Theraphosa Blondi Enclosure Lighting Question

[SalticusScenicusStar]

I have recently acquired a Theraphosa Blondi Sling that is approximately 2 inches in length. I placed it in a moderate enclosure with a water dish, burrowing substrate, and a hide. Do I have to keep the enclosure in darkness or is it ok to expose it to light because the tarantula is technically given a hide? So far, it hasn't used its hide much and has made webbing over the substrate, setting a temporary nest on top.

 

[viper69]

No you don't. Sunlight won't melt them

 

[Smotzer]

I have artificial leds that are over many of my enclosures which is perfectly suitable. Natural light in the room is also perfectly fine, but I wouldn't keep the enclosure where it is directly in a window getting direct sun; temps inside a glass/plastic container can rise drastically if left in the suns path.

 

[SalticusScenicusStar]

Thank you for your assurance. The advice really helped me find a suitable location to place my Theraphosa Blondi's enclosure.

 

[Smotzer]

Happy to have helped!

 

[Brewser]

Ambient Lighting

Or as the French put it ...

Ambience ...

" Je ne sais quoi "



" S'il vous plait "

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

I keep most my Ts in a basement only a tiny window lighting. The rest I keep in a bedroom with one window with light blinds and one closed to light .