Tarantulas and Spiders

This one is big compared to some :p

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Hey guys,

Substrate and water questions:

1. What are recommended substrates for a rosehair T?

2. After some reading, I've seen a sponge or paper towel is not necessary for drinking. I understand bacteria growth issues and giving crickets a way out if they fall in, but why has that stance changed for Ts drinking water w/o a sponge or other apparatus in the water?



Note: I am not getting a T, I have an obligation to make sure the Nature Center is caring for their Rose Hair properly.

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Originally Posted by Pyrate81

Hey guys,

Substrate and water questions:

1. What are recommended substrates for a rosehair T?

2. After some reading, I've seen a sponge or paper towel is not necessary for drinking. I understand bacteria growth issues and giving crickets a way out if they fall in, but why has that stance changed for Ts drinking water w/o a sponge or other apparatus in the water?



Note: I am not getting a T, I have an obligation to make sure the Nature Center is caring for their Rose Hair properly.

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Coconut fiber.
Anything over 2" keep it dry.

Never use a sponge in any dish. If you are worried about crickets getting back out, use a rock.


The best info you'll ever find.
http://people.ucalgary.ca/~schultz/roses.html

At the moment I've only got a nice chilean rose tarantula but hope to get some widows and slings soon

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Originally Posted by Pyrate81

Hey guys,

Substrate and water questions:

1. What are recommended substrates for a rosehair T?

2. After some reading, I've seen a sponge or paper towel is not necessary for drinking. I understand bacteria growth issues and giving crickets a way out if they fall in, but why has that stance changed for Ts drinking water w/o a sponge or other apparatus in the water?



Note: I am not getting a T, I have an obligation to make sure the Nature Center is caring for their Rose Hair properly.

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Get a T!!

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Originally Posted by 3skulls

Coconut fiber.
Anything over 2" keep it dry...

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Ty.

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

Get a T!!

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I'm not getting a T, eventually I'll overcome my fear of them and actually hold one. Otherwise, I don't "do" spiders and Ts.

Pick that Chilean up! It's moderately harmless! Mine hadn't flicked hairs, bit, or otherwise hurt me in any fashion.

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

Get a T!!

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Oh gawd. Don't start. He's ^^ a bad influence. Look where it got me...

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Originally Posted by DooLittle

Oh gawd. Don't start. He's ^^ a bad influence. Look where it got me...

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My arachnid fear and lack of interest are stronger than his bad influences. I think the only insects I'd get are scorpions or preying mantises

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Originally Posted by Pyrate81

My arachnid fear and lack of interest are stronger than his bad influences. I think the only insects I'd get are scorpions or preying mantises

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Well, hate to tell ya, but I've never been a bug/spider fan. But we have two T's now, and they are cool as heck.