Harpactira pulshripes sling substrate

ukcarl1

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Just a quick question do I keep the substrate damp or dry thanks for any feedback.
 

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Check out this info:


And these pics:

 

ukcarl1

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What’s the environment they are from like?
I know they like dry substrate I’m only asking because it’s a sling it might be different for a sling.

Check out this info:


And these pics:

Some people say dry for a sling and others say a bit damp for a sling I know thay like dry substrate it’s my first sling thanks.
 

viper69

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I know they like dry substrate I’m only asking because it’s a sling it might be different for a sling.
I’ve always tended to keep slings a bit on the dry side for all species- but I haven’t kept these yet
 

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Some people say dry for a sling and others say a bit damp for a sling I know thay like dry substrate it’s my first sling thanks.
I've raised these from slings to adult before, and I have slings of this species now. The substrate is always bone dry. They rarely even touch the substrate, though - they web up their enclosure so much, that the substrate gets completely covered in webbing. Once a week or so I will use a dropper/syringe to put a few drops of water on the webbing for them to drink, and that's all they need. Most of their moisture requirements are met by their food.

Honestly, this is a good choice for a first sling experiment - they are super hardy as slings and you'd have to REALLY screw things up to kill one. And they grow fast and look great from the time they're 3rd instar and larger.

Good luck!
 

ukcarl1

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I've raised these from slings to adult before, and I have slings of this species now. The substrate is always bone dry. They rarely even touch the substrate, though - they web up their enclosure so much, that the substrate gets completely covered in webbing. Once a week or so I will use a dropper/syringe to put a few drops of water on the webbing for them to drink, and that's all they need. Most of their moisture requirements are met by their food.

Honestly, this is a good choice for a first sling experiment - they are super hardy as slings and you'd have to REALLY screw things up to kill one. And they grow fast and look great from the time they're 3rd instar and larger.

Good luck!
Thanks that’s great advice I will do what you suggested.
 

Glorfindel

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dry substrate with a water dish filled to the brim in the corner
 

Kada

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Dry for me too. I always provide a water dish, have seen this species drink from water dishes quite often, its an important must in my opinion :)
 
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