I'm unsure so thought I'd ask

[Rs50matt]

so I'm an idiot. That part I'm sure about. But I've just seen a post (on a Facebook page which might explain it) of a C Versi sling eating a cricket (much too large for it). Now it did take it down but in my view it was a lot of risk to the spider.

My question to him though was about the enclosure. It was a terrestrial set up.

I made sure I was right on the species before making myself look stupid and he did confirm it was a versi. And when I made an observation about the enclosure set up

What threw me off was his mention of it's size and it got me wondering (as I am still learning) are slings arboreal from birth.

To me it sounds stupid that they wouldn't be as I couldn't imagine an adult creating an egg sac in a tree then 100s of spiders crawling down to the ground. But then there's a lot to learn so who knows.

Btw that last comment he wrote only just came through but thought I'd add just to show the difference in knowledge and maturity between this forum and Facebook.

 

[Enn49]

That last comment really made me laugh out loud.
Many arboreal Ts will burrow as slings but others will web the tops of their enclosure so I'd always give them the option.

 

[Metalman2004]

I think they are indeed arboreal from birth. I haven’t seen his setup but I assume the point he’s trying to make is that the height of the enclosure relative to the sling’s size is good. If there is extra length, it would be wasted, but it wouldn’t hurt an arboreal T.

 

[Rs50matt]

As good a picture as I can get from the video. I wouldn't imagine it's harmful for it to be in terrestrial set up but I don't understand why

 

[Enn49]

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As good a picture as I can get from the video. I wouldn't imagine it's harmful for it to be in terrestrial set up but I don't understand why

It definitely needs branches and plant to web to.

 

[Tortoise Tom]

"I also keep it high up on a shelf..."

I almost fell off the couch laughing so hard. That was genius.

 

[Nunua]

That last comment really made me laugh out loud.
Many arboreal Ts will burrow as slings but others will web the tops of their enclosure so I'd always give them the option.

I always laugh at how e.g. Poecolitheria spp. have long legs and huge scopula pads for excellent climbing experience, but prefer hiding in a hole when slings

Anyway, this is how I have my versi sling at the moment. Seems to be perfectly happy with the setup, and has begun doing some vertical web tunnels as well. Plenty of wasted space atm, but that's how it has decided to be - It still enjoys roaming around the whole enclosure. Black lid blocks out the light so Sreaky has a nice and dark hiding place in the heights. The top was even more webbed up, but I tore part of it down so it wouldn't block the entire thing incl. the water dish.

 

[RonC]

Nice looking enclosure Nunua. Makes me want an aboreal for my next T..

 

[Rs50matt]

Nice looking enclosure Nunua. Makes me want an aboreal for my next T..

I have 3 c versi slings and they're the cutest I would recommend

 

[Whitelightning777]

Jamie's tarantulas has a wonderful juvenile enclosure that your versicolor would just love. She gives you all the substrate and decor as well.

The only thing you would need to change is to get an elevated waterdish.

The Jamie's cage is crystal clear from all angles and is ideal for photography and feeding videos as well.

(You do know that your Ts need to have regular feeding videos uploaded here to survive right l

If you're paranoid about escape attempts, you can adda feeding port as well but that's DIY. Jamie doesn't offer that as an option.

 

[Whitelightning777]

Jamie's makes a wonderful juvenile enclosure that is crystal clear from all angles. Here's how I made mine even better.

I also put in some other tricks and tools that I use as well.

Anyway, enjoy the video.