Interested in terrestrial tarantula enclosure ideas? You need to know the specifics of these types of tarantulas first. Space is most important. Ideally, your enclosure should be at least 3 times the leg span of your tarantula. That’s horizontal space as terrestrial tarantulas don’t climb.
When it comes to the ideal setup, it’s all about substrate in the case of terrestrial tarantulas. You need a solid enclosure that you then fill up to two-thirds with substrate. You can fill it halfway as well. The idea is to ensure there’s a thick substrate that provides sufficient space for burrowing habits.
One of the key elements of a terrestrial tarantula’s enclosure apart from space and substrate is ventilation. Cross ventilation works best. Make sure your setup has cross ventilation for plenty of air inside.
Watering needs also need to be prioritized. The enclosure should have sufficient space to add a water dish at ground level. Adding it in a different place means your terrestrial tarantula may not even find it.
A hide and a few other decorations might be great additions to the enclosure. Also, make sure to keep all your spiderlings in smaller cages as they can easily get lost or not even find food due to their size.
Terrestrial tarantula enclosures are also ideal for semi-arboreal tarantulas which may only occasionally consider climbing. This is why they need climbing options. But most times, they act exactly like terrestrial tarantulas, spending a good chunk of their lives at ground level.
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