Lara
Arachnopeon
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- Nov 18, 2016
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Hi! I've been researching Ts for over a year and do not have any yet, but my wish list is growing. I think I'm most concerned about keeping the enclosure warm enough. In reading all the things and watching lots of YouTube videos I've seen that Ts are mostly hardy when you consider how long they've been around. I live in OK and I've seen native Ts here on camping trips, so I know that breed has got be able to survive a zone 7, but I'm looking for something else.
I know this question is breed-specific, but I'm trying to figure out if I can make these Ts work with the current layout of my home. I don't have an extra room to dedicate and heat above the house temp, which averages between 65F in the winter and up to 85F in the summer (but it's usually around 70-80F).
If I'm looking to start with a B. Smithi or a Euthalus sp. red (or both if I can trick my husband) do you think I need to provide external heat to one side of the enclosure? If so, if I have both enclosures next to each other, could I get away with one bulb between them so they could still retreat to the other side if it gets too warm?
Also, how do you address fire safety when you offer external heat?
Thanks so much!
I know this question is breed-specific, but I'm trying to figure out if I can make these Ts work with the current layout of my home. I don't have an extra room to dedicate and heat above the house temp, which averages between 65F in the winter and up to 85F in the summer (but it's usually around 70-80F).
If I'm looking to start with a B. Smithi or a Euthalus sp. red (or both if I can trick my husband) do you think I need to provide external heat to one side of the enclosure? If so, if I have both enclosures next to each other, could I get away with one bulb between them so they could still retreat to the other side if it gets too warm?
Also, how do you address fire safety when you offer external heat?
Thanks so much!