So I have always wanted a Tarantula but was never in an environment that would properly sustain the spider. Fast forward to Friday where I hit the dirty 30... In looking at the reptiles in a local pet shop the owner asked me if I was looking for anything and I asked if they ever got Tarantula’s in and he lead me to their T room, and we spent a good 30 minutes talking about basic care, tank needs, what’s a good beginner, etcetc.
Went off to get a few piercings as a Bday gift to myself, and sent my fiancé pictures of various T’s from slings to mature. (He hates arachnids).
He said he would be okay so long as it couldn’t get out...
So meet Jonesy!!
Curlyhair sling- not sure of gender. I waited a few days while they settled in and were more active and first cricket dropped was caught extremely quickly (if only my Ball was as good!).
Any tips for a newbie T owner? (And sling owner?)
Went off to get a few piercings as a Bday gift to myself, and sent my fiancé pictures of various T’s from slings to mature. (He hates arachnids).
He said he would be okay so long as it couldn’t get out...
So meet Jonesy!!
Curlyhair sling- not sure of gender. I waited a few days while they settled in and were more active and first cricket dropped was caught extremely quickly (if only my Ball was as good!).
Any tips for a newbie T owner? (And sling owner?)
I'd only moisten (moist, not wet!) half of the enclosure and keep the other half a bit dryer. That way your sling can choose where it wants to hang out. Having said that, Brachypelma albopilosum (always better to use scientific names) appreciate a bit more moisture in the sub compared with most other Brachypelma species.