Lethargic Sling

[Alveus]

Big enough?

Ha! So i'm not the only one!

I was pointing exactly that, bigger enclosures give you more flexibility

Exactly. But yes, you loose a littlebit controle. And you have to make the enclosure slingproof. Depending on the species, controled feeding is required.

But it's impossible to say, if this solution is the right one. For me, to raise a single sling, it is. I feel confy with that and never had an issue and raised many slings with that technique.

For a breeder? Nah, never ever.

Feeding wise never had any issue as you can see...

Yeah haha. Especially for this "fire-and-forget" Tarantula!

 

[Wolfram1]

ofc there are more people who think this way

it boggles my mind that the two of you haven't hit it off years ago

it is much easier to create a variety of microclimates in larger enclosures

large terrariums like that are expensive though and not everyone has the space or easy access to cheap float glass, so only very few people build their own

i know i have tried getting some panes for a reasonable price, no such luck


@Alveus, what is that palm like plant in there, a Mimosa sp.? It looks like a scale model of one. Creates the perfect jungle vibe.You are an artist.

 

[Alveus]

Sali Wolfram!

it boggles my mind that the two of you haven't hit it off years ago

I'm doing this for years! The only reason why i put slings in small enclosures is because the big one is not ready (Unexpectet buys)

large terrariums like that are expensive though and not everyone has the space or easy access to cheap float glass, so only very few people build their own

The space is one thing. Most of my tarantulas also live in normal sized enclosures. Exept for the slings.

The access for cheap glas is an other thing. I go to bigger recycling companis or window companies and ask if i can have some windows, they throw away.
They give them always for free.
Works atleast in switzerland.

But learn to cut glas properly is a pain in the a**

what is that palm like plant in there, a Mimosa sp.? It looks like a scale model of one. Creates the perfect jungle vibe.You are an artist.

Thank you!
A lot of those plants are from a botanical garden. And you will never see them fore sale. But a frinde of mine works as gardener there and when they maintain the tropicalhouse, i can get the cuttet of plants sometimes.

the one you mentiones is Biophytum sensitivum. Relatet to mimosa ssp. You can buy them, but they're senistiv to humidity changes and they are reaaaaaly pesty. They throw around (literally) alot of seed and i have a lot to do with getting the seedlings out.
But yeah i have them exactly for the palm like loock. But they would crowd a enclosure in no time for sure.

 

[Dorifto]

Ha! So i'm not the only one!

It's nice to see more people using large setups!!!

People should always try to have one, they'd get surprised looking how they change Ts behaviours.

I just took this video of my pulchra keeping her entrance tidy and taking a poop in her bathroom and disposing spot, I knew the outcome sinche she always use the same spot to keep everything clean

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large terrariums like that are expensive though and not everyone has the space or easy access to cheap float glass, so only very few people build their own

Nah, excuses xD

You can find second hand large aquarium almost for free if not free xD and mod it easily. It's time consuming? Maybe a bit, but the results deserve the spent time.

Building one like mine (euro style) takes a day, but the look and the efficiency they have worth it. Modding a fish tank can be made in an our or two and you only need a silicone gun and a round diamond drill bit, nothing else.

i know i have tried getting some panes for a reasonable price, no such luck

Get a large fish tank and mod it, it's a really good option than getting all the panels and bonding them usually. I got all glass panels and the accesories for about 45 bucks, but that's because here glass panels from the local glazier are pretty inexpensive. Last month sold an enclosure and bought two new doors for 10€... So all the glass panels to mod a large fish tank would be close to that. I usually find a lot of classifieds giving away free tanks, or really cheap ones, so if someone is thight in budget, imho it's a great option to have an awesome display enclosure.

Fish tank mod vs euro style:

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Fish tank mod

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Cutting can be a pita, but doable with the right tools and technique.

Biophytum sensitivum

Added to my wish list

 

[Wolfram1]

But a frinde of mine works as gardener there and when they maintain the tropicalhouse, i can get the cuttet of plants sometimes.

oh, no worries i got similar connections

plus i pick some of the berries in the visitor section whenever i visit (they would go to waste anyways since they weren't pollinated for conservation purposes)

growing plants from seed is allways a fun process

the one you mentiones is Biophytum sensitivum. Relatet to mimosa ssp. You can buy them, but they're senistiv to humidity changes and they are reaaaaaly pesty. They throw around (literally) alot of seed and i have a lot to do with getting the seedlings out.
But yeah i have them exactly for the palm like loock. But they would crowd a enclosure in no time for sure

pesty is good

so, very similar to Euphorbia leuconeura or Oxalis corniculata, in this regard. Still better having to pick out seedlings rather than having plants die off.

might have to keep my eyes peeled for that one. Thx.

The access for cheap glas is an other thing. I go to bigger recycling companis or window companies and ask if i can have some windows, they throw away.
They give them always for free.
Works atleast in switzerland.

But learn to cut glas properly is a pain in the a**

yea, i think the ones close to me are too centralized and have all the waste directly transported to recycling... big city problems, but as you said, maybe that's not such a bad thing.

anyway, at this point i will probably continue to keep my eyes open for cheap second hand terrariums (big city boon), that seems to be less work for me and i still have 4x empthy 40x30x30, one 20x30x40 and one larger 60x30x40 to set up anyway. (LxWxH cm) 80x30x40 would be ideal for me but those dimentions are strictly custom order and weren't sold off the shelves, so much harder to find second hand.

Have a good one.

You can find second hand large aquarium almost for free if not free xD and mod it easily. It's time consuming? Maybe a bit, but the results deserve the spent time.

haha true

 

[Ratmosphere]

Caribena versicolor: How to create an enclosure for slings.

Before I start, I need to say that this is the method that works best for me when keeping half inch slings. I see so many new people on this thread ask "How do I set up an enclosure for a Caribena versicolor sling?" Hopefully this will help. What you will need: A drill, a 1/16" drill bit, clear...

arachnoboards.com

This is how I keep all of my Avicularia/Caribena. See the style of airholes.

I've kept them this way for years with no deaths.

 

[Alveus]

Cutting can be a pita, but doable with the right tools and technique.

After arround 20 Enclosures... i think i got it. But still, i don't like it to du. But what can you do, when you want a enclosure to fit exactly in the shelve...

so, very similar to Euphorbia leuconeura

Oh i hate this bastard! Had one next zo my tv couch. 3 times it threw a seed durectly in my eye!

yea, i think the ones close to me are too centralized and have all the waste directly transported to recycling..

The ones in the city are normaly smalerones for private peoples. You have to go to the bigger ones. The places where companies bring their trash. But ok... i don't know how it works in austral... pardon austria.
But bigger windowcompanys have often also a smaler disposal for old or misordered windows.

 

[iggypete05]

Those enclosures look so cool!!

Update: the sling molted, it happened at some point between 1-6am, and I don't see any evidence of stuck molt!

How many days does it normally take them to harden up in order to feed?

 

[Wolfram1]

at that size, about a week to harden off completely, a little less probably

they will continue to do post molt streches even longer

not all slings start feeding right away, but you can try after the first week


edit: don't just blindly rely on that though, see if you can spot the fangs and make your own determination as well, that gets you experience