Mexican Rose Grey

[AprilMBland]

Hi,
I have recently became an owner of a Mexican Rose Grey. After doing research, I have provided a proper enclosure. It has bee a week now. Mostly she has been in her hidey place. Not interest in eating but is drinking water. She is super active today, I just want to make sure she is not stressed.

 

[Ratmosphere]

She is settling in, give it some time. Post some pics of the enclosure while you're here!

 

[AprilMBland]

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[Mustafa67]

Hi,
I have recently became an owner of a Mexican Rose Grey. After doing research, I have provided a proper enclosure. It has bee a week now. Mostly she has been in her hidey place. Not interest in eating but is drinking water. She is super active today, I just want to make sure she is not stressed.

That’s normal, can you show pictures of your setup?

 

[Andrew Clayton]

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Is this a movie you're uploading lol, also try stick to scientific names, keeps everyone right. You have a Tlitocatl Verdezi I think lol had to Google the common name.

 

[AprilMBland]

That’s normal, can you show pictures of your setup?

There are pictures attached

Is this a movie you're uploading lol, also try stick to scientific names, keeps everyone right. You have a Tlitocatl Verdezi I think lol had to Google the common name.

Sorry I am work. I work in a veterinary clinic so I am trying to upload between room LOL. Thank you for the name I definitely don't want to sound like a big dummy

 

[Ratmosphere]

When you get the chance, change that substrate and add a lot of it. I recommend using coco fiber.

I see the tarantula in the second pic climbing the wall of the tank. This is not good, as the tarantula is at risk of a fall which can prove fatal.

 

[Andrew Clayton]

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Sorry I am work. I work in a veterinary clinic so I am trying to upload between room LOL. Thank you for the name I definitely don't want to sound like a big dummy

Exactly as @Ratmosphere said. Also look at changing that mesh top they can chew through that. You want 1.5x Diagonal leg span in height from surface of substrate to the ceiling of enclosure. I use Coco fibre too.

 

[AprilMBland]

I work in Vet Clinic inside Petco I just went and got a bag of the coconut fiber . I have a room right now but will add it in a sec. Should I take out the other stuff or can I add it on top

 

[Andrew Clayton]

I work in Vet Clinic inside Petco I just went and got a bag of the coconut fiber . I have a room right now but will add it in a sec. Should I take out the other stuff or can I add it on top

Take the bark out.

 

[AprilMBland]

Take the bark out.

Perfect

Take the bark out.

Thank you so much!!!! Pictures to follow

 

[viper69]

Hi,
I have recently became an owner of a Mexican Rose Grey. After doing research, I have provided a proper enclosure. It has bee a week now. Mostly she has been in her hidey place. Not interest in eating but is drinking water. She is super active today, I just want to make sure she is not stressed.

what sources of your research aided you in doing things absolutely incorrectly? This is concerning.

 

[Mustafa67]

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Sorry I am work. I work in a veterinary clinic so I am trying to upload between room LOL. Thank you for the name I definitely don't want to sound like a big dummy

First, change the sub to coco fibre. As others have said the mesh on the lid is unsuitable as Ts can get their legs stuck or can chew through that. There needs to be A LOT more sub there too, there shouldn’t be that much space between the sub and the lid it presents a risk hazard of a fall to your T.

Next take out the thermometer and the heat mat? (the black thing) and use a space heater. Keep the T at room temps (around 72-85).

Read this, it’s full of great info and will help you look after your T better:

Tarantula Information for Beginners (and More)

Below are some helpful resources. (Rather than having half a dozen or more pinned threads, which clutter the top of the board, we are pinning this index.) While the focus is on beginners, there are other threads on health and more advanced species that may be useful to more experienced keepers...

arachnoboards.com

 

[AprilMBland]

For sure. I acquired her from a co worker. She is moving and can't take her with. I assumed she knew what she was talking about.
I appreciate all of the advice. I want to make sure I do whatever I can to provide the proper care. I changed the bedding. I filled it .
A couple of more questions regarding the enclosure. What should I use for the top and can I use something better for plant than that plastic

 

[cold blood]

For sure. I acquired her from a co worker. She is moving and can't take her with. I assumed she knew what she was talking about.
I appreciate all of the advice. I want to make sure I do whatever I can to provide the proper care. I changed the bedding. I filled it .
A couple of more questions regarding the enclosure. What should I use for the top and can I use something better for plant than that plastic

She probably got all her info from either care sheets or pet stores....both of which perpetrate very old, dated info....like decades old info.

 

[AprilMBland]

I am reading the recommended information right now

 

[darkness975]

A couple of more questions regarding the enclosure. What should I use for the top and can I use something better for plant than that plastic

Pexi glass lid with air holes drilled into it is the best for those aquariums.

Plastic plants are the best, as long as they aren't sharp. You can also get soft silk ones.

Tarantulas do not care about plants or decorations so anything like that is for aesthetical reasons for you only.

Ensure any decorations you have are not dangerous or sharp.

 

[Andrew Clayton]

For sure. I acquired her from a co worker. She is moving and can't take her with. I assumed she knew what she was talking about.
I appreciate all of the advice. I want to make sure I do whatever I can to provide the proper care. I changed the bedding. I filled it .
A couple of more questions regarding the enclosure. What should I use for the top and can I use something better for plant than that plastic

Sheet of acrylic cut to size and drill holes for ventilation, plastic plants are best, it's a whole other ball game going down the live plants route. If you wanted to do that you're going to have to get plants and learn how to keep them alive too before being able to introduce a T that is suited to that environment.
Post pics of what you have so far.

 

[Arachnophobphile]

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Sorry I am work. I work in a veterinary clinic so I am trying to upload between room LOL. Thank you for the name I definitely don't want to sound like a big dummy

Get rid of the wood chips asap. Hopefully not coniferous wood chips.

 

[Wolfram1]

the coconut ist not a great hide either, petstores like to sell all the stuff that is used for mammalian pets as if it was a great fit for any pet, that probably also why they sold her the wood chips as a substrate when thats actually used to absorb mammalian urin and fecies.

for tarantulas it prevents natural burrowing behavior, dries out the enclosure which may lead to the tarantula trying to escape (climbing) and poses an additional danger in case of a fall as it has rough and sharp edges

tarantulas dig burrows beneath logs or rocks most of the time, some may also dig exposed burrows if no structures are available.

slightly curved corkbark/bark flats, angled into the soil are a good alternative to those structures (light and durable)

i would reccomend changing the coconut-shell out for one of these

good luck in your further reserch