Thursday 5 May 2011

Cyclosternum fasciatum

Habitat

Enclosure

This spider requires an enclosure of atleast 4 gallons in volume, with a strong, securing roof.

Substrate

You should cover the bottom of the enclosure with atleast 4-5 inches of peat moss, potting soil or vermiculite. This spider is renowned for differing lifestyles where some prefer to burrow and others predominantly live on the surface under a hide of some description. The depth of substrate and floor space provided by a 4 gallon enclosure will allow the spider to either dig a substantial burrow or roam and explore its environment. You should also provide a small artificial shelter such as a decorative cave used in aquariums or a hollow log, the spider may use this as their primary shelter or adopt it to use as the entrance to their burrow.

Temperature

This species is ideal as it is very comfortable living within normal room temperature ranges of between 20-28°C (68-82.4°F). However, to ensure the temperatures are being provided you should monitor them by using accurate thermometers in a few locations within the enclosure.

Humidity

They can be kept in a low-humidity terrarium of about 65-75%, and this can be achieved by providing a shallow water dish and misting ocassionally as necessary. To successfully maintain the desired humidityhygrometer. A hygrometer is a device used to measure relative humidity within the enclosure. conditions for your tarantula you are going to need a

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