I'm new to tarantulas and got three slings several weeks back. Yesterday I picked up a young G. pulchra because it was too good to pass up. It's probably a little bigger than a quarter, which feels huge to me right now since I only have tiny slings.
My question is: Are tarantulas more likely to hide if their enclosure is located somewhere with a lot of foot traffic and activity? I've kept fish for a long time so I know some species of fish don't care while others are noticeably skittish if they feel exposed.
What are tarantulas like? Could I keep my G. pulchra on a table in my living room exposed from all sides? Should I make sure 1, 2 or 3 sides are blocked from human view/activity? (That's a common thing for fish -- cover the back so they're only exposed from the front and two sides.)
I live alone so there's no chance of others interfering with it, and I would put it away when hosting large gatherings or children.
My question is: Are tarantulas more likely to hide if their enclosure is located somewhere with a lot of foot traffic and activity? I've kept fish for a long time so I know some species of fish don't care while others are noticeably skittish if they feel exposed.
What are tarantulas like? Could I keep my G. pulchra on a table in my living room exposed from all sides? Should I make sure 1, 2 or 3 sides are blocked from human view/activity? (That's a common thing for fish -- cover the back so they're only exposed from the front and two sides.)
I live alone so there's no chance of others interfering with it, and I would put it away when hosting large gatherings or children.