My First T

[Nemoq]

Hi Everyone

Ijust got my first T. Grammostola Pulchripes (hope spelling is correct). He/She is between 3-4 inches in size. Still a baby i think . any advise on how i can keep my new buddy happy. I know the basics but i am very new to the hobby. wouls appreciate any help i can get.

 

[SasyStace]

Hey there Nemoq and Welcome to the forum. That is one T that I don't know much about but I am sure some of the pros in here will get you off to a great start with some helpful advice. May I suggest doing as much reading as possible, there will be different opinions and such but the basics will be the basics.

 

[Thistles]

3-4" for Grammostola pulchripes (you spelled it perfectly) is considered juvenile/sub-adult. Not a tiny baby, but like a spider teenager. I have a male around the same size and he's in a 10" or so diameter deli. You could also use something like a plastic shoebox. Add ventilation holes around the sides and fill it about halfway with substrate (peat, coco husk, top soil...) and keep it dry with a water bowl and a hide. Easy peasy.

 

[Scoolman]

How are you keeping it, what is the enclosure you are using, post some pics of your set up.

 

[Nemoq]

That is his home he loves it btw I think you are going to say its to big though

 

[Thistles]

That is his home he loves it btw I think you are going to say its to big though

Yeah, we are. =) There is a risk of the tarantula falling and hurting itself. If you filled it with substrate almost to the top it would be safe, but not very pretty.

 

[Nemoq]

OH NO I am a bad owner. shame I don't want the little guy to get hurt. I will change it soon.

 

[Scoolman]

Just fill it half way with sub.this will reduce the fall height.