Sorry for yet another thread but...

[Kain Prestwood]

Sorry for keep posting daft questions, but if I don't ask I wont learn.

One of my little A avic's slings has lost a leg, he's now lost a palp too!

Hes walking abit unbalanced and wobbly too, yet he's made a lovely web overnight on the little twigs I have put in his tub.

My 2nd Avic sling is fine, though I haven't seen him eat yet so I am slightly concerned!

You can see by the photo how I house them.

So I'm abit worried I'm doing something wrong

Kain

[Mark Pennell]

Kain
Lot of people have problems raising avics, so your not alone. They way you have them seems fine to me. Plenty of air moment etc.

Often people keep them at elevated humidity levels which kills them off pretty quick.

The spiderling will regain its lost limbs in time.

Regards
Mark

[Colin D Wilson]

Kain, i agree with Mark.
Some keep their Avics at too high humidity with little or no ventilation, this is not good for the spider.
Air movement is of paramount importance (with the correct humidity)
It's not just the external problems that are the problem, moulds can grow in the 'lungs' from prolonged exposure in too high a humidity which is often fatal.

Thee or four moults will see your little 'un regenerating it's appendages,
If it lost these during a moult then it's a possibility the humidity might not have been high enough this last time.

[rhys brigida]

moulds can grow in the 'lungs' from prolonged exposure in too high a humidity which is often fatal.

Thee or four moults will see your little 'un regenerating it's appendages,
If it lost these during a moult then it's a possibility the humidity might not have been high enough this last time.

I agree, too. In a small enclosure, moderate beneficial humidity is something that can be achieved by putting two drops of water on the substrate without making it soggy. Problems with mold and such arise from the excessive moisture, organic decay and restricted air flow. Small spiderlings probably benefit from elevated humidity but may suffer if they are trapped in a swampy cage.

There's safe ways to get moisture into the air. Small, unglazed clay pots help water to evaporate steadily without dousing the substrate.

Then, as the spider gets large, it may adapt to less humid conditions but that fresh water dish will always be present.