Pink Toe T putting substrate in web?

[Teal]

Ignore anything that uses the word "humidity" in regards to tarantulas. A water dish is sufficient for most species, and for others dampened substrate is needed.

I have always misted enclosures... usually slings in enclosures too small to fit water caps. As long as you allow the enclosure to dry out between mistings and don't allow it to get stagnant, it is fine.

 

[Evan P]

I mist my pink toes Terrarium daily to keep humidity up an because of right ventilation it never molds and she is happy and active, except right now she just had a fresh molt 4 days ago

 

[MintyWood826]

I mist my pink toes Terrarium daily to keep humidity up an because of right ventilation it never molds and she is happy and active, except right now she just had a fresh molt 4 days ago

How do you know she's happy? I mean you can't read a T's mind...

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Ignore anything that uses the word "humidity" in regards to tarantulas. A water dish is sufficient for most species, and for others dampened substrate is needed.

 

[Evan P]

Because when completely dry she stays in hide when misted lightly everyday she stays active

 

[MintyWood826]

I haven't owned my Avic for that long but aren't they supposed to not be that active?

 

[Teal]

Because when completely dry she stays in hide when misted lightly everyday she stays active

You have it backwards. Staying in their hide means they are comfortable. Being active means they were disrupted from their comfort and are stressed.

 

[Evan P]

You have it backwards. Staying in their hide means they are comfortable. Being active means they were disrupted from their comfort and are stressed.

Thanks for the info I was misled

I haven't owned my Avic for that long but aren't they supposed to not be that active?

I’m not a 100% I’m still new at this

 

[SaraLiess]

Here’s a pic. Closed web. Pre-molt?

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Here’s a pic. Closed web. Pre-molt?

Unless it’s refusing to eat and fat doubt it’s pre molt. looks like a happy avic Tho!!!

 

[SaraLiess]

It has been almost a month since she/he ate. It closed up the web a week ago, it used to have a hammock that it perched on. I am sorry if this is a silly question, but should I be putting a cricket directly in the web? I assumed avics leave their tube webs to hunt this little guy is definitely not leaving

 

[AnObeseHippo]

It has been almost a month since she/he ate. It closed up the web a week ago, it used to have a hammock that it perched on. I am sorry if this is a silly question, but should I be putting a cricket directly in the web? I assumed avics leave their tube webs to hunt this little guy is definitely not leaving

Sounds like a case for Detective Premolt. He loves cases where the tunnels are closed off!

 

[SaraLiess]

lol. Who is this detective? I need his help

 

[AnObeseHippo]

lol. Who is this detective? I need his help

It’s in premolt. I was just being unique

 

[Thekla]

It has been almost a month since she/he ate. It closed up the web a week ago, it used to have a hammock that it perched on. I am sorry if this is a silly question, but should I be putting a cricket directly in the web? I assumed avics leave their tube webs to hunt this little guy is definitely not leaving

Well. then I'll play Capt. Obvious for a moment...

No, don't put any feeders into the enclosure. Especially not into its web tunnel! Never open a web tunnel or a burrow and put a feeder inside when the spider closed it off itself. Worse case scenario: The spider is moulting that very moment and the feeder starts feeding on your spider. Crickets can kill a moulting T!

Stay calm and keep observing.

 

[SaraLiess]

Well. then I'll play Capt. Obvious for a moment...

No, don't put any feeders into the enclosure. Especially not into its web tunnel! Never open a web tunnel or a burrow and put a feeder inside when the spider closed it off itself. Worse case scenario: The spider is moulting that very moment and the feeder starts feeding on your spider. Crickets can kill a moulting T!

Stay calm and keep observing.

Hello. While these questions may seem obvious to those of you who have taken care of Ts for years, it isn’t as obvious for those new to the hobby. There really isn’t a ton of information out there, and a lot of it is contradicting. That is why I am here asking questions.

 

[Jayk]

Hello. While these questions may seem obvious to those of you who have taken care of Ts for years, it isn’t as obvious for those new to the hobby. There really isn’t a ton of information out there, and a lot of it is contradicting. That is why I am here asking questions.

We all have to start somewhere

Make sure you provide fresh water. The T will emerge soon. It will be in the process of molting its old Exo-skeleton.

Whenever your T does this just make sure you remove all feeders and leave the T alone. Once the T has emerged from its burrow/web, take a look at its fangs. Once they turn fully black, it should be fine to re-introduce the feeders

 

[Thekla]

Hello. While these questions may seem obvious to those of you who have taken care of Ts for years, it isn’t as obvious for those new to the hobby. There really isn’t a ton of information out there, and a lot of it is contradicting. That is why I am here asking questions.

I meant no harm. Maybe my little joke got lost in translation.

I'm quite new to the hobby myself. Got my first T a year ago. But you come to the right place, where there's more than just a ton of information. All I learned about Ts in this last year I learned here and from a few selected youtube channels and blogs (e.g. Tom's Big Spiders). So, keep on reading, learning and enjoying this amazing hobby!