Theraphosa stirmi (Burgundy Goliath Bird Eater) Cage Setup

[ColoradoLizardDude]

jon, every time i put a mouse in my goliaths cage and she eats it, there is always like a big hairball with tiny sphericle things on the ball thing...they also move...is this bad?should i change the substrate?

[Jon3800]

@ColoradoLizardDude

Well you have to understand that mice are vertebrates and a tarantula is incapable of eating the whole thing.. Yes it's bad, and you should remove them.

Ultimately, I would highly consider changing your her diet completely and switch to B.dubia roaches. If you keep offering mice every feeding, you'll eventually kill her from a molt complication. Once or twice a year is fine..not more than that

[Jon3800]

@ColoradoLizardDude

Also I probably told you this but mice are rich in calcium, and Ts cannot intake this well and gets stored in the exoskeleton and hardens it up. If you're feeding them more than what's recommended, the exo becomes rock hard..so they won't molt right and they can die from it (see Tguy1976's P.regalis), and it's especially crucial since these goliaths are known for their molting problems

B.dubias, super or goliath worms are a lot better..more nutrious and never leftovers

[thebarcode80]

perfect video. love that setup.

[0wnertjuhhhh]

id die...

[Jon3800]

@0wnertjuhhhh

what for? they're completely harmless animals.

[Gonnakillyou]

@Jon3800 Reinforcing statements don't help with phobias tough. That needs brutal behaviourist therapy.

Personally I'd have no problem because I don't mind big bulky spiders, but if it was a domestic house spider in my room I'd piss myself.

[L7Weenie101]

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[Jon3800]

@L7Weenie101

Is it possible to type something coherent.

[HaidynBushnell]

@L7hoWeenie101 

[INMORTAL12345]

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[fuck4freedom]

it would be better if you put morge substrate in it.

blondis are diggers!

[Jon3800]

@fuck4freedom

Not all of them are diggers.

[H3LLTeRRoRdaR]

hey jon listen...i got the same tank like you.... but i only get 65%-70% humidity on mine asian forest scorpion... what am i doing wrong.... the substrate is moist (but not too wet, scorpions cant swim^^) the temperature is perfect, but i dont get the right humidity..... i need need to hurry.. my scorp got babies now and i dont want to let them die cause of too low humidity....... can u help me?

[Jon3800]

@H3LLTeRRoRdaR

block some of the ventilation and pour warm water over the substrate

[ryansloan14]

are t blondis greedy eaters

[Jon3800]

@ryansloan14

you bet they are. My female takes down 3 superworms

[tarsitano66]

Hi...Jon

Another question...

I will go in vacation for 25 days.

The Tarantulas will be fine alone?

What can I do?

Please give me some advice!

Thank's a Lot

Regards :)

[Jon3800]

@tarsitano66

Just feed them well. I'd be beneficial to block some of the ventilation so there's ample humidtity

[tarsitano66]

Hi Jon

Can you tell me if I'm doing right

Goliath...Temp 70F and humidity 62%

Bloodleg...Temp 70F and Humidity 74%

Salmon...Temp 70F and Humidity 69%

I'm OK??? I'm doing right???

Thank's

[Jon3800]

@tarsitano66

Actually you're not okay. All 3 do better at 75F. 70 is too low for most.

Goliath... sadly it won't live welll in these conditions .62% humidity is WAY TOO DRY for this species, they need at least 85% humidity (their dry season), or else it will have a failed molt. One of the main reasons why they die prematurely. You need least 80F in the day and 75F at night.

You're okay on the bloodleg, the Salmon could use humidity around 75%, just keep both them warmer and you'll be ok

[HigHBulleT666]

ok thx alot m8

[HigHBulleT666]

hey jon, i wanna buy a T.Blondi next week, can you tell me with insect you feed a blondie? i got a grammostola rosea (maybe you remember me^^) he eats 1 cricket in about 2 weeks, how much eats a teraphosa? must i buy other insect? and dos he eats 1 time in 1 week? hope for youre answere cya. ps: sry for my bad english again ^^

[Jon3800]

@HigHBulleT666

I give my T.blondi crickets and super worms. As per my feeding videos, I give my adult 6 crickets. You can also give give them B.dubia roaches.

[Hadsatriani]

hey man thanks for all your videos!! their good!! you seem to know your stuff!! heres a question for ya!!

my T.blondie is about 3 inchish!! k humitity is at 85-90 temp 76 degrees im useing that brick u add water too and its turns to like a soil, he geats good but in the ass end of it it has like a little bald spot that looks maroon to like a red what would that mean?? is that normal?? hopfully u can help!!

[Jon3800]

@Hadsatriani

that's normal. If the abdomen turns blue-black, then its premolt

[SpiderKing389]

This is very informative! Well done! 5/5

[ultum4tegunz]

HOw large of a cage is that  btw?

[Jon3800]

10 gallon

[lalala22333]

hey amazing vid! by anychance do u have an emperor scorpion?? if u do i want to see how u set it up :D thanx 5*stars

[Jon3800]

I used to have two of them back several years ago. They died off to old age. Its really the same setups I give to my tarantulas. Ample substrate, a cave, a waterdish, and decorations

[lalala22333]

ohh nice!! what is that wood thing called u have for your set up??? lol

[Jon3800]

cork bark. But they're quite rare to find now

[edward2227]

i was wandering if you could do a obt setup video or care video

[Jon3800]

I've done one for the OBT. Just give it substrate (lots of it) and a hide

[Hatsj]

jesus how can you not be afraid? xD

[Jon3800]

I'm used to them :)

[ScorpionMaster77]

nice info man 5 stars

[Jon3800]

no probs

[mattmoksnes]

sweet video man I am not going to get one of those till I have a few more years of T keeping under my belt

[PlasmaDude47]

Quiet yes, but if you only knew what they were thinking:)

[Jon3800]

so true :)

[PlasmaDude47]

*grin*

[FatGuyWithAKatana]

i like fish, they're quiet.

[Jon3800]

so are Ts :)

[thatch5550]

how many different kinds of spiders do u have?

[Jon3800]

I have 59 tarantulas, I have some doubles, so thats about 55 different species