Rear horned baboon enclosure problem?

[monkeypawsfordays]

Hello all, we got an RHB (ceratogyrus darling) and an OBT about a month ago. They have both been decking out their enclosures . And the OBT molted before we rehoused her, and the RHB has yet to molt since we've gotten her. Her belly looks like she's ready tho... She hasn't taken food in about a week, just waiting for her to go into her den and molt. . . Now I may just be over thinking it...but she's been spending A LOT of time at the top of her enclosure, is that bad?. . . Temps between 75- low 80s and humidity around 50-60 ambient from being located in a plant room. Water dish is kept full, and no misting. . . She worked hard to make her lil home. Also excavated a TON to the bottom of the enclosure and kept going lol. She has webbed a ton at the top where she hangs out .. so maybe it's not a concern and she just likes being there .. but as with all my pets, I'm always very worried for their wellbeing. Which has led me here to get some opinions from folks with MUCH more experience than me... Should I drill a few holes down near the substrate ? Wish it had side vents on other upper half of the walls like my OBTs enclosure, but alas it does not .. would hate to re-home her after she's done all this work, but I will do what's best for her..... Thanks all

 

[Tarantula Trooper]

Looks to be a critter keeper type which should be sufficient ventilation for C Darlingi. I keep most of my baboon species on the dryer side once there a decent sized Juvie. I would never keep these guys or OBTs on damp substrate. There very tolerant spiders but too much humidity over an extended period can be detrimental IMO! I have raised two OBTs from sling to males, on my third OBT (sling), my Darlingi is a adult female now and have several other terrestrial/semi arboreal baboons and I adhere to the above and they do well. With all that being said if you want more ventilation it sure want hurt. Good air in your enclosures lead to healthy, happy spoods!

 

[monkeypawsfordays]

Looks to be a critter keeper type which should be sufficient ventilation for C Darlingi. I keep most of my baboon species on the dryer side once there a decent sized Juvie. I would never keep these guys or OBTs on damp substrate. There very tolerant spiders but too much humidity over an extended period can be detrimental IMO! I have raised two OBTs from sling to males, on my third OBT (sling), my Darlingi is a adult female now and have several other terrestrial/semi arboreal baboons and I adhere to the above and they do well. With all that being said if you want more ventilation it sure want hurt. Good air in your enclosures lead to healthy, happy spoods!

Oh, well seems I was right on track then! I think I still may rehome them both, just for management purposes. They aren't easy to take care of with just a tiny access hole on top .. unless I take the whole top off and damage their webs..but would be nice to get them into some acrylics with access panels/door. . . . only thing is I'd feel terrible ruining all their work

 

[Tarantula Trooper]

Oh, well seems I was right on track then! I think I still may rehome them both, just for management purposes. They aren't easy to take care of with just a tiny access hole on top .. unless I take the whole top off and damage their webs..but would be nice to get them into some acrylics with access panels/door. . . . only thing is I'd feel terrible ruining all their work

I do love my acrylic I must say and , yeah, I hate tearing up there houses but they are expert builders and quickly make repairs.Lol.