New Additions Thread

[Blackdog]

70° humidity, inside another tank.. no bueno, that spider would do better at room temp with more cross ventilation. Keeping avicularia at high humidity was a fallacy that killed lots of spiders and has been proven not necessary.

Here's something to consider

Keeping Avicularia species - Updated with Pictures

I keep several different arboreal species of tarantula but not all of them require the same care. The general care and keeping of the various avicularia-type arboreal species differs from all other arboreal and terrestrial species; but it's not complicated. A little history I lost my first...

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Thanks will do. The Leopard is 2 1/2 so I can back it down. as for ventilation I use a computer style fan to maintain a good airflow. I can adjust the location if you it would be in the T's best interest! They are doing great and not hiding just hanging out on the walls

 

[octanejunkie]

I don't know your exact setup or circumstances, just sharing what I know and works for me.

 

[Blackdog]

I don't know your exact setup or circumstances, just sharing what I know and works for me.

3' x 11' insulated closed chamber with One CHE for heat on the left side and a RHP for heat on the left side. +/- 2 degrees set at 82. I add water via a misting system to the Reptibark substrate so this I can easily dial back to keep the humidity in the 40-50% range. I had the humidity dialed up for the formative years of my leopard tortoise and feel I did an excellent job of halting the pyramiding he was started with. I put the shelf on the RHP side for the Pink Toe T and am very happy with the movement I have seen. No skittish activity, eats well and hangs out on the sides. Since this is my first T I appreciate all the suggestions and thank you for sharing your years of experience!

 

[octanejunkie]

That's much bigger than I originally thought. As long as the T has airflow and is not stifled by stagnant, humid air it should be okay

 

[Blackdog]

That's much bigger than I originally thought. As long as the T has airflow and is not stifled by stagnant, humid air it should be okay

Thanks. Tom and the rest of the Tortoise Forum on really big on the closed chambers for raising babies. I have seem some torts that looked like bowling bowls with how smooth and round their shell was! Again thanks!!!!