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<blockquote data-quote="Jess S" data-source="post: 156231" data-attributes="member: 29302"><p>Good point, I will be careful and ask a few more questions. I will even test it with feeders when and if I actually need/decide to use it. </p><p></p><p>It was recommended by keepers who've kept T.'s on it for a good number of years. They say that the point of getting top soil versus potting compost is that it is just dirt with no additives after extraction. I've worked in some filthy factories with all sorts of chemicals and oils used, and came across some of the biggest spiders I've ever seen, presumably they thrived there due to the amount of flying insects attracted by the way these places are lit up all night long. But yes, I understand that wild native true spiders may be hardier than captive bred T's.</p><p></p><p>I don't think that they are allowed to sell top soil from truly contaminated land, but I understand your points and I'll be very careful. Thanks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jess S, post: 156231, member: 29302"] Good point, I will be careful and ask a few more questions. I will even test it with feeders when and if I actually need/decide to use it. It was recommended by keepers who've kept T.'s on it for a good number of years. They say that the point of getting top soil versus potting compost is that it is just dirt with no additives after extraction. I've worked in some filthy factories with all sorts of chemicals and oils used, and came across some of the biggest spiders I've ever seen, presumably they thrived there due to the amount of flying insects attracted by the way these places are lit up all night long. But yes, I understand that wild native true spiders may be hardier than captive bred T's. I don't think that they are allowed to sell top soil from truly contaminated land, but I understand your points and I'll be very careful. Thanks. [/QUOTE]
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