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<blockquote data-quote="Phil" data-source="post: 164919" data-attributes="member: 4151"><p>welcome to the forum [USER=31701]@erilgrimm[/USER] , it truly is a fantastic hobby and this is the best forum to be a member of. Some advice for anyone new to the hobby....forget on line care sheets! They are garbage.</p><p>Best advice and support comes from genuine keepers and lovers if these fascinating creatures. Many if which you will find here and as you can see are more than happy to already help with the "arachnoholic" addiction.</p><p>I have over 200 spiders atm and apart from one or two Theraphosa species (Goliath Bird Eaters) they are all kept as such:</p><p></p><p>Substrate:</p><p>Coco fibre is best.</p><p></p><p>Temps:</p><p>about 21 to 23°C (Ideally that should be air temp in the room rather than using heat mats to heat an enclosure). If you have a cold room, heat mats can be used with a thermostat but only ever place the heat mat vertically against the enclosure and cover no more than 50% of the enclosure</p><p></p><p>water:</p><p>always have an open water dish with fresh water in it (I use left over boiled and cooled water for drinking and misting...see below for misting)</p><p></p><p>Misting:</p><p>A light misting on one half of the tank is fine for most spiders. better to mist the "cool" side as well if you do use a heat mat</p><p></p><p>Feeding:</p><p>General rule if thumb is don't feed anything larger than the spiders abdomen. As the spider grows as dies the size if the prey. Adult spiders will only need feeding once a week but younger spiders may need 2 or 3 tinea a week.</p><p></p><p>Handling:</p><p>Lots of people think they look really cool holding a spider and posting in social media. Personally, I do not agree with it at all As [USER=27934]@Tabitha[/USER] has already mentioned, they have hairs that irritate and fangs that bite but the main reason I don't agree with it is that if you drop the spider and it is injured, chances are you are going to kill it. And for what? Just to get 'Likes' . Just don't do it.</p><p></p><p>Moulting:</p><p>This is necessary for the spider to grow but they are at their most vulnerable during this time. When they are about to go in to pre moult they will stop feeding and so always remove uneaten food after 24hours (should do that anyway). If you see your spider on it's back, dont worry, that's what they do to help moult. Do not turn them over or touch them during this time. Increase humidity slightly as this will help. After 7 to 10 days after moulting your spider can be offered food.</p><p></p><p>Buying:</p><p>I suggest you look at the vendor reviews on this forum as well as check our the for sales list. Pet shops a) dont typically have the in depth knowledge that members on here do and b) charge a lot more and try to sell you all sorts of other accessories that are usually unnecessary.</p><p></p><p>enclosure:</p><p>This us where aesthetics come in to play and everyone had their own preference. Just make sure whatever you put the spider in it has a secure lid, a hide (coconut shell l, cork bark, flower pot or whatever) and cross ventilation (holes on the side rather than just the lid)</p><p></p><p>I think that covers everything and I hope you find it useful (sorry for any spelling mistakes btw...ha ha)</p><p></p><p>Any questions, just ask away <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Finally, when you do get you spider....enjoy your furry friend. One of many they usually become! LOL</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Phil, post: 164919, member: 4151"] welcome to the forum [USER=31701]@erilgrimm[/USER] , it truly is a fantastic hobby and this is the best forum to be a member of. Some advice for anyone new to the hobby....forget on line care sheets! They are garbage. Best advice and support comes from genuine keepers and lovers if these fascinating creatures. Many if which you will find here and as you can see are more than happy to already help with the "arachnoholic" addiction. I have over 200 spiders atm and apart from one or two Theraphosa species (Goliath Bird Eaters) they are all kept as such: Substrate: Coco fibre is best. Temps: about 21 to 23°C (Ideally that should be air temp in the room rather than using heat mats to heat an enclosure). If you have a cold room, heat mats can be used with a thermostat but only ever place the heat mat vertically against the enclosure and cover no more than 50% of the enclosure water: always have an open water dish with fresh water in it (I use left over boiled and cooled water for drinking and misting...see below for misting) Misting: A light misting on one half of the tank is fine for most spiders. better to mist the "cool" side as well if you do use a heat mat Feeding: General rule if thumb is don't feed anything larger than the spiders abdomen. As the spider grows as dies the size if the prey. Adult spiders will only need feeding once a week but younger spiders may need 2 or 3 tinea a week. Handling: Lots of people think they look really cool holding a spider and posting in social media. Personally, I do not agree with it at all As [USER=27934]@Tabitha[/USER] has already mentioned, they have hairs that irritate and fangs that bite but the main reason I don't agree with it is that if you drop the spider and it is injured, chances are you are going to kill it. And for what? Just to get 'Likes' . Just don't do it. Moulting: This is necessary for the spider to grow but they are at their most vulnerable during this time. When they are about to go in to pre moult they will stop feeding and so always remove uneaten food after 24hours (should do that anyway). If you see your spider on it's back, dont worry, that's what they do to help moult. Do not turn them over or touch them during this time. Increase humidity slightly as this will help. After 7 to 10 days after moulting your spider can be offered food. Buying: I suggest you look at the vendor reviews on this forum as well as check our the for sales list. Pet shops a) dont typically have the in depth knowledge that members on here do and b) charge a lot more and try to sell you all sorts of other accessories that are usually unnecessary. enclosure: This us where aesthetics come in to play and everyone had their own preference. Just make sure whatever you put the spider in it has a secure lid, a hide (coconut shell l, cork bark, flower pot or whatever) and cross ventilation (holes on the side rather than just the lid) I think that covers everything and I hope you find it useful (sorry for any spelling mistakes btw...ha ha) Any questions, just ask away :) Finally, when you do get you spider....enjoy your furry friend. One of many they usually become! LOL [/QUOTE]
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