Tarantula care tips

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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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Hooks

Hooks

Most mature males are easily identified by the hooks on the front legs. They use these hooks to hold the fangs back during mating.


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How big of habitat does my spider need:

How big of habitat does my spider need:

Keep your spiderling in a container that is big enough to provide room to build a full size web..for instance , a 1 inch pink toe or a Red knee...


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HUMIDITY and HEAT-why?

HUMIDITY and HEAT-why?

Understanding how a tarantulas body works. Many tarantulas(with exception of many U.S. species) are tropical. They are found in equatorial regions...


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HUMIDITY IS SIMPLE

HUMIDITY IS SIMPLE

HUMIDITY-is simple: Pour water into the substrate until it is very moist ,but not swampy. Do not use a spray bottle as it irritates the spider and...


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HUMIDITY more info

HUMIDITY more info

Humidity-more info: Misting just makes water drops on the sides and gives a false sense of humidity.. also causing rapid evaporation ,resulting in...


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INCUBATOR- pic 1

INCUBATOR- pic 1

we use styrofoam to line the incubator with because it retains heat very well. Metal shelves are used so mold does not grow . this incubator is 4 x 4...


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INCUBATOR-pic 2

INCUBATOR-pic 2

We use a Helix Digital Temperature controller with probe for best accuracy.


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INCUBATOR-PIC 3

INCUBATOR-PIC 3

This is what the inside looks like


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INCUBATOR: How to make

INCUBATOR: How to make

INCUBATOR: How to make Start off by obtaining a few pieces of 1inch thick plywood . Cut to size. My incubator is 4 x 4 x 2 .Glue and screw it...


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Jewelers Loop

Jewelers Loop

Jewelers Loop- Used for the close-up examination of tarantulas.. good for sexing and looking for parasites etc..


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List of Common Aggressive Tarantulas

List of Common Aggressive Tarantulas

List of Common Aggressive Tarantulas 1. Chinese Earth Tiger(H.schmidti) 2. Burmese birdeater(C.burmensis) 3.OBT 4.King Baboob(C.crawshayi) 5.Cobalt...


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Missing Legs

Missing Legs

the main reason why tarantulas loose the legs is because crickets or other food items left in the cage chew on the area where the leg joint is. Or it...


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MITES - info

MITES - info

MORE ON MITES-post by rev.sterlin Unfortunately most of my knowledge on predatory mites is in conjunction with fields, orchards, and green houses,...


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MOLD and FUNGUS

MOLD and FUNGUS

Mold and Fungus will form on any inert material such as wood,moss,sponge,bark,tree branches,dead crickets or other decaying food items. If you are...


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MOLTING

MOLTING

MOULTING: Spiders shed or moult their skin like a snake. They will refuse to eat and move very little and have a dark abdomen for 3-4 days while in...


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MOLTING and Pre molt condition

MOLTING and Pre molt condition

MOLTING or Pre-Molt Condition Generally the abdomin will be black and there will be little movement from the spider prior to moult,as well as a...


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Molting-stuck tarantula

Molting-stuck tarantula

BABY OIL is a good way to help your tarantula complete the molting process . Use only if the spider gets stuck inside its molt. Sometimes when a...


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My first Tarantula

My first Tarantula

Selecting the right tarantula to start with is important because you want to have a good chance of success in keeping it alive and happy. A Guyana...


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Name Conversion- scientific / common

Name Conversion- scientific / common

http://www.virginiacheeseman.co.uk/scientific-spider-names-i-8.html (copy and paste the link)


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RECEIVING YOUR NEW SPIDER-acclimation

RECEIVING YOUR NEW SPIDER-acclimation

RECEIVING YOUR NEW SPIDER ACCLIMATING you new spider is key within the first 48 hours upon receiving it. Keep the new Tarantula in the mid 80 degree...


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RECIEVING- unpacking your new tarantula

RECIEVING- unpacking your new tarantula

UNPACKING YOUR NEW TARANTULA- When unpacking your new Tarantulas- Remove the lid of the box carefully and remove the newspaper. The tarantulas will...


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REVIVING YOUR SPIDER

REVIVING YOUR SPIDER

How to revive your spider If your spider is sluggish and in the death curl position,then it might be dehydrated. Dehydration usually occurs when it...


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SET UP: Terrestrial

SET UP: Terrestrial

SET UP: Terrestrial First obtain a tank or container that is longer than it is tall. Then put about 3-6inches of moist substrate material inside. Put...


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SET-UP: Arboreal

SET-UP: Arboreal

SET-UP: Arboreal First obtain a tank or container that is taller than it is long. Put about 3-4 inches of moist substrate material on the bottom....


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Sexing Poecilotheria ventrally

Sexing Poecilotheria ventrally

The dot shown on the vent indicates male and no dot indicates female..


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Sexing your spider

Sexing your spider

A.geniculata- Giant black and white


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SEXING YOUR TARANTULA

SEXING YOUR TARANTULA

Sexing Tarantulas Determining gender can be easy if you know what to look for. The easiest way is to examine the inside of the freshly moulted skin....


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Shark Tank

Shark Tank

The term “Shark Tank” means to put a female tarantula inside a container or tank within another larger one containing the male.. This way they will...


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SPACE HEATERS AND CENTRAL AIR:

SPACE HEATERS AND CENTRAL AIR:

SPACE HEATERS AND CENTRAL AIR: DO NOT USE SPACE HEATERS !!!Be sure to keep your spiders in the mid 80 degree range 24 hours a day using a heated...


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