Tarantula care tips

Check out the Care Tips for each type of creature!


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AIR CONDITIONERS

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...


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Anatomy of a Tarantula

Anatomy of a Tarantula

A basic overview of all the parts of a Tarantulas body.


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BIRDEATER

BIRDEATER

Birdeater : what is it..? The term birdeater is a slang.. and many spiders are called “birdeaters”.. actually the term birdeater first came about...


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BREEDING CRICKETS

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...


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BREEDING TARANTULAS

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...


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Cabinet 1

Cabinet 1



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Cabinet 2

Cabinet 2



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Cabinet 3

Cabinet 3



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CABINETS 4

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...


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CONDENSATION

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...


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CREATE A MICRO-CLIMATE

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...


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CREATE A MICRO-CLIMATE- multiple enclosures

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...


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CRICKETS AS A FOOD SOURCE

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...


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CRICKETS- keeping them alive

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...


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DELI CUPS- and size recomendations

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...


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DO's and DONT's

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...


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Dyskinetic Syndrome- continued

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...


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Dyskinetic Syndrome-video

Dyskinetic Syndrome-video



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EGG INCUBATION CHAMBER-how to set up

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...


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Emperor Scorpions with Babies

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...


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FANGS- dont get bit !

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...


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Feeding Larger Tarantulas

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...


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Feeding Spiderlings part 1

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...


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Feeding Spiderlings part 2

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...


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FLIES

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...


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HEAT TAPE

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...


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HEATING - keeping spiderlings warm

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...


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HEATING- thermometers

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...


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HEATING-the easy way

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...


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Hole punch

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.


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