B. Emilia sling question

[Ohmu]

Hi, I`m new here and also newbie in tarantulas keeping.
I have a question about my B. Emilia sling. It`s my only and very first tarantula so far, I guess it`s about 3 months age. And the actual question - is it normal that it molts like once per 4 weeks in this age? Even if it`s fed very well, it starts to refuse of food 2 weeks prior molt. Of course, I read that it is very slow growing specie, but I would never imagine that its THAT slow. It is even normal? May be I should change the live food or increase the room temperature?
Thanks.

 

[spidey noob]

hi there,
yes its normal for slings to moult every 4 weeks or so it will slow down as it gets bigger, try to change the food up as mutch as u can variety is the key with feeders, i use locusts/crickets as staple diet & superworms/roches as treats every third week or so.
what temp do u keep for the T room temp is normaly fine for them ?

 

[Ohmu]

Well, ok then. I`m currently feeding it with buffalo worms (actually he prefer fresh pupaes), but I`ll try to change it. Don`t know about crickets, cause I read that its not the best food for Ts, and also hard to keep them for long.
Also didn`t really understand the question about temp, as I`m new in this, I`m not sure about "perfect" temp for my sling, but usually its about 25-27c plus I now have a terrarium heater, so I guess its ok.
Thanks for reply.

 

[spidey noob]

25-27 will fine temp for the T, the buffalo worms are a good food but i would only give them as a treat every 2/3 feed, locusts/crickets are the best food to feed as a staple feeder, then add things like buffalo worms/roches as treats only, as they are very rich food which is not good for the Ts. if we humans eat only rich food we get fat & unhealthy its the same for Ts !!!

P.s this is just my opinion. there will be people who agree & disagree

 

[Ohmu]

25-27 will fine temp for the T, the buffalo worms are a good food but i would only give them as a treat every 2/3 feed, locusts/crickets are the best food to feed as a staple feeder, then add things like buffalo worms/roches as treats only, as they are very rich food which is not good for the Ts. if we humans eat only rich food we get fat & unhealthy its the same for Ts !!!

P.s this is just my opinion. there will be people who agree & disagree

That`s actually makes sense, thanks for advice, I`ll think about it.

 

[Therasoid]

Well, ok then. I`m currently feeding it with buffalo worms (actually he prefer fresh pupaes), but I`ll try to change it. Don`t know about crickets, cause I read that its not the best food for Ts, and also hard to keep them for long.
Also didn`t really understand the question about temp, as I`m new in this, I`m not sure about "perfect" temp for my sling, but usually its about 25-27c plus I now have a terrarium heater, so I guess its ok.
Thanks for reply.

Hello Ohmu
Welcome to the addictive hobby of T keeping.
B. Emilia is a fine 1st T , nice coloration , good eaters and require basic care.
First, I suggest obtaining a copy of The Tarantula Keepers Guide, very informative and and covers NW terrestrial species. Also check www.mikebasictarantula.com, there is a basic care sheet listed for B. Emilia.
Secondly, you have a sling of a slow growing sub family , it takes years to reach adulthood , be patient, it will get bigger, with the proper care.[emoji3]
There is no "perfect" temperature , just a "comfort" range. 27C is fine, promotes activity which causes more frequent feeding and molting. Slings require higher moisture than adult counterparts, meaning a slightly moist substrate and/or a water dish to keep hydrated.
I feed my slings 2-3 times per week, NW are fed crickets until they are near the 2" range, then I offer B. lateralis roaches and superworms for a variety.
Hope this info is helpful for you.
Again, welcome to the hobby and best wishes to you.[emoji4]

 

[Ohmu]

Hello Ohmu
Welcome to the addictive hobby of T keeping.
B. Emilia is a fine 1st T , nice coloration , good eaters and require basic care.
First, I suggest obtaining a copy of The Tarantula Keepers Guide, very informative and and covers NW terrestrial species. Also check www.mikebasictarantula.com, there is a basic care sheet listed for B. Emilia.
Secondly, you have a sling of a slow growing sub family , it takes years to reach adulthood , be patient, it will get bigger, with the proper care.[emoji3]
There is no "perfect" temperature , just a "comfort" range. 27C is fine, promotes activity which causes more frequent feeding and molting. Slings require higher moisture than adult counterparts, meaning a slightly moist substrate and/or a water dish to keep hydrated.
I feed my slings 2-3 times per week, NW are fed crickets until they are near the 2" range, then I offer B. lateralis roaches and superworms for a variety.
Hope this info is helpful for you.
Again, welcome to the hobby and best wishes to you.[emoji4]

Thanks for info