I have a tarantula, and she just got a new tank. I needed new bedding and the pet store is closed. So I picked up some cedar bedding at Wal Mart. Is this OK for my tarantula?
2006-10-29 09:25:24 · 5 answers · asked by stoneagequeen1 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Do not use cedar, it is toxic to many invertebrates. What you should use depends on the species of spider. I have included links below with that information. If you have nothing else to use for tonight, paper toweling would probably suffice until tomorrow.
2006-10-29 09:58:47 · answer #1 · answered by Betty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't use cedar bedding for ANYTHING. Cedar is BAD BAD. I have seen aspen shavings at walmart. I would either exchange it, or just use paper towels for now. You can also use other types of substrate. I always liked the kind that looks like a big brick of dirt...the brand name suddenly escapes me...but you add water( warm or hot) and it expands into a huge amout of substrate. HTH
2006-10-29 09:37:20 · answer #2 · answered by PennyPickles17 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
....not with cedar shavings as they are toxic to many spiders......
A terrarium with an inch or two of damp vermiculite or a mixture of soil and sphagnum moss (but not with cedar shavings as they are toxic to many spiders) on bottom provides an ideal habitat. (Burrowing tarantulas will require a much deeper layer.)
I got it from:
http://www.spidy.goliathus.com/english/gallery-tarantulas.php
2006-10-29 09:47:57 · answer #3 · answered by eyepopping hideous female troll 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiyz, i have a tarantula and i have soil on the bottom and moss (both have long names i cant remeber) this site has a page for keeping spiders.
2006-11-01 09:14:38 · answer #4 · answered by spider crazy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that it is REALLY bad for hamsters and stuff like for their respiratory system, but I don't know about your tarantula. I will do my research and I will try to get back to you. P.S. I think it's awesome you have a tarantula-- where'd you get it?
2006-10-29 09:36:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋