Advice on my two options

[IMAGINE1391]

I’m looking to order a GBB sling tonight from Fear Not Tarantualas. They have Two options for the GBB. I can either get the complete package for $85 that includes a 1 and 1/2 inch sling, an enclosure for the sling for the next 6 weeks, and 2 weeks food supply. It also comes with a beginners guide and a few other things I believe.

The other option is $40 just for the sling. I am a beginner for the most part but I have done research what to get for these Tarantualas. But it might just be more convenient to go the other route. What would you guys recommend?

 

[Phil]

Hi, if you have read up then you will be able to source your own suitable enclosure (secure and side ventilation), coco fibre, water dish (only needs to be a drinks lid) and a hide and some plastic plants. job done. I am no expert on US$ as I am in the UK but I would have thought all that I just listed would not cost you double what the T does. Forget care sheets. waste of time. Best advice you can get is from this forum's members. At the end of the day it is what you feel comfortable with and a GBB is agreed choice they are stunning. check out mine on my profile pic . Whatever you decide, we love to see pics....just sayin...lol

 

[Enn49]

My only thought is that I like to have my container ready before the T arrives and you can't do that if they arrive together.

 

[PanzoN88]

Option 2, you can get two GBBs instead of one.

 

[Metalman2004]

The other option to keep the convenience factor would be to add the enclosure a la carte with the spider for a total of $55. I’d get the food locally and you don’t need their care information. You have this place for that!

 

[IMAGINE1391]

Okay I think I’m gonna go with just the T then. What do you feed a GBB 1” sling by the the way?

 

[IMAGINE1391]

And would a small critter keeper be sufficient for a 1” sling?

 

[PanzoN88]

And would a small critter keeper be sufficient for a 1” sling?

Cut up mealworms, prekilled crickets and small dubias or B. lateralis. As for the enclosure, a 16 oz deli cup will suffice. A small kritter keeper would probably be too large, due to the vent size. At 2.5 DLS it should be suitable.

 

[Metalman2004]

If you have a Container Store around you, AMAC boxes are the best. Depending on size they are $1-3. You have to add your own ventilation with a drill or soldering iron but they are cheap and work great.

 

[IMAGINE1391]

Could I eventually put a GBB in a Ten gallon terrarium?

 

[PanzoN88]

Could I eventually put a GBB in a Ten gallon terrarium?

10 gallon is a bit large for this species. 5 gallon is better, provided you replace those awful screen tops with acrylic. Large kritter keepers and sterilite bins are what I would go for as they function better for tarantulas.

 

[Arachnoclown]

Could I eventually put a GBB in a Ten gallon terrarium?

Yep...

 

[IMAGINE1391]

So a sling should not be fed live food until when?

 

[Arachnoclown]

I feed all my slings live food unless the prey item is too big.

 

[IMAGINE1391]

So small crickets and mealworms?

 

[Arachnoclown]

2-3 week old crickets or small meal worms will work. Pinhead red runner roaches( Blatta lateralis) is what I use.

 

[IMAGINE1391]

Thanks for the advice everyone! And I am pleased to say that I just ordered the T!

 

[Phil]

Could I eventually put a GBB in a Ten gallon terrarium?

In had mine in a 190 litre corner aquarium with complex roots and plant structure. looked amazing....cost a fortune though....LOL

 

[Matthew]

I got option #1 from Fear Not back in May and I have been very happy with it all. It was/is my first T.

 

[Tortoise Tom]

In had mine in a 190 litre corner aquarium with complex roots and plant structure. looked amazing....cost a fortune though....LOL

Jeez Phil… Speak English, will ya'!