Description
Dolichothele Diamantinensis (Blue Diamond) 1cm Sling - Image is for illustration purposes only!
Housing
- Enclosure: A small, clear container with adequate ventilation, such as a plastic vial or deli cup, is ideal for a sling of this size. The enclosure should allow the sling to find its food easily, so it doesn't need to be large.
- Substrate: Use a moisture-retentive substrate like coconut fiber or a mix of peat moss and vermiculite. Keep the substrate slightly moist but not waterlogged, with a depth of about 2-3 inches to support occasional burrowing and maintain humidity.
- Humidity: Aim for a humidity level of around 70-80%. This can be maintained by lightly misting the enclosure every few days. Ensure good ventilation to prevent mold growth.
- Temperature: Keep the temperature within the range of 24-28°C (75-82°F). If needed, use a heat mat on one side of the enclosure to create a temperature gradient, allowing the sling to choose its preferred temperature.
Feeding
- Diet: Feed your Blue Diamond sling small prey items such as pinhead crickets, flightless fruit flies, or tiny roaches once to twice a week. The prey size should not be larger than the sling's abdomen to avoid any potential harm.
- Water: At this stage, the sling will get most of its hydration from its food and the enclosure's humidity. You can also mist one side of the enclosure to create water droplets for the sling to drink from.
General Care
- Webbing: Dolichothele diamantinensis slings may start to exhibit webbing behavior early on. Including pieces of cork bark or artificial plants can encourage this natural behavior and provide the sling with additional hiding places.
- Molting: Be prepared for frequent molts as your sling grows. During molting, the sling might refuse food and become more reclusive. Increase humidity slightly during this period and refrain from feeding until a couple of days post-molt to allow the new exoskeleton to harden.
- Handling: It is advisable to minimize handling to prevent stress and potential injury to the sling. If you need to move the sling for any reason, gently coax it into a small container.
Social Needs
- Dolichothele diamantinensis are solitary creatures and should be kept alone to prevent stress and potential aggression from cohabitation.
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