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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Gordon" data-source="post: 121862" data-attributes="member: 26904"><p>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 only issue i can easily drill some holes in it allthough the original vents are not blocked in any way, yes I do want a display viv that looks cool who doesn't want that but obviously not to the detriment of any animal, both ts to me seem perfectly happy and eating and my b.smithi molted last week, as with any new hobby there is always lots to learn and a lifetime of information to take in, I asked this advice well in advance of purchasing the t and from the information I received I got one, now a month after owning him the thread has boomed into life again to tell me that it's not a good idea, I'm sorry but it's a bit late for that now but thankfully he is settled in, webbing up and eating well , why is splitting a viv such a dangerous thing to do?</p></blockquote><p></p>