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<blockquote data-quote="DustyD" data-source="post: 201850" data-attributes="member: 36911"><p>Yeah, it is a hard thing for me to grasp sometimes that tarantulas don't usually need a lot of space. A general rule of thumb I have seen for terrestrials such as yours is enclosure length 2-4 times the T's diagonal leg span and width about 2-3 times. Keep the top to substrate distance shorter. I aim for 1 to 1.5 times DLS to try to minimize fall damage.</p><p></p><p>And some keepers replace the screen top with something that still allows airflow but cuts the risk of the t getting it's foot caught in the mesh while dancing on the ceiling. I have an acrylic top, others simply put tape around a good portion of the top to prevent Ts from walking on it.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy t keeping. They really can be fun to take care of.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DustyD, post: 201850, member: 36911"] Yeah, it is a hard thing for me to grasp sometimes that tarantulas don't usually need a lot of space. A general rule of thumb I have seen for terrestrials such as yours is enclosure length 2-4 times the T's diagonal leg span and width about 2-3 times. Keep the top to substrate distance shorter. I aim for 1 to 1.5 times DLS to try to minimize fall damage. And some keepers replace the screen top with something that still allows airflow but cuts the risk of the t getting it's foot caught in the mesh while dancing on the ceiling. I have an acrylic top, others simply put tape around a good portion of the top to prevent Ts from walking on it. Enjoy t keeping. They really can be fun to take care of. [/QUOTE]
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