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I got a wide and shallow plastic tub. The original top was solid gray. So I bought some plexiglass and put some holes in it. To keep the top on the tub, I have placed a couple of books on top of it. I finally found a use for those differential geometry books. Do you think they are heavy...

Instead of a glass fish tank, how about a wide, shallow, clear Rubbermade or Sterilite container with small holes in the top? Of course, I would put something heavy-ish on top of it to keep him from pushing the top off and getting loose.

Ah, ok. So it's a male. I'll look into a new enclosure tomorrow. Thanks for the advice.

I have a lasiodora parahybana. I've had her in a 10 gallon tank with a metal screen top for several months now. Lately, she has been climbing all over the walls and on the screen top. I'm scared that she will fall. She has her fangs through the screen holes (see picture), and she seems to be...

My LP has a habit of putting dirt clumps into her water bowl. Has anyone else had this issue? The dirt clumps seem to be coconut husk mixed with her silk threads. See pictures.

What do you do if some molted skin is stuck to your tarantula? My mom it taking care of my rose hair while I'm am out of town, and it molted last night. Most of the skin is shed, but a part is still attached to the side (see picture). I told my mom about a soft, damp paint brush. I also...

All I have right now is a G. Rosea, which I have had since 2004. The Avic was my first attempt at another T. I knew of the humidity and ventilation requirement, but I didn't think I would have that hard of a time with it. I have been thinking that if I try another T, I would probably stick...

Ar there pre-built such cages? What would someone use that would give the needed ventilation? Would I just need to build my own out of plexiglass and drill holes in the side myself?

I have a sad update for my Avic Metallica; it passed away. ;_; I know that I had to keep the humidity around 70% to 80%, but during this winter, my house had a humidity around 20% to 30%. I poured water into the bottom of the tank (which ran out onto the floor and messed up the floor) and I...

So, if he does start to close up this cocoon (it looked like he was starting to do so), should I not throw some crickets into the tank? I have not put some in for a little while. He might be hungry, but maybe this is a sign that he might be getting ready to molt. I've only had him since July...

I admit that all this webbing is pretty cool (see pictures). My avic metallica is making a big cocoon type structure in his 10 gallon tank. He seems to be making the opening of this cocoon (at the top) smaller and smaller. He's not going to completely close it up is he? He can still fit...

The smaller wood was outside for a long time and had dried out already. I don't see any white stuff on those pieces. The larger piece was one that came from a tree that was recently cut down; it still has some moisture in it. It is this piece that has the little bit of mold on it. None...

I have a screen with a door on the side of my aquarium (see picture below). I took a piece of plexiglass and cut out a square for the door to try to keep humidity in the aquarium. I noticed some white stuff on some of the wood. I wasn't sure if it was mold growing or webbing. So I watched...

A time lapse film of my G. Rosa Möbius molting. It doesn't really start until about 2:18. It took over six hours in real time. It gets a bit blurry near the end because it gets dark outside. I didn't think about setting up a light until it was over.

I have a new arboreal T, an Avic Metallica. Right now I have the water dish on the bottom of the tank. I've seen the T walk over the water dish, but Idk if the T realized the dish was a water source. Where should the water dish be for an arboreal T? Do I need to glue the water dish somewhere...