Sling Care Sheet

[GRB]

Me and my flatmate are considering going to the BTS show this year, so long as we dont have exams at the same time...It's going to be a hell of a drive...

[selina20]

Originally Posted by GRB

Me and my flatmate are considering going to the BTS show this year, so long as we dont have exams at the same time...It's going to be a hell of a drive...

Oooo will prob be there. Need to replace my OHs Giant Vinegaroons that died as hes quite upset about them

[GRB]

Originally Posted by selina20

Oooo will prob be there. Need to replace my OHs Giant Vinegaroons that died as hes quite upset about them

I keep debating getting some more vinegaroons...the two I had were a particularly dull example I believe...the US species seem way more active.

[selina20]

Originally Posted by GRB

I keep debating getting some more vinegaroons...the two I had were a particularly dull example I believe...the US species seem way more active.

I got him 2 from T barn at Kempton and 1 lost its whip and died shortly after and the other moulted several times and then just died recently. They were awesome little critters so will definately get him some more.

[ph0bia]

A good, informative sheet!

When it comes to slings, I use the following setup:



I have a heat mat on the long wall (on the top of the picture) to keep them warm. The sand isn't just for aesthetics either... It's filled up to be the same depth as the substrate in the vials. This means when the slings burrow (even against the side) it remains dark. Also, the sand reflects heat, so the underground sections of the vial are kept cool whilst the top part gets both the direct heat and reflected heat, keeping it warmer.

Seems to work really well, but not a good idea if you've got eleventy millions slings!
Also, I guess someone will have stated, but never put them on top of a heat mat :P

[selina20]

I tend to keep my rearing box simple and use and RUB like in the care sheet. It works and tends to be a lot cheaper than the pretty sand method lols.

[scorpionking]

hi i recieved a p.ornata and koi samui spiderlings on friday morning i put them in there new homes and left for a few hours ,i then gave them a medium cricket each (crickets were same size as the spiderlings) ,the ornata grabbed its food straight away but the samui took 2 hours after i put the food in to eat ,i then gave the ornata and samui a worm each and they again had them straight away.

[mac23]

iv feed my littlens on hatchling crickets from Monkfild Nutrition

[jacqui]

This is real helpful.. Big Thanks

[selina20]

Originally Posted by jacqui

This is real helpful.. Big Thanks

No problem. Am always here to pm if you need help at any time.