Proper substrate

[nyteovvl]

Hello all,
I posted earlier an introduction and a request for advice and got some very helpful answers that made a lot of sense, when I think back to my rose hair. But I have a new question. I’m using Zoomed forest floor bedding but it seems a bit “Barky” will she ( I hope it’s a she ) be able to burrow in this or should I switch it up with sphagnum peat moss and vermiculite which I read on a tarantula care website? Any advice? I’m new to the hobby and don’t want her to die soon like my Charlotte ( named for the book ) my profile picture is one I took of her yesterday.

Thanks to everyone for he help.

 

[nedaK]

Hello all,
I posted earlier an introduction and a request for advice and got some very helpful answers that made a lot of sense, when I think back to my rose hair. But I have a new question. I’m using Zoomed forest floor bedding but it seems a bit “Barky” will she ( I hope it’s a she ) be able to burrow in this or should I switch it up with sphagnum peat moss and vermiculite which I read on a tarantula care website? Any advice? I’m new to the hobby and don’t want her to die soon like my Charlotte ( named for the book ) my profile picture is one I took of her yesterday.

Thanks to everyone for he help.

I just use plain coco fiber and add sphagnum moss for the species that require more humidity. You shouldn’t trust online care sheets unless it is on a forum because there are many hobbyists on here that are much more knowledgeable. I also make clay sand by grinding up the dirt in my area which has a high clay content and holds its shape very well when damp, which I add to largely fossorial species.

 

[MassExodus]

What type of spider is it? A rose hair does well on all the types listed in this thread, including barky stuff. Long as its dry.

 

[nyteovvl]

What type of spider is it? A rose hair does well on all the types listed in this thread, including barky stuff. Long as its dry.

It’s a Brachypelma Albopolisum (Honduran Curly Hair). She has a healthy appetite though. I got to see her ambush pounce a cricket. Totally cool but I think I’m using the wrong substrate.

 

[MassExodus]

It’s a Brachypelma Albopolisum (Honduran Curly Hair). She has a healthy appetite though. I got to see her ambush pounce a cricket. Totally cool but I think I’m using the wrong substrate.

Dry eco earth is the cheap and easy way.

 

[Tortoise Tom]

I wouldn't use peat as a substrate. I'm talking about the kind that is of dirt-like consistency. Long fibered sphagnum moss is fine for species that need dampness, but not a rose hair or a curly hair. Coco coir works the best for me.

 

[PanzoN88]

Coco fiber or the cheapest (dirt cheap) topsoil (should say used for filling holes or something similar)