Hello! I recently got my first T and so since I'm new to the hobby had a question as to when i can change her enclosure. She's a 2nd instar that I got a couple weeks ago and is still in the 2oz deli cup she came with but it seems really small. Tips?
If the new enclosure is twice their leg span, then their leg span will already be half the width... something is confusing about the math here...The rule of thumb i use is to upgrade when their leg span is half the width of their current home. then upgrade them into an enclosure at least twice their leg span to give them room to grow. Rehousing causes tons of stress, the less you have to rehouse them the better.
yes. It will be ok in the deli but if you want to have it in something a bit more aesthetically pleasing. You can do what I did which was a 4"square x5"tall amac box. You can get them permade from jamiestarantulas.com which some people find a bit pricey or find one and make if yourself which is cheaper to do.went the jamies route since i was new to Ts and felt having something made already would be easier.It's still pretty tall compared to his size. and so the takeaway regarding the GBB is that the smaller cup is so that I don't lose her but it wouldn't hurt to upgrade her provided I still maintain temp and humidity requirements correct?
No problem.I'll check them out. thanks!