gna get the heatmat today, also im gna by it from a spiderling

spiderling?

pot

mud

heat

go!

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what type of heat mat? and does it need a thermo stat

Mexican Red-Knee Tarantula ...Brachypelma smithi Caresheet

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A regular heat mat will do, a thermostat is a good idea

For a lot of slings I use film canisters when really small then cricket tubs for them when they are a bit bigger.

Try some eco earth or coir or chemical free potting soil as a substrate, about 75-80f with 65-70% humidity.

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dont put the tub on the heat mat , better to heat it from the back or side of the tub , mats will get to hot for tarantulas so a stat is esential

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I wouldn't even bother heating it. A smithi will thrive quite happily at room temp (22c or 70F)

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really? a smithi is that a redknee?

all my spids are at room temp

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i was planning on just putting him on top of my beardies viv, my house never gets cold