Sand Spider Substrate

[YungRasputin]

was wondering what type of substrate is most ideal for Sicariidae/Six Eyed Sand spiders? obviously sand is involved but I’m moreso curious about the total layout of the enclosure - should there be a side for loose sand and a side for more hard clay like substrate? should it be 100% loose sand? what type of sand is best?

 

[BoyFromLA]

100% sand (any sands) will do, with a piece of cork bark, where it can hold onto it while it molts.

 

[YungRasputin]

could you go more in-depth about their molting? like do they position themselves on top of the cork bark?

 

[BoyFromLA]

could you go more in-depth about their molting? like do they position themselves on top of the cork bark?

I think below video clip link will explain itself. It’s the video by @basin79.

This case it latched itself on the top, but it would also latch itself on side of a cork bark, and molt it.

 

[Richard McJimsey]

I've used various types of sand with different individuals of all ages, and have found that it absolutely does not matter what type or color of sand you use.