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<blockquote data-quote="Damien Spear" data-source="post: 217916" data-attributes="member: 39057"><p>Hi there, first of all the amount of substrate you have will have no effect on any terrestrial species as they most love to burrow. I've always known the T Blondi to be a bit simlar to the the</p><p></p><p>Hi there Dieter,</p><p></p><p>First of all as I'm sure you know the T Blondi is a terrestrial species and so love to burrow. As for the heat mat I would advise not using it. Most tarantulas thrive around room temperature at 24°C (75.2°F) with a humidity between 80% to 90%. But as you said: you live in Seattle which is basically the furthest point north-west of the US, which yes, I am guessing gets extremely cold. I wouldn't know from experience as I am from London, UK, but it still gets very cold here in winter and my place is at the bottom of a block of apartments; where the heat from my flat rises upstairs in the Winter causing it to become very cold in here unless I have the central heating on all around the clock (Which is ridiculously expensive). So there have been some Winters where my tarantulas have had to just endure a little of the cold weather sometimes. (And out of all 6 of my tarantulas from all over the world, I have never had any problems with the cold)</p><p>One of the most common mistakes people make is using a heat mat on there tarantula. I promise you they do not need them. Just keep the radiators in your place going when you feel the temperature dipping quite low, then turn it back off. Honestly get rid of the heat mat. Burrowing T's will find warmth inside the deep substrate they dig into and do not need an external source of heat other than keeping your flat at room temperature using your own heating.</p><p>We all own tarantulas on this forum, and all of us are learning new things day by day, even me, after 17 years in the hobby. So anytime you have a question look up on multiple sources and come to your own conclusion; because every T will be different, even if they are the same species. For example: I've had a Chiliean Rose Hair back in the day, and they're meant to be very docile and brilliant for beginners; yet she would not kick hairs or give any kind or warning before rearing up to show you her fangs and trying to strike. She was extremely aggressive for a supposedly docile species. It all depends on where you bought it (and if its an adult when you bought it... how was it treated by it's previous owner). Then I've also had it vice versa aswell, a supposedly aggressive Old World Tarantula that turned out to be docile. My point is they are all different and are very adaptable. From their behaviour to their adaptability. But they should be fine as long as you warm your place up once in a while</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I really hope this helps you out and makes you feel more confident. It's all trial and error in this hobby, I'm afraid.</p><p></p><p>Best of Luck</p><p></p><p>Damien</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Damien Spear, post: 217916, member: 39057"] Hi there, first of all the amount of substrate you have will have no effect on any terrestrial species as they most love to burrow. I've always known the T Blondi to be a bit simlar to the the Hi there Dieter, First of all as I'm sure you know the T Blondi is a terrestrial species and so love to burrow. As for the heat mat I would advise not using it. Most tarantulas thrive around room temperature at 24°C (75.2°F) with a humidity between 80% to 90%. But as you said: you live in Seattle which is basically the furthest point north-west of the US, which yes, I am guessing gets extremely cold. I wouldn't know from experience as I am from London, UK, but it still gets very cold here in winter and my place is at the bottom of a block of apartments; where the heat from my flat rises upstairs in the Winter causing it to become very cold in here unless I have the central heating on all around the clock (Which is ridiculously expensive). So there have been some Winters where my tarantulas have had to just endure a little of the cold weather sometimes. (And out of all 6 of my tarantulas from all over the world, I have never had any problems with the cold) One of the most common mistakes people make is using a heat mat on there tarantula. I promise you they do not need them. Just keep the radiators in your place going when you feel the temperature dipping quite low, then turn it back off. Honestly get rid of the heat mat. Burrowing T's will find warmth inside the deep substrate they dig into and do not need an external source of heat other than keeping your flat at room temperature using your own heating. We all own tarantulas on this forum, and all of us are learning new things day by day, even me, after 17 years in the hobby. So anytime you have a question look up on multiple sources and come to your own conclusion; because every T will be different, even if they are the same species. For example: I've had a Chiliean Rose Hair back in the day, and they're meant to be very docile and brilliant for beginners; yet she would not kick hairs or give any kind or warning before rearing up to show you her fangs and trying to strike. She was extremely aggressive for a supposedly docile species. It all depends on where you bought it (and if its an adult when you bought it... how was it treated by it's previous owner). Then I've also had it vice versa aswell, a supposedly aggressive Old World Tarantula that turned out to be docile. My point is they are all different and are very adaptable. From their behaviour to their adaptability. But they should be fine as long as you warm your place up once in a while Anyway, I really hope this helps you out and makes you feel more confident. It's all trial and error in this hobby, I'm afraid. Best of Luck Damien [/QUOTE]
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