2 different species in breeding tank

[Seamus]

Hi guys my friend tells me he has 2 different species of tarantula living together in a breeding tank is that normal cos I am led to believe they like there own space. Would be grateful of any feedback

 

[Arachnoclown]

Friends dont let friends hybridize tarantulas...

 

[Seamus]

They are both male tarantula just didn't think you could keep them housed in the same tank separated by a divider

 

[Phil]

They are both male tarantula just didn't think you could keep them housed in the same tank separated by a divider

as long as there is a divider they cant get to each other and so will be fine. If both male, no chance of hybridization but if that divide came down, only one male likely to survive (if lucky).

 

[Seamus]

Cheers Phil will let him know

 

[Phil]

Cheers Phil will let him know

tell him under no circumstances that they can get to each otherwise it will be carnage.

 

[Seamus]

Will do pal . While your on here I have a 7cm gbb was wondering how big an enclosure I could house it in as it keeps webbing the lid in the tub its in

 

[Phil]

a small to medium size funarium type enclosure will be fine something about 20/25 cm in length. Approx 20cm high as well.

 

[Seamus]

Cheers phil thanks for the help

 

[ExMember]

With tarantulas known as escape artists I wouldn't trust a barrier!

 

[Seamus]

Thanks that's exactly what I thought better to be safe than sorry

 

[Rs50matt]

With tarantulas known as escape artists I wouldn't trust a barrier!

your aware a lid of an enclosure is a barrier? if its secured properly what is there not to trust?

 

[Arachnoclown]

I've seen photos of dividers failing in the past. Make sure it goes clear to the bottom of the enclosure and is secured on both sides. Also make sure its something they cant destroy like screen, cardboard, thin plastic or even wood. Make sure there is no ventilation holes in it also.
I would highly recommend not dividing and tank.

 

[Seamus]

Thanks for all your comments I have now given him one of my old tanks just to be on the safe side