I've already started my sampling for Philippine tarantula species, and so far, what I have encountered are mostly terrestrial tarantulas that are found near riparian areas and those in caves, sometimes semi-arboreals too, those of which that have tunneled in tree holes 1-2 ft from ground (tunnels have signs of continuing down to the ground). I aim to find bigger species of tarantula ( my samples range from small to very tiny) for the purpose of my study, and I heard that "Arboreals" are mostly bigger. Even so, it is really difficult to find them in the wild and most of my sampling are conducted during the day, I also tried sampling twice at two different locations-- agroeco and secondary forest during night time , but I must say it was equally difficult, if not, then more. I hope to gain knowledge on how to spot them quickly and so if anyone can share if there are any efficient traps that you know of or any factors ( elevation, time of the day, preferred vegetation, habitat preferences etc.) that you think I have to consider as well, any at all, I would like to ask them from you, it would so much help me in my study. Thank you very much! :)

Note: Philippines is a tropical country ^^