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<blockquote data-quote="Nunua" data-source="post: 146095" data-attributes="member: 4947"><p>First of all welcome to the hobby and addiction <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Also, good thing that you're asking questions when being unsure.</p><p></p><p>However, you need to add <strong>a lot more</strong> substrate. H. lividum is species that requires a thick layer (around 8"-9") of substrate to be able to burrow and create a tunnel network underground - you may dig a premade hole that she could use to start burrowing (though, sometimes they decide to create their tunnel to the exact opposite side. Why? Just because they can.). Also, I would say that 10 gallons is unnecessarily big for H. lividum as an adult individual is fine more like in 6 gallons or so. Too large enclosure makes hunting more difficult and may slow down the settling in as tarantulas feel safer in smaller places.</p><p></p><p>What comes to a moisture lever of substrate someone else is better to answer that. [USER=27444]@Arachnoclown[/USER] for example.</p><p></p><p>For hiding or fasting there is nothing to worry about. Tarantulas may take a long time (even a month or more) to get familiar with their surroundings. Also, burrowing species like yours seems to sometimes get a bit more upset after rehousing - They usually do a small web tent where ever it's possible (under a hide, in the corner, under some sphagnum moss, next to the plastic plants etc...) to feel safe, and slowly start tunneling from there. Tarantulas teach us patience, patience and more patience, because they can go long periods without food and/or stay hidden. That's totally normal, so there is no need to "dig up" the tarantula or keep touching it to see if it moves (NOTE: I'm not saying that you do so! Those are just common mistakes among beginners - You already seem to know very well that your T needs peace and quiet, and that's great).</p><p></p><p>Even if you don't see yours drinking it doesn't mean that she doesn't. She probably roams around a bit overnight when there is no disturbances around - Tarantulas have those longer hairs called setae that are extremely sensitive for vibrations. Those hairs with strings of webbing all over the enclosure (even if you don't see them) give tarantulas amazing capability to sense even smallest vibrations and the direction of them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nunua, post: 146095, member: 4947"] First of all welcome to the hobby and addiction :) Also, good thing that you're asking questions when being unsure. However, you need to add [B]a lot more[/B] substrate. H. lividum is species that requires a thick layer (around 8"-9") of substrate to be able to burrow and create a tunnel network underground - you may dig a premade hole that she could use to start burrowing (though, sometimes they decide to create their tunnel to the exact opposite side. Why? Just because they can.). Also, I would say that 10 gallons is unnecessarily big for H. lividum as an adult individual is fine more like in 6 gallons or so. Too large enclosure makes hunting more difficult and may slow down the settling in as tarantulas feel safer in smaller places. What comes to a moisture lever of substrate someone else is better to answer that. [USER=27444]@Arachnoclown[/USER] for example. For hiding or fasting there is nothing to worry about. Tarantulas may take a long time (even a month or more) to get familiar with their surroundings. Also, burrowing species like yours seems to sometimes get a bit more upset after rehousing - They usually do a small web tent where ever it's possible (under a hide, in the corner, under some sphagnum moss, next to the plastic plants etc...) to feel safe, and slowly start tunneling from there. Tarantulas teach us patience, patience and more patience, because they can go long periods without food and/or stay hidden. That's totally normal, so there is no need to "dig up" the tarantula or keep touching it to see if it moves (NOTE: I'm not saying that you do so! Those are just common mistakes among beginners - You already seem to know very well that your T needs peace and quiet, and that's great). Even if you don't see yours drinking it doesn't mean that she doesn't. She probably roams around a bit overnight when there is no disturbances around - Tarantulas have those longer hairs called setae that are extremely sensitive for vibrations. Those hairs with strings of webbing all over the enclosure (even if you don't see them) give tarantulas amazing capability to sense even smallest vibrations and the direction of them. [/QUOTE]
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