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Rehousing Theraphosa stirmi...molt & bald spot question. help!
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<blockquote data-quote="Valarachnid64" data-source="post: 22117" data-attributes="member: 2487"><p>Hey thanks for the input! I agree its too wet, that's why I would like to re-do the housing. I don't know exactly what they used when this was made up because we bought her enclosure and all, but it seems to be doing an excellent job not promoting mold or mildew. I hope to replicate that <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I think the lid is a problem because it only has two small air holes. We decided we are going to make all custom lids with plexiglass and drill holes to control humidity for each T's needs. There is already a light set up, do you think setting a full spectrum light bulb on a timer for day/night will bother her any? I don't know if she even cares about the light but some of the plants will need it. For the substrate I've compiled a bunch of eco earth, tree fern, peat moss, long fiber sphagnum and organic soil. I just used some of this for our Pink Salmon bird eater and Brazilain Whiteknee and it worked well. I am going to put some tropical plants in there too. Some people said to use pebbles at the bottom to help with drainage? But I really don't want a layer of water in there at all. I also just heard about using clay balls called hydroton? What is your tried and true system? I like the idea of a flat rock for a dry spot, and interested in the ping pong ball idea! lol The puddling was only at the bottom of her burrow, which she hasn't gone into for a couple months now. Two days ago she just made an even more intricate molting bed out on top so I think she is in pre-molt for sure. She also refused food (which never happens with her!) So all these plans are on hold until she is done molting. I'm surprised how long her pre-molt has been lasting. The others seem to go relatively quick, do these ones just take longer because of size? We aren't sure how old she is but we've had her for about 10 months. She is the largest T we've ever had and first Theraphosa sp. Thanks for your help and I will let you know how she does.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Valarachnid64, post: 22117, member: 2487"] Hey thanks for the input! I agree its too wet, that's why I would like to re-do the housing. I don't know exactly what they used when this was made up because we bought her enclosure and all, but it seems to be doing an excellent job not promoting mold or mildew. I hope to replicate that :) I think the lid is a problem because it only has two small air holes. We decided we are going to make all custom lids with plexiglass and drill holes to control humidity for each T's needs. There is already a light set up, do you think setting a full spectrum light bulb on a timer for day/night will bother her any? I don't know if she even cares about the light but some of the plants will need it. For the substrate I've compiled a bunch of eco earth, tree fern, peat moss, long fiber sphagnum and organic soil. I just used some of this for our Pink Salmon bird eater and Brazilain Whiteknee and it worked well. I am going to put some tropical plants in there too. Some people said to use pebbles at the bottom to help with drainage? But I really don't want a layer of water in there at all. I also just heard about using clay balls called hydroton? What is your tried and true system? I like the idea of a flat rock for a dry spot, and interested in the ping pong ball idea! lol The puddling was only at the bottom of her burrow, which she hasn't gone into for a couple months now. Two days ago she just made an even more intricate molting bed out on top so I think she is in pre-molt for sure. She also refused food (which never happens with her!) So all these plans are on hold until she is done molting. I'm surprised how long her pre-molt has been lasting. The others seem to go relatively quick, do these ones just take longer because of size? We aren't sure how old she is but we've had her for about 10 months. She is the largest T we've ever had and first Theraphosa sp. Thanks for your help and I will let you know how she does. [/QUOTE]
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