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<blockquote data-quote="Whitelightning777" data-source="post: 143486" data-attributes="member: 26980"><p>If it's a dry spider like a brachy, Coco fiber is fine.</p><p></p><p>The problem comes with moisture dependent tarantulas. Natural peat is acidic and mold resistant. The synthetic substitutes and cocofiber, even Lugardi is prone to mold which can harm your tarantula depending on the species of each. Tom Moran did a review of Lugardi and encountered mold, which he was upset about it and recommended against using it.</p><p></p><p>No one knows for sure what can harm what because the science hasn't been done. Therefore, it's best to avoid any fungi within the enclosure at all.</p><p></p><p>Of course, if one is vigilant and observant, mold can be controlled. If you get it, simply pull out the tarantula, discard the moldy substrate. Wash the cage in scalding hot water to kill the spores. Let it dry and then rehouse the tarantula, which should be in a catch cup or temporary enclosure obviously.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Whitelightning777, post: 143486, member: 26980"] If it's a dry spider like a brachy, Coco fiber is fine. The problem comes with moisture dependent tarantulas. Natural peat is acidic and mold resistant. The synthetic substitutes and cocofiber, even Lugardi is prone to mold which can harm your tarantula depending on the species of each. Tom Moran did a review of Lugardi and encountered mold, which he was upset about it and recommended against using it. No one knows for sure what can harm what because the science hasn't been done. Therefore, it's best to avoid any fungi within the enclosure at all. Of course, if one is vigilant and observant, mold can be controlled. If you get it, simply pull out the tarantula, discard the moldy substrate. Wash the cage in scalding hot water to kill the spores. Let it dry and then rehouse the tarantula, which should be in a catch cup or temporary enclosure obviously. [/QUOTE]
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