Holdenon5
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Hi I'm thinking of getting an avicularia and was wondering if there is much of a difference in care between the different kinds? Such as the normal avicularia, the versicolor and the urticans.
Avicularia
- Thread starter Holdenon5
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They all need lots of cross ventilation and dry substrate. A tall enclosure with a piece of cork bark leaned against one side and some silk plants make for an ideal setup. Forget what you read online about them needing lots of humidity and moisture, as this is often the number one killer of Avics.
ArachnoFreak666
Arachnopeon
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what he said^^^
Holdenon5
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Thank you
Poec54
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For more details, search on some threads from this year on keeping Avics. I've posted on a number of them, as have other members.
gobey
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Are you new to the hobby? If so I reccomend getting a juvenile/ adult and skipping the sling stage where people tend to make their mistakes and wind up with a dead T. Especially versis. My 2nd T was a 3.5" A. avic and it's a great beginner T and was a good intro to arboreals. Very mellow little guy too.
They're not my favorite genus.... But he's a special T to me nonetheless and there's a reason people love them. Good luck!
They're not my favorite genus.... But he's a special T to me nonetheless and there's a reason people love them. Good luck!