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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ghost" data-source="post: 45522" data-attributes="member: 3461">Well if you bought him from an LPS then it's 99% certain that he's a T.stirmi which is a good thing as their not as delicate as the T.blondi and are the hardiest of the Theraphosa.As for substrate I don't use coco bark for my T's as It doesn't hold moisture and drys out too quick for T's that are moisture dependant,what I use is top soil without any ferilizer mixed with a bit of vermiculite to help retain moisture,as for depth I give mine at least 6" of substrate,a hide and some plants for cover I use real plants for this speices but fake plants works as well.I'm not sure if this is your first T but if it is then you've started at the high end as far as husbandry goes but try not to worry as I'm sure we can give you enough advice so you shouldn't have any problems....</blockquote>