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ok so I need help. I have heard of people using strait vermiculite as substrate. Is this ok and if so can I use any horticultural vermiculite? thx
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Vermiculite help
- Thread starter new2tarantulas
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In an arboreal enclosure, possibly yes, depending if the species is that moisture dependent, none come to mind. A water dish and occasionally misting will suffice.
Terrestrial species, on the other hand, need a more stable substrate to walk on or burrow in. Vermiculite is a moisture retention mineral used in enclosures such as Asian obligate burrowers like H. lividum. This is usually a mixture of topsoil, peat and vermiculite. Straight vermiculite doesn't pack well, even crushing to a powder, so even the opportunistic species can't create a burrow to their liking. In crushed form it may clog the book lungs and suffocate your tarantula. [emoji17]
I've also "heard" people doing this, but never seeing it done in person nor a posted picture.
One more thought, could (?) be used in a scorpion enclosure. I have limited knowledge on their proper care as I recently acquired my 1st species about 3 weeks ago. Others with more experience may help on this.
Hope the info helps you.[emoji4]
Terrestrial species, on the other hand, need a more stable substrate to walk on or burrow in. Vermiculite is a moisture retention mineral used in enclosures such as Asian obligate burrowers like H. lividum. This is usually a mixture of topsoil, peat and vermiculite. Straight vermiculite doesn't pack well, even crushing to a powder, so even the opportunistic species can't create a burrow to their liking. In crushed form it may clog the book lungs and suffocate your tarantula. [emoji17]
I've also "heard" people doing this, but never seeing it done in person nor a posted picture.
One more thought, could (?) be used in a scorpion enclosure. I have limited knowledge on their proper care as I recently acquired my 1st species about 3 weeks ago. Others with more experience may help on this.
Hope the info helps you.[emoji4]
