Just made an order from you guys! I have bought this starter kit and a Mexican red knee. Very excited for its arrival :) this video is brilliant and I will be following it to set up when it arrives next week xx
Best thing I’ve ever heard about a heat mat on the bottom is ( for millions of years the world had been warmed from above why put it on the bottom) top videos dude love the content an super informative 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Because soil and rocks get warm by the sun and reptiles love it. So many use it on the bottom for reptiles. They want warm bellies to help with digestion. And in that case why on the side when you can put the pad up in the top lid of the terrarium making the warm combing from above?
I bought this starter kit about 2 years ago from the spider shop website. My hamorii is thriving and has actually just molted but my heat mat never had a sticky side to keep it onto the enclosure and I never had a hydrometer
Hi there. I have been doing some research about keeping tarantulas. The advice from nearly all experienced keepers I’ve found is that you don’t need a heat mat. In fact most recommend that you don’t use one due to the danger of the spider overheating. The consensus seem to be that if you are comfortable in your home (temp wise), so is the spider. Is that the case?
Yes and no, The whole if you're comfortable then your tarantula is is rather flawed as different species come from different countries which have different humidity levels and temperatures so it's always worth doing your research. I feel comfortable in 15C temps in my room but I'm not sure my tarantula will be that comfortable at that temp so I use a heat bulb as I can move it around and position it to get the right temp. A heat mat will work just as well but you have to check that it's not too hot and are limited to where you can put it. Usually it's recommended to pair a heat mat with a thermostat, on/off or pulse ones, that way the heat mat will stop heating up when a certain temp is reach. There's more about it then that but that's the basics :)
Steven Johnston I’m based in the UK too. In the summer the average ambient temp in the house is around 22c with no additional heating. In the winter the central heating will keep ambient temps around 20c, but can always be set higher. Every bit of research I have done online about keeping tarantulas from experienced keepers in all parts of the world leads to the same conclusion: don’t use heat mats. Yet shops continue to insist you nee one. I’ve kept tropical fish for years, and the WORST advice given about fish needs, size, compatibility etc has always come from the pet shops.
@@waynerowley its a common myth that spiders dont need heat. Sure they will live at room temperature but it isnt the best for them, you will never breed spiders without manipulating the climate. Keepers talk about spiders fasting for months add shedding every couple of years which isnt normal. Chile Roses which most people assume need cool temperatures and only moult every few years and have long fasting periods is actually wrong. Chile roses will experience temps as high as 27 in thw wild and have seasonal lows. My breeding group of Chile roses moult every year in May without fail as by using a heat source I heat and cool them throughout the year to match there climate in Chile.
This is great video. However, heat mats do overheat so I'd add it to a thermostat regulator... That way when heat mat hits the temperature range the thermo wil kick in and turn off, if temp drops the stat will turn back on till mat reaches temp again. There have been many fires or spider fanerium melting or catching fire as no stat included, better to be safe than sorry 🙂
hi thank you very much for sharing this wonderful video about keeping tarantula. I have subscribed to your RUclips channel. I was just wondering as I am a complete beginner and live in UK and as it isvery cool/ cold temperature most of the time during the year according to my research online and other RUclips channels/ community they recommend using/ havinga thermometer/ hydro metre (For measuring the humidity and temperature in the enclosure) & possibly as well a heating mat. I was therefore wondering if you could or anyone else watching knows or at least could give some good and useful and kind advice as I am thinking about getting into this hobby of keeping spiders/ tarantula. Alsonotsure what kind of tarantula is good to start for beginners considering that they seem to puve for a long time if kept well/ do everything well. 😅😊 Thank you, Tom from UK.
Excellent video and love your shop, just a little point though I would put air holes in both ends about half way up for cross ventilation I do this using a soldering iron, safety glasses and mask, takes seconds and gives good results ( no spiders were harmed with making the holes) 😂👍
Good video but why did you leave the thermostat out? This is a common problem with almost all pet stores, they will sell you heat mats but never mention thermostats or tell you don’t need them. This is a fire hazard waiting to happen! Just because it’s a 5w Matt, they can still get pretty hot.
Just ordered my first Spider from you! Mexican fire leg along with this starter set up. Can you give me any more advice or should I follow exactly this video? Thanks a lot 😊
hi do you do a more expensive starter kit with an exo terra set up some of us have money to burn lol and show the correct way to set up an exo terra or is it because you don't sell the exo terra enclosures just wondering and i would like to add everything you have sold me is still going 4 years later so please everyone don't hesitate to use spider shop they are first rate in my experience with there Tarantula's
what's with these dislikes? I don't get it. You literally did everything right yet still some people gave this a thumbs down lol adorable fuzzy fella by the way
Probably due to them not agreeing with some of the stuff being put in, the thermometer, hygrometer and heat mat aren't really required in some people's opinions. I was always told a thermometer, hygrometer and heat mat are a waste of money and not required as room temp is fine for tarantulas and if you're comfortable the tarantula is comfortable. I don't agree with that as I had my first tarantula, Green bottle blue, die on me and the only thing that could have caused the death would be humidity being too high so I keep an eye on temp and humidity now. I've also added a heat bulb which turns on when the temps drop too much. My only issue with this is the heat mat but each to their own and if it works it works, I've just had a bad experience and seen bad stuff happening with heat mats, a thermostat can help those issues though. But I've not owned a tarantula for very long and base everything on the research I've done, took me a year before I got my Green bottle blue and then 2 months to get my current T.Vagans.
@@FC360D ohh ok, I've never bother using those things too, because humidity is quite high here in where I live. Temperature was never an issue too, I even use air conditioner because it gets very hot here sometimes.
Much better forbeginners to learn to moist the substrate properly for diffrent speicies, than chasing numbers on a hygrometer (beginner speicies should be hardy with moist and humidety anyway) I have been in the hobby for 20 years and hygrometers was frequently seen back then and i hoped we moved away from them at this time?
Hmm. Hygrometers are not necessary, especially not for a dryer living beginner speicies. They are not needed for a T albo and other moist living speicies eigher. Heatmats are not necessary. They can do more harm than good, like overheating the tank. If tanks need to be warmer, using a spaceheater is much better
Quick question I'm guessing this doesn't come with a spider also do I have to buy a adult if I'm getting that starter kit or can I buy a baby? Great vid tho thanks
the heat mat do you put that on the inside of the tank or on the outside of the tank, I'm thinking of getting one of these or the curly hair one, I just want to know about food. thanks
So I'm looking to get a tarantula, a curly haired one actually😂 (because I have curly hair) it's just a matter of persuading my foster carer to let me get one🤷 but I have a question, what do I feed them and if it alike locust or something do I need to cover them in calcium powder or is that just for bearded dragons? Also great video it really help😁
You should never give them calcium because they are inverts which means their means of bones are on the outside (the exoskeleton) therefore calcium will harden their outside preventing good moults and mobility and eventually death etc etc. As for feeding they will take locusts but crickets are better. You can feed roaches like turkestans and dubias cause they make some of the healthiest feeders. May I also add that you try and use a thermostat when using a heat mat, it’s expensive but it may well prevent a house fire. Hope this helps I can recommend you watch the dark den and other tarantula channels to find out more Note: This bit of information was off the top of my head so I am sorry to anyone that is pissed that I missed something or spelled something wrong. Good luck with the persuasion too!
Using heatmats for up to eight spiders I can imagine but past that...how do keepers meet the temperature needs of entire rooms dedicated to there insect friends?
They just heat the room! We’re not talking tropical temperatures here; 20c/70f or more will be sufficient for most species. I.e. the temps you would normally have you house heating set too. If you need more then stick an additional heater in the room.
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Just made an order from you guys! I have bought this starter kit and a Mexican red knee. Very excited for its arrival :) this video is brilliant and I will be following it to set up when it arrives next week xx
have you got you're spider? I'm gona put in an order with these guys incl starter kit it will be my very first spider x
I highly recommend a thermostat with any heating device, specially tarantulas to prevent overheating problems or burning.
Brilliant guide on how to set up a tank for your spider. High quality products too!
Best thing I’ve ever heard about a heat mat on the bottom is ( for millions of years the world had been warmed from above why put it on the bottom) top videos dude love the content an super informative 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Because soil and rocks get warm by the sun and reptiles love it. So many use it on the bottom for reptiles. They want warm bellies to help with digestion. And in that case why on the side when you can put the pad up in the top lid of the terrarium making the warm combing from above?
Great video. I've started finally a couple weeks ago and can't stop buying from you guy's. I'm waiting on 3 more 😂 😂 😂. I can't wait to have them
I bought this starter kit about 2 years ago from the spider shop website. My hamorii is thriving and has actually just molted but my heat mat never had a sticky side to keep it onto the enclosure and I never had a hydrometer
Well made video
Good video. I would of put the thermometer near the heat mat. So you know the temperature of the heat mat 👍
Hi there. I have been doing some research about keeping tarantulas. The advice from nearly all experienced keepers I’ve found is that you don’t need a heat mat. In fact most recommend that you don’t use one due to the danger of the spider overheating. The consensus seem to be that if you are comfortable in your home (temp wise), so is the spider. Is that the case?
I would like to know this too as I have read the same.
Yes and no, The whole if you're comfortable then your tarantula is is rather flawed as different species come from different countries which have different humidity levels and temperatures so it's always worth doing your research. I feel comfortable in 15C temps in my room but I'm not sure my tarantula will be that comfortable at that temp so I use a heat bulb as I can move it around and position it to get the right temp. A heat mat will work just as well but you have to check that it's not too hot and are limited to where you can put it. Usually it's recommended to pair a heat mat with a thermostat, on/off or pulse ones, that way the heat mat will stop heating up when a certain temp is reach. There's more about it then that but that's the basics :)
The spider shop is based in the UK, the temperature here is naturally a lot colder so it's generally considered wise to use a heat mat
Steven Johnston I’m based in the UK too. In the summer the average ambient temp in the house is around 22c with no additional heating. In the winter the central heating will keep ambient temps around 20c, but can always be set higher. Every bit of research I have done online about keeping tarantulas from experienced keepers in all parts of the world leads to the same conclusion: don’t use heat mats. Yet shops continue to insist you nee one. I’ve kept tropical fish for years, and the WORST advice given about fish needs, size, compatibility etc has always come from the pet shops.
@@waynerowley its a common myth that spiders dont need heat. Sure they will live at room temperature but it isnt the best for them, you will never breed spiders without manipulating the climate. Keepers talk about spiders fasting for months add shedding every couple of years which isnt normal. Chile Roses which most people assume need cool temperatures and only moult every few years and have long fasting periods is actually wrong. Chile roses will experience temps as high as 27 in thw wild and have seasonal lows. My breeding group of Chile roses moult every year in May without fail as by using a heat source I heat and cool them throughout the year to match there climate in Chile.
nice video
Thanks
@@TheSpiderShopUK was impressed with my mystery box today :-) video is up... amazing value for money
This is great video. However, heat mats do overheat so I'd add it to a thermostat regulator... That way when heat mat hits the temperature range the thermo wil kick in and turn off, if temp drops the stat will turn back on till mat reaches temp again. There have been many fires or spider fanerium melting or catching fire as no stat included, better to be safe than sorry 🙂
hi thank you very much for sharing this wonderful video about keeping tarantula. I have subscribed to your RUclips channel. I was just wondering as I am a complete beginner and live in UK and as it isvery cool/ cold temperature most of the time during the year according to my research online and other RUclips channels/ community they recommend using/ havinga thermometer/ hydro metre (For measuring the humidity and temperature in the enclosure) & possibly as well a heating mat. I was therefore wondering if you could or anyone else watching knows or at least could give some good and useful and kind advice as I am thinking about getting into this hobby of keeping spiders/ tarantula. Alsonotsure what kind of tarantula is good to start for beginners considering that they seem to puve for a long time if kept well/ do everything well. 😅😊
Thank you,
Tom from UK.
Good video
Glad you enjoyed
Great video for beginners in the hobby!
Excellent video and love your shop, just a little point though I would put air holes in both ends about half way up for cross ventilation I do this using a soldering iron, safety glasses and mask, takes seconds and gives good results ( no spiders were harmed with making the holes) 😂👍
Good video but why did you leave the thermostat out? This is a common problem with almost all pet stores, they will sell you heat mats but never mention thermostats or tell you don’t need them.
This is a fire hazard waiting to happen! Just because it’s a 5w Matt, they can still get pretty hot.
Fantastic video! Defo will recommend beginners to watch it!🤘🏼🤘🏼
cool vid
Just ordered my first Spider from you! Mexican fire leg along with this starter set up. Can you give me any more advice or should I follow exactly this video? Thanks a lot 😊
Don't use a heat mat ever
Great video my friend!
hi do you do a more expensive starter kit with an exo terra set up some of us have money to burn lol and show the correct way to set up an exo terra or is it because you don't sell the exo terra enclosures just wondering and i would like to add everything you have sold me is still going 4 years later so please everyone don't hesitate to use spider shop they are first rate in my experience with there Tarantula's
Best shop in the UK for arachnids.
what's with these dislikes? I don't get it. You literally did everything right
yet still some people gave this a thumbs down lol
adorable fuzzy fella by the way
Probably due to them not agreeing with some of the stuff being put in, the thermometer, hygrometer and heat mat aren't really required in some people's opinions. I was always told a thermometer, hygrometer and heat mat are a waste of money and not required as room temp is fine for tarantulas and if you're comfortable the tarantula is comfortable. I don't agree with that as I had my first tarantula, Green bottle blue, die on me and the only thing that could have caused the death would be humidity being too high so I keep an eye on temp and humidity now. I've also added a heat bulb which turns on when the temps drop too much. My only issue with this is the heat mat but each to their own and if it works it works, I've just had a bad experience and seen bad stuff happening with heat mats, a thermostat can help those issues though. But I've not owned a tarantula for very long and base everything on the research I've done, took me a year before I got my Green bottle blue and then 2 months to get my current T.Vagans.
@@FC360D ohh ok, I've never bother using those things too, because humidity is quite high here in where I live. Temperature was never an issue too, I even use air conditioner because it gets very hot here sometimes.
Can I put a Arizona blonde tarantula it
Love the channel, I have a question :-) Would this encloser be big enough to house an adults Pterinopelma Sazimai (Female)? Kind regards Ant.
What are the dimensions of this box?
Much better forbeginners to learn to moist the substrate properly for diffrent speicies, than chasing numbers on a hygrometer (beginner speicies should be hardy with moist and humidety anyway) I have been in the hobby for 20 years and hygrometers was frequently seen back then and i hoped we moved away from them at this time?
What size is that tank in inches
Hey guys, I'm just wondering, do they still come with the thermo and hygrometers at 1:30 ? Thanks :)
Hmm. Hygrometers are not necessary, especially not for a dryer living beginner speicies. They are not needed for a T albo and other moist living speicies eigher. Heatmats are not necessary. They can do more harm than good, like overheating the tank. If tanks need to be warmer, using a spaceheater is much better
What's a space heater ??
Quick question I'm guessing this doesn't come with a spider also do I have to buy a adult if I'm getting that starter kit or can I buy a baby? Great vid tho thanks
✌️😎
the heat mat do you put that on the inside of the tank or on the outside of the tank, I'm thinking of getting one of these or the curly hair one, I just want to know about food. thanks
Could you use a heat mat on a tarantula room enclosure ??
Just ordered a green bottle blue from you guys with a starter tank & kit. Is there any kind of recommendations or advise needed to help?
I'm also considering one of those, since it's been two months since your comment I figured I'd ask if you have any recommendations or notes on it?
So I'm looking to get a tarantula, a curly haired one actually😂 (because I have curly hair) it's just a matter of persuading my foster carer to let me get one🤷 but I have a question, what do I feed them and if it alike locust or something do I need to cover them in calcium powder or is that just for bearded dragons? Also great video it really help😁
You should never give them calcium because they are inverts which means their means of bones are on the outside (the exoskeleton) therefore calcium will harden their outside preventing good moults and mobility and eventually death etc etc. As for feeding they will take locusts but crickets are better. You can feed roaches like turkestans and dubias cause they make some of the healthiest feeders. May I also add that you try and use a thermostat when using a heat mat, it’s expensive but it may well prevent a house fire. Hope this helps I can recommend you watch the dark den and other tarantula channels to find out more Note: This bit of information was off the top of my head so I am sorry to anyone that is pissed that I missed something or spelled something wrong. Good luck with the persuasion too!
Using heatmats for up to eight spiders I can imagine but past that...how do keepers meet the temperature needs of entire rooms dedicated to there insect friends?
They just heat the room! We’re not talking tropical temperatures here; 20c/70f or more will be sufficient for most species. I.e. the temps you would normally have you house heating set too. If you need more then stick an additional heater in the room.
A good quality oil filled raditaor on a thermostat. Heat rises so warmer species higher up and cooler species lower down
what is the best thing to feed your tarantula and how often
Dubia roaches in my opinion.