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the heater under, oh i know that a big sin while keeping a T
The heater at all, brah. Don't use it.the heater under, oh i know that a big sin while keeping a T
That big cage seems sufficient for a bigger tarantula. It'll be a long frackin time before a Chaco gets to be big enough for that enclosure, but if you happen to come across a tarantula that IS big enough, then by all means.so what is good cage for the long run because a quart seems is a little small
Some collectors have figured out ways to keep their tarantula room at the ideal temperature by using an aquarium heater tube to heat all the enclosures, but I don't know how that works. And it's only for big collections, so forget about it for now. Room temperature is perfectly fine.just took off the heater
well heat isnt a problem, i live in socalSome collectors have figured out ways to keep their tarantula room at the ideal temperature by using an aquarium heater tube to heat all the enclosures, but I don't know how that works. And it's only for big collections, so forget about it for now. Room temperature is perfectly fine.
yeahYeah that 20L is way too big. I have my 5" female G pulchripes (Golden Knee) in a 10 gal and it was way too big. She's in a large Critter Keeper and doing fine. Tarantulas just tend to do better when in a tighter space. They eat better as well. Room temps are fine in SoCal. Basically, if you're comfortable, your tarantula will be comfortable.
The G pulchripes is a great choice. My female was part of my original 3. The others were the L parahybana and the A genticulata. All 3 are top choices for your consideration. All 3 show well. They are always out. All 3 eat well too. The LP and the gentic are never really a consideration to be held, but so much can go wrong anyway. The larger ones don't really hide and that's all you'll want anyway, right?
I got a sling for my first T (also G. pulchripes) and it worked out well. I really enjoy watching them grow up, and slings are dirt cheap, so for me it's win-win. If you want a big spider now, get an adult.should i get an adult female or a sling
the ones cold blood has are 2 inches in legspan. That makes them juveniles, not slings. Slings and adults are bad choices for beginners. Slings are bad because they're so fragile and more of a hassle, and adults are bad because they're expensive as balls, both the spider and the husbandry equipment. You need big enclosures and big feeding insects, and the spider itself can go for hundreds and hundreds of dollars.should i get an adult female or a sling
I got a sling for my first T (also G. pulchripes) and it worked out well. I really enjoy watching them grow up, and slings are dirt cheap, so for me it's win-win. If you want a big spider now, get an adult.
money and enclosure is not a problem for me, but it would be nice to see them growthe ones cold blood has are 2 inches in legspan. That makes them juveniles, not slings. Slings and adults are bad choices for beginners. Slings are bad because they're so fragile and more of a hassle, and adults are bad because they're expensive as balls, both the spider and the husbandry equipment. You need big enclosures and big feeding insects, and the spider itself can go for hundreds and hundreds of dollars.
A juvenile would work well: it still has room to grow but is past the more fragile baby stage.money and enclosure is not a problem for me, but it would be nice to see them grow
When I got mine, I wanted size. I bought a 5" female. She still has a long time to live. I paid less than 100 bucks and got what I want. If you want a bigger one, get one.should i get an adult female or a sling
If you checked out EulersK's series on Youtube you would have had the answers to your enclosure and substrate questions.ok, so if i just used this big enclosure, is there any downsides to that? and what substrate should i get for a golden knee
Oh Andrea, are you suggesting research..wow...seriously that's just crazy talk!!If you checked out EulersK's series on Youtube you would have had the answers to your enclosure and substrate questions.
Ow right. I forgot...Oh Andrea, are you suggesting research..wow...seriously that's just crazy talk!!
I absolutely enjoy watching them grow which is why most of my collection are slings. That and it's cheaper lol. Money ain't a problem until you get addicted and have like 50+money and enclosure is not a problem for me, but it would be nice to see them grow
Actually its a heat bath...very simple...but its only effective for SMALL collections....you would need a pool to use this with even a moderate collection.Some collectors have figured out ways to keep their tarantula room at the ideal temperature by using an aquarium heater tube to heat all the enclosures, but I don't know how that works. And it's only for big collections, so forget about it for now. Room temperature is perfectly fine.