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Recent content by Gordon

  1. Gordon

    Advice needed on poecilotheria metalica

    Thanks for the advice, for now I have removed both heat mats and relocated the vivarium closer to the radiators I will probably have to get an arboreal viv as the ones I have are more terrestrial based and larger, like 2x1x1 ft I have one that is 1x1x1 that the b.smithi used to be in with a deep...
  2. Gordon

    Advice needed on poecilotheria metalica

    I'm more than happy to take criticism if it's constructive and also explains the fix to the matter such as heat mats can cause humidity issues and have been known to cook the t, that I can take on board and understand why a heat mat is a bad idea but when my p.met is cold at 19°C Is there a...
  3. Gordon

    Advice needed on poecilotheria metalica

    @Venom2090 that last post mate seriously? I think thats a bit common sense and obviously i agree with you on that, it's not like I'm trying to keep it in a shoebox or something, as far as I was aware my setup ticks all the boxes on a poecilotheria care sheet so I thought I was doing good and...
  4. Gordon

    Advice needed on poecilotheria metalica

    Ok as far as I thought I was providing them with an adequately sized enclosure, much larger than the recommended size for an adult t of both species, the enclosure I have sits well within temp range of both species and humidity levels are perfect for both species, if extra ventilation is the...
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    Advice needed on poecilotheria metalica

    What what led mag reads that applies only to infra red led and high output units not a 3w bulb, I know there are the types that put out heat such as the ones that grow tomatoes about 100w and above and have fans built into them to remove the heat, the one I have I could have running for days and...
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    Advice needed on poecilotheria metalica

    That's crazy, definitely a picture a lot of people should get to see just to highlight the dangers, some of the manufacturers say they can't have more than 1cm of substrate or it can block them and overheat but you wouldn't think a small layer of beech chips would cause that
  7. Gordon

    Advice needed on poecilotheria metalica

    That's scary looking it is lucky it didn't cause a fire, i was meaning overheat as in the t won't be too warm as opposed to the actual mat overheating I keep my heat mats on a timer, 20mins on and 20off just because I don't like the idea of them running for days at a time , tbh I'm not a fan of...
  8. Gordon

    Advice needed on poecilotheria metalica

    Ok so if I lose the heat mat the temps will be at 19°c is that ok for temperature? From everywhere I've read room temp is ok as long as it is around 22°Cto25°C I've noticed that he accepts food more willingly with it on than he does when I ran it off to test this out, it sits at 22°c with it on...
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    Advice needed on poecilotheria metalica

    The set up is actually a 2.5x1x1 vivarium that I divided with a sheet of moisture resistant mdf, I then used a piece of cork bark to build a wall and create a deep substrate with spiderlife and sphagnum moss to maintain a high humidity in the enclosure and attached a heat mat to the left side...
  10. Gordon

    Advice needed on poecilotheria metalica

    I can understand your concerns and tbh I was as well that's why I was asking advice from people who had them in case it was stupid and dangerous, personally I have always been a believer in keep what you want to keep as long as you know what your getting into as chances are you will care for an...
  11. Gordon

    Europe Mature Male Poecilotheria Metallica

    This t is now sold sorry
  12. Gordon

    Europe Mature Male Poecilotheria Metallica

    Hi guys unfortunately I am forced to sell my pokie as my landlord is an ass and won't allow me to keep any tarantulas , even though my 6ft plus red tailed boa is acceptable , fortunately I can keep my b.smithi at a friend's for the forseable future and when I find somewhere can take her back, as...
  13. Gordon

    Advice needed on poecilotheria metalica

    Thanks @WolfSpider I will do
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    Advice needed on poecilotheria metalica

    Here's another
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    Advice needed on poecilotheria metalica

    He just came out for a quick pic , not under the light enough to see his true colours but I'm glad he's ventured out so soon after being rehoused
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