Tarantulas

[carbrill]

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for those who breed and collect kinds of tarantulas pls share your experiences in raising this creatures

what kind of tarantula to raise for a beginner?
what things should a beginner prepares before taking a tarantula?

[rapine]

i know there are a lot of experienced tarantula hobbyist in cebu.. just wanna share what i know.. ive just started the tarantula hobby recently.. for what i know.. beginner tarantulas are those of Brachypelma species and Grammastola species.. preferably...

Brachypelma smithi
Brachypelma albopilosum
Brachypelma boehmei
Brachypelma klaasi

if you try to search the net there are a lot more of these species.. also..

Grammastola Rosea
Grammastola Pulchra

so far these species are what they say good for beginners because they are docile in nature.. but some of these species flick urticating hairs when threatened which can be irritating to your skin.. they seldom bite as well..

as for what things to prepare.. you just need a good enclosure with holes on its cover(for ventilation), pot soil or coco peat as what i usually use as substrate, a water dish for tarantula's measuring 3 inches and above to keep humidity levels and regular misting for smaller tarantulas, and of course the tarantula's meal.. wide variety of meals such as mealworms, crickets, roaches,and mice for bigger tarantulas..

for more more more infos about tarantulas.. just search: tarantula care sheets to google or yahoo..^_^

good luck!

[zelighozar]

nice one....nice advice...

before acquiring...you must know wat tarantula your going to acquire...the fastest way to learn it...is tru internet. but u must take note of some of the care sheets...those were made for that particular country...
just follow the set up, but u have to refer your temp and humidity to our country..

you can visit us at CAS forum here....just look for cebu arachnida society...you can post ur questions there and we'll try our best to help you...

cheers!!!! welcome to the hobby sir!

[jutai]

I've seen RealCrows Tarantulas yesterday. Dako jud kaayo! Freaky but cool! I will have a research about these freaks...im planning to own one...hehehe

[carbrill]

thanks guys I'm giving my sister one week to decide what kind of tarantula we will raise...

[lawrence_tbs]

-what kind of tarantula to raise for a beginner?
kung sa brachys na genus pra nko ms.nindot ang albopilosum pang beginner, unya sa grammostola nindot ang rosea...
-what things should a beginner prepares before taking a tarantula?
sudlanan ug live feeders

[carbrill]

thanks lawrence... is it ok the chaco golden knee? the mexican red knee? and mexican red leg? unsa'y ma ingon ino ani nla?

[lawrence_tbs]

The Top Seven Tarantula Species for Beginners

Tarantulas can make wonderful pets. They are exotic, fascinating creatures that require much less attention than a dog or a cat, or even a tank of fish. Many species are hardy enough to require minimal care, and they always make great topics of conversation. Nevertheless, novice pet keepers should be careful about deciding what kind of tarantula to get, as some species can be aggressive or inordinately delicate. Here are some recommendations on the best species for beginning tarantula keepers.


* The Honduran curly hair tarantula (Grammastola albopilosum). Pet store employees typically recommend the Chilean rose hair tarantula, but I’m going to defy popular opinion here. In my judgment, the Honduran curly hair tarantula makes for a better pet, provided that one doesn’t mind some extra expense. Like most common pet species, these are gentle, incredibly docile creatures. Unlike the Chilean rose hair tarantula though, these have very hearty appetites. Admittedly, they tend to be more expensive than the rose hairs; however, spiderlings can typically be purchased for a pittance (often from $3 to $6 each), and due to their ravenous appetites, they grow rather quickly.

* The Chilean rose hair tarantula (Grammastola rosea). This is the most common pet store variety. They are likewise gentle and easy to take care of; however, they have this annoying habit of fasting for months on end, which can be most aggravating. Still, they do make wonderful pets for beginners.

* The Mexican red knee tarantula (Brachypelma smithi). This species, along with the Chilean rose hair, is commonly used in movies and on TV. It is likewise very docile, and much more colorful than most pet store varieties. In my experience though, its hairs tend to be a bit irritating to human skin. In addition, due to its popularity, it has become a restricted species; that is, harvesting them from the wild has been made illegal. As a result, they tend to be on the expensive side.

* The Mexican blonde tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes). Another docile wonder. For a while, this species was not readily available for sale, but it has been making a comeback. Most pet stores still do not carry this variety, but it is often available via mail order.

* The Chaco golden knee tarantula (Grammastola aureostriatum). Easily one of my favorites! These specimens are not as colorful as the red knee tarantula, but they can be distinguished by the gold-colored bands on their legs. They also have impressive legspans (up to eight inches or more!), but their frightening size is belied by their utterly sweet dispositions. However, because they are relatively new to hobbyists, they tend to cost more than other tarantulas.

* The Brazilian black tarantula (Grammastola pulchra). These also tend to be on the large side. This is not a colorful species; however, their satiny black carapace gives them a sleek, elegant look. This variety is almost as large as Grammastola aureostriatum, with a legspan of 7 to 8 inches.

* The Costa Rican zebra tarantula (Aphonopelma seemani). This one is a bit harder to take care of than the previously mentioned species, but it’s still a treasure. These tend to be a bit skittish though, and so handling them is not recommended. They do not typically bite, but they are prone to running away, and like most tarantulas, they can be easily injured in a fall.

*from the net*

[lawrence_tbs]

thanks lawrence... is it ok the chaco golden knee? the mexican red knee? and mexican red leg? unsa'y ma ingon ino ani nla?

ok ra kaayu na cla bai mga grammostola & brachy genus...basa lng jd sa care sheet samot na about sa ila mga hairs, ky katlan nya mo...hehehe

[carbrill]

thanks du... nag libog pa gyud mi unsa amo kuha on... ok ra man na nga isa ra sa amo kuha on noh? or do we need to buy a pair of tarantula?

thanks again sa inyo mga reply...