Brachypelma albopilosum - conflicting information

[LuboMoravcik]

Some sources online say they need dry substrate and similar humidity to other Brachypelma species, but I've read conflicting information stating that they're the exception to the Brachypelma rule, in that they require relatively moist substrate and higher humidity.

For example, here (https://www.theraphosidae.be/en/brachypelma-albopilosum/) it says "but however the genus “Brachypelma” might make you think different, she always lives very close to a direct water source in the Costa Rican tropical rain forests. Preferring it rather warm and humid, please don’t make the common mistake providing her dry substrate. Mature males are very similar to Brachypelma vagans’ males."

So, what's the correct information?

 

[Enn49]

I've always kept mine dry and all 3 have thrived just make sure they have a water bowl, you can overflow it occasionally.

 

[Dustin Amack]

I have owned a large number of B.albos. I never moisten the sub other than a random overflow of the water dish once in a while. Be sure they have a good water source and don't worry about anything further.

 

[Kymura]

I agree, my two didn't like to get their feet even damp. Kept dry with a full bowl for drinking.

 

[PanzoN88]

While they can be kept dry, they do appreciate a little moisture which is accomplished by overflowing the water dish periodically as already explained above.

 

[Arachnoclown]

Remember when reading about the climate where wild ones live is much different from the ones that live in captivity. When moisture and humidity are talked about they don't mention the constant airflow that allows them to survive in such conditions. Most people try to emulate this and end up in trouble.

 

[sdsnybny]

Some sources online say they need dry substrate and similar humidity to other Brachypelma species, but I've read conflicting information stating that they're the exception to the Brachypelma rule, in that they require relatively moist substrate and higher humidity.

For example, here (https://www.theraphosidae.be/en/brachypelma-albopilosum/) it says "but however the genus “Brachypelma” might make you think different, she always lives very close to a direct water source in the Costa Rican tropical rain forests. Preferring it rather warm and humid, please don’t make the common mistake providing her dry substrate. Mature males are very similar to Brachypelma vagans’ males."

So, what's the correct information?

Thats a very good site for references B. albopilosum is from central America and there isnt any desert climate there. They will survive fine on dry sub but will thrive a bit more if you dampen one corner of the enclosure then when it dries out pick a different corner and repeat. Just dont over do it. dont need to shoot for specific humidity numbers just an always full clean water dish and occasional dampening of the sub.

 

[LuboMoravcik]

Thanks for the responses. My B.albopilosum is my 2nd tarantula and probably my favourite of the 9 I now have.