Not sure what is going on with my Stripe knee tarantula

[Luciano Insana]

No it's the mesh that is the issue. The Tarantula can get it's feet stuck in it, and the finer stuff they can chew through pretty easily.

Ok, but won't acrylic stop air circulation?

 

[Andrew Clayton]

Ok, but won't acrylic stop air circulation?

Yeah you're gawna have to make ventilation in it, sorry I should have said that.

 

[Luciano Insana]

Yeah you're gawna have to make ventilation in it, sorry I should have said that.

Like, drill holes?
Also, can you post a pic of a similar lid if you have one

 

[Luciano Insana]

Thank you VERY much, this has been very helpful!

 

[Andrew Clayton]

Like, drill holes?
Also, can you post a pic of a similar lid if you have one

Yes drill holes. I don't have any as I don't use any enclosure that has a mesh lid.

 

[Gevo]

I haven't tried this myself, but this is one of the clearest videos I've seen showing how to replace mesh lids with acrylic:

 

[fcat]

Just checking in...I wanted to clarify that I suggested a rehouse because you won't be able to drill holes in glass.

I found the knowledge I have been looking for... It's in reference to a different species but can be applied to any burrowing species...when you consider why they burrow. And why they aren't surfacing.

The text can be found here, if you read the whole post or any posts by him you will be a better keeper for it. He talks about the importance of ventilation as well

The Paradoxical Importance of Humidity

Disclaimer: If you're a beginning tarantula hobbyist or an intermediate hobbyist starting with moisture dependent species, looking for specific care information, the theories in this thread aren’t for you. The maxim of "ignore humidity percentages, maintain proper soil moisture and ventilation...

arachnoboards.com

Most of my troubleshooting questions came from @l4nsky unpublished book here. The post in ventilation with a nice picture of air flow

The Husbandry of Moisture Dependent Slings

DISCLAIMER: This writeup is specifically for the husbandry of moisture dependent slings and I’m going to be talking about the controversial topic of *humidity*. If you would like to argue about the merits of its application or importance in the husbandry of moisture dependent species, please...

arachnoboards.com

While your T may not be a "moisture dependent sling," you should read this as it could help prevent situations where a moisture dependent environment has the propensity to be created and how the lack of lower ventilation is dangerous.

And since your T is not well, you have every reason to want to confine it to a smaller space so all it can do is find the water dish

Edit to add
There is a really good discussion in this thread as well, but read this explanation

history of tarantula keeping?

How do you add cross ventilation to a Glass tank , only my custom plexiglass lid I can drill in? Not sure if this is a serious question, but the answer is "you don't." Drilling into glass just add cross ventilation is completely unnecessary.

arachnoboards.com

 

[Luciano Insana]

If you have a clear container try and get her in that being able to see underside could help diagnose the issue

I got the pictures