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Moisture Dependent Species (and the Lingering Importance of Damp Substrate)

Moisture Dependent Species (and the Lingering Importance of Damp Substrate)

FromTom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts


Moisture Dependent Species (and the Lingering Importance of Damp Substrate)

FromTom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Mar 3, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When I first got into the hobby, the list of species that most keepers would deem "moisture dependent" was probably quite a bit longer than it would be today. As people have kept more and more species and experimented with some of the care, we've discovered that these creatures are much more adaptable than we sometimes give them credit for. That said, there are still several species that are all but universally recognized as needing moist substrate. In this episode, we discuss some of the species that used to be considered moisture dependent that no longer warrant this label, and identify some of the species still thought to like it damp. 
Released:
Mar 3, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A podcast devoted to the proper care and upkeep of tarantulas and other inverts. After keeping a G. porteri for over 16 years, I decided that I wanted to add another tarantula to my collection. Several years later, I now keep over 100 specimens and 90+ different species. It’s safe to say that I am now completely addicted to the hobby.I’m NOT an expert, and I’m currently still learning about keeping these fascinating creatures. In fact, there are so many species, that I suspect that I’ll still be learning years from now. This blog is a bit of a journal to track my interest in the hobby and to share some of the information I’ve learned. A teacher by trade, I enjoy passing along what I’ve information and techniques I’ve discovered and helping others in their successful pursuit of this hobby. I enjoy hearing from folks, whether through comments on the blog or email.I have done and continue to do a lot of research, and I will only be discussing animals I personally keep, so the information I present should be current and accurate. I also regularly update older posts with current photos, observations, and information. However, this is an ever-evolving hobby, so I implore anyone interested in keeping these animals to use whatever they find here as a springboard for further research on techniques or species-specific care.