Help me, Feeding and Everything !

[Hadi]

hi everybody,

i’ve got my T about one week ago, which he(she?) had eaten a cricket, but during last week, he ate nothing, and i am SO worried. we thought maybe his refusal is for not familiar with the environment, but it is not enough to not to be worried !



if you can help me with this question, i will be so happy and thankful.

1. How is the size of his(her?) enclosure and details in it?
2. How I can realize his age and best time duration for feeding?
3. Which type of feeders is best? cricket? worms? dead? alive? zombi? ?)
4. Cave is necessary or not?
5. How much handling and play with hands is dangerous for him?
6. What on the earth should i do for him.. to feel comfy.. it is my first tarantula.. i don’t want to harm him.. i don’t want him dead.. or annoyed..

P.S. Forgive me for my ultra-terrible grammar and writing..

 

[Johnnyp1987]

1. The floor space of the enclosure is fine, the height is the issue. That enclosure is way too tall, a fall from the top of their could possibly kill the spider, they are very delicate. I would suggest either moving to an enclosure with less height, of add alot more substrate to that enclosure to reduce the height. Also this species likes the substrate dry, no need to mist or overflow the water dish.
2. Its hard to tell the age of a tarantula as alot of factors come into play when they grow. Feeding frequencey, temperature, humidity. Also this species is a slow grower. At a guess id say 2-3 years if it was on a standard feeding cycle and kept at a moderate temperature.
3. Live crickets or worms will be fine, also dubia ****roaches are a good choice. At this size it will readily take live food, pre killed food is usually only given to slings.
4. The cave is very neccessary, tarantulas need a place to feel safe, otherwise they can get stressed. Some species wont use a hide and will simply make their own, ive found that all my b.smithis love to use their hides.
5. Tarantulas dont like to be handled, some will tolerate it, but they dont get any enjoyment from it. I handle some of mine, and of course handling your spiders is fine as long as you are fully aware of the risks and correct way to handle. Always check the temprement before putting your hand in. Handle them close to the floor or table top. Dont make sudden movements. Dont be forcefull.
6. To make him feel comfy, the answer is to simply leave him alone. As long as his living enviroment is surfice for him, water always avaulable and regular feeding, he will be happy.

Hope this helps, im not an expert, this advice is just based on my experiences, what ive learnt and what works for me [emoji2]

 

[Hadi]

1. The floor space of the enclosure is fine, the height is the issue. That enclosure is way too tall, a fall from the top of their could possibly kill the spider, they are very delicate. I would suggest either moving to an enclosure with less height, of add alot more substrate to that enclosure to reduce the height. Also this species likes the substrate dry, no need to mist or overflow the water dish.
2. Its hard to tell the age of a tarantula as alot of factors come into play when they grow. Feeding frequencey, temperature, humidity. Also this species is a slow grower. At a guess id say 2-3 years if it was on a standard feeding cycle and kept at a moderate temperature.
3. Live crickets or worms will be fine, also dubia ****roaches are a good choice. At this size it will readily take live food, pre killed food is usually only given to slings.
4. The cave is very neccessary, tarantulas need a place to feel safe, otherwise they can get stressed. Some species wont use a hide and will simply make their own, ive found that all my b.smithis love to use their hides.
5. Tarantulas dont like to be handled, some will tolerate it, but they dont get any enjoyment from it. I handle some of mine, and of course handling your spiders is fine as long as you are fully aware of the risks and correct way to handle. Always check the temprement before putting your hand in. Handle them close to the floor or table top. Dont make sudden movements. Dont be forcefull.
6. To make him feel comfy, the answer is to simply leave him alone. As long as his living enviroment is surfice for him, water always avaulable and regular feeding, he will be happy.

Hope this helps, im not an expert, this advice is just based on my experiences, what ive learnt and what works for me [emoji2]

thank you dear johny!!! your hints and helps works good and effectively ! Specially when you said.. SIMPLY LEAVE HIM ALONE..

you're my first guid, taran-teacher and friend in this warm and humid world.. thank you!

 

[Johnnyp1987]

Not a problem, always happy to help where i can [emoji4]