Lucashank
Arachnosquire
- Joined
- Mar 8, 2017
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Hello, everyone.
The Mission
To find an obligate burrower with an adult legspan of 2.5-5" or so that prefers mid-high levels of humidity.
The Situation
Attached is a picture of my enclosure and a 16.9oz water bottle for comparison. As of right now, it is the beginning of a moss terrarium and has moderate levels of humidity and enough ventilation to prevent much condensation on the walls. The temperature is kept from 72-75 degrees day/night, but I can change that if need be. The substrate is coco fiber, pressed until semi-firm, watered with reverse osmosis water and reaches an approximate height of 8".
My Research
With a bit of web searching, I have found that H. lividum, E. cyanognathus, E. uatuman, and Cyclocosmia truncata may fit the bill for this enclosure. I realize the C. truncata is a trapdoor spider.
My Request
General advice per the specifications of these creatures, and how they may be kept comfortably. Advice on other burrowing creatures, tarantula, true spider, or otherwise that may find comfort in this home is also welcome.
Further Information
I am not new to keeping exotic creatures, but the only tarantula I've owned was a C. cyaneopubescens so I am not aware of many humid loving burrowing tarantulas.
In the case of the H. lividum, I am well aware of the defensiveness and speed they possess, and this does not bother me, nor should it cause harm to the animal due to my actions.
I am aware that these specific creatures are generally "pet holes", and that is fine with me as well.
Thank you for getting this far in the post. If you have any comments/advice/suggestions, I would greatly appreciate them.
The Mission
To find an obligate burrower with an adult legspan of 2.5-5" or so that prefers mid-high levels of humidity.
The Situation
Attached is a picture of my enclosure and a 16.9oz water bottle for comparison. As of right now, it is the beginning of a moss terrarium and has moderate levels of humidity and enough ventilation to prevent much condensation on the walls. The temperature is kept from 72-75 degrees day/night, but I can change that if need be. The substrate is coco fiber, pressed until semi-firm, watered with reverse osmosis water and reaches an approximate height of 8".
My Research
With a bit of web searching, I have found that H. lividum, E. cyanognathus, E. uatuman, and Cyclocosmia truncata may fit the bill for this enclosure. I realize the C. truncata is a trapdoor spider.
My Request
General advice per the specifications of these creatures, and how they may be kept comfortably. Advice on other burrowing creatures, tarantula, true spider, or otherwise that may find comfort in this home is also welcome.
Further Information
I am not new to keeping exotic creatures, but the only tarantula I've owned was a C. cyaneopubescens so I am not aware of many humid loving burrowing tarantulas.
In the case of the H. lividum, I am well aware of the defensiveness and speed they possess, and this does not bother me, nor should it cause harm to the animal due to my actions.
I am aware that these specific creatures are generally "pet holes", and that is fine with me as well.
Thank you for getting this far in the post. If you have any comments/advice/suggestions, I would greatly appreciate them.