Rehousing bad?

[Darth Molt]

is It bad to keep rehousing a T? I just got a new T a couple weeks ago and I’m not happy with the enclosure and want to re do it but I think he’s happy and I don’t want to bother him/her. Should I wait a couple months? Thanks peeps

 

[Goopyguy56]

I suppose it depends on what you mean by too much. It is probably ok to do it occasionally. Some species are more sensitive to changes than others. For me, i just try to do what would be best for the t. Some t's, like my genic and phormics could probably deal with it better than some obligate burrowers would. I guess it depends what you don't like about the current setup.

 

[Andrew Clayton]

I try to keep rehousing to a minimum especially if they make a burrow. If you're not happy with it but I guess the sooner the better to let the T settle in to its new home

 

[Goopyguy56]

What species is your new t ?

 

[Darth Molt]

I suppose it depends on what you mean by too much. It is probably ok to do it occasionally. Some species are more sensitive to changes than others. For me, i just try to do what would be best for the t. Some t's, like my genic and phormics could probably deal with it better than some obligate burrowers would. I guess it depends what you don't like about the current setup.

I only thing I don’t like about it is I used a temporary plastic container that I cut in half for a hide but I just bought a legit one. I think I’ll just slip the old ine

What species is your new t ?

seemani and it hasn’t made any burrows yet and the only thing I didn’t like about the enclosure was the hide I just bought a legit one and I also just swapped them out and he/she is now in chillin in the new hide with a cricket as happy as any T could be. Thanks for the help guys

I only thing I don’t like about it is I used a temporary plastic container that I cut in half for a hide but I just bought a legit one. I think I’ll just slip the old ine

seemani and it hasn’t made any burrows yet and the only thing I didn’t like about the enclosure was the hide I just bought a legit one and I also just swapped them out and he/she is now in chillin in the new hide with a cricket as happy as any T could be. Thanks for the help guys

Meant to say A.seemanni

 

[Goopyguy56]

Well that works. I picked up a seemani at the pet store a few months ago. I didnt put a hide in just had about 6 inches of substrate and he/she just dug a tunnel and sits and waits for crickets. Seems content doing that

 

[Darth Molt]

Well that works. I picked up a seemani at the pet store a few months ago. I didnt put a hide in just had about 6 inches of substrate and he/she just dug a tunnel and sits and waits for crickets. Seems content doing that

Did you start a starter burrow or did it just find a spot? How long did it take for him/her to start making a burrow? Do you mist or over flow the water bowl? Sorry for so many questions lol

 

[Arachnophoric]

Did you start a starter burrow or did it just find a spot? How long did it take for him/her to start making a burrow? Do you mist or over flow the water bowl? Sorry for so many questions lol

You can offer a starter burrow, as it may increase the likelihood that they adopt it, but is no guarantee. It's different for each specimen, I had one who excavated her first enclosure in a week take two months before she started to burrow after rehousing her.

Overflow the water dish/pour water directly into the substrate. Misting is a completely useless practice for your T, and the water will evaporate too quickly. You want the water to reach down to the bottom layer of substrate, that way you can let the surface dry out a little between waterings and not need to worry. That also would possibly encourage her to burrow to find the dampness levels she enjoys the most.

 

[Goopyguy56]

Well i had a water bowl. Not sure what happened to it. I made a starter burrow up against the side so i could still see the t after it made some tunnels. It started to excavate within an hour or so of putting the t in the new home
The next day, the water bowl was burried somewhere. I might add another. I sometimes pour a little water dpwn the tunnel. I should put another water bowl in but it has been doimg great without it. I just keep an eye on it. The bottom layers of soil are wettish. I feel likw they are pretty durable species

 

[Arachnophoric]

Well i had a water bowl. Not sure what happened to it. I made a starter burrow up against the side so i could still see the t after it made some tunnels. It started to excavate within an hour or so of putting the t in the new home
The next day, the water bowl was burried somewhere. I might add another. I sometimes pour a little water dpwn the tunnel. I should put another water bowl in but it has been doimg great without it. I just keep an eye on it. The bottom layers of soil are wettish. I feel likw they are pretty durable species

They seem to enjoy burying their water dishes once they start to burrow

 

[darkness975]

is It bad to keep rehousing a T? I just got a new T a couple weeks ago and I’m not happy with the enclosure and want to re do it but I think he’s happy and I don’t want to bother him/her. Should I wait a couple months? Thanks peeps

Once you get it in an enclosure you are happy with then leave it be.

 

[Goopyguy56]

Here is mine. Just dirt in the enclosure. Water bowl is burried somewhere

 

[Justin H]

It's probably not going to kill them, but it seems to stress them out when you change their environment. I've noticed that even rearranging the enclosure is enough to make them stress for a couple of days.

I've seen mine cover their eyes with their front legs and freeze in place for hours/days when they are stressed. After they are comfortable they roam around and rest with their legs spread out. They seem to act stressed around molt times too.

It seems that they thrive on being left completely alone. My Ts have been much more active the days I don't need to open their enclosures.

 

[Goopyguy56]

It sounds like maybe your overthinking it. Mine is happy in just a large pile of dirt. I pour a little water down her tunnel once in a while and it is doing great. I don't think keeping this species happy takes any more effort than that tbh

 

[Vanisher]

Yes it is! The less you rehouse it the better! If a tarantula id happy in its enclosure just let it be! The substrate is not going to "get old" or anything! There is absolutely no sense in changing the substrate cos the tarantulas has been in the same enclosure for say 1 year! I have spiders that has been in the same envlosures for 7 years!!! Happy as 3 stooges!!! The only time you have to rehouse is A if the spider grows out from its enclisure and B If tge spider is unhappy with its enviroment and are pacing! Otherwise are rehousing more harm than good!

 

[viper69]

Rehouse every second...be the first.

 

[SonsofArachne]

Rehouse every second...be the first.

Every second seems a bit excessive. Every 5 minutes seems more practical.

 

[viper69]

Every second seems a bit excessive. Every 5 minutes seems more practical.

I'd call you lazy then.