Aether Bunny
Arachnopeon
- Joined
- Mar 31, 2014
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- 21
So after a year of caring for a rosie I'm looking to obtain another T, something a little more exotic (I love my rosie but she's a pet rock: the only time she moves is when there's a cricket nearby). I've narrowed my choices down to either Grammostola pulchripes or Avicularia Avicularia. I'd love to have a monster T but arboreal species interest me also. I like the Avics for their beautiful blue colouration and tree-dwelling ways but I'm wondering about the work involved in maintaining humidity, ventilation and cleanliness of damp substrate.
So for the experienced owners of arboreals requiring high humidity I have a few questions:
-What is the best way to maintain humidity: misting, overflowing the water dish or both?
-Will a screen-top terrarium provide adequate ventilation?
-Will I have to worry about mites or other unwanted critters in the substrate?
-How often should I clean the tank and/or change the substrate?
-Also does the added moisture & humidity affect the temperature of the enclosure? I have an oil radiator-type space heater I can put on the other side of the room to raise the air temperature without drying the enclosure or exposing the T to direct light. (My T room is in a basement so its a degree or two cooler than room temp)
If I do get an Avic I will of course have a hygrometer and air thermometer to go by but I want to know the best way to go about caring for the animal: if I lost a T due to improper care I'd be heart broken... Anyway thanks for reading, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
So for the experienced owners of arboreals requiring high humidity I have a few questions:
-What is the best way to maintain humidity: misting, overflowing the water dish or both?
-Will a screen-top terrarium provide adequate ventilation?
-Will I have to worry about mites or other unwanted critters in the substrate?
-How often should I clean the tank and/or change the substrate?
-Also does the added moisture & humidity affect the temperature of the enclosure? I have an oil radiator-type space heater I can put on the other side of the room to raise the air temperature without drying the enclosure or exposing the T to direct light. (My T room is in a basement so its a degree or two cooler than room temp)
If I do get an Avic I will of course have a hygrometer and air thermometer to go by but I want to know the best way to go about caring for the animal: if I lost a T due to improper care I'd be heart broken... Anyway thanks for reading, any advice would be greatly appreciated.