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<blockquote data-quote="kormath" data-source="post: 77164" data-attributes="member: 4199"><p>care sheets are old and outdated, they give a vague idea of what you need for substrate etc, but pretty much worthless otherwise. To many people stress out about humidity levels. </p><p></p><p>All the Brachypelma genus needs is a waterdish and ventilation. Once they get about 1.5" they'll stop burrowing as much, so i let the subsrate dry out. Up to that size i keep mine in a semi-moist substrate to hold shape while they burrow.</p><p></p><p>Temps are wide ranged. Room temp is fine. If you're comfy in a tshirt they're happy. No need for a heat pad.</p><p></p><p>Vagans love to burrow, and spend a lot of time in the burrow or hide. Don't disturb them, they're not pets that are supposed to be handled. Let them be spiders and just observe them. If you must handle them let them decide when. If he's out in the open you can try putting your fingers in the enclosure and gently nudge him onto them with a make up brush or soft paint brush. If he doesn't want to go don't force him.</p><p></p><p>Covering the burrow or hide entrance is a sign they don't want to be disturbed. Could be premolt, or could be they've had enough of the stupid cricket in the enclosure and want some peace. He'll open his burrow or hide again when he's ready to face the world and have a bite to eat.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kormath, post: 77164, member: 4199"] care sheets are old and outdated, they give a vague idea of what you need for substrate etc, but pretty much worthless otherwise. To many people stress out about humidity levels. All the Brachypelma genus needs is a waterdish and ventilation. Once they get about 1.5" they'll stop burrowing as much, so i let the subsrate dry out. Up to that size i keep mine in a semi-moist substrate to hold shape while they burrow. Temps are wide ranged. Room temp is fine. If you're comfy in a tshirt they're happy. No need for a heat pad. Vagans love to burrow, and spend a lot of time in the burrow or hide. Don't disturb them, they're not pets that are supposed to be handled. Let them be spiders and just observe them. If you must handle them let them decide when. If he's out in the open you can try putting your fingers in the enclosure and gently nudge him onto them with a make up brush or soft paint brush. If he doesn't want to go don't force him. Covering the burrow or hide entrance is a sign they don't want to be disturbed. Could be premolt, or could be they've had enough of the stupid cricket in the enclosure and want some peace. He'll open his burrow or hide again when he's ready to face the world and have a bite to eat. [/QUOTE]
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