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Note setup · #matos #purchase-prep #boxes #substrates #plants #cachettes #exo-terra #phase-1

Web-bag fully formed. Active during morning, observed grooming pedipalps.

Phidippus regius juvenile (Hunter) (Hunter)

Heterometrus laoticus subadult (Sentinel) (Sentinel)

Metallyticus violaceus juvenile (Violet) (Violet)

Coco-fibre brick + cork bark + plastic caps

Drosophila hydei culture + cricket pack S

First setup with synthetic foam INADEQUATE — scorpion suspended at ceiling. Replaced with coco-fibre chunks 7-8cm + half-coconut hide + water cap.

Hide accepted after ~30min. No prolonged stress visible after substrate change.

URGENT — vendor enclosure contains plant potting soil (NPK + pesticides = toxic). Replace ASAP with coco-fibre + vertical cork bark.

Bold curious behavior on day 1. Web-bag spun in top-right corner. No stress.

Note observation · #acclimation #setup #stress #substrate