I have a 1.5" a.avic, who at the moment is in a 1.5 liter habitat. This is my first sling, and I've read they need much smaller enclosures, but I wasn't sure what else to use, and thought I'd see how he did in this enclosure. He seems very happy, he built a pretty little web and everything, but I've had him a few days and he hasn't eaten yet. I know that it's common for these guys to go a while without eating, but I'm worried the enclosure may be too big for him to find his prey.
I'd like to rehouse him, but he's very fiesty, he's extremely quick and likes to jump. I need something I can safely get him into (I handle my spiders as little as possible, and therefore, I'm not too good at it) and something that he's not going to come rushing out of when I try to feed him.
Any suggestions? Should I just leave him where he is for a few more days and see if he eats?
I'd like to rehouse him, but he's very fiesty, he's extremely quick and likes to jump. I need something I can safely get him into (I handle my spiders as little as possible, and therefore, I'm not too good at it) and something that he's not going to come rushing out of when I try to feed him.
Any suggestions? Should I just leave him where he is for a few more days and see if he eats?