Keeping Ts in darkness??

[new2tarantulas]

So I want to lock my Ts up so my kid cant mess with them. I have a neat cabinet but will complete darkness hurt them or could I put like a battery powered light in there? Could I some how convert the door to something else to let in light? Thanks

 

[spiderengineer]

their has been alot of debate on this subject and the general consensus is that its perfectly fine to have them in complete darkness for long periods of time. things to note, T's have poor eyesight and really only can seen light and shadow. they are nocturnal for the most part so they come out when its dark out and during the day will hide away (in burrower or where ever they are staying in during the day) these places are usually completely dark. so with that in mind a you shouldn't need a light source unless you want to simulate a natural day/nigh cycle

 

[new2tarantulas]

ok well I took the back off the cabinet they r in and a lil natural light gets in but not enough to disturb them!

 

[spazz]

One thing to keep in mind is ventilation. Good ventilation is important.

 

[Scoolman]

Tarantulas do not Live in total darkness. They will sit at the entrance of their burrow duRing the day if the temp is not to high. At night they have moon and star light. Yes their Burke may be pitch black in it's depths, but they do not send their entire Life there. Many tarantulas will come out and back in the Sun light too.
Just something think about.