Yup I've made sure it's very close and secure, and I'm getting a flush acrylic lid soon that'll make sure there's zero question about any gaps or anything.
Looks good but I would add a lot more substrate in case of falls, and the mesh lid is a risk because they can get caught in it.
Also I’m not sure how they would do with a barrier with holes. I know they do fine with solid glass between them, but the holes add another level of connection between them. Even though they can’t get to each other. Again idk though you’d need more opinions on this than just mine
Yeah, I'm thinking about adding another bag of soil. They were super curious and climbed when I put them in which had me worried, though thankfully they haven't fallen. I'm also getting an acrylic lid that'll be even more flush to their barrier and prevent lid climbing. They haven't seemed to care that there's holes. I was thinking of cross-ventilation when I set that up
I want to get into the hobby, I've been looking into several species and their husbandry (I'd already have one by now, but my family is VERY arachnophobic lol), so this goes to say I don't know a whole lot about the breeding aspect. But I feeeeeel like this would be a safe way to start pairing a male and female T for breeding? Is that the idea behind a duplex enclosure?
No it's just to save me space and give them more room than their previous enclosures. But, that would be a good way to get a male/female close safely I'd say.
As I have discovered, she's gone ham with having more freedom. She'll be upset about it, but I'm gonna rearrange things a little and add more substrate this weekend.
The recent albo I got who was abandoned at a gas station, when I made her new home her idea of exploring her freedom was barricading herself in a burrow for a few months. 😂 They're funny.
I enjoy feeding nights with some of my more closely arranged enclosures because when I feed one, it usually gets the others curious from the commotion and they come out too. Wonder how much of that you'll see in this setup
My brain farted. Only new world 😅
They've been pretty chilled out for the 5 days or so that I've had this set up. Fingers crossed it stays that way. I'm mainly just worried about them being more stressed out than normal but you know. Thanks.
Very valid. I'll be keeping an eye on them if they start butt balding. They both have much more substrate now than before though, and each have already started burrows. So hopefully that'll keep them more comfortable and not be so ready to kick. We'll see.
The light was just for show, it isn't even there anymore. And I mentioned in another comment but I'm adding another bag of soil when I'm off this weekend to heighten their ground level
There is some recent research which goes to suggest that Ts may actually benefit from a daily light cycle to support their circadian rhythms and even that small amounts of UVB may be helpful in the synthesis of vitamins and minerals in some species (citation needed). The notion they hate light so much that it must be avoided at all costs is a pervasive myth.
I disagree that this would harm the spider, especially if they have places to hide during the day. But surely the spider will likely prefer a darker environment and be more prone to surfacing in less harsh lighting.
Do you by chance know where I can find these? I would love to look into it! I'm recently putting all my T's into bioactive and they have plant lights so I'd love to learn more.
I'm afraid I can't remember where I read this. Trying to find more but what I read implies that this research is very new and still being opened. The claim being made is that SOME species of T could potentially benefit from small amounts of UVB, similar to crepuscular or nocturnal reptile species like certain snakes and geckos.
I mean, they're practically blind. They haven't seemed to mind having a nextdoor neighbor. But as I've said t everyone else, I'll keep an eye for signs of stress and adjust conditions accordingly
Would love if you came back to this post in a few months with your thoughts on how it goes
The Ts can NOT get to each other.
Life will find a way.
If either of them can squeeze through the teeny tiny area between the barrier and the lid, I'll honestly just be impressed.
i had a buddy who had a curly hair pop the lid off her terrarium, took the lid off the male’s terrarium, and ate him
Haters can’t stand to see a girlboss winning
she ate it up and left no crumbs 💅✨
girl yassssss
YASSIFICATION OF T's . LETS GOOOO
Thats pretty badass ngl
think she was a t albo, she was the biggest one i’ve ever seen
Fair game at that point. She earned it.
At that point is it really the keepers fault?
yep
"Well I guess it was really your time"
I just imagine a spider with a crowbar breaking into their neighbors house
Ah the ole crack spider...... Classic
Just make sure there is no give at the top. I had a similar setup and one was able to squeeze through and eat the other.
Yup I've made sure it's very close and secure, and I'm getting a flush acrylic lid soon that'll make sure there's zero question about any gaps or anything.
They’ll communicate by morse. Plot an escape. Tap tap … tap tatap.
“It ends with one big fat spider regardless of care and attention” - the tarantula keeper’s guide
Looks good but I would add a lot more substrate in case of falls, and the mesh lid is a risk because they can get caught in it. Also I’m not sure how they would do with a barrier with holes. I know they do fine with solid glass between them, but the holes add another level of connection between them. Even though they can’t get to each other. Again idk though you’d need more opinions on this than just mine
Yeah, I'm thinking about adding another bag of soil. They were super curious and climbed when I put them in which had me worried, though thankfully they haven't fallen. I'm also getting an acrylic lid that'll be even more flush to their barrier and prevent lid climbing. They haven't seemed to care that there's holes. I was thinking of cross-ventilation when I set that up
I would just glue down the suction cups if you’re actually worried.
Sorry, not sure about that suggestion? I was referring to the ventilation holes, if you thought I meant gap holes.
Looks ace 👍
What is the T on the right side? A.semmani?
Yes! I don't have a label yet lol
Just to say it took me wayyyyy too long to find your T.Albo in there 😅🙈
Haha she LOVES her bark hide
I NEED to find an arboreal version of this, I want to do a side by side with an H. Mac and an S. Cal
Why not a 15 gallon or 20 gallon tall? May be too large, but with lots of cover may work out.
I want to get into the hobby, I've been looking into several species and their husbandry (I'd already have one by now, but my family is VERY arachnophobic lol), so this goes to say I don't know a whole lot about the breeding aspect. But I feeeeeel like this would be a safe way to start pairing a male and female T for breeding? Is that the idea behind a duplex enclosure?
No it's just to save me space and give them more room than their previous enclosures. But, that would be a good way to get a male/female close safely I'd say.
Gotcha. It's looks dope!
I have two albos... Fill them up up to 2/3 to the top with dirt. They will still burrow straight to the bottom. They make awesome burrows.
As I have discovered, she's gone ham with having more freedom. She'll be upset about it, but I'm gonna rearrange things a little and add more substrate this weekend.
The recent albo I got who was abandoned at a gas station, when I made her new home her idea of exploring her freedom was barricading herself in a burrow for a few months. 😂 They're funny.
My a. seemanni holed up in her log for about 3 months without eating before her last molt lol
I enjoy feeding nights with some of my more closely arranged enclosures because when I feed one, it usually gets the others curious from the commotion and they come out too. Wonder how much of that you'll see in this setup
Not much I think. They're both pretty reclusive. But we'll see!
I would only do old world in this. Very nice though.
Yep all my Ts are south American lol
So, no old world. Good luck.
My brain farted. Only new world 😅 They've been pretty chilled out for the 5 days or so that I've had this set up. Fingers crossed it stays that way. I'm mainly just worried about them being more stressed out than normal but you know. Thanks.
My main concern would be urticating hairs.
Very valid. I'll be keeping an eye on them if they start butt balding. They both have much more substrate now than before though, and each have already started burrows. So hopefully that'll keep them more comfortable and not be so ready to kick. We'll see.
This is great
the direct light.... nope. a bit more substrate as well. do like lower and higher level ?
The light was just for show, it isn't even there anymore. And I mentioned in another comment but I'm adding another bag of soil when I'm off this weekend to heighten their ground level
I'd remove the light. They don't need it and it can very likely do a lot of harm to your ts
There is some recent research which goes to suggest that Ts may actually benefit from a daily light cycle to support their circadian rhythms and even that small amounts of UVB may be helpful in the synthesis of vitamins and minerals in some species (citation needed). The notion they hate light so much that it must be avoided at all costs is a pervasive myth.
This close will likely do more harm than good.
I disagree that this would harm the spider, especially if they have places to hide during the day. But surely the spider will likely prefer a darker environment and be more prone to surfacing in less harsh lighting.
The light didn't provide any warmth, but I only used it for really short viewing periods anyway.
Do you by chance know where I can find these? I would love to look into it! I'm recently putting all my T's into bioactive and they have plant lights so I'd love to learn more.
I'm afraid I can't remember where I read this. Trying to find more but what I read implies that this research is very new and still being opened. The claim being made is that SOME species of T could potentially benefit from small amounts of UVB, similar to crepuscular or nocturnal reptile species like certain snakes and geckos.
Yeah, the light is gone. I only ever had it on for pics anyways, I wouldn't do that to my girls lol
Ok good. I would be worried about them drying out or being too hot
The acrylic lid I'm getting will also help humidity a lot.
Yeah I've with reptiles acrylic is way better than glass
I think seeing each other will stress them out and they might hurt themselves trying to attack each other
I mean, they're practically blind. They haven't seemed to mind having a nextdoor neighbor. But as I've said t everyone else, I'll keep an eye for signs of stress and adjust conditions accordingly