Tarantulas are extremely hardy creatures. They have been around for more than 100 million years, but if you’re planning on keeping a tarantula as a pet, there are some important factors to consider to ensure your fuzzy friend will be comfortable in their enclosure.
In this section of the website, we’ll cover everything you need to know about caring for your pet tarantula, including how to meet their needs, how to feed them, how to deal with common problems like mites or mold, and how to handle them safely.
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Can Tarantulas Drink Tap Water?
Providing your tarantula with proper care includes ensuring they have enough water to drink. While tap water can be safe for tarantulas to drink, there …
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Can You Feed a Tarantula Every Day? (And Should You?)
For many tarantula keepers, feeding is one of the few times they might be able to see their tarantula regularly. Engaging with your tarantula and …
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Can You Cuddle a Tarantula? (No! Here’s Why…)
Tarantulas might seem huge and scary to some of us, but they are still much smaller and more fragile than we are. Cuddling and touching …
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What does it Feel like to Hold a Tarantula?
Holding a tarantula is a pretty unique experience. They weigh a lot less than they look like they should. The experience can change depending on …
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Tarantula Misting Guide (How To Mist Tarantulas Safely)
Many species of tarantulas appreciate a humid enclosure and getting the humidity right is important to keep them happy. One of the best and most …
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12 Unusual Things Tarantulas Hate (Avoid These Things!)
While some tarantulas can be hardier than others, there are certain things that all tarantulas dislike and could potentially harm them. Experienced tarantula keepers already …
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Tarantula Premolt – Complete Care Guide
Experiencing tarantula premolt for the first time can be a little stressful and concerning. Especially if there are any sudden behavior changes! There’s no need …
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Tarantula Mites – Complete Care Guide (Remove Them Safely)
Seeing mites on your tarantula for the first time can be scary and they can concern even the most experienced tarantula keepers for different reasons. …
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Feeding Your Tarantula After Molting (Complete Care Guide)
Tarantulas will usually stop eating when they’re preparing to molt their current exoskeleton. While it’s tempting to immediately feed them afterwards, this can be harmful …
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Can You Feed a Tarantula Every Day? (And Should You?)
For many tarantula keepers, feeding is one of the few times they might be able to see their tarantula regularly. Engaging with your tarantula and …
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Can You Cuddle a Tarantula? (No! Here’s Why…)
Tarantulas might seem huge and scary to some of us, but they are still much smaller and more fragile than we are. Cuddling and touching …
-
What does it Feel like to Hold a Tarantula?
Holding a tarantula is a pretty unique experience. They weigh a lot less than they look like they should. The experience can change depending on …
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Tarantula Misting Guide (How To Mist Tarantulas Safely)
Many species of tarantulas appreciate a humid enclosure and getting the humidity right is important to keep them happy. One of the best and most …
-
12 Unusual Things Tarantulas Hate (Avoid These Things!)
While some tarantulas can be hardier than others, there are certain things that all tarantulas dislike and could potentially harm them. Experienced tarantula keepers already …
-
Tarantula Premolt – Complete Care Guide
Experiencing tarantula premolt for the first time can be a little stressful and concerning. Especially if there are any sudden behavior changes! There’s no need …
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Tarantula Mites – Complete Care Guide (Remove Them Safely)
Seeing mites on your tarantula for the first time can be scary and they can concern even the most experienced tarantula keepers for different reasons. …
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Feeding Your Tarantula After Molting (Complete Care Guide)
Tarantulas will usually stop eating when they’re preparing to molt their current exoskeleton. While it’s tempting to immediately feed them afterwards, this can be harmful …
-
Can Tarantulas Drink Tap Water?
Providing your tarantula with proper care includes ensuring they have enough water to drink. While tap water can be safe for tarantulas to drink, there …
-
Can You Feed a Tarantula Every Day? (And Should You?)
For many tarantula keepers, feeding is one of the few times they might be able to see their tarantula regularly. Engaging with your tarantula and …
-
Can You Cuddle a Tarantula? (No! Here’s Why…)
Tarantulas might seem huge and scary to some of us, but they are still much smaller and more fragile than we are. Cuddling and touching …
-
What does it Feel like to Hold a Tarantula?
Holding a tarantula is a pretty unique experience. They weigh a lot less than they look like they should. The experience can change depending on …
-
Tarantula Misting Guide (How To Mist Tarantulas Safely)
Many species of tarantulas appreciate a humid enclosure and getting the humidity right is important to keep them happy. One of the best and most …
-
12 Unusual Things Tarantulas Hate (Avoid These Things!)
While some tarantulas can be hardier than others, there are certain things that all tarantulas dislike and could potentially harm them. Experienced tarantula keepers already …
-
Tarantula Premolt – Complete Care Guide
Experiencing tarantula premolt for the first time can be a little stressful and concerning. Especially if there are any sudden behavior changes! There’s no need …
-
Tarantula Mites – Complete Care Guide (Remove Them Safely)
Seeing mites on your tarantula for the first time can be scary and they can concern even the most experienced tarantula keepers for different reasons. …
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Feeding Your Tarantula After Molting (Complete Care Guide)
Tarantulas will usually stop eating when they’re preparing to molt their current exoskeleton. While it’s tempting to immediately feed them afterwards, this can be harmful …
