Jungle Bioactive Enclosure - Theraphosa apophysis

[@tarantulacollective]

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[@cara9648]

I love bioactive enclosures. They look awesome, but also mirror what's found in nature, so it's more natural for the animals.

[@suzannebauer6234]

Even though I don't keep tarantulas, I just love watching enclosure builds! Especially when they look natural

[@albatross4920]

Had a bioactive enclosure for my adult redleg that was so successful, i used the excess springtails population to feed my bumblebee dart frogs. Helped me save money on fruit flies and tiny crickets.

[@sheriestoros7424]

Love the bio dudes mix for our arachnids!

[@tylerdixon5629]

This enclosure is a true work of art ❤

[@abfmkarin]

I have several bioactive enclosures.And yes some can make a mess like the Pterinopelma sazimai who lived happily under a bark until.she decided to dig a whole behind.I left it as is because she didn't dig up the plants on the left and when I water them it won't interfere with her space..Its her home and after she had lifted some impressively large decorations around I decided to let her decorate the way she want it, not the way I want it.I have just set up my first desert bioenclosure when I rehomed my Brachypelma Harmorii Sadly I haven't found a seller yet in the UK who would sell any of the three species of isopods which live in the desert. Porcellio Olivieri, Hemilepistus Reaumuri and Armadillo Albomarginatus.

[@FearedToFascinated]

We just rehoused our 3" Apophysis yesterday. Went with a large mainstays shoe box, which are wonderful inexpensive and very effective as T enclosures. Ill post a video of the enclosure later. Love Theraphosa !

[@saralou123]

I don’t keep a drainage layer in my hognose enclosure. He keeps the dirt aerated pretty good. Which I only have one 8”x8” corner that I keep slightly moist for the isopods and springtails. I only spray down the entire enclosure if the humidity dips down below 40% which is pretty rare here in far western Kentucky.

[@Rebel_Bricks]

Love the content! Your channel helped me a lot over the years (adding more substrate, removing sponges, making more naturalistic enclosures and better husbandry in general). I’ve had an A. Seemani (It’s always very chill, rarely flicks hairs) for roughly 5 years now and I’m considering getting a second one. What do you think makes a good second tarantula?

[@RobinTimmons87]

I dont have one of these per say, but I wanted you to know that you helped me so much before I decided I wanted a tarantula. Ive watched a ton of your videos and today I went to NARBC in Tinley Park IL. I had the Arizona Blonde in mind all day and I swear it was the end of our day and I finally found her! I was over the moon. I was able to get the perfect 'tank' and some decor. Thank you so much for the knowledge to start my own new hobby. I look forward to all your new videos.

[@Beau-o6r]

I’m just wandering, did you see any velvet spiders I’m looking to get one.

[@RobinTimmons87]

There were so so so many different vendors. Im sure they were there somewhere. I know theres another show at Tinley in the fall I think.

[@AdventureswithLandon]

That's a great setup and a beautiful Pinkfoot Goliath Birdeater.

[@michelleburich]

Most of my tarantulas are in bio-active enclosures. A few are kept in natural set-ups while they are younger. Terra Aranea is the best substrate all around. No drainage layer needed!!

[@candyscott489]

It almost seems like the clay balls were more of a fad. Everyone was wanting them & now they’re going back to the idea you are doing in todays vid Bioactive Naturalistic 😊

[@kismitj]

Thanks for explaining the step by step with the mosses, i have a couple moisture ddependent species that will really appreciate their next upgrade!

[@tarantulacollective]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the tip and support!

[@justaemptymall]

@@tarantulacollective Are you sure this is not a male Apophysis?... Like it looms quite obviously male from the phenotype, which is more easy to tell for Apophysis than other Theraphosa species.

[@what_tha0485]

Hey Collective, i really appreciate your videos and i finally got my own Curly Hair Tarantula and shes great. I handle her every now and then and doing so help me turn my fear into fascination ❤ love the vids

[@DaleBEATBOX]

I have all mine in bio active enclosures too all found in nature, all free and all of my tarantulas are thriving.

[@tarantulacribs]

Thanks for the shoutout!!

[@tarantulacollective]

Any time!

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information and rehousing Richard

[@kkgeorge1986]

I use a solid sponge layer that way there no need for vinyl net. Just a thought if you have more moisture loving animal.

[@DoktorOtisMamma]

Good video!

[@valleyoclarity7635]

all five of my tarantulas have grown enough to be upgraded to bioactive enclosures with live plants propagated from my collection, springtails, and moss! they do dry out fast enough that I worry about babying the moss cultures too much and bothering the tarantulas when I do. I'm totally gonna try the sphagnum moss addition and see if it helps with moisture retention!

[@brandimyhren6317]

The dude has some of the best bioactive products I’ve ever used. These particular tarantula cribs hold moisture for a long time also.

[@LuckyStone888]

Love this presentation. Very thoughtful and easy to understand. Each of your videos gives me too many ideas

[@kyempelotenia7606]

This is really helpful! Thanks as always, Richard!

[@Tempehbacon]

sooo glad to have a biodude code! i am just about to stock up, so thank you! \m/

[@rebeccabirch6130]

I’m about to set up my first ever bioactive enclosure for my future crested gecko (a project I am SO excited about), but maybe when I eventually need ti rehouse my Ts, I’ll do something like this for them, too. I’m getting my GBB tomorrow and I am SUPER stoked to finally have it after all those weather delays.

[@JimmyDeathRattle]

I have several of my Ts in bio-active setups and setting one up for my H. mac next week. I will never look back, they look natural and maintain the right moisture levels. What more could you wish for by having your own ecosystem :)

[@tarantulacollective]

Preach it brother

[@lanaharvey]

Beautiful enclosure richard.

[@lisaforbes191]

Awesome video Richard! You rock

[@richardbriansmith8562]

Awesome Video 😊

[@MaliciousMollusc]

I've always thought about going full bioactive for my Tarantulas, but I'm worried about the heating and lighting affecting them.

[@Lyeah73]

Beautiful ❤

[@Edward..de..lanndo]

Love the setup.... As a new keeper I'm told not to leave any prey items in the enclosure while my tarantula is molting because it will either stress the tarantula out or perhaps bit it while molting, so the question is, do the springtails annoy the tarantula during molting...

[@christinmorton6628]

I get confused about bioactive setups for tarantulas because the plants need light to thrive, but don't tarantulas hate fluorescent lights? What kind of lights can you use that won't stress them out?

[@coldbloodedneeds]

So awesome!

[@billsmith1998]

Bio active makes it so much easier. Ive been doing everything bio active for like 7 years

[@josalee6479]

I really want to do bio active some day!

[@wolfblev7546]

Would like to see a big tank bio active, granted I understand you have many tarantula's so space is an issue. While some of us in the hobby have under ten and give our favorite a twenty gallon wide tank. As always great content will have to check old videos for your lights you prefer.

[@Prestons8legs]

How often would you water the plants and mist or refill water dish in the enclosure to ensure the moisture level and the proper level of water for plants? Btw your the best at explaining so much when doing your enclosure builds. It really helps alot!!

[@gertywhatagash_]

Is vermiculite still used in the hobby? What i used in the late 90's- mid 00's. Mix it with other substrates and it used to work fine.

[@ivyblackeyes1005]

Amazing!!!

[@carloss3809]

Excellent vid

[@missmaggie5238]

Great video!

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks!

[@rainwheeler4010]

Could you please give an update on the paludarium that you built for your Caribena Versicolor? I noticed in the video you said you give an update but I can't find one. It was 3 years ago, just curious whether it worked out and is still going strong in that setup?

[@markgray7497]

I have a zebra knee, could you do a bio active enclosure for one ?

[@Bennyy85]

Pro tip yall, bio dude products are incredibly overpriced for what they are compared to most other substrate mixes you can buy or make yourself. If you look at the ingredients it’s really not as scientific or advanced as they advertise. You do not need bioshot to make it bio active lol. Far easier to get a cheaper mix or make your own. Plenty of amazing tutorials on KZbin.

[@MrFleetwoodSlim]

@@Bennyy85 any suggestions ?

[@CatRacer1A2A]

​@MrFleetwoodSlim to quote him, "plenty of amazing tutorials on youtube."

[@MrFleetwoodSlim]

@@CatRacer1A2Ait’s a month later, my enclosure been set up. But thanks Capt. Obvious. Enjoy your day.

[@999jw7]

From where did you get the corck bark

[@ParkerCarey-jp2vg]

I know you probably won’t see this, but I’ve been really stressed out about feeders lately. I have an aphonopelma chalcodes male (just got him last Wednesday) and fed him some super worms, but he really seems to dislike them, as he’d bite it, and just leave it and try to keep it as far away from his hide as possible. I’ve also heard that super worms aren’t good primary feeders. He’s about 4 inches right now and I don’t want to feed him crickets as I’ve heard a lot about them carrying parasites. I would like to try Dubai roaches but for some reason I’m weirdly scared of them. I just don’t know what to do. Please help🙏😭

[@rjlocjrny1406]

Nice

[@anthonyreynolds6555]

I’ve been using the BioDudes products for over a year now and really enjoy them! I struggle with picking the proper plant sizes for my enclosures though, they always end up outgrowing the enclosure I put them in. What size plants did you end up getting from him to fit in this enclosure? And how do you properly maintain the plants so that they don’t over grow in the enclosure?

[@JimmyDurden]

Why no video on the 12th? Also, lemme get that enclosure!

[@AnimalsSecretKingdoms]

Could you make a vid about heterscodora maculata a please

[@adg9430]

Would love a rehousing video for desert species

[@tarantulacollective]

Check out some of the rehousing videos in this playlist. I have more than a few desert/ arid setups and rehousings: kzbin.info/aero/PLjBrtja7Q8ugIkFWgUMkeZ_z_9kx6VrZ2&si=xOsi5VtmEKwaQQUq

[@justme2845]

I just got one she’s so cute I named her Delilah.

[@h3arty]

Richard I heard you were at the Central invert show in London last year! Will you be there again?? Also, have you done any X vs X videos? For people considering one species over another, maybe the most common popular species. For example, I've been considering CV vs GBB.

[@tarantulacollective]

I was there and made a video about my experiences. I will link below. I was lucky enough to go bc the Invert Show UK invited me and flew me out there for the show. Unfortunately, I can't really afford to fly myself over there yet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKaqamx3rq6Bmq8si=ERBopDAyfmM5ijRe

[@robsbabiesmomma]

Awesome video! Can isopods live with the springtails in a Ts enclosure?

[@tarantulacollective]

It isnt a good idea to put most isopods in tarantula enclosures bc they have been observed munching on tarantulas when they molt. There are some exceptions and it is a topic that discussed in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYvVqaV5acR0pqssi=YE9FNW1QJzqSs3MO

[@ElizabethElliott-m8w]

What do you think of P cancerites? I notice you don't have a video on them

[@tarantulacollective]

They look cool. I have never owned one. I am more fond of the Phormictopus auratus myself

[@ElizabethElliott-m8w]

@@tarantulacollective I got one by mistake. I'm a little scared now that I've looked them up

[@maivyhuynh1632]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@philippadavies8097]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@undead9999]

Ehy man, does Tarantula Cribs ship to Europe? Italy specifically

[@tarantulacollective]

not yet but they are working on it

[@undead9999]

@@tarantulacollective Cool! thanks! Guess I'll have to make do with a repurposed reptile tank for now then ahahha

[@tarantulacollective]

@undead9999 he is looking for a Eurpoean distributor, so if you know anyone, let them know.

[@undead9999]

@@tarantulacollective I'll try and make some inquiries in the next few days, unfortunately here in Italy the hobby isn't that big. They should aim to Germany, or the Czech Republic, there the hobby is bigger.

[@Dwab488]

Hey man, my name is Jasper Gordon I 3-D print things for tarantulas like hides water, bowls, and other things I even do custom orders for people I was wondering if I could maybe send you some free ones

[@stephenbrand5661]

-substrit-

[@tarantulacollective]

😂🤣