question about a pokie enclosure

[Tricocyst]

Ok I was checking out my p regalis and p fasciata and currently my fasciata appears to have a 2 ½ to 3 inch leg span (visual estimation) and regalis appears around 2 to 2 ½ inch leg span.. I have two tanks I want to put them in that is 20x18 complete with bark backgrounds and hides etc.. but at those sizes do you think I could safely let them use their cages? I'm worried about them finding their food in there.. maybe I'm just over protective? lol

 

[WolfSpider]

Hi Tricocyst,

The cage looks like an Eco Terra. Excellent enclosures for Asian arboreals. It may be too big for them at first, but I respect their speed and venom so much that the less numbers of times I have to re-house them, the better. So, even though the enclosure is probably a bit big for them, I'm a woosy boy, and would transfer them to an adult enclosure once they have outgrown their deli dish. Good luck! They sure are beautiful.

 

[Tricocyst]

Hi Tricocyst,

The cage looks like an Eco Terra. Excellent enclosures for Asian arboreals. It may be too big for them at first, but I respect their speed and venom so much that the less numbers of times I have to re-house them, the better. So, even though the enclosure is probably a bit big for them, I'm a woosy boy, and would transfer them to an adult enclosure once they have outgrown their deli dish. Good luck! They sure are beautiful.

thank you for the reply! I almost bought the eco terra but I went with the zoo med brand on a personal preference but I went ahead and put them in their cages and going to wait a couple days to let them settle in then add a cricket and see if they are successful.. so it's a waiting game from here. By the way even though I have already did it I'd still like to hear everyones opinion

 

[kormath]

thank you for the reply! I almost bought the eco terra but I went with the zoo med brand on a personal preference but I went ahead and put them in their cages and going to wait a couple days to let them settle in then add a cricket and see if they are successful.. so it's a waiting game from here. By the way even though I have already did it I'd still like to hear everyones opinion

agree with @WolfSpider the less rehousing the better, Just keep an eye on them at first and make sure they're finding their prey until they grow into the enclosure more.

 

[Tricocyst]

I forgot to update lol.. both pokies have ate twice.. I'm shocked that even in that space they have no issue eating.. I mean like @WolfSpider said their speed and venom potency is high.. but I was afraid they wouldn't notice the crickets.. boy was I wrong.. they are way more alert then we think they are and thanks for the reply @kormath I also agree with you two.. the less I put both the spiders and myself at risk the better

 

[MassExodus]

As long as you're not putting a sling in a massive enclosure, they'll find their food. They may make a corner retreat and never show themselves, but even the shy ones live a secret life at night. They'll have trip lines everywhere in short order, and will know everything that goes on in their enclosure. Personally I like the interaction of rehousing them. Especially the feisty ones. They can be very amusing