Hello newbie keeper

[Vampbill]

I currently have 8 slings
T. Kahlenbergi
B.harmorri
B.emilia
C.Elegans
D.peloris
K.brunnipes
T.vagans
And a curly hair

Have been looking a getting c.versiscolor how much harder are they to look after ?

 

[Enn49]

Hello and welcome. Nice collection and good to see someone else going for the dwarf Ts.

 

[m0lsx]

Hello & welcome to the forum. That is a lovely list of T's you have there.

 

[testdasi]

Have been looking a getting c.versiscolor how much harder are they to look after ?

Not really. Just make sure it has plenty of cross ventilation and it's no harder than any arboreal.

 

[Vampbill]

Might have to get one next month then lol

 

[Seamus]

Might have to get one next month then lol

Welcome to our family I'm sure your collection will start growing now you are on here it's like an addiction

 

[Vampbill]

Already have a wishlist

 

[octanejunkie]

Welcome aboard!

Nice collection, what's on your wishlist?

 

[Vampbill]

Like most of the grammstolas but bit pricey

 

[Casey K.]

Welcome to our family! We hope you enjoy your stay! C. versicolor require a somewhat humid environment but you must have plenty of cross ventilation to prevent stagnant air and mold. Keep your substrate slightly damp (not soaked) and provide a reservoir. Other than that, they are fairly hardy arboreals.

 

[Vampbill]

U have convinced me lol will have to add it to my shopping basket

 

[Phil]

U have convinced me lol will have to add it to my shopping basket

Welcome to the family.....I am based in the UK and have about 20 C versi slings available (plus a new sac) so feel free to message me when ready and if you need any more info on care needs.

Check out my reviews on here for peace of mind.

U.K. - @Phil The Spider House

Hi Everyone Just a quick note on much-respected member here - @Phil . This last week I bought some slings from Phil and I would like to say after all my years in the hobby Phil is definitely the most knowledgable and obliging. A really top service even with Royal Mail trying to glitch it up...

www.tarantulaforum.com

 

[octanejunkie]

@Phil and his never ending sacs will entice you

 

[octanejunkie]

C. versicolor require a somewhat humid environment but you must have plenty of cross ventilation to prevent stagnant air and mold. Keep your substrate slightly damp (not soaked) and provide a reservoir. Other than that, they are fairly hardy arboreals.

Not to come off as a correction, I would not keep C. versi in a humid environment, but like Casey said, cross ventilation and slightly higher than relative humidity can be accomplished by simply my over flowing the water dish once every week or so - the more substrate you have the more moisture it will hold for longer. This, combined with good cross ventilation, will create ample humidity for an avicularia sp.

 

[Casey K.]

Not to come off as a correction, I would not keep C. versi in a humid environment, but like Casey said, cross ventilation and slightly higher than relative humidity can be accomplished by simply my over flowing the water dish once every week or so - the more substrate you have the more moisture it will hold for longer. This, combined with good cross ventilation, will create ample humidity for an avicularia sp.

A humid environment (I have found from personal experience) is essential for Caribena and Avicularia species due to issues in molting. Tarantulas do have a layer of moisture that builds up between their old exoskeleton and new exoskeleton that helps during the removal of the old exoskeleton during a molt, however, if the environment is dry for these species, I have found that it will cause that fluid between exoskeletons to dry up fairly quickly, resulting in molting issues.

 

[octanejunkie]

For the OP

 

[Vampbill]

Thank you
How often should I feed my slings ?
I dont want to feeding them too much

 

[octanejunkie]

I feed 2i to 4i every 2-3 days (twice a week) while 5i and larger up once a week until adulthood.

 

[Vampbill]

Cheers.. thought I was doing it right

 

[menavodi]

Welcome to TF!