S. calceatum, burrows?

[felmor]

Guys, im a bit worried about my S. calceatum.. I know it'a aboreal ts but, after rehousing her on big enclosure she tried to stay below and make a burrow... she's 2", is this normal? and, is calceatum and arid species?

 

[Spidershane1]

It's quite common for arboreal slings to burrow into the substrate. I'd say 4 out of 5 slings I've ever owned have waited until they got a few inches on them before they took to the trees.

 

[Hatr3d]

It's normal. Very shy and photosensible species, they will eventually lose this habit while growing.

Stromatopelma calceatum isn't an "arid species". Direct quote from a paper on the subject: "The Stromatopelma genus is widespread in equatorial central Africa, in a zone ranging from 10 degrees latitude N to 10 degrees latitude S on both sides of the equator. It is bounded towards the West by the Atlantic Ocean and towards the east by the dry hinterland of inner Central Africa.The area is primarily covered with tropical lowland rainforest, and the entire region is characterised by precipitation and many rivers.The species are found rarely any further than approx 200 km from the coast and always in connection with river systems. [...] The climate in these areas follows an annual rhythm with a wet season from May to October followed by a dry season in the remaining months. The average mean temperature lies around 20°C at night and 35°C at midday."

75% - 85% humidity is optimal, combined with a good airflow. They can adapt to drier conditions but I don't see why you should do that

 

[paassatt]

It's normal. Very shy and photosensible species, they will eventually lose this habit while growing.

Stromatopelma calceatum isn't an "arid species". Direct quote from a paper on the subject: "The Stromatopelma genus is widespread in equatorial central Africa, in a zone ranging from 10 degrees latitude N to 10 degrees latitude S on both sides of the equator. It is bounded towards the West by the Atlantic Ocean and towards the east by the dry hinterland of inner Central Africa.The area is primarily covered with tropical lowland rainforest, and the entire region is characterised by precipitation and many rivers.The species are found rarely any further than approx 200 km from the coast and always in connection with river systems. [...] The climate in these areas follows an annual rhythm with a wet season from May to October followed by a dry season in the remaining months. The average mean temperature lies around 20°C at night and 35°C at midday."

75% - 85% humidity is optimal, combined with a good airflow. They can adapt to drier conditions but I don't see why you should do that

Would you happen to have a link to this paper, please?

 

[felmor]

It's normal. Very shy and photosensible species, they will eventually lose this habit while growing.

Stromatopelma calceatum isn't an "arid species". Direct quote from a paper on the subject: "The Stromatopelma genus is widespread in equatorial central Africa, in a zone ranging from 10 degrees latitude N to 10 degrees latitude S on both sides of the equator. It is bounded towards the West by the Atlantic Ocean and towards the east by the dry hinterland of inner Central Africa.The area is primarily covered with tropical lowland rainforest, and the entire region is characterised by precipitation and many rivers.The species are found rarely any further than approx 200 km from the coast and always in connection with river systems. [...] The climate in these areas follows an annual rhythm with a wet season from May to October followed by a dry season in the remaining months. The average mean temperature lies around 20°C at night and 35°C at midday."

75% - 85% humidity is optimal, combined with a good airflow. They can adapt to drier conditions but I don't see why you should do that

no bro, i just wonder if they are.. anyway thanks.. question playing in my mind are answered.. and I'm relieved, it's normal