be careful it isn't helpful.

 

[Wolfram1]

you didn't do it on purpose, you know we get so much traffic and answer the same kind of questions so often it gets a little old. So if we get the "Tell me how to ...?" with no other context, the answers will be similarly stale. No fault of yours really, you didn't know any better. But give us something.

the more information about your knowledge, and plans you give us the better the answer will be, because repeating every little detail every time is a lot of work. Especially if you may already know most of it from other sources.
give us the general outline of your care, how you plan on keeping it, etc. and we will gladly fill in the blanks, but don't expect us to regurgitate everything that has been answered already and that you can freely browse by accessing the search function. All the information is there already, you just need to take the time to read through some threads that contain information about keeping slings and G. pulchra in general.

Care also differs drastically depending on the size of the enclosure and the spider. So there is no one-answer-fits-all, ... without context to your specific plans we are treading in the dark here.

 

[viper69]

I have done research, Idk what it is with this website and rude people lmao. I like getting reassurances from other people on forums. It's called multiple sources, everybody has something different to say. I'm quite worrisome when it comes to this kind of stuff, and I like to see things from multiple perspectives.

I can't just "be careful" I'm a very shaky person due to issues I have and I was looking for other ways to do it. I currently use a measuring cup and try to pour carefully but things can still happen.

Rude is subjective.

As I said you came across as someone who didn’t research.

I haven’t come across anyone who adds water like I do except maybe one person. Am I doing it wrong or right- neither I’m doing what works for me!! That’s why I used hyperbole of a firehose

There is no law etc to adding water!

Id never in a zillion billion years use a measuring cup, like that’s damn STUPID for ME!!!!!!!!!!

But if it works for you- that’s GREAT.

my point is a lot of keeping Ts is about doing what works for you. And no matter what someone tells you- if you can’t do it, you can’t do it- like me using a damn measuring cup for water

So if we get the "Tell me how to ...?" with no other context, the answers will be similarly stale. No fault of yours really, you didn't know any better. But give us something.

the more information about your knowledge, and plans you give us the better the answer will be, because repeating every little detail every time is a lot of work. Especially if you may already know most of it from other sources.

Been saying this years.

 

[Wolfram1]

Been saying this years.

i know ^^

I have done research, Idk what it is with this website and rude people lmao.

It cracks me up to think that every time anyone like Tom Moran etc. mentions that AB can be toxic, that they are referring to our friend @viper69 here. XDDDDD
That said don't go thinking he is after you, just take him as literally as you possibly can and you will soon find yourself chuckling about all the ways his message could be taken as mean, when in fact, taken literally its usually pretty helpful.

Give us your plan and we will iron it out for you.

In case you are wondering, i use a spray bottle for most of my watering because it has a wide range of possible uses, like dropping individual droplets into sling vials, to a stream of water that i can direct into a back corner or into a water dish. I can adjust the watering method simply by twisting a nob, or varying the pressure i put on the lever. A valuable tool if it is used right. If i do more than a little top-up i may also use a bottle of water or a watering can.

 

[viper69]

his message could be taken as mean, when in fact, taken literally its usually pretty helpful.

Man, that's a HUGE secret. shhhhh!!!


You and @DaveM are masters at handling the milk and cookies crowd, not saying this OP is one.
Just concise facts now for me, long gone are the days of writing a thesis, only to learn the person already knew everything. What a damn waste of everyone's time.