New house for my Chile Rose

[Bast]

Thanks, she's my first spider I'm up north in the Orkney isles and got her from a little family run shop here, and thinking of another! I haven't heard of coir, will look it up

It's also called Eco-earth and/or coco fibre

 

[DalilahBlue]

I use coco with my T's as I also use it with my Venus Fly Traps....
None of my T's except my juvie B. vagans has ever minded. It took her a couple weeks to stop clinging to the sides and actually walk on it.

 

[thistle77]

I'd say that coir is one of the most popular substrate for tarantulas in the uk.

Here's a link for some on ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coco-fibr..._Reptiles_Spiders_Insects&hash=item2c67876661

 

[DalilahBlue]

You can also get it from a lot of garden supply stores...just make sure it isn't treated in any way with chemicals!!!

 

[Mad cat lady]

Thanks It's nice and cheap too!

 

[Bast]

You can also get it from a lot of garden supply stores...just make sure it isn't treated in any way with chemicals!!!

After buying a 3 pack of bricks from a pet store and then comparing with the garden centers...I can safely say that buying from the garden centers is the cheaper way to go. Also there is a brand called Beats Peat 100% coconut coir that is endorsed by the World Wildlife Fund, and part of the profits go to the WWF.

 

[Mad cat lady]

That's great thanks! I'll look out for that

 

[DalilahBlue]

I bought a HUGE brick last year to start some flytrap babies and have used it for my T's and still have over half left...over all WAY cheaper from garden shops, especially online if you can score shipping deals.

 

[Mad cat lady]

Here's some pictures of Karina's home:
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Hi Bast, it that the exo terra terranium? I saw one i like which is 30cm x 30cm, 45cm high and wondered if it would be suitable for a Martinique Pinktoe, or should i go for slightly bigger?

 

[Bast]

Mine is is 20x20x30 (it's the smallest one I believe), I've actually wondered if I will have to go up a size once she gets to full size though. I think the one you are looking at would be fine for a versi. It would be too large for a sling though.

 

[Mad cat lady]

I must buy one soon and get it set up! This one is a little smaller than my Chile Rose, and a lovely colour! Do you use a heater for any of yours?

 

[Richard Ray]

I just picked up a exo terra terrarium 24" X 18" X 12" for one of my G. Rosea.

 

[Bast]

I must buy one soon and get it set up! This one is a little smaller than my Chile Rose, and a lovely colour! Do you use a heater for any of yours?

Nope I don't use any additional heat sources Love the exo's

 

[Bast]

I just picked up a exo terra terrarium 24" X 18" X 12" for one of my G. Rosea.

Nice set up! I'm sure your Rosie will love her new palace

 

[Richard Ray]

Nice set up! I'm sure your Rosie will love her new palace

I hope so, and I do believe this one is a male. I haven't got a molt form it just yet to make sure. I'll pick up another enclosure in a few weeks for the confirmed female.

 

[Richard Ray]

I just picked up a exo terra terrarium 24" X 18" X 12" for one of my G. Rosea. View attachment 584 View attachment 585

thanks for the likes on this.