Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Getting a Tarantula as an Exotic Pet




For some people, owning an exotic pet can be quite an adventure and a challenge. There are many exotic pets that can be chosen. And for some, a tarantula is the best on the list.

Tarantula spiders are, but like species are relatively larger in size. It is generally found in the jungles and some species are supposed to have deadly poisons. They could also come in different colors and varieties.

To obtain a tarantula by an exotic pet, here is a guide on which one to choose and how to take care of it.

1. Get the kind that is just right size. The size of the tarantula also corresponds to their care and maintenance. A tarantula largest requires more space. We also need more food and more attention.

2. Get the spider is good enough for beginners. The list includes the Chilean Rose, the Costa Rican Zebra, or the Mexican Redknee, among others. These are the types of tarantulas that are mostly inhabitants of earth or burrowers. They also tend to move slowly.

3. Get the tarantulas that is not much or not at all poisonous. Once again, there are some species that may cause injury, even to their owners. If you're not an expert on the tarantulas still, perhaps we can ask the pet store that will buy that rates are not poisonous and go for it.

4. For pets, prefer females. Female tarantulas are supposed to live longer than their male counterparts. For example, women Chilean rose tarantula could live as long as 20 years or more. The male tarantula of the same nature is a life expectancy of only two years.

5. Get young tarantula. Some shops in exotic animals know what age they are selling pets. Try to ask at what age is the tarantula you like. If they are old enough, his life may be coming to an end. And that is not a good option, definitely.

Here are the basic things you should know when you intend to tarantulas to get a pet. Be careful not to buy too many, especially if you are just starting. Try to buy one species at a time and then know everything about it. Get an idea of how they were being taken care of. Practice with him for some time, until you are sure you are prepared to handle more of them.