Shmotz77
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Hello everyone. My name is Chris and I am currently new to the addiction called "tarantula keeping". Just yesterday I received an absolutely stunning female Chilean Rose from Jaime's Tarantulas. I decided to name her Susie. Before ordering her I did plenty of research and even bought Stanley Schultz book and read it the past month. Now, the reason I'm creating this thread is because I would like some constructive criticism as to what I'm doing (or not doing) right. I would be forever grateful to hear your opinions as I wish to have my first tarantula keeping experience be the best.
Cage & Substrate-
I am currently keeping her in an 8x8x14 cage also ordered from Jamie. The substrate is Coco-fiber.
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I currently have her cage on my dresser with the curtains of the window next to her open (no sunlight is directly hitting her). What concerns me though about her cage is the hide. The way it is shaped makes it impossible to place it directly flush against the wall, meaning she can enter and exit through both sides. Should I block off one end with substrate? Does it really need only one opening?
Food-
Starting next week I will start feeding her some Dubia Roaches, as I've heard they are better than crickets. I plan on feeding her one a week.
Temperature & Humidity-
Now I know temperature and humidity really shouldn't be worried about and that room temp is perfectly fine. However, I recently purchased a humidity and temperature gauge (I know I don't need it but it's nice to have it) and it is currently saying the temperature is 73 and the humidity is 80 and slowly climbing!! I'm pretty sure the humidity for a Chilean Rose shouldn't be that high. I don't mist the cage or slightly overfill the water dish and I don't have a heating mat. I've even turned the ceiling fan on medium to try and lower it but I am having no success. She seems to be avoiding the ground and staying on top of her hide or climbing the walls instead. Should I be concerned?
I hope to receive some answers and any criticism. Thank y'all for your time.
Chris
Cage & Substrate-
I am currently keeping her in an 8x8x14 cage also ordered from Jamie. The substrate is Coco-fiber.
I currently have her cage on my dresser with the curtains of the window next to her open (no sunlight is directly hitting her). What concerns me though about her cage is the hide. The way it is shaped makes it impossible to place it directly flush against the wall, meaning she can enter and exit through both sides. Should I block off one end with substrate? Does it really need only one opening?
Food-
Starting next week I will start feeding her some Dubia Roaches, as I've heard they are better than crickets. I plan on feeding her one a week.
Temperature & Humidity-
Now I know temperature and humidity really shouldn't be worried about and that room temp is perfectly fine. However, I recently purchased a humidity and temperature gauge (I know I don't need it but it's nice to have it) and it is currently saying the temperature is 73 and the humidity is 80 and slowly climbing!! I'm pretty sure the humidity for a Chilean Rose shouldn't be that high. I don't mist the cage or slightly overfill the water dish and I don't have a heating mat. I've even turned the ceiling fan on medium to try and lower it but I am having no success. She seems to be avoiding the ground and staying on top of her hide or climbing the walls instead. Should I be concerned?
I hope to receive some answers and any criticism. Thank y'all for your time.
Chris
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