Hello, spider people

[Enn49]

The block of substrate needs soaking and then drying. When you just need a small amount just wet a corner and after a few minutes it will break off more easily. I dry mine in the oven on low temperature.
The stuff in the tub, I don't know but they may intend you to add a bit to the coco fibre but it's not necessary.
Your T will need water and you can use a pop bottle lid if there is room in the container for it, if not you can just dribble a little down the side every 2-3 days.

 

[Stacey Ryan]

The block of substrate that you have will need to be soaked first before you can use it ,directions should be on the packet, then it will have to dry out completely which can take up to a week , as for drinking water Slings and Juvies , I use bottle caps, ie water or any of the soft drink bottles you buy.
How big is the T ?.

It's 5-6cm. I haven't got a week lol.
This is what it is looking like rn. Can I spray it to loosen it up a bit?

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[Stacey Ryan]

The block of substrate needs soaking and then drying. When you just need a small amount just wet a corner and after a few minutes it will break off more easily. I dry mine in the oven on low temperature.
The stuff in the tub, I don't know but they may intend you to add a bit to the coco fibre but it's not necessary.
Your T will need water and you can use a pop bottle lid if there is room in the container for it, if not you can just dribble a little down the side every 2-3 days.

Yeah I kno they need water. I got a nice bowl in my pack.

Does it absolutely need to be soaked or can I just spray it a bit then break off bit by bit?

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[Enn49]

Yeah I kno they need water. I got a nice bowl in my pack.

Does it absolutely need to be soaked or can I just spray it a bit then break off bit by bit?

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You'll be amazed how quickly the block will soften just by standing a corner in the water. I dry mine by spreading it out thinly in a roasting tin and put it in the oven, low temp and give it a stir round every so often.

 

[LC72uk]

For the size enclosure you have , yes, you will need to soak the brick I`m afraid. Soak half if you can but it still needs to be dried out.

 

[Stacey Ryan]

Omg there is so much of it now.
I ordered the starter kit from TSS. And it was meant to be a large faunarium but looks kinda small

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[Stacey Ryan]

Doesn't seem large at all to me

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[LC72uk]

Omg there is so much of it now.
I ordered the starter kit from TSS. And it was meant to be a large faunarium but looks kinda small

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Squeeze out any excess water , this will help it out dry out quicker.

 

[Stacey Ryan]

Doesn't seem large at all to me

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Was also meant to get a tarantula book didn't get that either. There was no heat pack in the box either. I hope he's ok

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[LC72uk]

Was also meant to get a tarantula book didn't get that either. There was no heat pack in the box either. I hope he's ok

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Heat packs are not needed this time of year.

 

[LC72uk]

Doesn't seem large at all to me

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I use these , what`s the measurements , hard to tell by Photo.

 

[Stacey Ryan]

Heat packs are not needed this time of year.

Thank God for that

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[Stacey Ryan]

I use these , what`s the measurements , hard to tell by Photo.

H 17cm L 27cm ish

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[Stacey Ryan]

Heat packs are not needed this time of year.

Will I still need to use a heat mat? Sorry for all the Qs

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[Enn49]

Doesn't seem large at all to me

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That will be fine for quite a long time, they don't need a lot of space. The general rule is that the container should be twice the leg span of the T.

 

[LC72uk]

H 17cm L 27cm ish

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That`s ok , size is fine, it`s not the largest , there`s one more above that, I use these to house my Baboons, nice and deep.

 

[jackys]

Will I still need to use a heat mat? Sorry for all the Qs

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You shouldn't need a heat mat- if you're comfortable in the room in light clothing, the temperature is fine for them.

 

[Stacey Ryan]

That`s ok , size is fine, it`s not the largest , there`s one more above that, I use these to house my Baboons, nice and deep.

I know it will be ok for a while just a little peeved bc it said I'd be getting a large. But the siver lining is that I've now got too much substrate which means I absolutely have to get another spider just so it don't go to waste haha

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[Stacey Ryan]

You shouldn't need a heat mat- if you're comfortable in the room in light clothing, the temperature is fine for them.

Thanks

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[Enn49]

Will I still need to use a heat mat? Sorry for all the Qs

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As long as your room is warm enough for you to sit in comfort it will be fine for the T. Heat mats are not really recommended for Ts as they dry them out too much but if you feel the need to use one put it on the side or back, not underneath

I know it will be ok for a while just a little peeved bc it said I'd be getting a large. But the siver lining is that I've now got too much substrate which means I absolutely have to get another spider just so it don't go to waste haha

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You've got the idea, same goes for food . Why do you think we all keep getting more and more Ts?