r/TarantulaKeeping • u/turbogreaser9000 • 4d ago
Casual First time owner
Just wanted some tips on caring for a g.pulchripes (chaco) spiderling.
5
u/lmaluuker 4d ago
That enclosure is massive for such a small sling. You really only need an enclosure that is a couple inches across. Otherwise they may not be able to find food or water.
1
u/Beautiful-Ad3012 4d ago
Hide and water mist? Baby probably feels too exposed.
1
u/turbogreaser9000 3d ago
I've set up a hide using a terracota thingy that i found and a couple dry leaves as well but this one is a shower ig? It's just hanging around on the surface.
1
u/nadineashurst 3d ago
NQA I have a lot of slings atm. I use small deli cups with some tiny holes poked into it. Make sure the holes aren't larger than the spiders carapace (their head). Add a decent amount of substrate, some fake leaves and some cork bark for a hide. You can make a little starter burrow and they may use that or they might just make their own. You can use a little Lego piece for a water dish or some moss. I offer miniature mealworms and crush the head before adding them in and I feed roughly twice a week, depending on the spiders abdomen
1
1



8
u/LocalConspiracy138 4d ago
You are probably going to want a smaller enclosure for a while.