Tliltoctl Albopilosus

[I Luv Creepy Crawlies ; )]

Is this a good enclosure for a Curly hair sling? it has tiny air holes on the top but should I put some around the side for cross ventilation?

 

[Oursapoil]

I would ask @Casey K.
This might be a bit big depending on the size of your sling. Sometimes for the smaller slings a medicine tube might work out well until a few more molts and a bigger sling/ small juvenile. Get a small plastic bottle cap to use as water dish. From small slings to adult I personally use at least 5 different size enclosures.

 

[Konstantin]

Hi
it looks good.I will take out the wood bits.They most likely will get mould on them and also have sharp splintery bits that can injure your tarantula. Keep it simple with your slings as far as decor is concerned. Adding a row of holes on side is good idea not too many tho.
What size is the pot?
Regards Konstantin

 

[I Luv Creepy Crawlies ; )]

I would ask @Casey K.
This might be a bit big depending on the size of your sling. Sometimes for the smaller slings a medicine tube might work out well until a few more molts and a bigger sling/ small juvenile. Get a small plastic bottle cap to use as water dish. From small slings to adult I personally use at least 5 different size enclosures.

I was offered a slightly larger sling I can ask him about how big. This is a small superworm cup. I have a smaller one too about half the size. But if the medicine tube is better I can redo it with that. I have to ask how much bigger it is though.

 

[I Luv Creepy Crawlies ; )]

Hi
it looks good.I will take out the wood bits.They most likely will get mould on them and also have sharp splintery bits that can injure your tarantula. Keep it simple with your slings as far as decor is concerned. Adding a row of holes on side is good idea not too many tho.
What size is the pot?
Regards Konstantin

I will take out the wood for sure! I wouldn't want my "baby" to get a nasty splinter or mold eww. Thanks for the tips!
The few pieces of moss is ok? If I understand correctly as babies they are more prone to dry out faster than when they get bigger.

 

[I Luv Creepy Crawlies ; )]

I would ask @Casey K.
This might be a bit big depending on the size of your sling. Sometimes for the smaller slings a medicine tube might work out well until a few more molts and a bigger sling/ small juvenile. Get a small plastic bottle cap to use as water dish. From small slings to adult I personally use at least 5 different size enclosures.

Yes I will use a water bottle lid for water I have plenty lol

 

[I Luv Creepy Crawlies ; )]

I will take out the wood for sure! I wouldn't want my "baby" to get a nasty splinter or mold eww. Thanks for the tips!
The few pieces of moss is ok? If I understand correctly as babies they are more prone to dry out faster than when they get bigger.

It is a superworm deli cup. I also have one smaller than this and medicine tubes.

 

[Konstantin]

Hi
Yes moss is fine.You are correct about slings lacking the waxy coating and losing moisture faster than their older relatives and thats why they are kept on moist substrate to prevent dehydration.
Below are few pics of how I housed mine depending on their size. All enclosures have cross ventilation
1oz pot 3cm diameter- sling is around 1cm DLS

4oz pot -sling 2cm

8oz pot -sling is just over 3 cm

1oz - 4oz comparison

4oz -8 oz comparison

Waterdishes are tatoo ink pots .
Regards Konstantin

 

[Casey K.]

I know the size of your sling and I am certain that the setup you have is just fine for its size.

 

[Konstantin]

Housing is not sth set in stone.As long as its finding its food and you can keep an eye on it it will work in whatever you put it in.

 

[I Luv Creepy Crawlies ; )]

I know the size of your sling and I am certain that the setup you have is just fine for its size.

OK thank you! I might have to wait a bit because it is cold in CT right now. I'm waiting for a response though.

 

[I Luv Creepy Crawlies ; )]

Housing is not sth set in stone.As long as its finding its food and you can keep an eye on it it will work in whatever you put it in.

Thank you for the sample pictures! I can see now what to expect more clearly in comparison of sizes. I really love the reddish-pink T! Not sure of the name of it but it looks so beautiful!

 

[Konstantin]

Thank you for the sample pictures! I can see now what to expect more clearly in comparison of sizes. I really love the reddish-pink T! Not sure of the name of it but it looks so beautiful!

Hi
The spider in all the pictures is T albopilosus in different stages of its life.
Regards Konstantin

 

[I Luv Creepy Crawlies ; )]

Hi
The spider in all the pictures is T albopilosus in different stages of its life.
Regards Konstantin

Im supper excited because Im getting one soon! It going to be fun to watch it grow and change!