Desert tarantula enclosure

[shelbi8119]

Does anyone have any suggestions on substrate to use for desert tarantulas, or more specifically for a A. Chalcodes? I've seen where people add the Zilla desert sand to coco fiber for them, and wasn't sure if that's something to do or if it's even good for them. But I'd like to make sure I'm giving my A. Chalcodes the best environment I can. Thank you for any help

 

[Tarantulafeets]

Just straight dry coco fiber will work, no need for sand or anything.

 

[shelbi8119]

Just straight dry coco fiber will work, no need for sand or anything.

Thank you

 

[Arachnoclown]

Have mine mixed with Coco-fibre, sand, carbon, peat moss and top soil.

 

[shelbi8119]

Have mine mixed with Coco-fibre, sand, carbon, peat moss and top soil.

How are you keeping it moist? A corner and water bowl or just the water bowl cause I know there isn't much humidity in Arizona so I don't want to get it to humid in there.

 

[Arachnoclown]

How are you keeping it moist? A corner and water bowl or just the water bowl cause I know there isn't much humidity in Arizona so I don't want to get it to humid in there.

Just a water bowl and occasionally watering the bottom layers of substrate only. Don't worry about humidity, tarantulas have been adapting to their environment for millions of years.

 

[DustyD]

I have several arid/ semi arid species (G. rosea, pulchra, pulchripes) and they do fine in a wide range of humidity. I think many Ts do. In summer it is humid where I live and levels reached about 60% while now in winter it has dropped down to about 20%.

I mostly just keep a water bowl full, perhaps filling it every other day. I do overflow it and sometimes pour some water down a side area just to moisten it, but away from the hide.

 

[shelbi8119]

Just a water bowl and occasionally watering the bottom layers of substrate only. Don't worry about humidity, tarantulas have been adapting to their environment for millions of years.

Thank you

 

[shelbi8119]

I have several arid/ semi arid species (G. rosea, pulchra, pulchripes) and they do fine in a wide range of humidity. I think many Ts do. In summer it is humid where I live and levels reached about 60% while now in winter it has dropped down to about 20%.

I mostly just keep a water bowl full, perhaps filling it every other day. I do overflow it and sometimes pour some water down a side area just to moisten it, but away from the hide.

Awesome thank you