Curly Hair Tarantula Enclosure Heating?

[Universal0910]

Should I or should I not use a heating pad? How should I best make a heat gradient? Also, should I most the tank or just not bother? Any sort of heat or environmental tips you could give for my curly hair would be so helpful. Thanks!

 

[Tarantulafeets]

Welcome to the forum!
Tarantulas do fine in room temperature, no need for extra heating. Don't mist, pour some water into the substrate instead.

 

[rapidfire]

Never use a heat pad for a T. Quality substrate with a small shallow water dish is all you need. I added some cork bark because they do burrow and hide as slings and juveniles. Overfill the water dish every few weeks and you will be fine.

 

[Big spiders 1986]

Should I or should I not use a heating pad? How should I best make a heat gradient? Also, should I most the tank or just not bother? Any sort of heat or environmental tips you could give for my curly hair would be so helpful. Thanks!

I have a room devoted to tarantulas and I keep it around 75 degrees give or take. Curly hairs are pretty easy going per my experience. Water bowl and regular feeding and you should be fine. After they get around 1 inch I cut back moisture and let it dry out keeping in mind the last time they have molted. If there in premolt keep one side of the enclosure moisture. Hope this helps.