| Care Sheets |
| Please select from the drop down box below: |
| Basic Care |
| I am working on content for this section at present. Please browse through and let me know what you think. If you can help in any way then please Email Me |
| The Tarantula - An Ideal Pet |
| Mythical Monster |
| Although a difficult task, I will attempt to dispel the many myths and inaccuracies attributed to the tarantula. Endless are the possibilities as to why these creatures have come to inherit such a bad reputation, but there is no doubt that the movie industry is partly responsible for making them out to be the vicious cold killers that they are not. |
| The Tarantula As A Pet |
| In many ways, the tarantula is the ideal "holiday" pet; meaning that all but the more sensitive species can go, without problem, for a couple of weeks requiring little or no attention. They do not "foul" the lawn, dump partially decomposed mammals on your doorstep, carry smells and disease, |
| Do Your Research |
| If you want a 'pet' tarantula it is important that you research the topic beforehand, to what extent depends on any prior knowledge and experience keeping other inverts or exotic pets. |
| Types: Arboreal, Terrestrial, Burrowing |
| Generally there are two types here; they are Terrestrial; ground dwelling species that live beneath rocks or logs and perhaps construct burrows, or those found in trees known as Arboreal. |
| Sizes: Spiderlings, Juveniles, Sub-Adults or Adults |
| Housing & Equipment |
| Whilst this section is under development, please visit the Enclosure/Terrarium thread in the forum for further information. |
| Types & Size of Housing |
| Substrate |
| Contents, Plants & Decor etc. |
| Other Tools & Equipment |
| Environmental Requirements |
| Temperature |
| Most species will thrive in a temperature range of between 23° C and 28° C. If you are fortunate enough to live in a part of the world where this is the 'norm' then this should not be a problem. However, for many of us here in the UK, it is! Heat must therefore be supplemented in someway to ensure that the internal environment is maintained at a comfortable level, and temperatures do not fall outside of the extreme minimum/maximum of 15° C and 35° C respectively. |
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| Humidity |
| Humidity requirements will vary amongst species, therefore it is recommended that the aspiring hobbyist researches the climatic conditions for the country of origin. Further consideration must be allowed for the Type; (ie Arboreal live in tree tops where it is less humid, and Terrestrials on the ground or in a burrow where it is more humid). Suffice to say; it is a subject of much debate amongst keepers, and many will have their own individual opinions that are not necessarily right or wrong. |
| Below is a list of sites which you may find useful for researching average climatic conditions across the world: |
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| Maintenance |
| Feeding & Dietary Requirements |
| Types of Feeders |
| Supplements |
| Water |
| Schedule |
| 'Ecdysis' Growth & Moulting |
| Process |
| Problems |
| Further/Advanced Care |
| Sex, Reproduction & Breeding |
| Sex Determination |
| Pairing |
| Egg Sac & Incubation |
| Hatching & Shipping Out |
| Handling |
| Should I? |
| 'How To' Methods |
| Anatomy |
| Origins |
| Content here will be based around the Theraphosids (Thorell 1870) family. |
| Disease & Common Ailments |
| Fungal |
| Infestations & Mites |
| Dehydration |
| Nematode Worms |
| Parasites |
| Missing Limbs |
