Finally I have been able to confirm that my new
B.bohemei spiderling will be in his/her new home tomorrow! OK, I haven't had to wait that long, but I've been excited and it's little fun looking at an
empty sling enclosure every day!
Tonight I will switch the heat mat back on make all the last minute checks to the
humidity and substrate ready for the
spiderling's arrival and generally just check that the enclosure is all as it should be. Here is a better picture of the whole set up than I've previously posted:

Before I sign off ready for tomorrow's big day, here's a picture of my
G.rosea sitting on her cork bark, waiting for her new neighbour!

Speaking of cork bark, everyone who needs to provide a shelter for their tarantulas should strongly consider opting for cork bark as a material. Not only is this a natural product which the spiders would, i assume,
prefer over an artificial material and it looks great, but it helps to support the threatened cork forests which are an important natural habitat that are fast disappearing due to the decline of cork as a stopper in wine bottles. Give your tarantula a good home and save a bit of the world at the same time - can't be bad! :)
hiya, it's garlicpickle from AP. Must say I like your choice of a B. boehmei. I had one as my second spider and she is gorgeous (if a little flicky)
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy owning him/her :)
Hi GP, thaks for popping over. I was hoping that B.boehemi would be a good "baby step" on from G.rosea, but regardless of that they are a beautiful creature to behold so it's a win-win.
ReplyDeleteMy rosea has never flicked, so I have this to look forward to!
I really can't wait for tomorrows new arrival.