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If I may suggest something, you can try this and see if it works. I have used it with all my avics. I just do my enclosures other way around,but should have the same effect. Instead if relying on decoration on the bottom upwards,attach a plastic leaf plant at the top. They tend to web up way faster,as if they feel more secure.This is my first arboreal sling which I received about 4 days ago. Is this enclosure too big? It hasn't webbed yet... getting a bit worried. It's due for it's first feed tomorrow, which will be a small lobster roach. I can't find anything anywhere smaller.
That I can't say,stress at what level ? Do they truly stress ? Anything is up for debate, but must say looks good so far all needs is that plant.Ok so here is what I have at the moment. Need to find a nice plastic plant for the roof. Should I be concerned at all in terms of stress on the sling for yet another rehousing?
Haha little bugger,looks great compared to when I did my first ones. Seems like it's going well,I really hope it works out. I just find these enclosures way easier to handle and maintain,as soon as you have your first Avic sorted the rest will follow easier.Here's an update So I payed the plastics store a visit, got some nice cups. I also got some fish aquarium plants and pepples form the pet store, which ironically was next door to the plastics store. The pebbles were for the water bowl. After some minor modification to the cups and plant installation, the transfer of the versi sling was so easy! I just let the little guy loose in a tub, and placed the top half of the new enclosure over him, and he ran straight up. After a few minutes he immediately started exploring doing laps around the cup, and to my surprise, went straight down, climbed on top of the water bowl and drank! After a minute or so went back up to continue his exploration. I also watched as the little guy cleaned each and every one of his toes. Lets hope some webbing starts soon. He is also very dark in colour, practically black actually. Possible molt on its way. Thanks again to Martin for the advice!
Also,you will be able to share with other new Avicularia enthusiasts helping them since many are scared of having these due to sudden avic death syndrome.Here's an update So I payed the plastics store a visit, got some nice cups. I also got some fish aquarium plants and pepples form the pet store, which ironically was next door to the plastics store. The pebbles were for the water bowl. After some minor modification to the cups and plant installation, the transfer of the versi sling was so easy! I just let the little guy loose in a tub, and placed the top half of the new enclosure over him, and he ran straight up. After a few minutes he immediately started exploring doing laps around the cup, and to my surprise, went straight down, climbed on top of the water bowl and drank! After a minute or so went back up to continue his exploration. I also watched as the little guy cleaned each and every one of his toes. Lets hope some webbing starts soon. He is also very dark in colour, practically black actually. Possible molt on its way. Thanks again to Martin for the advice!
Also,you will be able to share with other new Avicularia enthusiasts helping them since many are scared of having these due to sudden avic death syndrome.
Hello againI have read about that... I'll be devastated. I just love this little guy. Either way if it does happen, I will try again.
HelloLooks like a good setup, I too like to keep all my arboreal slings, especially avics, in a setup very similar. With it flipped upside down like such, whenever I feed mine I just open the container flip it over and put a cricket in its web burrow. Unfortunately I didn't get to do a setup like this with my p. cambridgei slings because I could not find the cages I usually use, although only one of them has made them self even semi arboreal so far so not sure that it would of even mattered. Whats in the cage next to the avic?
my GBB Just over 3cmLooks like a good setup, I too like to keep all my arboreal slings, especially avics, in a setup very similar. With it flipped upside down like such, whenever I feed mine I just open the container flip it over and put a cricket in its web burrow. Unfortunately I didn't get to do a setup like this with my p. cambridgei slings because I could not find the cages I usually use, although only one of them has made them self even semi arboreal so far so not sure that it would of even mattered. Whats in the cage next to the avic?
How's the sling doing ? Any updates ?
HelloOh right! Started webbing! He lives on a leaf surrounded with some minor webbing at the moment. See attached pic. he's very dark in colour, I suspect a molt. I can't believe how well this enclosure design encouraged it to web. Martin++++
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my GBB Just over 3cm
Hmm just measured. 4cm exactlyHe looks a lot bigger than 3 centimeters!!