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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DewDrop" data-source="post: 59117" data-attributes="member: 4217"><p>I made no claim to evidence that it is a necessary nutrient in which tarantulas require, I am still trying to find if that is in fact a requirement. Thus the post. It is a question basically pointing to a variable in husbandry that is up for speculation. I also agree that some of the care sheets are also a bit off. Further reason I am suggesting the topic of salinity in habitats to obtain access to information regarding the salinity as a potential role in the tarantula's electrolyte system. I have no evidence that shows definitively that a salinity increase, decrease or all together no salinity is of any benefit or risk. It is a deviation from the norm that has shown only a possible increase in activity with a larger possible role in the multi system functioning of the tarantula left to further question, however this is where it stops for me, at only a question. SO far it has only shown to be of no harm with no documented or verified benefit to the spiders. I am at the point of trying to study any information on the working bodily systems of the tarantulas because husbandry is a topic I have learned enough of to be at a pause for the moment to find further topic to research pertaining to husbandry.  The husbandry lesson of tarantula keeping never seems to end. Which is fine as it adds to the decor providing the longevity for the spiders. I am not trying to change tarantula keeping as we know it, only look for added benefits for the spider to have further longevity. The G. Rosea for example is a spider that at this time the definitive life span is unknown. It is estimated that females can live to be twenty plus years of age. The photographs I have are of lower quality without sufficient macro photography to  illustrate the spider and show the finer detail that points to the benefits of salinity. Given that the equipment lacks to further study the salinity I am only passing the idea along in case the idea has not been looked at and can be tackled by someone with the macro to illustrate and view to explain benefits or show risks. Surely the idea of salinity in the spiders natural habitat has been explored thus far and is available for study? I understand the importance of the study of these spiders in medical research and do not expect to find any literature at this time. Eventually however there should be some article that illustrates the spiders natural environment and give direction that is valuable to the husbandry of the captive raised spider. The people on this site are just that, people who are nice, have emotion, express ideas and are very thoughtful. I do not expect to make acquaintances I personally interact with in any way other than by written correspondence in forum nor do I plan to purchase from the forum members to minimize risk. However, while there may be some very reputable and great people on here, and I do not doubt that, please be reminded when I start learning, I am not exactly a social butterfly nor is it within my grasp to share much of what I retained, a bad vice I suppose. In no way am I trying to come across knowledgeable or educated on any topic of tarantulas, I am simply trying to learn what I can. It is academic survival of the fittest out here in the forums, and I am only last in line for the academic handouts trying to scavenge what published for public info I can. I do appreciate all the info that comes my way on these forums, it gives me something further to look up. Eventually I will come across how the working spider multisystem functions and can get some information to "sink my teeth" into. If I get grouchy please further be reminded, I do care, I am not trying to upset anyone, that I do thank you, but... I.. must.. learn something new.  As far as being drug through the mud, I meant that jovial and in good cheer. I feel comfy here, like everyone is nice. I am enjoying my time. Thanks for all the nice responses.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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