Hi All !
I am rehoming a chile rose in a few days from a rescue centre,but I need to do my homework before I get the green light from them!I haven't seen it yet,and all I know is it's a female , about 3 years old ,and a bit temperamental when it comes to eating.
Most info I've researched is straightforward and easy to understand ,but alot contradict each other.I know it depends on age and size of each individual spider,but can anyone tell me , on average ,how much and how often to feed it , and then I can work around that , along with what they tell me at the rescue centre.Also , do they like their tanks misted or not , as I've not found a solid yes/no opinion anywhere, and finally any opinions on whether or not to use sponge or cotton wool in waterbowls ,as I've read it's safer ,but can harbour bacteria?
Many thanks in advance,
GliderAde

Spider areas probally the best.

Chillys are easy to be honest. If its full grown a medium flat faunarium is the best. Nees a hide (half a flowerpot is the best) plus about 3 inchs of eco earth that has been dried out, and a water bowl. Dont use cotton, sponge or tissue as it harbors bacteria/ Feed 1 or 2 crickets a week and make sure water bowl is toped up and all will be fine.

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Thanks Lucifus,Very helpful advice!