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    You have got to be kidding me...

    FRIEND: why the f*** do you have a spider dude Me: Well.uh...I dont know...I just like them is all. They ate intereating to watch. FRIEND: Thats stupid, you could of invested your money in something worth while. No body likes spiders anway. This absolutely pissed me off. There are so many...
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    First Spider! [PICTURE]

    I appreciate it! I dont know exact birth but its only an inch and a half big breeder said it was 8 months to a year and half off
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    First Spider! [PICTURE]

    I swear it is! Its just looks big in image. I'll get one with it in my hand. Its really small!
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    First Spider! [PICTURE]

    Thanks! Man I feel like a loser. I'm stressing over the crickets now, how often do you feed the cricket? I pcked up three today. And is it normal for my rose to be in its hide for more than an hour? When I first got her this morning she was outside of log all day but sitting one spot not...
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    First Spider! [PICTURE]

    Hey all, some of you have helped me a great deal by answering many questions to my other thread. [URL="http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=121967"] I brought home my first Tarantula, which is a G. rose as some may know, suprised? No I doubt it. I know its a beginner one...
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    Ozzy G. rosa

    This is my 8 month old G. rosea. Its so pretty!
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    Comment by 'twas__brillig' in media 'Grammostola rosea'

    Its a female, congrats!
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    Shelving!

    you could always go the cheap way and buy those Rubnermaid stackables from wal-mart or rubbermaid.com. Lower and home depot have desirable shelving as well, I would know, I work at Lpwe's
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    A few questions experienced owners can answer

    its proably about 2 inches. Not full adult I haven't gotten breeder will have it ready I'm the morning but ive already beem to see it. Okay I will mostly move to a nicer display eventually. Just can't have it out to display due to queasy family members. When they get used to it I'll move it to...
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    A few questions experienced owners can answer

    Housing IVe got the housing setup which doesnt require much. I used a rubbermaid shoebox with holes drilled in top. its 6 1/2 inches on each en d, and 11 1/2 inches wide/long and 5 inches high. Or 6.5 x 11.5 x 5. Is this okay for a G. rosea? the I used was coconut fiber which was...
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    A few questions experienced owners can answer

    eah I as looking at care sheets, mainly because I didn't know every aspect of raising a tarantula. I did notice every caresheet is different and all recommend decorations, which the T's dont need, pet stores just trying to make a profit from add-on sales. I can't believe I was stressing over...
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    A few questions experienced owners can answer

    Thanks for all the helpful info! I keep seeing everywhere, "Keep temp around 70 to 80 and humidity 75 to 85%". But ive been told no misting and no to use heat pads what's the deal?
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    A few questions experienced owners can answer

    I have een reseArching for several weeks about different types. And I'm getting crickets from petsmart not the actual tarantula. I've noticed most pet stores crowding too many and have a heat lamp to help display, which is not needed. Avoid pet stores I agree
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    A few questions experienced owners can answer

    I understand that you guys said the shoebox method for housing would be fin but how come every video on youtube, these kids have these giant massive tanks? Of I recall, tarantulas do not need, nor want large enclosures. What's up???
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    A few questions experienced owners can answer

    thank you guys so much for the help! I'm so thrilled for what tommorrow brings...a tarantula! Ha ha I will most likely be back with more questions in the future
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    A few questions experienced owners can answer

    okay so this is what I gathered so far 1. Buy as few crickets as possible 2. Don't use wood shavings for bedding 3. No misting neccessary for Chilean rose There is no petxo where I live, but we do have a petsmart. Possibly might have something? Who knows
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    A few questions experienced owners can answer

    okay thanks! Oh and how long do crickets stay alive, I keep worrying they'll all die within a month or two. They sell 100 for 6.99 here. Is this okay?
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    A few questions experienced owners can answer

    hello I'm picking up first tarantula tomorrow! It will be a Chilean rose. 1. Can the tarantula be housed in a clear rubbermaid shoebox type box with holes punched in for ventilation? Real question is, is this suitable enough, big enough, etc. 2. Can i use 'Aspen Snake Bedding' for...
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