A few questions about Tarantula's

[InternetSwag]

which substrate is better

On the left is bought substrate. on the right is made substrate (palm peat and potting soil)

 

[nedaK]

which substrate is better

On the left is bought substrate. on the right is made substrate (palm peat and potting soil)

What kind is the bought one? Coco fiber? The potting soil is ok as long as it is organic meaning there is no fertilizer in it.

 

[InternetSwag]

feeding on a roach

 

[InternetSwag]

I want to ask what the following means? Google couldn't help me.

Pokeys
OBT


Also if WC food is so bad with pesticides, how do spiders even survive in the city?

 

[nedaK]

I want to ask what the following means? Google couldn't help me.

Pokeys
OBT


Also if WC food is so bad with pesticides, how do spiders even survive in the city?

They don’t live in the city.


OBT: Orange bitey thing (term used to describe the orange baboon tarantula.)

Pokie: Poecilotheria species

 

[Rs50matt]

I want to ask what the following means? Google couldn't help me.

Pokeys
OBT


Also if WC food is so bad with pesticides, how do spiders even survive in the city?

The main reason wc feeders aren't recommended is the risk of pesticides. You could use only wc and never have an issue. But it really isn't worth risking.

 

[InternetSwag]

L. Klugi
so frickin small

 

[Rs50matt]

Tiny sling. Half the size of it and you have a H chilensis sling

 

[Whitelightning777]

This might be a stupid question, but seeing as this is my room I want to make sure.

Let's say my T's are in my room and someone sprays something like Raid in their room (which is opposite mine) could it harm my T's? I just need to cover every base and protect these little guys.

The best thing to do is your home is getting sprayed or whatever is to move the entire T cage out of the residence for at least 24 hours. (Apartment company doing units etc)

Failing that, using large ziplock bags or plastic bags, triple bag the entire enclosure before the spraying & then keep it in as well ventilated area as possible until it's complete. I'd allow at least 24 hours before putting them bank into the room.

Unlike roaches or other wild/pest insects, tarantulas have no inborn resistance or tolerance to pesticides.

The same is also true for parasites or diseases as well. This is why you should never feed wild caught feeders to your tarantulas.

 

[InternetSwag]

The best thing to do is your home is getting sprayed or whatever is to move the entire T cage out of the residence for at least 24 hours. (Apartment company doing units etc)

Failing that, using large ziplock bags or plastic bags, triple bag the entire enclosure before the spraying & then keep it in as well ventilated area as possible until it's complete. I'd allow at least 24 hours before putting them bank into the room.

Unlike roaches or other wild/pest insects, tarantulas have no inborn resistance or tolerance to pesticides.

The same is also true for parasites or diseases as well. This is why you should never feed wild caught feeders to your tarantulas.

That's terrifying.
I never spray doom/raid at all. But I suspect/fear that someone in my house might at some point without thinking. I'll just tell em to please warn me beforehand.

But that's a really good idea. So the ziplocks won't suffocate them?

 

[Rs50matt]

I think there's a slight miss understanding.

I think @InternetSwag is talking about house hold bug sprays and air fresheners.

And I think @Whitelightning777 is talking about extermination type sprays?

Apologise if I'm wrong.

 

[InternetSwag]

How much sunlight is ok? I saw a lot of Exotic Lairs Tarantula's died during a heatwave...
Its 15:20 and I opened my curtains for 20 minutes while cleaning my room.

Obviously this little sun won't do any damage, but what could? Where is too much?

 

[Jess S]

How much sunlight is ok? I saw a lot of Exotic Lairs Tarantula's died during a heatwave...
Its 15:20 and I opened my curtains for 20 minutes while cleaning my room.

Obviously this little sun won't do any damage, but what could? Where is too much?

Your probably right that 20mins is ok but I personally wouldn't let any direct sunlight hit the enclosure. You ever sat in a hot car with the windows open just a tiny crack? After 5 mins your already suffering. It doesn't take long for the temperature inside to reach dangerous levels. Maybe move them right to the back of the shelf if it stays in shadow. They'll still get light, but not direct light.

 

[MassExodus]

That's a hell of a lot more than a few questions

 

[InternetSwag]

Lol I'm eager to learn

 

[InternetSwag]

A new addition!
G. Rosea

enclosure!

 

[nedaK]

A new addition!
G. Rosea

enclosure!

Cool!

 

[InternetSwag]

Do you think a pinhead cricket can harm a sling?
I tried feeding my slings that wouldn't eat prekilled roaches pinhead crickets.
Two ate immediately, the other two just ignored them. But they're alive and a nuisance to catch. Can I just leave them?

 

[Tnoob]

@InternetSwag. You remind me of me about 4 months ago. Except I went for old worlds. Welcome to the ride, man.

 

[Rs50matt]

Do you think a pinhead cricket can harm a sling?
I tried feeding my slings that wouldn't eat prekilled roaches pinhead crickets.
Two ate immediately, the other two just ignored them. But they're alive and a nuisance to catch. Can I just leave them?

I personally wouldn't leave crickets in with a T no matter the size. If you prekill the crickets and leave them overnight the slings will eat if hungry. If not then take the cricket out and try again in a few days or a week or so.