Login Here

Hysterocrates gigas (Cameroon Red Baboon) communal


Rendering Error in layout Widget/Module: array_unshift(): Argument #1 ($array) must be of type array, null given. Please enable debug mode for more information.
  • Dexter
  • Topic Author
  • Visitor
  • Visitor
13 years 8 months ago #62354 by Dexter
Hi everyone I bought 6 Cameroon red slings 1-2 cm to setup a communal.
What enclosure size would be appropriate for them? and any other tips would be helpful.

Please Log in to join the conversation.

More
13 years 8 months ago - 13 years 8 months ago #62394 by Jake
Hi dexter.

Bearing in mind that your communal could go south fast and down the line you might end up with a couple of your spiders missing in action.

SO first get the tank set-up and ready for them, then add them in.
you can wait till they have all settled down and had chance to meet each other then can feed them.
They burrow allot so a cage that substrate is nice and deep will be great.

You can start off with a smaller tank, maybe a 200mm squared tank.
As they grow you can move them into a bigger tank.

Would also suggest feeding them on a weekly bases or every 14 days. With 14 to 20 prey items, just so every spider has a chance to grab food.
Some spiders will grab a couple of prey items and then go off and eat he's prize.

All the best.
And post lots of photos and keep us updated.
Last edit: 13 years 8 months ago by Jake.

Please Log in to join the conversation.

  • Dexter
  • Topic Author
  • Visitor
  • Visitor
13 years 8 months ago #62408 by Dexter
Thanx Cascade for the help, I will be able to get an enclosure by tomorrow or the day after and post some pics of the setup.

Please Log in to join the conversation.

More
13 years 8 months ago #62410 by Vixen82
Looking forward into seeing your communal setup Dexter, and as Cascade said wanna see lots of pictures and updates, all of the best on your communal.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I Am An Angel I Am A Devil,
I Am Sometimes In Between
I Am As Bad As It Can Get ,
I Am As Good As It Can Be
Sometimes I Am A Million Colours,
Sometimes I Am Black And White
Try To Figure Me Out You Never Can,
There Are So Many Things I Am
I Am All Extremes,
I Am Purple Virgo Vixen.

Please Log in to join the conversation.

  • Dexter
  • Topic Author
  • Visitor
  • Visitor
13 years 8 months ago - 13 years 8 months ago #62951 by Dexter
Here are the pics of the communal so far its been 2 weeks and all of them are still there. :)


Attachment IMG_5374.JPG not found



Attachment IMG_5375.JPG not found



Attachment IMG_5376.JPG not found



Attachment IMG_5377.JPG not found



Attachment IMG_5378.JPG not found

Attachments:
Last edit: 13 years 8 months ago by Jake. Reason: photo's attached

Please Log in to join the conversation.

More
13 years 8 months ago #62954 by Jake
Looking good. :thumbsup:
That is a nice looking cage you got.
Know the digging will start, and plenty holes at that.

Maybe consider giving them a water bowl.

Please Log in to join the conversation.

Time to create page: 0.576 seconds
Powered by Kunena Forum