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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MassExodus" data-source="post: 52599" data-attributes="member: 4086">That's probably about all you'll find. In most cases, dry substrate, room temp, (I keep it at 75, 72 at night, a nice happy medium) lots of ventilation and a large water dish will keep your spider happy. If I were you I wouldn't be discouraged by the lack of clear data...get one, and experiment for yourself <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Try spraying water in an area near whatever arboreal decorations you use, see if it hangs there a lot. Or spray one side of the enclosure wall, or plant, or cork bark. See how the spider likes it. If he moves away from it and avoids the area, you'll know he doesn't like it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Half the fun is in experimentation, and observing how they react to changes like temperature and humidity. These spiders are a lot more adaptable then people give them credit for. I think this is because experienced keepers see something that works, and believe it's the best, or only way, so they naturally spread that advice around. I don't blame them for that, but many seem to be very resistant to new ideas, or changes in care, and will argue against such things. My suggestion is, if you want it, get it, and learn from it. Just my opinion. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Ahh, I didn't see the fine print, my bad Kymura! Excellent idea<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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