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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TarantulaGirl549" data-source="post: 28392" data-attributes="member: 2681">Agreed with HungryGhost on this one. I have a both Grammostola Porteri and Rosea,. Each take their turn in kicking their water dish over which is nothing unusual and definitely ditch the lamp, bad idea there!I live on the coast too and I understand what you mean about it being cool however my chile roses aren't bothered by it. They don't necessarily require a heat source and mine are happy at room temp. They have water and if I see their enclosures getting a bit dry then I'll mist them down.  Also, as we can see you are taking responsibility for the T, if your 6 year old does handle it make sure it's low to the ground or on an open surface as a fall can kill the critter. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />If you are new to the hobby a fantastic book to get your hands on would be The Tarantula Keepers Guide by Stanley A. Schultz. It's my bible! (If i'm allowed to recommend that!:/)</blockquote>