Thoughts on enclosure for Caribena or Avicularia species sling

[lucyb663]

How appropriate would this 3”x3”x6” enclosure be for a Caribena or Avicularia species sling? Most slings of these genus that I’ve found available are 1/2”-1” in size.
I’ve been considering getting my first arboreal t, but am very much still in the research phase. I run a tower fan facing my spider corner to keep air moving 24/7, but I know ventilation is a big concern for these species when they’re small.
Worst case I’ll get a young jumping spider for it like its previous resident, but would like to try something different!
Thank you in advance!

 

[viper69]

Are we mind-readers?! You left out the most important piece of info

 

[lucyb663]

Are we mind-readers?! You left out the most important piece of info

Most slings I’m finding available are 1/2” to 1” in size, I’m sorry I’ll edit original post to add that.

 

[viper69]

Most slings I’m finding available are 1/2” to 1” in size, I’m sorry I’ll edit original post to add that.

Too large- put it in a deli cup or Thorton vial

No need to use a fan if the box is well ventilated

 

[lucyb663]

Too large- put it in a deli cup or Thorton vial

No need to use a fan if the box is well ventilated

Ok, thank you!

 

[Tarantuland]

Just make sure it can’t get through the vent holes. I start mine in a 4oz or 16oz cup then move to a 32oz cup when they’re around 1”

 

[Arachnophobphile]

How appropriate would this 3”x3”x6” enclosure be for a Caribena or Avicularia species sling? Most slings of these genus that I’ve found available are 1/2”-1” in size.
I’ve been considering getting my first arboreal t, but am very much still in the research phase. I run a tower fan facing my spider corner to keep air moving 24/7, but I know ventilation is a big concern for these species when they’re small.
Worst case I’ll get a young jumping spider for it like its previous resident, but would like to try something different!
Thank you in advance!

Welcome to AB

Since you are wanting to get a C. versicolor read the Avic guide/notes below via the link.

Avicularia Husbandry?

Hi! I'm new to the forum and am unsure if this is the right place for this, but I was wondering if there's anything I should know in advance before purchasing an Avicularia genus? (specifically, I have my eye on some a. metallica slings) I've done some reading, but being that I've only ever had...

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[lucyb663]

Welcome to AB

Since you are wanting to get a C. versicolor read the Avic guide/notes below via the link.

Avicularia Husbandry?

Hi! I'm new to the forum and am unsure if this is the right place for this, but I was wondering if there's anything I should know in advance before purchasing an Avicularia genus? (specifically, I have my eye on some a. metallica slings) I've done some reading, but being that I've only ever had...

arachnoboards.com

I’ve read through that, thank you! It is very, very helpful. I think I’m psyching myself out about it since there are so many “help, my avic/C. versicolor is dying” posts here and in the Facebook groups I follow. Kind of holding off until I feel a bit more confident in myself.

 

[lucyb663]

Just make sure it can’t get through the vent holes. I start mine in a 4oz or 16oz cup then move to a 32oz cup when they’re around 1”

Thank you!
The holes are very small on the enclosure (I’ve used them for a couple of my jumping spider slings who have since outgrown them).
This is helpful, though, for when I do work up the nerve to get one!