Ellenantula
Arachnoking
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In another thread, it was commented that my substrate looked dry (and it is - sahara dry) so I read some old threads here.
I didn't find a consensus re: moisture required.
Maybe they are hardy enough that moisture isn't a biggie.
I, perhaps wrongfully, believed Aphonopelma were kept similarly to Grammastola, hence my husbandry so far.
That said, some threads recommend a light misting of substrate, some recommend very damp substrate like a swamp-dweller might require, and some recommend dry.
Some simply say a water dish is enough (as I have done) but others suggest deliberately overfilling dish to dampen substrate to outright making substrate wet.
Could some experienced Aphonopelma keepers advise. (not just on moisture requirements -- but any sort of help, based on past successes with these).
I love her aggressive feeding response - wow!
I am new to this T, mine is a sub-adult female (4.5" maybe less) - not sure how big they ultimately get.
Here's my girl:
I didn't find a consensus re: moisture required.
Maybe they are hardy enough that moisture isn't a biggie.
I, perhaps wrongfully, believed Aphonopelma were kept similarly to Grammastola, hence my husbandry so far.
That said, some threads recommend a light misting of substrate, some recommend very damp substrate like a swamp-dweller might require, and some recommend dry.
Some simply say a water dish is enough (as I have done) but others suggest deliberately overfilling dish to dampen substrate to outright making substrate wet.
Could some experienced Aphonopelma keepers advise. (not just on moisture requirements -- but any sort of help, based on past successes with these).
I love her aggressive feeding response - wow!
I am new to this T, mine is a sub-adult female (4.5" maybe less) - not sure how big they ultimately get.
Here's my girl: