Considering that there are known to be around 900 difference species of Tarantula, you might expect there to be a wide variety of characteristics that affect tarantula care – and this is most definitely the case.
Tarantulas can be found on almost every continent including Europe, Australia, Africa, southern Asia, and both North and South America.
Some species are known to burrow right into the ground and make silk lined burrows, while others prefer to be high up in the trees building themselves nests of silk.
Tarantula Care Sheet (Generic)
Enclosure: Most tarantulas will be fine kept inside a 2.5 or 5 (or 10 for the larger species) gallon enclosure – a fish tank with a securable screen or guaze cover works well for this.
Substrate: The bottom of the enclosure should be 2 or 3 inches deep with substrate (sterilized potting soil works well). If you choose to own a burrowing species of tarantula you will want more substrate than this.
Hide: Tarantulas like to hide, so include something in the tank for the to use – something like a half log, or half of a clay pot, work well for this.
Water: A shallow water dish, supplied with fresh clean water daily – hopefully for obvious reasons.
Heating: A heating pad attached to the glass on the side or bottom of the tank.
Lighting: Lighting is optional; try not to use anything too bright, and a dull yellow or red colored bulb works well.
Food: Gut-loaded crickets, or similiar insects, are always a favorite food source for tarantulas. Larger species can also eat small mice.
Decor: It’s quite common for tarantula keepers to add more natural decorations into their tank – this is purely on a personal preference level and will vary according to the size of the tank and the environment your tarantula is natively found.
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