Hi folks,
I am a new hobbyist and I have to say that arachnoboards has provided me with so much fantastic info, but I was hoping that some more experienced people could help me out with a couple of questions.
I have a Eupalaestrus Campestratus (first T). S/He's a juvenile and has been in premolt for about 3 weeks. Is this a normal time to be in premolt or is there something wrong with the enclosure? I have a large faunarium that is quite damp (my hygrometer says it is 60% humidity but I'm starting to doubt the accuracy of it because I have been spraying almost daily). The T has a hide available and there is a large piece of drift wood which limits the floor space. I was wondering if it might be too damp or if the lack of floor space is an issue. I was going to take the wood out but I don't want to disturb the T.
Also, I have just acquired a Thrixopelma Ockerti sling and I am unsure how I should keep it in relation to water. I have read varying accounts on different websites (some claim it should be kept dry and others claim it should be 80% humidity). Does anyone have any experience regarding this species? Also, does my sling need a waterbowl? It is tiny (about the size of a small fingernail) so I imagine the answer is no. In any case, how do I ensure that it is getting enough water? Also, the container that the T. Ockerti came in had no holes so i put some ventilation holes in the lid. I assume this was a good thing, but like I say, I am a novice and any advice would be much appreciated.
I apologise if the answers are in the forum search but I didn't have any luck earlier. Hope you can help me out.
Rchocky
I am a new hobbyist and I have to say that arachnoboards has provided me with so much fantastic info, but I was hoping that some more experienced people could help me out with a couple of questions.
I have a Eupalaestrus Campestratus (first T). S/He's a juvenile and has been in premolt for about 3 weeks. Is this a normal time to be in premolt or is there something wrong with the enclosure? I have a large faunarium that is quite damp (my hygrometer says it is 60% humidity but I'm starting to doubt the accuracy of it because I have been spraying almost daily). The T has a hide available and there is a large piece of drift wood which limits the floor space. I was wondering if it might be too damp or if the lack of floor space is an issue. I was going to take the wood out but I don't want to disturb the T.
Also, I have just acquired a Thrixopelma Ockerti sling and I am unsure how I should keep it in relation to water. I have read varying accounts on different websites (some claim it should be kept dry and others claim it should be 80% humidity). Does anyone have any experience regarding this species? Also, does my sling need a waterbowl? It is tiny (about the size of a small fingernail) so I imagine the answer is no. In any case, how do I ensure that it is getting enough water? Also, the container that the T. Ockerti came in had no holes so i put some ventilation holes in the lid. I assume this was a good thing, but like I say, I am a novice and any advice would be much appreciated.
I apologise if the answers are in the forum search but I didn't have any luck earlier. Hope you can help me out.
Rchocky
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