Pokie with a bit more humidity tolerance?

[Mundo exotico]

Hello all,
Im looking for a poecilhoteria species for a terrarium with ficus pumila inside so I will need a bit more humidity.
What can you advice? Thank you

 

[ilovebrachys]

Hello all,
Im looking for a poecilhoteria species for a terrarium with ficus pumila inside so I will need a bit more humidity.
What can you advice? Thank you

We have all different species of pokies in enclosures with live plants, if you have plenty of ventilation it will be fine just because you have plants doesn't mean you need to keep it very wet... Just damp enough for the plant to survive and do well... We have topsoil as substrate (organic no chemicals or pesticides /fertiliser as they are harmful to the Ts) and the plants are doing well so far

 

[Arachnoclown]

In the wild it would be Poecilotheria fasciata then ornata found in the most wet humid areas. Subfusca is found in both wet and dry areas.
All other Poecilotheria are found in high humid drier areas. Still these areas get monsoon like rain spells.
As long as you have plenty of ventilation and not over watering every thing should be alright.

 

[Whitelightning777]

They require slightly more humidity then a dry spider like a curly hair for example.

The best thing to do is to look up the humidity where they live and at the correct altitude.

The slings especially should be kept with a wee bit of extra humidity.

This applies to all of them.

Always have a full water dish of course. A corkbark hide and a feeding port aren't mandatory but greatly simplify things.

The cork bark hide should have a flat top so you can put a heavy clear glass object to keep them contained.

The cage should open only at the top NEVER at the side. When they run, they go in spirals. Think of a coil spring.

The cage will make or break you with a pokie. Unlike other tarantulas, they have ok vision. Use a bigger then normal sized cage. You don't want to rehouse these guys often. They need their space, don't like feeling cornered at all.

Heck, you could probably put a sling in an adult sized cage and it would do just fine. If it's your first pokie, starting with a sling and growing with the T is highly suggested.

The slings are hardy and don't die like some other ones.

The cork bark hide actually encourages them to come out more often.

They also like it hot, like about 80 to 90 degrees. This greatly increases their activity level and you'll see a lot more behaviors.

The exception to this is P subfusca highland form.

They aren't the fire breathing monsters that people make them out to be. Usually they'll go into their hide or assume the classic flat pokie stance in the opposite corner of whatever you're doing.

Just make sure you don't breathe or sneeze on them.

 

[Mundo exotico]

We have all different species of pokies in enclosures with live plants, if you have plenty of ventilation it will be fine just because you have plants doesn't mean you need to keep it very wet... Just damp enough for the plant to survive and do well... We have topsoil as substrate (organic no chemicals or pesticides /fertiliser as they are harmful to the Ts) and the plants are doing well so far

Ok. Thanks. I have mixture of s

oil with cocofiber. The ficus is doing fine. Its my first pokie. I will get an adult or sub adult in march only but terrarium is ready.

 

[Whitelightning777]

That cage is practically perfect. Just don't remove the top when you feed them. Open it up slightly.

Use the smallest opening possible. With a bonded screen, you can refill the water dish without opening the cage.

 

[Mundo exotico]

They require slightly more humidity then a dry spider like a curly hair for example.

The best thing to do is to look up the humidity where they live and at the correct altitude.

The slings especially should be kept with a wee bit of extra humidity.

This applies to all of them.

Always have a full water dish of course. A corkbark hide and a feeding port aren't mandatory but greatly simplify things.

The cork bark hide should have a flat top so you can put a heavy clear glass object to keep them contained.

The cage should open only at the top NEVER at the side. When they run, they go in spirals. Think of a coil spring.

The cage will make or break you with a pokie. Unlike other tarantulas, they have ok vision. Use a bigger then normal sized cage. You don't want to rehouse these guys often. They need their space, don't like feeling cornered at all.

Heck, you could probably put a sling in an adult sized cage and it would do just fine. If it's your first pokie, starting with a sling and growing with the T is highly suggested.

The slings are hardy and don't die like some other ones.

The cork bark hide actually encourages them to come out more often.

They also like it hot, like about 80 to 90 degrees. This greatly increases their activity level and you'll see a lot more behaviors.

The exception to this is P subfusca highland form.

They aren't the fire breathing monsters that people make them out to be. Usually they'll go into their hide or assume the classic flat pokie stance in the opposite corner of whatever you're doing.

Just make sure you don't breathe or sneeze on them.

Thanks for your good advise. I have a sub aduld female Hmac so im used to fast lighting T but pokie is my first and first is always special.

 

[Mundo exotico]

In the wild it would be Poecilotheria fasciata then ornata found in the most wet humid areas. Subfusca is found in both wet and dry areas.
All other Poecilotheria are found in high humid drier areas. Still these areas get monsoon like rain spells.
As long as you have plenty of ventilation and not over watering every thing should be alright.

Thank you. Im looking for Ornata.

 

[ilovebrachys]

Thank you. Im looking for Ornata.

Your enclosure looks great so Enjoy your pokie when you decide to get one - they are so beautiful you will want them all

 

[Mundo exotico]

Its 12 x12x19 inch and bioactive with isopods and and springtais so hopefully I dont need to open often.

 

[Whitelightning777]

Actually you will. They tend to besplatter the glass

 

[Arachnoclown]

"Cage should never open on the side"....Im in trouble. My entire Poecilotheria collection needs to be rehoused...

 

[Mundo exotico]

Wow. Looks like amazing collection

 

[Costa cam]

"Cage should never open on the side"....Im in trouble. My entire Poecilotheria collection needs to be rehoused... View attachment 52168View attachment 52169

excuse me sir how do you keep all of them I don’t ever think I would be that responsible to take care of that many i have a sling I just started getting into the hobby and I got my sling yesterday her name is Darci and he species is a Costa Rican Stripped Knee also Zebra

 

[Mundo exotico]

A lot of good and usefull information in this forum. Thanks everybody. You enrich this hobby with more quality!
Just finished my background for c versi rehouse.

 

[Mundo exotico]

excuse me sir how do you keep all of them I don’t ever think I would be that responsible to take care of that many i have a sling I just started getting into the hobby and I got my sling yesterday her name is Darci and he species is a Costa Rican Stripped Knee also Zebra

I started like you 2 years and some ago. 1st T was aphonopelma seemanni. Today I have around 10 Ts. Welcome to the hobby and forum.

 

[Costa cam]

 

[Costa cam]

That’s what she looks like

 

[18ebolling]

"Cage should never open on the side"....Im in trouble. My entire Poecilotheria collection needs to be rehoused... View attachment 52168View attachment 52169

I love the way you've got your room set up , looks great!

 

[Arachnoclown]

excuse me sir how do you keep all of them I don’t ever think I would be that responsible to take care of that many i have a sling I just started getting into the hobby and I got my sling yesterday her name is Darci and he species is a Costa Rican Stripped Knee also Zebra

Thats pretty much just half my collection. Spiders are low maintenance. Many adults eat every couple weeks. I work one shelf a day to for maintenance...it works out to at least fresh water every week or food if its time. Established Slings eat once a week...2nd instars eat twice a week. Ive got a pretty good system down.