Are you a Tarantula hobbyist? If so, we invite you to join our community! Once you join you'll be able to post messages, upload pictures of your pets and enclosures and chat with other Tarantula enthusiasts. Sign up today!

Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="MassExodus" data-source="post: 53020" data-attributes="member: 4086">It's a genic, she'll help soak up that extra humidity <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Don't worry about it, and don't change her ventilation unless mold starts to form. Just let it dry out and keep an eye out for mold, she'll be fine. You can also stir the substrate to distribute it more evenly and let it dry up. How's she acting? does she avoid the damp substrate or is she sitting right on top of it? I'm willing to bet it's the latter. And if you have a humidity dial (hydrometer) with arms on it that you bought from a pet store, I suggest you throw it away, they are completely useless. I bought several before figuring that out..they aren't accurate at all. Your spider will let you know when it's uncomfortable with conditions, and you obviously pay attention, so don't sweat it. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />One thing I forgot..all spiders do well with heavy ventilation...if your ventilation is not sufficient, it will mold in there before it dries up. Hope this helps.</blockquote>