I know some of these questions have been answered in countless Tarantula sites, but I thought you guys would be more informative.
Just got a tarantula. I used to be scared of Spiders but not anymore. Its a Chilean Rose that I got for 30.00 but it came with its tank and environment and stuff. It doesnt have a name yet but I got a couple questions:
1) What do you use as the bedding/ground? I THINK I read somewhere online NOT to use mulch but my tarantula came with mulch as the ground??? Should I get rid of the mulch ASAP?
2) Whats the easiest way to hold is without risk of being bit? My sister's friend wanted to hold is so what I did was put a piece of cardboard in his tank and kinda pushed him on it. I then put the cardboard next to the person's hand and touched the tarantulas back leg and it walked onto the hand. Is there a risk of being bitten by putting your hand flat in the tank and touching its leg so it walks on your hand?
3) How do you know if its gonna bite? I read about shooting hairs but mine hasn't done this and the guy at the pet store said he has it out a few times. One time the tarantula brought 2 of its front legs in the air in like a cautious position. I'm guessing not to mess with it while its doing it.
4) How can you tell if it is a male or female?
5) How often should I feed it?
6) Is it normal for a tarantula to not move much? I noticed if it's relaxed it will spread its legs out alot more but when I move the tank it kinda balls up (brings its legs really close to its body). Is this telling me anything?
Just got a tarantula. I used to be scared of Spiders but not anymore. Its a Chilean Rose that I got for 30.00 but it came with its tank and environment and stuff. It doesnt have a name yet but I got a couple questions:
1) What do you use as the bedding/ground? I THINK I read somewhere online NOT to use mulch but my tarantula came with mulch as the ground??? Should I get rid of the mulch ASAP?
2) Whats the easiest way to hold is without risk of being bit? My sister's friend wanted to hold is so what I did was put a piece of cardboard in his tank and kinda pushed him on it. I then put the cardboard next to the person's hand and touched the tarantulas back leg and it walked onto the hand. Is there a risk of being bitten by putting your hand flat in the tank and touching its leg so it walks on your hand?
3) How do you know if its gonna bite? I read about shooting hairs but mine hasn't done this and the guy at the pet store said he has it out a few times. One time the tarantula brought 2 of its front legs in the air in like a cautious position. I'm guessing not to mess with it while its doing it.
4) How can you tell if it is a male or female?
5) How often should I feed it?
6) Is it normal for a tarantula to not move much? I noticed if it's relaxed it will spread its legs out alot more but when I move the tank it kinda balls up (brings its legs really close to its body). Is this telling me anything?