Oliverhenderson
Arachnopeon
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I was wondering if it would be ok if i used a cork flat for my p metallica instead of a cork round cause i would like to view it more would this stress it out
In the wild this genus lives in holes within trees, deep holes too I might add. I understand the need to see them, they will make do w/out a cork round, your choice. I used cork rounds for my P. rufi's.I was wondering if it would be ok if i used a cork flat for my p metallica instead of a cork round cause i would like to view it more would this stress it out
Half and half lol still able to somewhat view the T and she gets privacy when she wants, webbed up the opening and dug all the way down to the bottom of the enclosure.
P. metallica
Guess she didn't like the hide, she crawled out after 4 days and stuck to the glass and hasn't...
I was gonna ask that too, they seem dim yet provide sufficient viewing light!!!Like the lights, what are you using for them, vendor? And how bright are they?? They appear to be blue for night observation.
"Beautiful things don't ask for attention"I was wondering if it would be ok if i used a cork flat for my p metallica instead of a cork round cause i would like to view it more would this stress it out
A Pokie Cannon there! Great shot.View attachment 231966 Ok, so I've tried both setups: Cork rounds and cork flats leaned up against the back corner. Honestly, the idea of using a flat gives you the impression that you'll be able to see your T more. I've actually found that to be the exact opposite. My P. rufilata has a flat, and she has gone around the back and burrowed under it, and the opening to the burrow faces the back. AND, she built a dirt curtain in front of it! So, 90% of the time, all I see are her fuzzy green ninja shoes
I've had the best results from cork rounds that face forward. A round is a very desirable hide for a spider, so odds are very good it will use it. And since it faces forward, a flashlight is all you need to see your spider. My P. metallica is set up that way.
Has not been my experience at all. They hide in pre molt at times, but all my pokies are pretty visible regularly.View attachment 231966 Ok, so I've tried both setups: Cork rounds and cork flats leaned up against the back corner. Honestly, the idea of using a flat gives you the impression that you'll be able to see your T more. I've actually found that to be the exact opposite. My P. rufilata has a flat, and she has gone around the back and burrowed under it, and the opening to the burrow faces the back. AND, she built a dirt curtain in front of it! So, 90% of the time, all I see are her fuzzy green ninja shoes
I've had the best results from cork rounds that face forward. A round is a very desirable hide for a spider, so odds are very good it will use it. And since it faces forward, a flashlight is all you need to see your spider. My P. metallica is set up that way.