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So i'm thinking about getting a B. smithi i already know that i'm going to use coco fiber for the substrate but how big should its container be?
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Good container size for juvenile B. smithi
- Thread starter Chris Tyler
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rule of thumb I've always followed is 2-3 times wider than their diagonal leg span (dls) measure that from front left to back right leg in a relaxed sitting position. that way you're not rehousing them as often, they can live in that enclosure for 2 or 3 (or a bunch if they're slow growers) molts. I rehouse when there's an inch or so of room left in the width over their dls.
So if you have a 2" T i'd go with a 4 to 6" wide enclosure, then when it's at 5" dls it's time to rehouse.
So if you have a 2" T i'd go with a 4 to 6" wide enclosure, then when it's at 5" dls it's time to rehouse.
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If I get them as 2-3" juveniles, I will tend to put them into a bit larger container only because it is convenient to not have to rehouse them as often. I don't want to make it too big, though. If they are still a bit on the smaller side - what @kormath has outlined is the best way to go.
If you do opt to go a for a bit on the larger side - you can put some stuff inside it to cut down on the open space, like a hide and some fake plants. Just so that the amount of open space doesn't make the little one freaked out.
If you do opt to go a for a bit on the larger side - you can put some stuff inside it to cut down on the open space, like a hide and some fake plants. Just so that the amount of open space doesn't make the little one freaked out.
Hmm, good point. I might have to change my thumb to 3x dls, that way once they get to the 3" or so mark they'll be in their final enclosure.
