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I own a nice P. scrofa, also called a Chilean copper. I've raised it since it was 1/4". It's leg span is about the size of a silver dollar, so it's not big. I have it in simple, clear plastic container, basic coco bedding. The substrate is very smooth, no chunks.
For months it was always on the floor of the container. However, for the past year it's been primarily on the sides of the container. I should note it's never gone without food, and when I drop in a cricket or two, it comes down to hunt.
This "vertical" behavior started shortly after it webbed the entire floor of the container, dense silk too, and after it webbed the walls of the container (VERY faint, you can't even see the silk on the walls of the container w/out proper lighting).
It's healthy, not a problem.
However, I can't figure out why the change in behavior? Also, I should not, it isn't constantly walking on the walls either. Just hanging out.
I've never owned a terrestrial species that remained vertical for so long.
Any ideas? Thanks !
For months it was always on the floor of the container. However, for the past year it's been primarily on the sides of the container. I should note it's never gone without food, and when I drop in a cricket or two, it comes down to hunt.
This "vertical" behavior started shortly after it webbed the entire floor of the container, dense silk too, and after it webbed the walls of the container (VERY faint, you can't even see the silk on the walls of the container w/out proper lighting).
It's healthy, not a problem.
However, I can't figure out why the change in behavior? Also, I should not, it isn't constantly walking on the walls either. Just hanging out.
I've never owned a terrestrial species that remained vertical for so long.
Any ideas? Thanks !