Should i remove ths heatingmat?

[MrSpikx]

Hey guys

My tarantula is addicted to the heatingpad. She loves it, it is 20°C in her enclosure but she just cant get enough of the heatingmat. So i putted it higher up, now she found a creative way to get up there.
Should i remove the mat?
The mat is not hot its just warm, you can cool it down with your hand.
Someone told my it dries her out.

 

[RonC]

Does she have a water dish in her enclosure?

 

[MrSpikx]

Does she have a water dish in her enclosure?

Yes

 

[RonC]

I know most don't recommend heaters but yours seems to enjoy it. Is it cool in the room? Might be ok on the side as long as water is available.

 

[MrSpikx]

I know most don't recommend heaters but yours seems to enjoy it. Is it cool in the room? Might be ok on the side as long as water is available.

Its about 21°C but at night it gets cold, I'll just leave her alone. She knows wat's best, right?

 

[KezyGLA]

Yes. No need for A. seemanni. They are from a fairly tropical yet cool environment.

As long as your room with the enclosure doesnt drop below 15c for long periods, your T will be fine.

 

[MrSpikx]

Yes. No need for A. seemanni. They are from a fairly tropical yet cool environment.

As long as your room with the enclosure doesnt drop below 15c for long periods, your T will be fine.

Then remove it? I mean she seems to like it and if it ain't hurting her then why not let her enjoy it?
So, is it hurting her? The mat doesn't get warmer then 27 degrees or so

 

[RonC]

Might add a thermostat in case the heating pad goes wonky and tries to cook your T. 21C is not that cold for a T.

 

[MrSpikx]

Might add a thermostat in case the heating pad goes wonky and tries to cook your T. 21C is not that cold for a T.

Is 17C for 8h to cold?

 

[RonC]

That's getting chilly. Not sure if 8 hours at that temp would harm it or the consequences of repeatedly being exposed would have.

 

[KezyGLA]

8hrs at 17c is fine

In fact. 24hrs 365 at 17c is fine

 

[MrSpikx]

8hrs at 17c is fine

In fact. 24hrs 365 at 17c is fine

Thx dude, I'm a newbie you know.

 

[KezyGLA]

Thx dude, I'm a newbie you know.

No problem, you are welcome

 

[Arachnoclown]

When I went on vacation to Costa Rica i saw them running around at night hunting in the low 50's f...I think that's 10 c ???