Introduction

Tarantulas are among the most misunderstood creatures in the world. You might think of them as spooky, or you might think of them as cool. Either way, they’re fascinating! They live in burrows and holes, which means that their enclosures need to be well-maintained. It’s also important to keep your enclosure humid because tarantulas have very soft bodies. Plus, many species like to escape from time-to-time (though they won’t do any damage if they do). But don’t worry: caring for a pet tarantula isn’t hard at all! In fact, it can be fun once you get used to having one around!

Tarantulas are among the most misunderstood creatures in the world.

Pet tarantulas are among the most misunderstood creatures in the world. There are many myths and misconceptions about tarantulas, some of which have been around for centuries. Let’s address some of these myths here:

• Tarantulas are not aggressive. In fact, they’re very docile and won’t bite unless provoked (or hungry). If you’re holding a tarantula that has been eating regularly from its prey-dish and is full, it will likely be quite friendly. You may even find yourself surprised at how calm your pet can be when held by hand or on your shoulder!
• They aren’t poisonous either—that is to say that their venom contains no neurotoxin or other active elements that would cause pain or death to humans if bitten (unlike snakes). The fangs of tarantulas are also hollow hairs (like our eyelashes) so they don’t inject venom into their victims when biting; they only use them as defense mechanisms against predators like birds and other insects who might try to eat them!
• Finally, there’s another misconception that pet owners often hear: “But my friend had one once…and it bit him!” While this may seem frightening at first glance, remember that all spiders have fangs which they use primarily as defensive measures against large animals like cats who might want to eat them offhand–not human beings!

Tarantulas require a temperature range of 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit and high humidity.

Tarantulas are nocturnal, so they’re active primarily at night. They’re also burrowing spiders that like to dig deep holes in the ground for their homes. Tarantulas require a moist environment, so you should keep yours on soil or moss in a terrarium that is kept at 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit (23-29 degrees Celsius) and with high humidity. They also need UV light to help them metabolize nutrients from food and process waste products out of their bodies.

Since tarantulas spend so much time hiding in their burrows during the day, you may want to give your spider two separate cages: one for sleeping at night and one for moving around during the day when it’s warmer outside. Adequate ventilation will allow your pet tarantula to breathe without getting too hot or cold while it’s awake!

Many tarantulas make their homes in burrows and holes.

Many tarantulas make their homes in burrows and holes. Tarantulas need a dark place to hide, so this is the perfect spot for them. Burrows and holes will also help keep your pet’s environment comfortable. Tarantulas are more likely to use an existing burrow than dig one of their own; they prefer ready-made homes!

Tarantula burrows can be made out of anything from leaves to twigs to soil, but most tarantulas will use something soft like dirt or sand. If you’re worried about giving your pet access to sharp objects like sticks or rocks (which could hurt his body), consider placing his new home inside a plastic tub with holes drilled in it for ventilation and light entry.

Tarantulas are natural escape artists, so it’s important to keep your enclosure well-maintained.

There’s an old saying that applies to tarantulas: “A clean pet is a happy pet.” If you don’t keep your tarantula’s enclosure clean, he may become unhappy and start trying to escape.

Before we go any further, let’s talk about what makes a good habitat for your pet tarantula. The best way to keep it healthy and happy is by providing him with plenty of space and hiding places where he can feel safe from predators. Tarantulas also need humidity in their environment—they like things moist. You should also make sure that there are several escape routes available so they don’t get trapped inside their glass enclosure if something goes wrong (like being bumped into).

To clean the tank thoroughly once in awhile, use either a spray bottle or sponge dampened with water at room temperature (or slightly warmer than the temperature of the spider) applied along all surfaces of glass enclosures until they look spotless again; repeat as necessary until satisfied with results

The most common method for feeding tarantulas is by dropping live insects into their enclosure.

Most people choose to feed their tarantulas live crickets. Feeding a tarantula live crickets is easier than dead insects because you don’t have to worry about your spider not being hungry, and it also means that the cricket has a high probability of being healthy and parasite-free. However, if you are planning on feeding your pet a cricket or other insect, make sure that the insect is alive: look for movement and breathing before dropping it into your enclosure.

Larger species of tarantulas may eat small rodents.

Larger species of tarantulas may eat small rodents. In fact, your pet tarantula’s favorite pre-killed prey can be a mouse or rat. This can make for some odd social situations if you have other pets at home! The best way to feed your pet tarantula is with live insects, but if you’re going to try feeding it pre-killed prey then you’ll want to make sure that the prey is no larger than 1/4 of the spider’s leg span. It helps if you’re able to find a pet store where they sell frozen mice and rats; otherwise, check with your local butcher or grocery store manager about ordering in bulk frozen rodents from a supplier that specializes in this kind of thing (i.e., not PetSmart).

Its not hard to care for a pet tarantula, but you do need to be careful.

There’s no need to worry about the proper care of a pet tarantula. It’s not hard to take care of them, but you do need to be careful.

First of all, you’ll want to make sure that your tarantula has an enclosure that is big enough for its size and needs. You also want it to have enough space so they can stretch out their legs and walk around if they want to. The next thing is making sure the temperature inside their enclosure stays at the right levels by using heat lamps or heating pads (or even hot water bottles) if needed. You also need to make sure that your pet has plenty of water available at all times—just make sure none gets into its tank!

Finally, always make sure there are no loose pieces anywhere inside its tank because these could hurt your pet when crawling around on top of them!

Conclusion

Now that you have the basics down, it’s time to get your tarantula! Remember, they are not for everyone. Tarantulas require a lot of care and attention, but if you’re up for the challenge then this type of pet is perfect for you.