mold

[prince charmless]

discovered mold in my S. Crassipes slings enclosure and did an emergency rehouse. Went from 32 oz deli cup to small critter keeper. I picked this one up at an expo last June. It was about 1 cm, now about 1 ".Spider appears healthy and thankfully walked into the new enclosure without too much fuss.

 

[x_raphael_xx]

discovered mold in my S. Crassipes slings enclosure and did an emergency rehouse. Went from 32 oz deli cup to small critter keeper. I picked this one up at an expo last June. It was about 1 cm, now about 1 ".Spider appears healthy and thankfully walked into the new enclosure without too much fuss.

I don't think mold is harmful to a T, just doesn't look pretty.

Tbf I'd probably have rehoused anyway myself, just for aesthetics

 

[PanzoN88]

Mold is harmless, just annoying to look at. If you see it, scoop it out if you can and move on. If there is too much, then you may rehouse. I think mold is normal in bioactive enclosures in particular. There are certain types of mold that could pose a risk, but I’m not sure if or how often they occur in enclosures.

 

[m0lsx]

I think mold is normal in bioactive enclosures in particular.

In a bio active enclosure, springtails are a good addition. I keep a tub of springtails & add them to any enclosure that needs to be kept moist.

 

[prince charmless]

In a bio active enclosure, springtails are a good addition. I keep a tub of springtails & add them to any enclosure that needs to be kept moist.

I have been looking for some springtails, but they have been unavailable locally. In the new enclosure, S Crassipes has decided to borrow in the corner where I can see into it's hide, which I like

 

[m0lsx]

I have been looking for some springtails, but they have been unavailable locally.

I brought my starter from ebay, I then keep a sandwich box with a colony & some in my moist enclosures.

Springtails thrive on a sprinkle of dried yeast every week or so. So I have a walk around & feed all of enclosure colonies every so often & give them a mist, or add water as appropriate.

 

[Dar65]

I don't think mold is harmful to a T, just doesn't look pretty.

Tbf I'd probably have rehoused anyway myself, just for aesthetics

Hi
So mold isnt harmful? I have a sling that has just been here a week and has already shut up shop to molt .I spotted mold ...even in the other enclosure . The substrate isnt mud. The bigger t isnt showing signs of molting. Is it better just to leave the one that is alone? Thank you

 

[arachbiodude]

I don't see mold in a pure coir substrate with some long fiber sphagnum moss for humidity. Pine bark will mold.
I got some reptile soil that has peat, sand and charcoal. It may work also.

 

[Dar65]

Mold is harmless, just annoying to look at. If you see it, scoop it out if you can and move on. If there is too much, then you may rehouse. I think mold is normal in bioactive enclosures in particular. There are certain types of mold that could pose a risk, but I’m not sure if or how often they occur in enclosures.

Thank you

 

[Arachnoclown]

Tarantulas have lived and evolved in dark moist conditions with all types of mold for millions of years. A little mold in a enclosure isn't something to panic about. Just spot clean and add ventilation to dry it out if it bothers you.

 

[Dar65]

Tarantulas have lived and evolved in dark moist conditions with all types of mold for millions of years. A little mold in a enclosure isn't something to panic about. Just spot clean and add ventilation to dry it out if it bothers you.