Is there a problem?

[MrT]

I'm upgrading some T's into larger enclosures later today, after I get some feedback..
I'll be moving the spiders from smaller containers into larger ones already set up. I really don't feel like changing the substrate. Instead, Im thinking of just spot cleaning them.

Do you think it could be a problem? None of my T's are sick that I can tell. I know I'm just being lazy, but is there a problem any of you can think of???


Ern

 

[metallica]

you could microwave it to be sure!

 

[noboyscout]

I know some species drop urticating hairs in their bedding. You may want to strip off the top layer of substrate and not change it completely. Who knows certain species my get irritated by other species hair. Besides isn't substrate cheap enough?:?

 

[MrT]

Originally posted by noboyscout


Who knows certain species my get irritated by other species hair. Besides isn't substrate cheap enough?:?

Thats kind of what I was thinking. Does anyone know?

I have a 20 lb. block of peatmoss in the garage. Its not a cost thing. Its a itchy hair, watching football, got the kids coming over for dinner, I'm lazy thing...


E

 

[NightCrawler]

I tryed reusing some substrate and the first thing that happend was I got some kind of mites dispite it was quite dry substrate but now the substrate is bone dry and they are gone again

 

[MrT]

Yea, its a bad idea..
I withdraw my question.
I'm soaking peatmoss, and cleaning..

Thanks,

E

 

[chid]

I think it would be best to change it, I'm doing most of mine in batches at the moment.

Chid