odd behaviour from my new A. Hentzi

[ArynAlba]

thanks! ive kept having to refill the water bowl often so i suspect there might be a small leak so that might be causing some stress. but otherwise thanks! do you reccomend any cheap acrylic enclosures for a T of their size?

Hmm, where are you located? I'm in the US, so unfortunately I might not be able to help much. But the general metric, iirc, is to look for enclosures that are about 3x the size of the T (so if your T is 6cm, for instance, you can go for about 18cm.) Just be sure to get something somewhat deep, to allow for substrate and enough headroom to molt on top if it needs to.
I've personally used cat treat containers (washed and with holes drilled in them, of course), Tarantula Cribs, Hobby Lobby collection display cases, and some sling/juvenile enclosures from my local reptile shop (Serpentarium.) Anything that's plastic, appropriately sized, and can have holes drilled into it can be a tarantula habitat imo.

 

[Kamobeas fan]

Hmm, where are you located? I'm in the US, so unfortunately I might not be able to help much. But the general metric, iirc, is to look for enclosures that are about 3x the size of the T (so if your T is 6cm, for instance, you can go for about 18cm.) Just be sure to get something somewhat deep, to allow for substrate and enough headroom to molt on top if it needs to.
I've personally used cat treat containers (washed and with holes drilled in them, of course), Tarantula Cribs, Hobby Lobby collection display cases, and some sling/juvenile enclosures from my local reptile shop (Serpentarium.) Anything that's plastic, appropriately sized, and can have holes drilled into it can be a tarantula habitat imo.

im located in england, i got my T and the enclosure from the spider shop actually which i think is based in wales

 

[ArynAlba]

im located in england, i got my T and the enclosure from the spider shop actually which i think is based in wales

Ah, okay! I just saw your reply to the other commenter, sorry!
DIY enclosures are still totally do-able, if you have a drill or can melt appropriately-sized holes with a soldering tool.
But as far as premade enclosures, something like this that The Spider Shop sells might work? https://thespidershop.co.uk/product/spiderling-box/ (I just wish they had dimensions listed, but given that it seems to be a step down from the larger enclosure, my guess is that the size would be okay?)

 

[Kamobeas fan]

Ah, okay! I just saw your reply to the other commenter, sorry!
DIY enclosures are still totally do-able, if you have a drill or can melt appropriately-sized holes with a soldering tool.
But as far as premade enclosures, something like this that The Spider Shop sells might work? https://thespidershop.co.uk/product/spiderling-box/ (I just wish they had dimensions listed, but given that it seems to be a step down from the larger enclosure, my guess is that the size would be okay?)

thanks for the help! i'll get back to you if the T molts or if something bad happens

 

[ArynAlba]

thanks for the help! i'll get back to you if the T molts or if something bad happens

Absolutely! I don't think anything bad is going to happen--everything sounds pretty much within the range of "normal" imo. Good luck (not that you'll need it,) and feel free to reach out again if you have any questions!

 

[Arachnophobphile]

im located in england, i got my T and the enclosure from the spider shop actually which i think is based in wales

The Spider Shop should have alot of options for you. They are a well established dealer in the U.K. If I lived in the U.K. I would definitely be buying from them.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

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my biggest worry is that it hasnt used its burrow, i heard being out in the open causes dehydration and dehydration could be the cause of slipping

Some tarantulas don’t use a burrow especially past the sling stage when juvy or larger. Just keep a full water fish it will find it. I mean dish.

 

[Kamobeas fan]

Absolutely! I don't think anything bad is going to happen--everything sounds pretty much within the range of "normal" imo. Good luck (not that you'll need it,) and feel free to reach out again if you have any questions!

sorry to bother you again but this happend just now and idk what to make of it https://arachnoboards.com/threads/really-odd-behaviour-during-a-hentzi-feeding.364461/