Trouble keeping humidity up

[KrisThatBugGirl]

I'm having trouble keeping the humidity levels to where they should be for my jumping spiders. I'm new to this so would appreciate your help. I'm going to try using some kind of reptile coconut substrate or something similar. I hope I don't invite mold, I just don't want it to be too dry for them even though they aren't molting.

 

[jbooth]

Sounds good... it doesn't have to be wet substrate, a little moisture goes a long ways, dampen a corner or something.

 

[KrisThatBugGirl]

I wasn't sure how moist to make it so thanks I will try that

 

[jbooth]

I wasn't sure how moist to make it so thanks I will try that

yeah, if it molds it's too wet or no ventilation. usually both.

 

[Dry Desert]

I'm having trouble keeping the humidity levels to where they should be for my jumping spiders. I'm new to this so would appreciate your help. I'm going to try using some kind of reptile coconut substrate or something similar. I hope I don't invite mold, I just don't want it to be too dry for them even though they aren't molting. View attachment 458628

Stay away from Coco fibre substrate, it's crap and encourages mold.

If you want a moist environment use moss and lightly spray with dechlorinated water, normal tap water kills it.

 

[spigy]

I'm having trouble keeping the humidity levels to where they should be for my jumping spiders. I'm new to this so would appreciate your help. I'm going to try using some kind of reptile coconut substrate or something similar. I hope I don't invite mold, I just don't want it to be too dry for them even though they aren't molting. View attachment 458628

In my experience, it's good to keep regius on the drier side with good ventilation. Of course spritz a side of the enclosure with water every few days so she can get a drink.

 

[Smotzer]

They definitely don’t need “humid” or high moisture tank set ups

 

[Ratmosphere]

Depending on the enclosure size, a water bottle cap filled with water does the trick. Overflow it with water into the substrate so there's a section of the enclosure that stays damp.

 

[aprilmayjunebugs]

I just came to say, that's an awesome picture of an adorable jumper.

 

[KrisThatBugGirl]

In my experience, it's good to keep regius on the drier side with good ventilation. Of course spritz a side of the enclosure with water every few days so she can get a drink.

Thanks for the advice, that helps!