Hey guys! This is my first time posting on here and I want to thank everyone for being such a great resource. I got my second T today (h pulchripes sling) and since I don't have any experience raising slings or much experience with Ts in general I thought I would ask for y'all's feedback on its enclosure. They didn't have cork bark or any small pieces of wood at the pet store I went to so I used a mini skull for a hide. What do you think? Will this be good enough for him until he outgrows the enclosure?
H Pulchripes sling enclosure feedback
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Lil big. But overall, that will do. Unless those vent holes are too big for it to squeeze through.
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Bad choice for first species and inexperienced keeper. But we are past this so, the setup looks good, personally I would add holes to the top and add more substrate. It looks like it could escape through those holes.
How big is the Tarantula?
If around 1/2 inch i would go smaller maybe 5 oz. deli cup.
How big is the Tarantula?
If around 1/2 inch i would go smaller maybe 5 oz. deli cup.
I bought him on fearnottarantulas and they were advertised as 1''. I think he's pretty close to that, maybe a bit smaller. I would be very surprised if he could squeeze through the holes, I think his butt is too big for that. The enclosure is part of a starter kit that came with him when I ordered.
Also I thought it was a pretty good choice for a second T. From what I've read their temperament is fairly mild compared to most OWs and baboons and they're also supposed to be pretty hardy (difficult to kill).
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It’s not the abdomen but the carapace you have to watch for. If a hole is as big as the carapace, they can squeeze right through. I own h.pulcripes, while they are touted as a mild tempered OW, you have to understand that they are still an OW and a baboon species. This means they are lighting quick, and pack a potent bite. Mine has threat posed at my gf on multiple occasions. Remember, Just because they are regarded as one way, doesn’t always mean they are.