Unfortunately, misting is often not the best and most practical way to get your spiders the moisture they will need. Although misting can provide a burst of moisture in an otherwise dry enclosure, it does little to maintain higher moisture levels for the long term.

How often should you mist a tarantula?

Habitat - Provide a place to hide, such as a half log; tree-dwelling tarantulas also need twigs and branches to build their webs. Maintain 50 to 90% humidity by misting as needed every day.

Should I mist my tarantula while molting?

DO NOT spray it with water. DO leave it alone and let it complete the exhausting task of molting in peace. Molting is a natural occurrence for a tarantula, but it is also a period where they are quite vulnerable.