I acquired a C versicolor sling about 2 months ago. Temps in my room range from low 60s to low 70s I try to keep it as warm as possible howver I do not have control of thermostat. It’s been in premolt for about 2 weeks. I figured it would’ve molted by now but I think the less then ideal temps is preventing this. Is there anything I can do to make its enclosure warmer? I read having the right humidity is essential for this species that’s the main thing I’m worried about that and temps. What can I do to make it more suitable?
Will my C versicolor be okay in the winter?
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Temps too low
Do NOT read about humidity- you will kill it! You are clearly reading the wrong info
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Try and keep it in the 70's, get a space heater with a timer.
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Be careful about preventing dehydration. They need good ventilation and constant access to clean water. Some may not drink consistently from a water dish if it's on the ground. Gluing a container to a piece of cork bark is helpful. It can get extremely dry in the winter with the furnace running. Keep an eye on this if your tarantula is getting ready to molt.
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I think its all been covered. You got all the solid advice you need.
more heat. With more heat, water bowls full at all times and some water droplets on webbing if it has any.
pictures of your enclosure would be very helpful.
if you keep substrate dry and provide water bowls, you dont need to think about humidity.
thats also why we want enclosure pictures: to make sure you have adequare ventilation.
more heat. With more heat, water bowls full at all times and some water droplets on webbing if it has any.
pictures of your enclosure would be very helpful.
its important because too much humidity is what kills them. Its usualy a result of poor ventilation and too much misting and damp substrate.
if you keep substrate dry and provide water bowls, you dont need to think about humidity.
thats also why we want enclosure pictures: to make sure you have adequare ventilation.
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Depending on your setup the water dish alone will provide enough humidity, so I wouldn't worry too much about it unless your room it's extremely dry.
It's far more important to keep them well aerated, with plenty of airflow.
If your room is too dry, just keep the soil a bit moist, it will provide the needed humidity levels, simply let it dry in between, nothing else.
It's far more important to keep them well aerated, with plenty of airflow.
If your room is too dry, just keep the soil a bit moist, it will provide the needed humidity levels, simply let it dry in between, nothing else.