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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Konstantin" data-source="post: 219348" data-attributes="member: 30996">Hi allI have raised few of those.Care is pretty straightforward like every terrestrial  sling.Moist but not wet substrate to begin with untill they show their adult coloursThen you can let it dry out and overflow the dish to create a moist corner once in a while.Although they come tyni they are good eaters and grow relatively fast.They are fast and skittish  species and care need to be taken when feeding and doing maintenance (rehousings) but once they put some webs down they tend to stick to them rather than bolting out of the enclosure.They require terrestrial setup with multiple anchor points to create their web tunnels.Mine never taken on a hide or burrowed but made homes under cork barks leaned to the sides as part of their web systems instead. A little more height in enclosure will be beneficial as otherwise they may web up the lid.Once they put some size they most of times will be bold and stand their ground with some threat posing and fangs out.Do not push them too much as they don't have urticating hairs and will be more likely to bite if provoked although mine have never gone for me but a lot of slapping and posing was observed. Enclosure sizes can be as little as 4 oz deli pot for small slings with not too deep substrate.Feeding is twice a  week for small slings ,once a week for juveniles and once every two weeks as (sub) adults.If abdomen goes too large space the feedings more apart.Water dish with fresh water always to be provided.Tattoo ink pots and  small bottle caps make great dishes for slings. Hope that helps.If you have any specific questions please don't hesitate to ask. Regards Konstantin</blockquote>

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