JumpingSpiderLady
Arachnobaron
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i think I've got this right. I shouldn't worry about my T's humidity. I just need to make sure they have access to water. Is this correct?
As long as you have good ventilation in the enclosure with the water bowl you're good.Avicularia versicolor
The "Brachys" are hardy and easy to care for, even as slings. The whole genus of Avicularia however are much more delicate, especially as slings. I´m sure someone here would give you some advise on how to care for them, though. (I´m not into Avics myself).Albopilosum, smithi, and versicolor will be slings. (I think)
brachy slings are super easy, for avics i have only had 2 slings, both versis. my first one died nearly 4 years ago but this one is doing great. high vent, mainly dry sub, water bowl, temps 70+.Albopilosum, smithi, and versicolor will be slings. (I think)
I say no to both, just use a syringe or a plastic pipette and directly add water in the substrate :-sShould I overflow the sling's water dishes a bit? Or is misting better?
Okay. Just enough to darken it a bit? Forgive me for all these questions. I just want to get it right.I say no to both, just use a syringe or a plastic pipette and directly add water in the substrate :-s
You can also help that 'humidity part' using a little piece of sphagnum. However yes, just an eye to slings and you're done, trust me nothing impossible, just a bit if the water dish is present :-sOkay. Just enough to darken it a bit? Forgive me for all these questions. I just want to get it right.
Misting is great for providing water to slings that are too small for a water dish, but not great for providing humidity. If it's humidity you're after, then stick to overflowing the water dish.Should I overflow the sling's water dishes a bit? Or is misting better?
Neither is necessary but many do both, esp the overflow.Should I overflow the sling's water dishes a bit? Or is misting better?
What do you suggest @viper69 ? Fill me with wisdom!Neither is necessary but many do both, esp the overflow.
Thank you! I appreciate your suggestions. The reason I'd go with a sling is because it's within my price range. I may reconsider. I don't know.I just stepped in to share a random opinion. I have noticed that folks starting out with avics have a more positive and successful experience (generally) when they start with a somewhat larger avic. I personally started with a sub adult avic and I believe that if she had been a sling I would have killed her with my inexperience. Avic husbandry is a fairly specific beast with a narrow range of tolerable conditions. Juvie and sub adult avics are a touch more forgiving while you're dialing in husbandry. Avic slings don't generally survive husbandry hiccups. From my first avic on I have gradually decreased in size adding another sub adult, then a juvie, and once I felt solid and had success with juvies then I moved to slings. It was sort of a process obviously but I have not yet experienced a single avic loss across the full spectrum of sizes and several species within the genus. I adore the entire genus and want every keeper to love them just as much. I'm off to be random in another thread.