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<blockquote data-quote="Casey K." data-source="post: 158117" data-attributes="member: 1090"><p>I would say more-so hydration because most Avicularia would rather drink the droplets from the side of their enclosure than to drink from the water dish (arboreal species)...but your Avicularia species are native to South America (a tropical region). I have had SEVERAL Avicularia species with issues molting in dryer climates. They get stuck in their molts very easily if the condition of their environment isn't humid enough. I would mist their enclosure at least 2-3x a week if using coco coir alone due to how quickly it dries out. If you add vermiculite or top soil....even sphagnum moss to it, it will hold moisture better (longer) and misting once a week would be fine. When you have ample ventilation while keeping your substrate "damp" at all times (not soaking wet) you will rarely have issues with mold if you keep your temps between 65-70°f.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Casey K., post: 158117, member: 1090"] I would say more-so hydration because most Avicularia would rather drink the droplets from the side of their enclosure than to drink from the water dish (arboreal species)...but your Avicularia species are native to South America (a tropical region). I have had SEVERAL Avicularia species with issues molting in dryer climates. They get stuck in their molts very easily if the condition of their environment isn't humid enough. I would mist their enclosure at least 2-3x a week if using coco coir alone due to how quickly it dries out. If you add vermiculite or top soil....even sphagnum moss to it, it will hold moisture better (longer) and misting once a week would be fine. When you have ample ventilation while keeping your substrate "damp" at all times (not soaking wet) you will rarely have issues with mold if you keep your temps between 65-70°f. [/QUOTE]
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