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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BigTGirl93" data-source="post: 16895" data-attributes="member: 733"><p>I'm not the best at IDing T's so it might be hard to give you some info on this particular species.  What I can tell you is this T is a Terrestrial Tarantula, also know as "ground spiders", which means they like to hide in half logs and burrow and dig.   I would recommend using Coco Fiber bedding you can find this at pet smart for a fairly reasonable price and provides you with a lot of bedding.  Also provide a water dish, keep it filled, hydration is very important for T's.  Also provide a small half log or break a flower pot in half to provide a hide and retreat for your T.  You can also put fake plants and decor in your tank if you choose.  Also provide your T with medium to large crickets, offer him prey maybe once or twice a week, you can leave the cricket in for 24 hours if he doesn't eat right away, but after that take it out.  Never leave prey in the tank for over 24 hours, they can irritate and be harmful to your T.  You can also try meal worms, and dubia roaches too, to add variety to your T's diet.  Also Tarantula's don't really need lighting at all, or heat, so avoid, heating pads, and bright bulbs directly over your T's enclosure.  For humidity it ranges from different species of T's, since I'm not too sure what this one is, I don't want to give you the wrong humidity level, hopefully someone can help you out on that part! But I think I helped you out with the basics! Goodluck and keep us posted! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>

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