Wednesday, 18 August 2010

Tarantula Care Fundamentals

In case you have been thinking of buying a spider for a pet, these are a number of the care needs you will need to think about:

Enclosure - where are you going to keep your new pet? How giant ought to your enclosure be?
Food - not only what is your pet going to eat, but how much and how often.
Humidity - How much humidity does my spider need?
Decor - what ought to your enclosure contain, and what items ought to you avoid.

Water - Do tarantulas need to drink?
Different species of tarantula have slightly different care needs. Obviously, the simpler their care needs, the simpler they are to keep for the beginner. Below are five species that are recommended for the beginner based ont heir care needs and their availability.
 Mexican Red-Knee (Brachypelma smithi ) - named after its country or origin and most matchless feature, this docile spider is another great choice.
Brazilian Black (Grammostola pulchra) - coming from the grasslands of Brazil this spider is often thought about the best tarantula species for any beginner.
Chaco Golden Knee (Grammostola pulchripes) - of the larger recommendations, this is another stunning looking spider that makes for a great display pet.
Curly Hair (Brachypelma albopilosum) - the dark brown carapace and golden hairs make this a stunning spider to look at, and it is simple care needs make it a great starter species.

Each of the species mentioned above was selected for their simple care needs, docile temperament, and general availability. There's specific care needs for each that you will need to know about in more detail before you choose which is the right tarantula species for you.
Chilean Rose or Rose Hair (Grammostola rosea) - of the most common choices for those getting in to the hobby of keeping tarantulas as a pet, this species comes in different color variations.

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