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I personally keep the T's at 70-75F or higher and consider the 'if you don't need a sweater' rule dangerous for the very reason of individual tolerance. That range of degrees is where I feel comfortable in terms of the needs of most T's---not hard to achieve and not dangerous for the...

Ellenantula----originally there was spastic movement, fluctuating leg position (sometimes death curled, sometimes normal position) but only minor unresponsiveness. As of late---no responsiveness, curled legs and no movement at all. Not even a reflex. I think the little sling is beginning to...

Oh no Amanda and Martin are amazing, I've never had problems with any of the Tarantula Canada stuff. In terms of the guy who runs Arachnophiliacs his spiders have been OK but I have other concerns so I don't give him my business anymore. I feel like I'm not supposed to name names but argh...just...

Well the little Chaco sling with the DKS symptoms is dying/dead despite looking like it was gonna pull through. It rallied and was looking really good, but I just couldn't get it to eat. Pretty bummed out. This is the third...wait no...sixth? spider that I've bought from a certain...

*update* So far so good---sling is slightly more active, on it's legs more (and holding/using them much easier and in better position) and appears less impaired. It is reacting more to stimuli and seems much steadier. No luck on getting it to eat, despite offering a variety of pre-killed...

You know...for the life of me I can't recall where. I guess I'll change that. I'll add a dish n see how it does.

Beary Strange----that's what I was thinking. Seems like it might make it. cold blood--- no, as I thought for a sling that small water dishes were a no-no. However I could put in a bottle cap and I think I will.

*Grumbles* Well I had the first DKS-type symptoms I've ever dealt with, in an approximately 1 inch G. pulchripes sling. I pulled out all the spiders about a week and a bit ago for the weekly feed n clean and was delighted to find a number of molts---including the lil pulchripes. However...

If you're looking for a live-at-room-temperature (if we're talking your standard 70-75F), needs only basic enclosure, isn't complicated to feed and won't break the bank while also being something you can handle critter have you considered crested geckos or gargoyle geckos? Given what you're...

Then personally given my experience with my own, I would keep it moist and offer enough substrate of your choice to burrow in.

Seems like you're right, given the reviews and info I can find on the two books. I'll be going with the larger book then.

I can get that and 'Giant Centipedes: The Enthusiast's Handbook' by the same author locally, so good to know. Is it worth picking up the second book as well?

I'm a tarantula type of guy but am now increasingly fascinated with centipedes...I was wondering if there was something comparable to "The Tarantula Keeper's Guide" but with centipedes. I realize they're a whole different ballgame temperament-wise than tarantulas and in general more potent...

What size is the spider? Under two inches or larger and more of a sub-adult/adult. Personally I keep my slings very moist and even my adult spiders moist (unless we are speaking about something like G. rosea). Otherwise, enough substrate to move around/burrow to their liking and a hide...and...

As has been mentioned already---they're considered the 'bridge' to OW arboreals. Very quick (especially if you're only used to slow, calm NW terrestrials) and defensive/reactive. They aren't as quick as pokies and don't carry the venom potency concerns, but they aren't rosies or brachys...

Well, the truth of the matter underneath it all is we don't know the exact nutritional requirements of tarantulas, particularly across their life-stages. That said, from what I have read, been told by the more experienced breeders/keepers I've talked to and what my two cents from personal...

Here's all the positive vibes and good-lucks to the OP and the OBT... That said....why is this even up for debate? No one would ever argue 'hey, experienced pilots mess up too and I read some books on how to fly a plane...so I'm going to go fly an aircraft'. There is, likewise, a reason for why...

I am well familiar with the 2 DLS wide and 3 DLS long (and equivalent for arboreal spiders) rule but am wondering if this is a hard and fast rule---if so, I've quite a few species that will be needing rather large enclosures as adults. What is a more realistic rule for housing tarantulas...

Picked up two itty bitty specimens at the CRBE this past weekend and while I have a rough idea of the basics in terms of care, some other input and experience is always appreciated.

Out of what I have kept....the Nhandus. I actually really love the look of N. tripepii but having raised both it and N. chromatus I just don't like them. I can find a lot of gorgeous looking species without the...Nhandu factor. The unpredictability/scatter-brained nature was a pain in the...