Heat… not a common discussion in the UK - air conditioning and faster moult?

[WolfieKate]

Well if you’re in the UK you’ll know it’s hot because we’re all complaining. So my Spider nook is hitting 27 celsius and above. (80.6 F).

On most UK spider sites it advises 22-26 but I know some people advise high temps. So I have been checking on sling hydration and waterbowls as stuff is drying fast but we’ve also dragged out the ancient air con unit but not facing the spiders . When is hot too hot?

On another note. My Bumba Horrida large sling took 2 hours to moult from stationary last time but at 27 celsius he took 45 minutes. Does temperature affect moulting time?

 

[Tarantula Trooper]

At 80 deg F if I'm running my little space heater I will usually kill it bout that temp. All my T's at that temp and especially all my Baboon species love it. I need to get some picks of this. Pretty much all of them will be pushed up against the vent holes with butts high in the air taking in the warmth! As far as molting I think they would get the job done quicker! The warmer things are ( up to point of course) the more your T's engine kicks out the kilowatts if you will. That's my personal take on that one! Happy Spoodering!

 

[WolfieKate]

At 80 deg F if I'm running my little space heater I will usually kill it bout that temp. All my T's at that temp and especially all my Baboon species love it. I need to get some picks of this. Pretty much all of them will be pushed up against the vent holes with butts high in the air taking in the warmth! As far as molting I think they would get the job done quicker! The warmer things are ( up to point of course) the more your T's engine kicks out the kilowatts if you will. That's my personal take on that one! Happy Spoodering!

Thank you! I suspect some in the UK keep their Ts at a lower temp than some Ts would ideally like and I’ve always aimed for warmer than room temp for sure using my space heater I aim for 24-25 if i can (77 max) I’m getting a couple of baboon slings in the post today (look at me with my first OW slings) so maybe the weather is a good thing. The only other change in behaviour is a lot more sitting in or over water dishes. Like my juvie Blondi didn’t even move her butt when i topped it up.

 

[Tarantula Trooper]

Thank you! I suspect some in the UK keep their Ts at a lower temp than some Ts would ideally like and I’ve always aimed for warmer than room temp for sure using my space heater I aim for 24-25 if i can (77 max) I’m getting a couple of baboon slings in the post today (look at me with my first OW slings) so maybe the weather is a good thing. The only other change in behaviour is a lot more sitting in or over water dishes. Like my juvie Blondi didn’t even move her butt when i topped it up.

Lol, when the heat is up my T's will stay put as well. Move them and most that bolt just stay! Love it! Always exceptions to rule as with most things in the hobby! I'm excited for you getting your first old world T's. Baboon slings are usually super hardy as well . Old worlders are not that bad though some are definitely worse than others! Most run and hide when doing routine maintenance but some like my female Harpactira Cafreriana attempts, and in her current enclosure, successfuly runs me off!!! She is a pistol indeed.lol! A complete hissy fit every time. Always plan your rehouses to the T. No pun intended and all should be good! Just be prepared for speed. If they start pissy it will end with a bolt! Cyriopagopous, in my experience, will try to kill what's bothering it and when that fails ....zoom away at speed. Have fun with your new babies! You will love them and get to learn their personalities along the way. Happy Spoodering!

 

[m0lsx]

We keep our T's at normal household room temperatures & for a couple of years the room was kept warm by keeping a door open. We had no radiators in here. But it was still T shirt warm. Although I did try a heat cable thread around the enclosures during that period. But only times the cable to come on at night, as daytime temperatures were better. I also made sure the cable did not touch any enclosure. So nothing got too warm.

We now have heat in the room & we get more molts during the winter. But the thermostat is still set at the same temperature! So I'm not sure the extra warmth makes a huge difference, as the annual cycle is still most molts in the summer & it does give a natural annual cycle, even if our winter temperatures are now higher than they were.

 

[x_raphael_xx]

My T room also houses a beardie, 2 snakes, a chameleon, a tortoise, 2 frog tanks & an oreo gecko.
I have no need for addtional heating lol. (a recent comparisson showed I use 330% more electricity than my neighbours
I get a lot of syncronised molting when the weather heats up. Currently 28 deg C in the room, with a fan going & windows open

 

[Enn49]

My Ts don't seem too bothered by the heat, it's 80F (27.1C) in our living room, and neither are the blue death feigning beetles but my Hognose snake is loving the hour or so that the sun hits his tank.