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<blockquote data-quote="Therasoid" data-source="post: 49924" data-attributes="member: 3538"><p>I agree, especially the species, on this info. If in fact its P. scrofa, imported from Argentina/Chile, temps in 68-74 degrees are fine. Dry substrate, small water dish, a hide and if you want add fake foliage or some sphagnum moss to decorate the enclosure.</p><p> I have mine in a 5"X5"X9" steralite container and she is 2 1/2". These are a semi dwarf species, barely 4" at maturity and very active at night. When the lid is removed she comes out of the hide and begins roaming about. She is similar to another keeper in my area that has some C. bertae. As in nonchalantly trying to climb out of the enclosure. Lol! Not what I see as a big webber although she laid a thick mat on her last molt. Eats well, not aggressively, taking 1/2" cricket/roach weekly. Hope you do have this species, as G. rosea/porteri aren't a beginner species regardless of what a pet store states. Imo, more for a novice, due to the statements mentioned in earlier replies. </p><p> Here's a photo of my girl.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> I agree, especially the species, on this info. If in fact its P. scrofa, imported from Argentina/Chile, ambient room temps in 68-74 degree range are fine. Using electrical heat sources just adds more $ to your utility bill. You can do a climate search on these countries if you wish. Dry substrate, small water dish, a hide and if you want add fake foliage or some sphagnum moss to decorate the enclosure. I consider P. scrofa a docile/ inquisitive species even when rehousing.</p><p> I have mine in a 5"X5"X9" steralite container and she is 2 1/2". These are a semi dwarf species, barely 4" at maturity and very active at night. When the lid is removed she comes out of the hide and begins roaming about. She is similar to another keeper in my area that has some C. bertae. As in nonchalantly trying to climb out of the enclosure. Lol! Not what I see as a big webber although she laid a very thick mat on her last molt. Eats well, not aggressively, taking 1/2" cricket/roach weekly. Hope you do have this species, as G. rosea/porteri aren't a beginner species regardless of what a pet store states. Imo, more for a novice keeper, due to the statements mentioned in earlier replies on fasting and mood swings. </p><p> Enjoy the new T and welcome to the "addiction". [emoji3]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Therasoid, post: 49924, member: 3538"] I agree, especially the species, on this info. If in fact its P. scrofa, imported from Argentina/Chile, temps in 68-74 degrees are fine. Dry substrate, small water dish, a hide and if you want add fake foliage or some sphagnum moss to decorate the enclosure. I have mine in a 5"X5"X9" steralite container and she is 2 1/2". These are a semi dwarf species, barely 4" at maturity and very active at night. When the lid is removed she comes out of the hide and begins roaming about. She is similar to another keeper in my area that has some C. bertae. As in nonchalantly trying to climb out of the enclosure. Lol! Not what I see as a big webber although she laid a thick mat on her last molt. Eats well, not aggressively, taking 1/2" cricket/roach weekly. Hope you do have this species, as G. rosea/porteri aren't a beginner species regardless of what a pet store states. Imo, more for a novice, due to the statements mentioned in earlier replies. Here's a photo of my girl. I agree, especially the species, on this info. If in fact its P. scrofa, imported from Argentina/Chile, ambient room temps in 68-74 degree range are fine. Using electrical heat sources just adds more $ to your utility bill. You can do a climate search on these countries if you wish. Dry substrate, small water dish, a hide and if you want add fake foliage or some sphagnum moss to decorate the enclosure. I consider P. scrofa a docile/ inquisitive species even when rehousing. I have mine in a 5"X5"X9" steralite container and she is 2 1/2". These are a semi dwarf species, barely 4" at maturity and very active at night. When the lid is removed she comes out of the hide and begins roaming about. She is similar to another keeper in my area that has some C. bertae. As in nonchalantly trying to climb out of the enclosure. Lol! Not what I see as a big webber although she laid a very thick mat on her last molt. Eats well, not aggressively, taking 1/2" cricket/roach weekly. Hope you do have this species, as G. rosea/porteri aren't a beginner species regardless of what a pet store states. Imo, more for a novice keeper, due to the statements mentioned in earlier replies on fasting and mood swings. Enjoy the new T and welcome to the "addiction". [emoji3] [/QUOTE]
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