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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MyNameIsRae" data-source="post: 27630" data-attributes="member: 3050">I'm a new tarantula enthusiast looking for some company that doesn't think I'm a freak <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue    :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> I haven't made the purchase yet but I'm on alert for a female GBG spiderling to take home. I'm using a 5 gallon aquarium with sealed lid and fine mesh top (regulated by a hygrometer and a thermometer), half a clay pot for a hide, and a shallow 4" water dish. I'm gonna buy some extra small dubia roaches and gut load soon so they'll be all filled up before she arrives. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> The only real dilemma I have is what substrate to use that will allow her to burrow. Everyone seems to have a different opinion! I want the safety and health of the tarantula to be priority #1.So if you see a problem with my set-up or have a strong opinion on substrate, please help a novice out.</blockquote>