Post by brians on Dec 1, 2005 21:36:01 GMT -5
More often than not when you purchase a tarantula (especially one of the more exotic species) you will get a spiderling. When choosing a spider it is wise to do some research to find out if you have an arboreal or a terrestrial type. This will determine the type of set up you provide.
A spiderling under 2 inches in legspan can get all the water they need from a light misting of the webbing and substrate. When bigger it is wise to provide a bottle cap for watering purposes.
To start off with, here is a small vial used to house a small burrowing spiderling. If you will notice, you will see the burrow the spider has made thru the substrate which is peat moss. The peat moss is deep in order to provide enough substrate for burrowing.
For a small arboreal spiderling, I just use less substrate. Again I lightly mist the web about once a week for drinking purposes.
As a spiderling gets over the 2 inch mark, you will need to provide it with a water dish. I almost always use the lid from a 2 liter soda bottle. Here is a typical set up I use for a terrestrial spiderling 2-3 1/2 inches in leg span. Again the substrate is peat moss.
For a 2+ inch arboreal you will want to use a taller enclosure like the deli cup pictured below. Also note the water cap is hot glued to the side. There is also some wood for the spider to climb on.
For an adult arboreal I brake out the 1 gallon plastic jars. This is basically the same thing as the last one only on a larger scale.
For adult non burrowing terrestrials, kritter keepers, 5-10 gallon tanks and big deli cups can be used. An adult tarantula in the wild will usually stay less than 12 inches from their retreat so they dont really need a big enclosure. You might say they are the ultimate couch potato lol
For an adult burrower, It is much the same way except the substrate is deeper.
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A spiderling under 2 inches in legspan can get all the water they need from a light misting of the webbing and substrate. When bigger it is wise to provide a bottle cap for watering purposes.
To start off with, here is a small vial used to house a small burrowing spiderling. If you will notice, you will see the burrow the spider has made thru the substrate which is peat moss. The peat moss is deep in order to provide enough substrate for burrowing.
For a small arboreal spiderling, I just use less substrate. Again I lightly mist the web about once a week for drinking purposes.
As a spiderling gets over the 2 inch mark, you will need to provide it with a water dish. I almost always use the lid from a 2 liter soda bottle. Here is a typical set up I use for a terrestrial spiderling 2-3 1/2 inches in leg span. Again the substrate is peat moss.
For a 2+ inch arboreal you will want to use a taller enclosure like the deli cup pictured below. Also note the water cap is hot glued to the side. There is also some wood for the spider to climb on.
For an adult arboreal I brake out the 1 gallon plastic jars. This is basically the same thing as the last one only on a larger scale.
For adult non burrowing terrestrials, kritter keepers, 5-10 gallon tanks and big deli cups can be used. An adult tarantula in the wild will usually stay less than 12 inches from their retreat so they dont really need a big enclosure. You might say they are the ultimate couch potato lol
For an adult burrower, It is much the same way except the substrate is deeper.
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