grammostola pulchra :)

[IiIyth]

hello im new to this forum and new owner of tarantula too,got him 3 days ago
i want to know all about this species..
mine dig like crazy,creating a holes,spending most of time inside and rarely comes out,is it normal?
he is still baby,he molt 6 times..i want to know how long should it take to grow in normal size ?
he eat yesterday for first time since he is here,i was so happy,cause i know to feed him ..
and i dont get why he dont drink water from a bowl,like he doesnt get where the water is..but he have a coco peat as a substrate which i keep wet,is it enough for him? here are some pics of him :*

 

[IiIyth]

anyone ?? im really worried about that water,i dont think he drinks,beacause his all the time burried in the substrate..i was thinking to put him at the dish,to be sure..dont know what to do,please help

 

[Fleas]

It look like a really big Tank he might be digging cuz he can't find the hide that you provide or it really hot an digging to escape the heat. they don't like wet substrate eather and don't worry about not drinking any water they can last forever with out it and can u send more info like temp how big the enclosure is thank u

 

[IiIyth]

well yes it is big,but i think he have plenty of space to hide,cuz i bought him a two caves and piece of wood,right now he is under wood..well temperature in my flat is 25C i dont have a heater or something in terrarium,is that ok?

 

[Oodalolie]

I've found that Ts don't prefer a large space, they're pretty blind and like to know where things are. Also, with a larger cage, the humidity will be challenging to keep consistent. If he isn't adjusting, I'd say get a smaller cage for him I've never seen any of mine drink water from a bowl, but it's definitely good to have, just in case. I once saw my T drink water on the side of the cage when I mist it, which is usually 2-3 times a week, but they can normally get their water from the food they eat.

 

[Fleas]

25c is good temp and ya a smaller cage would be great that means two cages for two T but use dry sub for your G P an it can be 4 6 years to be fully grown

 

[IiIyth]

sorry i panic about water,i thought he will dehydrate..and yes he is adjusting i think,because i have him only 3 days,so maybe his still trying to find his place to hide..should i bought him smaller cage,beacause if i do he will need to adjust on that cage too or should i let him stay here?
and thanks btw

 

[IiIyth]

25c is good temp and ya a smaller cage would be great that means two cages for two T but use dry sub for your G P an it can be 4 6 years to be fully grown

thanks on advice

 

[Therasoid]

Hello Lilyth, please go to www. mikesbasictarantulas.com and read his care sheet on G. pulchra. Its just the basic care but Mike has a lot of experience in terrestrial species.
Grammastola species "are" slow growers, eat well, kick urticating hairs as a defense measure, docile for the most part and easy to care for. You seem to have a sling so moist, "just moist" substrate is what they need. Slings burrow, it makes them feel "safe", most will burrow next to the hide or wherever they make their minds to dig. You will rarely ever see a T drink from a water dish but "do" supply one in the enclosure.
This will get you on the right track of caring for your T.
Check the forums search engine for answers to questions you might have later. If not, ask on here, we're here to help those new to the hobby.
Welcome to the forum and happy T'ing.

 

[IiIyth]

thanks for help
one more stupid question when he burrows he want choke himself right?
so the substrate needs to be wet till he grow up?
so im doing right
and about urticating hairs he was kicking it first day i got him,when i tried to move him to spray water on substrate,but he was so cute doing that
and pretty docile xD

 

[Ghost]

thanks for help
one more stupid question when he burrows he want choke himself right?
so the substrate needs to be wet till he grow up?
so im doing right
and about urticating hairs he was kicking it first day i got him,when i tried to move him to spray water on substrate,but he was so cute doing that
and pretty docile xD

No he won't choke himself when he burrows,the substrate only needs to be moist not wet or soggy so don't go over board with spraying it.....

 

[IiIyth]

No he won't choke himself when he burrows,the substrate only needs to be moist not wet or soggy so don't go over board with spraying it.....

i want,thnx <3
i guess i should just leave him alone,probably he knows whats his doing