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You're keeping an arboreal species in a terrestrial style enclosure. They need a tall enclosure. Height is more important than floor space so they have room to climb.
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Here is a picture of one of my pink toe enclosures
And here is a link to a good terrarium for an adult Avicularia
https://jamiestarantulas.com/adult-tarantula-cage/
Also they need a piece of bark (cork bark works best) leaned against one side of the enclosure to attach their web to. Screen top lids are a bad idea because they have poor ventilation. Not only does that enclosure have the wrong design for an arboreal, it also has no holes in the sides, thus no cross-ventilation.
And here is a link to a good terrarium for an adult Avicularia
https://jamiestarantulas.com/adult-tarantula-cage/
Also they need a piece of bark (cork bark works best) leaned against one side of the enclosure to attach their web to. Screen top lids are a bad idea because they have poor ventilation. Not only does that enclosure have the wrong design for an arboreal, it also has no holes in the sides, thus no cross-ventilation.
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chubbs is wright !!!
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Thanks guys. Looks like I'm changing it up on payday. I did it this way originally because that's the kind she was in when I got her. I'll post new pictures in a week or so when I change her cage and you can tell me what you think.
So I'm shopping for another tarantula. Is there a breed that would do good in a cage like this? That's fairly good for a new owner?
So I'm shopping for another tarantula. Is there a breed that would do good in a cage like this? That's fairly good for a new owner?
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u can have any terrestrial spices in this type of enclosure !!! 
i would recommend ether Brachypelma or Aphonopelma genus, there mostly docile & are stunning
i would recommend ether Brachypelma or Aphonopelma genus, there mostly docile & are stunning
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u can have any terrestrial spices in this type of enclosure !!!
i would recommend ether Brachypelma or Aphonopelma genus, there mostly docile & are stunning
Thanks! Any suggestions on where to buy? I have to buy online because I live in the middle of no where. Closest pet store is over an hour away. They only have a bird eating and a rosehair
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where are u from ???
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Shelby, Montana.
Have you used the "For Sale" section on the forum?
Browse: Tarantula Forum Marketplace: For Sale also check the Tarantula Vendor Reviews section.
If you can't find what you want in there do a Google search: Tarantula breeders.
I've dealt with a few online breeders and had excellent service and healthy animals sent to me. When I do order online I'll purchase no less than 6 at a time. Makes the overnight with LAG cost less painful, running from $40-$55, depending on the sellers cost.
Browse: Tarantula Forum Marketplace: For Sale also check the Tarantula Vendor Reviews section.
If you can't find what you want in there do a Google search: Tarantula breeders.
I've dealt with a few online breeders and had excellent service and healthy animals sent to me. When I do order online I'll purchase no less than 6 at a time. Makes the overnight with LAG cost less painful, running from $40-$55, depending on the sellers cost.
