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<blockquote data-quote="DancingCadaver" data-source="post: 134600" data-attributes="member: 27991"><p>I currently house two Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens. One is still a sling while the other is nearing 3''+ in size after a few molts. The larger juvenile is kept in a 5 gallon tank with a wire mesh top. The sling is in a smaller acrylic enclosure with several 2'' wire mesh vents (not unlike those mangled in the pictures above).</p><p></p><p>The larger juvenile has demonstrated next to no interest in climbing the walls in order to reach the mesh top. He remains out in the open often. Retreating to his hide when startled but is quick to overcome the fear in order to venture back out. Not much of the enclosure is used - by either tarantula. They both seem far more content to lay claim to a comfortable section of turf around a chosen hide, web the hell out of it, then sit tight. So long as the conditions for the species are working I've not witnessed any attempts to get away or make a mad dash to escape when the enclosures are opened. </p><p></p><p>What I have seen, however, is exploring around the vicinity of that area. This species likes to climb. Those anchor points (fake plants, corkbark, hide, etc.) that are in their areas not only get webbed thickly but also get used as ladders. If you provide access too close to the top I imagine you may discover an upside-down spider at times. They don't seem to be all that interested in digging so I haven't overdone it with substrate. They also tend to stay away from the water dish area as the species is no fan of moisture or humidity.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DancingCadaver, post: 134600, member: 27991"] I currently house two Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens. One is still a sling while the other is nearing 3''+ in size after a few molts. The larger juvenile is kept in a 5 gallon tank with a wire mesh top. The sling is in a smaller acrylic enclosure with several 2'' wire mesh vents (not unlike those mangled in the pictures above). The larger juvenile has demonstrated next to no interest in climbing the walls in order to reach the mesh top. He remains out in the open often. Retreating to his hide when startled but is quick to overcome the fear in order to venture back out. Not much of the enclosure is used - by either tarantula. They both seem far more content to lay claim to a comfortable section of turf around a chosen hide, web the hell out of it, then sit tight. So long as the conditions for the species are working I've not witnessed any attempts to get away or make a mad dash to escape when the enclosures are opened. What I have seen, however, is exploring around the vicinity of that area. This species likes to climb. Those anchor points (fake plants, corkbark, hide, etc.) that are in their areas not only get webbed thickly but also get used as ladders. If you provide access too close to the top I imagine you may discover an upside-down spider at times. They don't seem to be all that interested in digging so I haven't overdone it with substrate. They also tend to stay away from the water dish area as the species is no fan of moisture or humidity. [/QUOTE]
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