Hey guys, I just thought it might be helpful to the new people to see what size containers spiderlings call for. The first one is for a A. versicolor sling which is about 3/4-1 inch at the time. It uses a simple fake plant clipping, a "meshed" deli container from Black Jungle Terrarium Supply, and moist vermiculite as substrate. Peat can easily be substituted. For terrestrials I use the same cup, but with moist peat 3/4 full. The terrestrials don't need any decor, rather they normally dig their own burrow, but sometimes I provide a fake plant clipping for my terrestrials (such as a Chaco Golden Knee) and they won't burrow as a result. I also use such a setup for a obligate burrower, as they will burrow too.
For smaller terrestrials I use those little portion cups you see in the last picture. I would use those up to 2/3 inch or so, in place of vials if I need them for something else. Those you can get at many places that sell fast food, just ask to buy a few off of them, I'm sure they have tons. Poke 3 holes in the lid with a push pin and your set! The vial is just another example of an Arboreal enclosure...
For smaller terrestrials I use those little portion cups you see in the last picture. I would use those up to 2/3 inch or so, in place of vials if I need them for something else. Those you can get at many places that sell fast food, just ask to buy a few off of them, I'm sure they have tons. Poke 3 holes in the lid with a push pin and your set! The vial is just another example of an Arboreal enclosure...


