elephantspider
Arachnopeon
- Joined
- Aug 28, 2007
- Messages
- 28
I am a little worried that I might have gotten myself in a little over my head. I have had a few T's in the past, and I didn't really think much of it, as they were both very simple experiences with great outcomes. I have been interested in keeping another T for about 2 years now, and the opportunity with the wife came up where she was willing (this is a rare thing) to let us spend some extra cash on something that wasn't to necessary. The first thing that came to mind was a new spider. I had been told that it would be pretty easy to get a B. Smithi from the local pet store, and I was excited. Sadly, I don't know what was going on with their prices, but I was requoted at $160 for a 1". I decided to go with a different T, and chose the H. Gigas off the list thinking that it sounded like a fun challenge and a step in the more advanced keeper direction. I did hours of research since then, and I am really exicted about our new addition to the home, but am a little worried that I might be a little out of my league. I have heard/read some pretty interesting stories about these T's, and I was just looking for some advice from those in the know (i.e. you great folks).
I feel that I have a pretty sound set up:
*10 gallon tank
*6 inches of 66% peat 33.333 (repeating of course) top soil
*large open water dish
*80-85% humidity (as read off of new thermo gauge)
Is there anything I should know before setting that big beast down into its new lair? any tips? anything about what I should expect to be different from my nice sweet docile species that I've kept in the past?
Much love to you all! Glad to be a part of the community!
Glenn
p.s. lots of updates and pictures to follow the homecoming!
I feel that I have a pretty sound set up:
*10 gallon tank
*6 inches of 66% peat 33.333 (repeating of course) top soil
*large open water dish
*80-85% humidity (as read off of new thermo gauge)
Is there anything I should know before setting that big beast down into its new lair? any tips? anything about what I should expect to be different from my nice sweet docile species that I've kept in the past?
Much love to you all! Glad to be a part of the community!
Glenn
p.s. lots of updates and pictures to follow the homecoming!