Got my A. avic tarantula! :) I just need a bit of help.

[Hunter1134]

Ok, so he/she is a spiderling(I didn't order a sling from the pet store, but it's fine.).

S/he is in a low/short deli cup with substrate.

I got pin head crickets as well.

How often do I feed slings?

How high should the humidity be?

When should I update his/her enclosure to my terrarium?

Should I upgrade to a taller deli cup?

Please reply soon?

 

[Hunter1134]

I put a bottle cap full of water in there, it is smaller than the spiderling a tad.

 

[Scoolman]

Yes you need a taller cup, they are arboreal.

 

[Hunter1134]

Is this good enough for a while? It is a tall deli cup, I just need to add holes. And substrate and something to climb on.

 

[Josh]

Yep - that should work for a bit!
How many inches across is he?

 

[Hunter1134]

He is an inch. Exactly an inch.
I hate how they gave me a spiderling. :/ I was not ready, but I hope they grow fast!

 

[Josh]

He'll grow fast and I think you'll enjoy watching him molt and grow throughout the next couple years.
Congrats on the new T, by the way!

 

[Hunter1134]

Thanks! But, it is just scary, and will the bottle cap with water provide enough humidity?
And do you think I should put him in the tall deli container?

 

[Josh]

I would definitely put him in the taller container. put a piece of bark that is almost as tall as the container. Then put your substrate on. A few holes for ventilation and the water dish. That water should be enough humidity especially with the humidity of Georgia this time of year.
Try misting and feeding once a week or so.

 

[Hunter1134]

Thank you!

Is there anything else I should know?