Getting Grammostola pulchra sling, have question

[Gevo]

i know ^^


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.

Whenever I hear anyone complaining about AB, I think the same thing!

And yeah, I don't mean to suggest that spray bottles are always bad; it depends on how they're used. I mention it just because we often get people on here who talk about spraying their enclosures daily, and then they post pictures of a poorly ventilated terrarium that looks like a swampy steam room with a poor little Brachy balled up in the corner and want to know what's wrong with their spider. I use a spray bottle to mist the tuft of moss I have in my C. elegans's enclosure, for example, because that helps hold a bit more humidity. Otherwise, I like my squeeze bottle.

 

[aprilmayjunebugs]

These are what I use.

Amazon.com

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Whenever I hear anyone complaining about AB, I think the same thing!

And yeah, I don't mean to suggest that spray bottles are always bad; it depends on how they're used. I mention it just because we often get people on here who talk about spraying their enclosures daily, and then they post pictures of a poorly ventilated terrarium that looks like a swampy steam room with a poor little Brachy balled up in the corner and want to know what's wrong with their spider. I use a spray bottle to mist the tuft of moss I have in my C. elegans's enclosure, for example, because that helps hold a bit more humidity. Otherwise, I like my squeeze bottle.

that’s because nonsense online caresheeets say that they need high humidity.
I use a spray bottle or a bottle with drilled holes in the lid I never spray the t directly.

 

[cold blood]

Of course, but what do you use to pour so that you don't over-do it?

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

Calling people rude is not only disingenuous, but it's also rude.

I didn't respond to your secondary question because I didn't know how to respond without seeming to be rude.

Your question was so obvious and simple.....basic critical thinking would tell you your answer....you don't want to over water, simply use less water....for example, don't pour from a full cup, put an ounce or less in the cup and pour that in so you couldn't possibly add too much.....adding too much can simply be alleviated by not starting out with too much available water.


Sometimes when you have to over-simplify an answer so much, it can be hard to not come off as rude, even if that's the furthest from the intent.

You got all the help you were looking for....there is only rudeness here if you are expecting or looking for it.

Be positive, it will help you to not focus on or look for negativity in any response you may not like.

 

[Mustafa67]

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

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[droll]

i know ^^


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.

I'm going to be using a decent sized tarantula crib enclosure with loose coco fibre, some different types of mosses, a watering dish, and some other objects. My main worry really is just the watering situation with a sling. 1.5" is starting to be close to not being a sling isn't it? I don't want it to croak, from what I've seen all people need is a full watering dish over-flown every once in a while for the adults, Am I just tripping a bit and overreacting with a sling that is a size of 1.5"? I know I can move onto just a dish that I overflow every once in a while (I wish people were more specific about just how much substrate should be wet upon doing so) when it's an adult (at least that's what I've seen people say. But I would really like some consolation with the smaller size.

From what I've gained over the last while, the only difference between keeping an adult and a sling is that I should always keep a corner of the substrate wet. Again, opinions vary including in videos and that's why I'm asking.

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.

You know I'm asking here to do additional research upon what I've already been doing to see other opinions right

These are what I use.

Amazon.com

ZNZNANG Ketchup Dispenser Condiment Squeeze Bottles, 2PCS Condiment Porous Squeeze Bottles, Precise scale For Ketchup, BBQ, Sauces, Syrup,- BPA Free(9.5oz/280ml) (5 Holes) : Amazon.ca: Home
I bought these last night should be okay I think

 

[aprilmayjunebugs]

ZNZNANG Ketchup Dispenser Condiment Squeeze Bottles, 2PCS Condiment Porous Squeeze Bottles, Precise scale For Ketchup, BBQ, Sauces, Syrup,- BPA Free(9.5oz/280ml) (5 Holes) : Amazon.ca: Home
I bought these last night should be okay I think

Probably. I like the syringes because the tip fits through small ventilation holes, don't have to open anything.

 

[viper69]

You know I'm asking here to do additional research upon what I've already been doing to see other opinions right

No I don’t, and neither did anyone else.

Your questioning came off as if you have done no research, not one bit.

 

[Gevo]

I'm going to be using a decent sized tarantula crib enclosure with loose coco fibre, some different types of mosses, a watering dish, and some other objects. My main worry really is just the watering situation with a sling. 1.5" is starting to be close to not being a sling isn't it? I don't want it to croak, from what I've seen all people need is a full watering dish over-flown every once in a while for the adults, Am I just tripping a bit and overreacting with a sling that is a size of 1.5"? I know I can move onto just a dish that I overflow every once in a while (I wish people were more specific about just how much substrate should be wet upon doing so) when it's an adult (at least that's what I've seen people say. But I would really like some consolation with the smaller size.

From what I've gained over the last while, the only difference between keeping an adult and a sling is that I should always keep a corner of the substrate wet. Again, opinions vary including in videos and that's why I'm asking.

The reason it’s hard to get a definitive answer is because it’s actually pretty context dependent. Are you in a drier environment? Are you using a soil that hangs onto water more or less? How much ventilation do you have? How many inches of substrate are there? How much surface area is in the enclosure? What are your temperatures? Etc.

As a starting point, moisten a corner until you see water run along the bottom on two sides, and then wait. Once you see the dark soil has dried out and lightened back up, do it again, usually in a week or couple of weeks. Keep a water dish.

In my experience, soil fresh out of the package is plenty damp at first and I’m waiting a few weeks for it to dry out before I worry at all about adding any moisture back in, but it depends on what you’re using I guess.

I think you’re overthinking it. This species is very hardy and forgiving of mistakes. If you can see condensation above the soil line, you’re moistening way too much. If you start growing a ton of mold, you’re watering too much. Make sure there’s ventilation on the sides and top for decent air flow.

A 1.5” sling is a fairly good size to start. They grow VERY slowly, so you’ll have years before this is anywhere close to full grown. But, that’s usually around the time they start getting their black colouration and stop looking like a plain brown or grey spider, and it’s out of the super delicate sling stage where these balances are more important. You got this.

 

[cold blood]

By 1.5" you shouldn't be overly concerned with moisture....it can be kept predominantly dry with a water dish.

Worry more about the enclosure....coco fiber should never be loose, it should be tamped down tightly.....The floor should be mostly clear, you don't want to give feeders hiding places....moss is completely unnecessary. Also be careful with over size enclosures, there's no greater disservice you can do to a small t than giving it too big of an enclosure....a 16oz deli cup would be sufficient.

Deli Cup Setup for Terrestrial Slings 1-3"

• cold blood
• Mar 13, 2017
• 6
• enclosure

Deli cup set up for terrestrial slings 1-3"

Keep it simple.

 

[droll]

The reason it’s hard to get a definitive answer is because it’s actually pretty context dependent. Are you in a drier environment? Are you using a soil that hangs onto water more or less? How much ventilation do you have? How many inches of substrate are there? How much surface area is in the enclosure? What are your temperatures? Etc.

As a starting point, moisten a corner until you see water run along the bottom on two sides, and then wait. Once you see the dark soil has dried out and lightened back up, do it again, usually in a week or couple of weeks. Keep a water dish.

In my experience, soil fresh out of the package is plenty damp at first and I’m waiting a few weeks for it to dry out before I worry at all about adding any moisture back in, but it depends on what you’re using I guess.

I think you’re overthinking it. This species is very hardy and forgiving of mistakes. If you can see condensation above the soil line, you’re moistening way too much. If you start growing a ton of mold, you’re watering too much. Make sure there’s ventilation on the sides and top for decent air flow.

A 1.5” sling is a fairly good size to start. They grow VERY slowly, so you’ll have years before this is anywhere close to full grown. But, that’s usually around the time they start getting their black colouration and stop looking like a plain brown or grey spider, and it’s out of the super delicate sling stage where these balances are more important. You got this.

It's usually around 20-25C in my house around this time of year, winter always around 20. I'd say I live in a fairly dry climate, right now the humidity in the house is around 40% but can get to 70% in winter. Doesn't actually feel like it but that's what the thermostat says. Likely isn't lying either because my tailless whip scorpion enclosure doesn't get mold upon misting a lot in spring / summer but can in winter when the humidity is higher in the house.

 

[TheraMygale]

I use a pipette, sometimes i just eyeball it with a mason jar.

if its overdone, you just let it dry out.

the only bad situation: overdid it and water is not absorbing fast enough so tarantula is drowning. In which case, you take out tarantula.

it goes bad with water when people dont take the time to observe what is going on, and dont understand how long it takes for water to be absorbed in dry substrate.

indoor plants are best exemple, and thats why they have holes at the bottom of the pot with a saucer. But imagine a tarantula in a trapped burrow. If its weak or molting, it could drown. So intervention and observation are key.

also, if you just add water all the time, its never going to dry out, especialy in hot and humid conditions.

extra bonus note: substrate can look moist when its dry. Color changes in sub become somewhat permanent after a time. So bottom layers can look moist and simply be dry but darker in shade. Adding a trickle of water will test the color.

Then youll know if its moist for real. I learned that the hard way, but thankfully, i had no losses.

 

[ladyratri]

Hit the "Lava Life" link in my sig for a whole series of photos as my G. pulchra girl grew from somewhere around an inch to probably about 3" now.

At 1.5 I housed her like this:


That's a 2"x3"x4" enclosure.

 

[Andrew Clayton]

There is a reason the website pins

Water

At this point I would have replied 1 part hydrogen 2 parts oxygen.

 

[droll]

I use a pipette, sometimes i just eyeball it with a mason jar.

if its overdone, you just let it dry out.

the only bad situation: overdid it and water is not absorbing fast enough so tarantula is drowning. In which case, you take out tarantula.

it goes bad with water when people dont take the time to observe what is going on, and dont understand how long it takes for water to be absorbed in dry substrate.

indoor plants are best exemple, and thats why they have holes at the bottom of the pot with a saucer. But imagine a tarantula in a trapped burrow. If its weak or molting, it could drown. So intervention and observation are key.

also, if you just add water all the time, its never going to dry out, especialy in hot and humid conditions.

extra bonus note: substrate can look moist when its dry. Color changes in sub become somewhat permanent after a time. So bottom layers can look moist and simply be dry but darker in shade. Adding a trickle of water will test the color.

Then youll know if its moist for real. I learned that the hard way, but thankfully, i had no losses.

Thanks this is super helpful.

 

[droll]

Hello, I have acquired a 1.25" Grammostola Pulchra, I provided a water dish, some hides, I wet a corner (too much or too little, not sure). I am using sphagnum peat moss substrate that I flattened as best I could. It has not moved and I am concerned that it is going to die. When I first got it, it was on the glass for a good 15 hours, when I went to sleep and woke up it was on the middle of the substrate but I wanted to move some things around and it ran off into the corner and it's been here for even longer. Please take a look at my pictures.

 

[Charliemum]

Nothing wrong with your enclosure pulchra hate damp sub of any kind, plus new home can take little ones a while to settle especially when they are in a larger viv. Give it time be patient n your babe will eventually settle
Gl n remember patients is key

 

[droll]

Nothing wrong with your enclosure pulchra hate damp sub of any kind, plus new home can take little ones a while to settle especially when they are in a larger viv. Give it time be patient n your babe will eventually settle
Gl n remember patients is key

I was told I should dampen a corner, so I guess that was a mistake. Thankfully it isn't that wet.

 

[Mustafa67]

Hello, I have acquired a 1.25" Grammostola Pulchra, I provided a water dish, some hides, I wet a corner (too much or too little, not sure). I am using sphagnum peat moss substrate that I flattened as best I could. It has not moved and I am concerned that it is going to die. When I first got it, it was on the glass for a good 15 hours, when I went to sleep and woke up it was on the middle of the substrate but I wanted to move some things around and it ran off into the corner and it's been here for even longer. Please take a look at my pictures.

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Normal. Your enclosure is really big for your T I’d downsize as Ts struggle to find food, water and falls risk increase in enclosures too large.

As said, 1 or 2 oz for terrestrials and taller 4 or 5 oz for arboreals...many fast arboreals can be housed in 16 or 32oz deli cups.

Standard terrestrial sling in a 2oz condiment cup.

IMG_0472

• cold blood
• Feb 7, 2017

Keep your small terrestrial slings like this.

This is the best way to keep slings or small Ts, use this guide to keep your slings or small Ts. Yes, your T is bigger than this sling but its still small, use this as a guide or use a smaller kritter keeper to what you have.

 

[Charliemum]

I was told I should dampen a corner, so I guess that was a mistake. Thankfully it isn't that wet.

Better off having a water dish with this sp n keep the bottom layer of the sub slightly damp n the top dry it's what I do for my pulchra and both thrive .

If you get a wash bottle you can use the straw/nozzle on it down the side of the sub and not soak the top layer but get the water to the bottom of the sub making it perfect for your little one.

As I said though could also still be settling in. When I moved my smaller pulchra into his new viv he stopped eating for 3 months. Taking food again now but my point sometimes it just takes them a while to settle regardless of how good/right the set up is.
Yet my other bigger male pulchra will come out the cup into his new viv n take food as he does it . It just depends on the individual spood really.

As I said just be patient let that corner dry out n am sure your little one will settle soon enough.