Thinking of a Tarantula?
If you’re unsure, don’t buy one yet—only get a tarantula if you’re okay with live insects, careful-interaction, and long-term care.
ARBOREAL - inhabiting or frequenting trees
OLD WORLD - are species native to the Eastern Hemisphere—Africa, Asia, Europe, and parts of Australasia—known for their speed, defensiveness, and lack of urticating hairs.
NEW WORLD - are species native to the Americas, known for their docile temperament, urticating hairs, and mostly suitability for beginner keepers.
RIGHT FOR YOUR HOME - Make sure everyone agrees and you can provide live insects regularly.
FEEDING - live insects like crickets or roaches regularly, and keep a steady supply at home. These come in different types and sizes, and can also be noisy and smelly
COMMUNAL - While almost all Tarantulas are kept Individually, a few can be kept as communal. This comes at a risk of some of the community getting eaten, So best to keep them separately.
FAQs
What housing is best?
A glass terrarium or plastic faunarium sized for your tarantula’s growth works well.
Tarantulas can live 15 years or more with proper care.
