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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Venom2090" data-source="post: 121824" data-attributes="member: 6782">Brachypelma smithi. Now harmorri. Not P smithi.This is exactly what I meant about learning basic husbandry before acquiring potent species. Heat mats can cause burns, dehydration, etc. They are not very suitable for inverts unless properly stated.Room temperature is fine for both species. (70)Sorry, divider!? You mean you tried to split the cage in half? That is a very poor decision. I've personally seen cases where beginners ignored advice and did this, and lost a spider within days. If you do not have proper cages for your animals, you should not own them.Whats the ventilation like in there?Lights don't belong in or on tarantula cages. They don't like it. Best remove it or keep it off and only on for a few minutes at a time for viewing.Thise sliding lids are bad choices. Spiders can slip through very tight spaces.</blockquote>