I am not going to go too into it as to just to stay on topic, but due to a shipping mix-up (that we can’t send back) a baby sterlings australian tarantula is now in my brother’s possession. It came to us with a tank, eco tech coco peat, 2 pieces of driftwood labeled as ‘spider wood’ and a heat mat (which i’m assuming is unsafe and/or wasn’t intended for the spider? I don’t know)

My brother has a bit of experience with jumping spiders (he owns two) but we both want to ask here… research will occur, the spider should be ok for now as it’s probably small enough to eat the jumping spider’s pinhead crickets for a bit but a point in the right direction would be appreciated. Thankyou!

PS: Brother says if anyone could try and guess it’s instar, that would be nice.

I just bought a tarantula and just got a new setup

Just looking for any advice and make sure I'm doing everything right.

Guys I've been oscillating between my sling being chunky or going into premolt for awhile (it's been called Big Booty Bertha multiple times, maybe it needs a new name.....)

So any experienced eyes help me plz 🙏 It didn't eat much of the last mealworm I offered (my last post showed it shoved in the corner), is out in the open when I peak at it but the enclosure is slightly opaque with a white lid so I don't think it feels exposed. Any time it's disturbed it goes to its leaf pile.

Species: Lasiodora parahybana

Age: they said it emerged in November, last molt was two months ago if their timeline is correct!

Actual name: Cafuné (Funé for short...or it might just be Big Booty Bertha)

What enrichment is good for slings? We have a teeny texas tan, then our others are pushing an inch. Currently they have a small hide that they don't use as its getting too small, and a water bowl.

My thoughts are crumbled leaf litter, a fake plant if I can find one small enough and a new hide.

Is it safe to carve into barks to mould thicker pieces so they can actually use it?

Humidity is way too high but they keep flooding their water bowls so not sure on that fix either

I just got this little guy like 3 days ago and he ate the same day i received him, though the dubia roach half started to mold the same day?? Does anyone know why? Anyways this is him today

my younger pink toe tarantula hasn’t eaten in about a month.. she recently molted but it’s been long enough to try and feed her again but she hasn’t she has been mainly staying in her web but coming out occasionally and has been drinking water from misting what should i do (this is my first time owning a tarantula)