Sorry for my terrible spelling(forwarned). I am looking into getting either some sort of tarantula, scorpion or an insect of a sort. Currently I was given this little nice terrarium from a friend. It was made by exo terra. Its 18inches long, 18inch wide and 18inch tall.
I was told I could use cypress mulch as bedding(I feel its cleaner and easier to spot poo). I was also given along with it a basking lamp(with bulb/powersun uvb).
I was also given this waterfall kit. Which what it really is its just a linen, a tube, a pump(somewhat cruddy pump), and these pebbles. I was figuring I could invent my own personal waterfall into the terrarium. Id really like to add in plants if its possible.
So for the most part Iam looking into something arboreal. Id like it to be calm, docile(RARELY strikes), and generally clean to keep.
If tarantulas are not for me Id like to be directed towards some other arachnid or insect(i know tarantulas arent insects but its what I call anything that has an exoskeleton. Yes even crabs. I know its an error.).
I was hoping I could keep something that is even slightly active. I'ved gone to petstores and all the animals I see are very inactive. RARELY moving at all.
I used to work in a petstore(petgoods), and there was this guy who had alot of tarantulas; after constantly selling him crickets I became interested in them.
He said he had I think something called mexican red knee, cobalt blue, king baboon, bird eater, and some other ones I cant quite remember. Iam looking for the most basic forest species.
I say forest, because Ived cared for desert species animals(we had geckos for sale) and the whole thing was dull. Except for the geckos themselves.
I dont care if the tarantula is brightly colored or anything. Just the basic: calm, simple, clean, active. I used to have a fear for tarantulas before. Now Iam interested in them somewhat. I figured I would come over here and ask before I jump into anything.
Oh yes I dont know scientific names. If you have any suggestion please include the common name and then the scientific name. Please and thank you. Hope Iam not too much of a bother. :]
I was told I could use cypress mulch as bedding(I feel its cleaner and easier to spot poo). I was also given along with it a basking lamp(with bulb/powersun uvb).
I was also given this waterfall kit. Which what it really is its just a linen, a tube, a pump(somewhat cruddy pump), and these pebbles. I was figuring I could invent my own personal waterfall into the terrarium. Id really like to add in plants if its possible.
So for the most part Iam looking into something arboreal. Id like it to be calm, docile(RARELY strikes), and generally clean to keep.
If tarantulas are not for me Id like to be directed towards some other arachnid or insect(i know tarantulas arent insects but its what I call anything that has an exoskeleton. Yes even crabs. I know its an error.).
I was hoping I could keep something that is even slightly active. I'ved gone to petstores and all the animals I see are very inactive. RARELY moving at all.
I used to work in a petstore(petgoods), and there was this guy who had alot of tarantulas; after constantly selling him crickets I became interested in them.
He said he had I think something called mexican red knee, cobalt blue, king baboon, bird eater, and some other ones I cant quite remember. Iam looking for the most basic forest species.
I say forest, because Ived cared for desert species animals(we had geckos for sale) and the whole thing was dull. Except for the geckos themselves.
I dont care if the tarantula is brightly colored or anything. Just the basic: calm, simple, clean, active. I used to have a fear for tarantulas before. Now Iam interested in them somewhat. I figured I would come over here and ask before I jump into anything.
Oh yes I dont know scientific names. If you have any suggestion please include the common name and then the scientific name. Please and thank you. Hope Iam not too much of a bother. :]