Tarantula care tips

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	AIR CONDITIONERS AIR CONDITIONERS: A common mistake is to assume that the spiders body temperature is the same as the thermostat on the wall. Air conditioners cause...	... more info
	Anatomy of a Tarantula A basic overview of all the parts of a Tarantulas body.	... more info
	BIRDEATER Birdeater : what is it..? The term birdeater is a slang.. and many spiders are called “birdeaters”.. actually the term birdeater first came about...	... more info
	BREEDING CRICKETS Breeding Crickets: First, put in 2-3inches of very moist cocoa fiber substrate material in a 5 gallon tank or container .Put a bunch of female...	... more info
	BREEDING TARANTULAS BREEDING: Breeding Tarantulas can be fun but is not always easy. The first step is to obtain a female of breeding age and size. If you have to raise...	... more info
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	CABINETS 4 CABINETS-heated(pics): Heat tape and styrofoam is used to keep the heat inside. This method works very well as a direct heat source. Space heaters...	... more info
	CONDENSATION - important..!! Look for condensation inside the enclosure. It is important because this is what the spider needs to stay hydrated. it is a good...	... more info
	CREATE A MICRO-CLIMATE CREATE A MICRO-CLIMATE (using a 10 gallon tank) Start off by putting a reptile heat pad on the inside back of the tank. Then measure and cut a piece...	... more info
	CREATE A MICRO-CLIMATE- multiple enclosures Put the heat tape in the inside for maximum heating or on the outside for less heating. Put the enclosures and either move them closer or farther...	... more info
	CRICKETS AS A FOOD SOURCE CRICKETS AS A FOOD SOURCE- Crickets are the most common food item fed to tarantulas. Make sure your crickets are kept clean , well fed and hydrated...	... more info
	CRICKETS- keeping them alive KEEPING CRICKETS ALIVE IS EASY Crickets can be kept alive and healthy with a few easy steps. 1. Use a 10 gallon tank with a screen lid or large...	... more info
	DELI CUPS- and size recomendations We use deli cups with the holes punched in the sides to keep spiderlings in.They work well because they retain the heat and humidity well. for...	... more info
	DO's and DONT's Do’s and Don’ts : 1.DO keep your tarantulas at 78-90 degrees. 2.DO NOT let them get dry. 3.DO pour water into the substrate so that the relative...	... more info
	Dyskinetic Syndrome- continued Dyskinetic Syndrome : Based on my own experience, this is my opinion of reasons why a tarantula might have Dyskinetic Syndrome(DKS). - DKS is a...	... more info
	Dyskinetic Syndrome-video	... more info
	EGG INCUBATION CHAMBER-how to set up EGG INCUBATION CHAMBER-how to set up: Start off with a regular chicken or reptile egg incubator that has a temperature regulator and a fan in it. Set...	... more info
	Emperor Scorpions with Babies Emperor scorpions with babies If you discover that your Emperor Scorpion has had babies,keep the terrarium about 85 degrees and very moist. Do not...	... more info
	FANGS- dont get bit ! Tarantulas can bite.. they have big fangs and can deliver a toxic bite.. Even though there has never been a recorded death from a tarantula bite.. It...	... more info
	Feeding Larger Tarantulas Feeding Larger Tarantulas; Do not leave uneaten food items such as crickets or mice alone with your spider. They can be easily injured by a fearful...	... more info
	Feeding Spiderlings part 1 Sometimes tiny spiderlings are too small to feed on small crickets. Just cut a small cricket in half and offer it to the baby spider. Remove the...	... more info
	Feeding Spiderlings part 2 Feeding Spiderlings- Feed your new spiderlings crickets that are about the size of the abdomen . Never leave an uneaten live cricket inside with a...	... more info
	FLIES FLIES: Those pesky little flies that get into the spiders tank are called “scuttle-flies”. They are attracted to decaying food remnants that the...	... more info
	HEAT TAPE HEAT TAPE Heat tape is typically used in colder northern areas of the United States to keep the plumming from freezing during winter. It is easily...	... more info
	HEATING - keeping spiderlings warm KEEPING SPIDERLINGS WARM: It is BEST that spiderlings be kept in a regulated environment. That is not to say that they wont live in a tank without a...	... more info
	HEATING- thermometers We keep our tarantulas warm and cozy at 82-89 degrees . They thrive in warmer temperatures..---Keep the substrate (or at least most of it) moist at...	... more info
	HEATING-the easy way HEATING-keeping tarantulas warm: Do not use a heat light. It will dry out the tank and kill your spider. If you have a 10 gallon aquarium, use a...	... more info
	Hole punch A hole punch will work nicely to make holes in deli cups. Use a 1/16th-1/8th in size to keep the small crickets inside.	... more info