The tank does not need to be enormous -- 10 gallons is big enough. Moss can be bought in compacted blocks from many reptile stores, soaked in water and then used as a tarantula substrate. Thread starter PhilMcWonder; Start date Nov 30, 2018; Nov 30, 2018 #1 PhilMcWonder Arachnoknight. Don’t keep more than one tarantula in a tank – they're not sociable. Im a new keeper and I noticed that a few of my tarantulas are burrowing and puts the substrate right outside its hides opening. Life span: Males: 5-6 years, Females: 20+ years Attitude: The Brazilian Black tarantula is active and …

In contrast to burrowing tarantulas, which like to hide out in the substrate, tree-dwelling tarantulas live in grasses and trees.

Burrowing t. vagans. You can recreate this habitat by adding bamboo, branches, and silk plants to the tank. She also seems fond of burrowing and doing some rearranging of the substrate and plants. Origin: Brazil and Uruguay Type: New World, terrestrial, burrowing Size: Legspan can get up to 8 inches.This species grows slowly. Burrowing Substrate Mix? You can use peat moss, bed-a-beast or sandy soil substrate for their tank. Tarantula Questions & Discussions. Avoid composts with large chunks in them; Moss. Any one suggesting that a tarantula be kept on these ought to be hung, drawn and quartered! Forums. Thank you guys and happy keeping!

The Exo Terra Coco Husk Terrarium Substrate (Click here to check for product prices and availability) is a popular substrate among tarantula care experts because of its authentic feel, ideal humidity, and affordable cost. Substrate will cover the bottom of the enclosure and serve quite a few features. Here are some popular and common substrate options to place in the terrarium, and some pros and cons of using each of these. Common name: Brazilian Black Tarantula Scientific name: Grammostola pulchra Appearance: Brazilian Blacks get their name from their rich, black velvety hair. Why isn’t my tarantula burrowing? ... again with more width than height and plenty of substrate for them to use for burrowing.

The tarantulas will make their webs in the branches. Zoo Med ReptiFresh Odor Eliminating Substrate, Blacks & Grays, 8 lb 4.5 out of 5 stars 85. Pet owners often find a standard terrestrial enclosure is enough as the spider rarely builds any webbing higher up the cage. These substrates are totally unsuitable for theraphosid culture. The Costa Rican Zebra tarantula can be quite an active burrower, so many keepers like to house this species in a cage that permits a thick substrate.

Burrowing spiders can also benefit from a taller enclosure, simply fill the bottom of the enclosure with more substrate and watch your pet burrow down deep! Zoo Med Excavator Clay Burrowing Substrate, 10 Pounds 4.3 out of 5 stars 256. ... With its gold carapace, red setae, outrageous feeding response and the fact it is on display more than hiding in its burrow,...it is a great tarantula to show off to your friends and very easy to photograph and share pictures on instagram.