just got new t's!

daniel15

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i bought a b.klaasi sling about 2cm and a g.grossa about an inch, which one is better? hehe. can anyone give me care sheets for these two coz i'm having a hard time looking through the web, almost all of the sites i've been through just don't have enough details. hehe and hope for some advice. hehe:)
 

kean

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I really like that B. Klaasi.. :drool:

got that one from Doc right?? :D

anyway both sp.'s are cool.. nice purchase.. :D
 

Rochelle

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Congratulations!
Both of them are outstanding choices IMO..:clap: :clap: :clap:
They will appreciate being kept at low humidity and room temp. (around 70-80F).
They will thank you for 2-3 appropriately sized crickets or roach nymphs per week. Later, when they are much larger they will both be able to be fed adult roaches or whatever you choose to give them.
The klassi should be given a wet corner in her substrate a few times a week to get a drink. The grossa can have a very small and shallow dish at this point. (a milk cap will work).
You can offer a small hide for the grossa, but it isn't necessary quite yet. We prefer to keep the wee ones where we can keep an eye on them..;)
Organic peat or coco fiber substrate is what we use; and we also mix it together 50/50. You'll decide what you like to use best, after some time goes by.
They also like smallish containers when they're this small. Too much room stresses them and makes it harder to feel secure.
Do not mist either of these sp. They don't appreciate it.
Good luck with your new guys and welcome to AB!

Here's a pic of how we keep our B.smithi slings. They are very similar in needs as your two little guys are..
 

daniel15

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I really like that B. Klaasi.. :drool:

got that one from Doc right?? :D

anyway both sp.'s are cool.. nice purchase.. :D
yep, hehe, I was lucky enough to get it. he told me that it was the only one for sale. hehe.
 

daniel15

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Congratulations!
Both of them are outstanding choices IMO..:clap: :clap: :clap:
They will appreciate being kept at low humidity and room temp. (around 70-80F).
They will thank you for 2-3 appropriately sized crickets or roach nymphs per week. Later, when they are much larger they will both be able to be fed adult roaches or whatever you choose to give them.
The klassi should be given a wet corner in her substrate a few times a week to get a drink. The grossa can have a very small and shallow dish at this point. (a milk cap will work).
You can offer a small hide for the grossa, but it isn't necessary quite yet. We prefer to keep the wee ones where we can keep an eye on them..;)
Organic peat or coco fiber substrate is what we use; and we also mix it together 50/50. You'll decide what you like to use best, after some time goes by.
They also like smallish containers when they're this small. Too much room stresses them and makes it harder to feel secure.
Do not mist either of these sp. They don't appreciate it.
Good luck with your new guys and welcome to AB!

Here's a pic of how we keep our B.smithi slings. They are very similar in needs as your two little guys are..

tnx for the info! i also use organic fiber but i mix some vermiculite to it, is it ok? or should i stick to organic peat without any vermiculates?
 
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bluegootty

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dude ,u in the phillipine.. just use the natural soil and try to mimic the humidity in the encloser as their natural habitat... u guys r so lucky... u can go and catch your own T ..at the place where ur at ;)
 

Rochelle

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I wouldn't bother with the vermiculite. It won't hurt anything if you do, but it isn't necessary for these guys.
 

daniel15

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dude ,u in the phillipine.. just use the natural soil and try to mimic the humidity in the encloser as their natural habitat... u guys r so lucky... u can go and catch your own T ..at the place where ur at ;)
we don't have that much species here and most of them are brown. hehe
 

daniel15

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I wouldn't bother with the vermiculite. It won't hurt anything if you do, but it isn't necessary for these guys.
maybe i'll just use coconut peat. its what they commonly use around here. hehe
 
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