House Cleaning Around Ts?

[ForestCryptid]

May contain allergens: Peanuts and Gluten... it's HooahArmy!

Ladies and gents, thanks for the call!
When looking at any cleanser and potential toxicity, I like to first inspect its ingredients and consider the potential of exposure. Just because a cleanser may have toxic ingredients doesn't mean that it can harm an invert if its used at a respectable distance. Murphy's oil is a pretty save product given that it's natrually derived and is based with coconut and just plain water. The formation with citronella is 'insect repelling', but does so by not killing or injuring insects but by creating a 'scent mask' through which bugs can't find a person to bite.
When laying down sprays such as these, consider the distance the aerosol travels: Is mist landing on any enclosures? Is the fan blowing the mist towards them? Are there puddles of it forming near a buddy? Are the Ts acting funny?
If the answer is no to all these, then the stuff should be generally safe. The only way the spray could injure a T is if were to make physical contact. Ts and other inverts breathe through pores on their bodies and oil has a nature of being naturally tacky because its hydrophobic (repells water). An invert would struggle to clean it off, and it may disrupt their breathing or other life functions if the stuff were to get on. Oil can kill an insect, so please do keep an eye on where the mist is going when spraying and turn of the fan for a moment when using. Any use at a respectable distance is likely fine, but still be sure to keep an eye on your friends and discontinue use if you see any lethargy, distress, or other general funk!


Hey there and welcome to Arachnoboards!
Gloves are definitely a must when working with Ts, especially those new worlds. I prefer to use thick kitchen rubber gloves to defend against those gnarly hairs since the thin ones tend to move around too much and crinkle, potentially spreading the hairs onto you. After doing what's needed with my Ts, I wash my gloved hands in a sink before taking them off to ensure that loose hairs are removed and flushed away. The gloves also work in general for my poop-spattering arboreal old worlds who like to graffiti their enclosures. A glove can never be thick enough when dealing with poop, or urticating hairs.

Thank youuuu

I've always had a door- like dumping them into a closet for a bit etc

I'll make sure to move them next time. Good news is no ill effects! They've all been quite active. Is it alright if I ask you a couple unrelated questions?
1. Where do you think a good spot to move my Ts would be? (I still live with my parents so space is a bit limited). My room has my cat, but I also worry about the dust from his box
2. I had someone in a Facebook group say that keeping Avic avics bone dry is dangerous? But I also know your care thread for them said you can keep them dry? should I still overflow the dish now and then or is it fine as is? (My Avic was taking a sip this morning)

 

[viper69]

I'll make sure to move them next time. Good news is no ill effects! They've all been quite active. Is it alright if I ask you a couple unrelated questions?
1. Where do you think a good spot to move my Ts would be? (I still live with my parents so space is a bit limited). My room has my cat, but I also worry about the dust from his box
2. I had someone in a Facebook group say that keeping Avic avics bone dry is dangerous? But I also know your care thread for them said you can keep them dry? should I still overflow the dish now and then or is it fine as is? (My Avic was taking a sip this morning)

I can't say- I don't know your place, nor whatever rules your parents have laid down.
2. Whomever told you that is wrong. I've been doing that for EONS and no issues. Why? Because I can't replicate a rainforest. The only part that's dangerous is if they are not hydrated. I don't overflow either, I fill up their dish, I add water drops on sides and webbing, and I feed often.They won't and/or don't always drink from a dish!

 

[ForestCryptid]

I can't say- I don't know your place, nor whatever rules your parents have laid down.
2. Whomever told you that is wrong. I've been doing that for EONS and no issues. Why? Because I can't replicate a rainforest. The only part that's dangerous is if they are not hydrated. I don't overflow either, I fill up their dish, I add water drops on sides and webbing, and I feed often.They won't and/or don't always drink from a dish!

No rules thankfully, my mom actually loves seeing them, it's more a matter of finding a good space. I could probably clear a spot for a shelf in the dining room, but that's still right next to the kitchen
And THANK YOU that's exactly what I was thinking?? They literally called it a "death sentence" but as far as all my research has said the real death sentence is trying to mimic a rainforest for them. I've been adding drops to her web too and she finally came down from her web to eat a couple days ago. It's the first time I've ever had a T drink from their dish! Pretty neat

 

[viper69]

real death sentence is trying to mimic a rainforest for them.

Only a few people can do this successfully. The rest end up with dead Avics very soon. This is why we tell people to keep them dry.

 

[ForestCryptid]

Only a few people can do this successfully. The rest end up with dead Avics very soon. This is why we tell people to keep them dry.

That's fair. I definitely couldn't trust myself to do that. Thank you for your help! I really appreciate it

 

[IntermittentSygnal]

The death sentence is an Avic in a moist enclosure with improper ventilation.

 

[viper69]

The death sentence is an Avic in a moist enclosure with improper ventilation.

Rainforests don't smell moist/stuffy imagine that, but those Avic containers sure do

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Rainforests don't smell moist/stuffy imagine that, but those Avic containers sure do

I always kept them dry, as for slings misted the web occasionally. But smallest avic I had was 2” other then y diversipes and which didn’t make it past 3”. Health issues . Dry plus water dish.