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Hi,
I've just got into the hobby after much thought and reading up about caring for Ts and although I've attempted to trawl all the beginner threads there are a few things I'm unsure of that may sound obvious to many of you, so any help would be appreciated.
Firstly, the enclosure i've just put together has vermiculite substrate, a small faux plant and a couple pieces of cork bark for hiding etc. Half the tank has a low temp heat mat because i live in england and my room temp varies a lot. So the question I have is as follows:
I've introduced my new T to her environment and so far she's barely moved 2 inches in about 5 hours, she's choosing to stay on the piece of cork that was in her holding tank, is this normal for a G.rosea?
Secondly, as far as water sources go, is a shallow water dish the best way to go? I've read Stan Schultz's article on the habitat and doesn't ever say it's necessary, while I've read elsewhere that it's an essential so long as the humidity is kept up?
Thirdly, my T went in to her new home today, when should i try feeding her? My supplier noted she'd last been offered and took food 4 days ago.
Fourthly, how sensitive are Ts to vibration etc? i.e. if I was to keep the tank on my desk also which my laptop sits, would the typing have a negative impact? Would music being played in the environment affect the T? This may sound daft but i'm just not sure and would rather not get it wrong
Lastly, not a question, but more a 'for those interested' here's the pics of my new T and her new home
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb275/iambrynwilliams/Spider001.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb275/iambrynwilliams/Spider003.jpg
Any help in response to any or all of these questions or any comments at all would be most appreciated!
-Bryn
I've just got into the hobby after much thought and reading up about caring for Ts and although I've attempted to trawl all the beginner threads there are a few things I'm unsure of that may sound obvious to many of you, so any help would be appreciated.
Firstly, the enclosure i've just put together has vermiculite substrate, a small faux plant and a couple pieces of cork bark for hiding etc. Half the tank has a low temp heat mat because i live in england and my room temp varies a lot. So the question I have is as follows:
I've introduced my new T to her environment and so far she's barely moved 2 inches in about 5 hours, she's choosing to stay on the piece of cork that was in her holding tank, is this normal for a G.rosea?
Secondly, as far as water sources go, is a shallow water dish the best way to go? I've read Stan Schultz's article on the habitat and doesn't ever say it's necessary, while I've read elsewhere that it's an essential so long as the humidity is kept up?
Thirdly, my T went in to her new home today, when should i try feeding her? My supplier noted she'd last been offered and took food 4 days ago.
Fourthly, how sensitive are Ts to vibration etc? i.e. if I was to keep the tank on my desk also which my laptop sits, would the typing have a negative impact? Would music being played in the environment affect the T? This may sound daft but i'm just not sure and would rather not get it wrong
Lastly, not a question, but more a 'for those interested' here's the pics of my new T and her new home
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb275/iambrynwilliams/Spider001.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb275/iambrynwilliams/Spider003.jpg
Any help in response to any or all of these questions or any comments at all would be most appreciated!
-Bryn