Tarantula question

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Originally Posted by Boanerges

I use bed-a-beast or eco earth (both are coconut fiber). And if you are going to use KK (I used/use them also) just go though the sizes as he/she grows. If you start off with a sling then even the smallest KK will be too big. They are semi aboreal so you would not stand a KK on it's end like you would do with an Avic.

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Ok. Yea I wouldn't put it in the KK right away.. The one I'm probably getting is already 1.5 inches. So probably start him in a deli cup?

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Originally Posted by reptile_lover07

Ok. Yea I wouldn't put it in the KK right away.. The one I'm probably getting is already 1.5 inches. So probably start him in a deli cup?

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Deli cups work great :gj:

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Originally Posted by Boanerges

Ooops, sorry I did not respond faster!!! Okay, when they were not quite huge adults I had them in 5 gallon tanks and they did great for me. I did give them enough substrate to burrow in if they were feeling sassy but never once seen mine burrow as adults. As slings I did see them make cool burrows. I have seen people use taller aquariums (where the doors open in the front), 5 gallon, 10 gallon, 20 gallon if you are breeding two and want to give them space and give the male a better chance at survival.


Congrats on the new G. pulchra!!! They really are great!!! Out of around 10 or so that I owned I only had one that was a grump. It was a male and he would throw up a threat pose over everything. He must not have got the memo that he was a G. pulchra and not an OBT :rolleye2: Post some pics for us to see of yours when you get a chance!!!!

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Ya, will do. I just have mine in a deli cup in my snake room right now, good temps for power feeding :D

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Originally Posted by reptile_lover07

Is it your first Pulchra? How do you like it?

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First one personally, kept them for a while at the shop. It's still very young, maybe 1.5" or so. Wish they didn't grow so dang slow!

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Originally Posted by Boanerges

Deli cups work great :gj:

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Alright. Thanks for answering all my questions! That's all I have for now.. I think I've got it. I'll let you know if I have anymore.

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Originally Posted by reptile_lover07

Alright. Thanks for answering all my questions! That's all I have for now.. I think I've got it. I'll let you know if I have anymore.

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Your very welcome!!! Any more questions feel free to ask!! I am always around and will do the best I can to help you out if you need it :-)