Trapdoor spider substrate

[Godsmack1934]

I've been considering getting a trapdoor spider for quite a while now, but I've been hesitant because I'm not familiar with the proper substrate so I wanted to ask here before I decided if I'm going to get one.

 

[fcat]

Following because I'm thinking about it too. I was inspired by this work of art

update on the liphistius communal setup

its been a while now and it sure has grown alot. its lookin good. one problem is there are tiny woodlice in there that are eating my moss. little butts!! if the moss actually gets to a descent size before they get to it, the moss will be ok, but they sure make it hard for the moss to get to a...

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Also because I saw people call them "trappies"

And if you stalk his profile you'll find this comment:

Bioactive terrariums and substrate use

Admittedly I'm a noob when it comes to T's. However I've kept and bred many species of Dart frogs for years. I just started keeping dart frogs. I got my first froglets in April and they still live and thrive, so, there's hope I'm doing something right. ;) How many T keepers use a "bioactive"...

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[viper69]

I've been considering getting a trapdoor spider for quite a while now, but I've been hesitant because I'm not familiar with the proper substrate so I wanted to ask here before I decided if I'm going to get one.

I know a top arachnologist who used top soil

 

[MSobczak]

I recommend visiting these threads if youre getting into trap door spiders:

What substrate should you be using for your primitives?

For the last 3 and a bit years, I have the had the fortunate privilege of keeping over 200 various Mygalomorph species from around 25 different genus. With the enclosure supplies necessary for this many species, it can be very easy to fall back to basics and generalise the husbandry for the...

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A quick guide to keeping Trapdoors

I have seen a few people ask questions about keeping trapdoors and tips on finding them. Well, I'm no expert but I have bred some species and own 24 specimens across several genus so at the very least I hope I can give advice from a successful hobbyist point of view. 1- ARE THEY HARDER TO KEEP...

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There is a wealth of information on trapdoor spider substrate and setups.

 

[Godsmack1934]

To update, I decided to get a trapdoor spider, I ended up using top soil and it had a burrow dug out in under an hour. Thank you to everyone who gave advice!

 

[fcat]

To update, I decided to get a trapdoor spider, I ended up using top soil and it had a burrow dug out in under an hour. Thank you to everyone who gave advice!

Um spider tax??? How dare you

 

[Godsmack1934]

Um spider tax??? How dare you

Not the greatest pictures ever but I'm not a photographer.

 

[fcat]

It's so pretty!

 

[CRX]

Not the greatest pictures ever but I'm not a photographer.

What species is that?

 

[Godsmack1934]

What species is that?

I'm not sure, it's a native species that I can't seem to find too much in the way of ID on.

 

[CRX]

I'm not sure, it's a native species that I can't seem to find too much in the way of ID on.

Where did you obtain it? Thats really interesting!

 

[Godsmack1934]

Where did you obtain it? Thats really interesting!

I found this one on a local walking trail under a rock but counting this one I've seen 3, the other 2 were under or in rotting logs.

 

[CRX]

I found this one on a local walking trail under a rock but counting this one I've seen 3, the other 2 were under or in rotting logs.

In AR, given your profile info? Thats interesting as heck, I'm nearby in KY, and I have also seen tiny trapdoors under rocks on two occasions, but I wasn't in the position to be able to dig them up.

 

[Godsmack1934]

In AR, given your profile info? Thats interesting as heck, I'm nearby in KY, and I have also seen tiny trapdoors under rocks on two occasions, but I wasn't in the position to be able to dig them up.

Yes I am in AR, for the short amount of time I've had it its been a really interesting spider so if your ever in a position to keep 1 I'd definitely recommend it.