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Message: <blockquote data-quote="KatyAnn" data-source="post: 184970" data-attributes="member: 33324"><p>I recently bought a juvi T. stirmi and have done some research since then about the blondi and stirmi. My advice to you is to try to relax about her. Yes, they have more husbandry needs than a bracyphelma or Grammastola, but as long as you wet down her substrate enough for it to perforate once a week & keep proper side ventilation, she should be fine. I keep my T. stirmi in a room with a small space heater on low heat for most of the day. The temp usually stays around 80 degrees or a little under. I've heard people say that they keep them at 70 degrees with no issues though. I would say yes to the constant movements bothering her. Tarantulas are very sensitive to vibrations. I'd definitely move her from there. I also have my stirmi in a 15qt plastic tub and was nervous about him bolting out to "get me" everytime I opened the lid lol but as long as you have a hide and some foliage for hiding, she most likely will run & hide instead of attacking or threat posing (some are moodier than others though) Now, the hair kicking on the other hand is real! My boy kicks like crazy if hes bothered and sometimes it seems like hes kicking hairs as he runs lolol. I suggest wearing gloves, long sleeves, and safety glasses when feeding and doing any tank maintenance. Another thing...it is important to have at least 6 in of substrate in my opinion, especially for a blondi ( they need a bit more humidity than a stirmi) With deeper substrate the humidity will hold A LOT better and won't dry out as quickly. Enjoy that big beautiful spider, and try your best to relax.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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