How To Care for a Tarantula - 6 Crucial Topics

1) Enclosures
2) Heat
3) Feeding
4) Watering
5) Handling
6) Cage Maintenance

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[trueselfslave]

where do you buy those pretty fall leaves in their enclosures? i found some at a craft store but i was worried that it wouldn't be safe for my pets...

[Jon3800]

@trueselfslave

dollar store/pet store. They're quite safe

[MarcianoMarcel]

Are all these tarantulas poisonous? I know you mentioned not to mess with them, but I think they're cute and would like to hold them like on my palm and then put them back in their cage. I knpw they bite, but are they poisonous? If so how bad? Have u ever been bitten by one of ur tarantulas? Which species would u recommend as far as easiest to care for, Goliath is too big and very aggressive I suppose.

[Jon3800]

@MarcianoMarcel

Yes, all tarantulas are venomous and highly depends on the species. Some species like P.regalis (Indian Ornamental) and cobalt blues (H.lividum) have very strong venom that may put you in the hospital for a few days, and you have some species like the common G.rosea (rose hair) and B.smithi (Mexican red knee) that have weak venom, and is they're bite is similar to a bee sting.

I've never been bitten by any of my Ts yet, although I had close calls.

[Jon3800]

@MarcianoMarcel

If you check my video that directly plays on my channel page, it's a 17 minute video on my personal recommendations for species aimed for the beginners. A goliath is something I wouldn't recommend. Its defensive, not handleable, and it's tricky to care in captivity. They need their tank constantly very humid

[wendyXpeggyXpancho]

What do you feed them? Pinky rats/mice?? That's why I dont really like them :x I mean holy shit, how could anyone feed something a baby animal, that's like 10 time smarter. But that's what I think of some people lol.

[Jon3800]

@wendyXpeggyXpancho

Wendy, I agree, but don't hate tarantulas because they're fed mice. Mice are fed by careless owners who are clueless. Mice are extremely dangerous to them, and they can die from bad molting problems.

If you check on my 83+ feeding videos that I upload every 2 weeks, they're always fed superworms and crickets only. All my 127 that I've got never even saw one mouse in any form (pinkie/furry) in the 17 years I've owned them. They do well without eating mice

[Dani87GN]

Jon, you are so cool. I loved this video. I liked the heating part and you explaining how you got into tarantulas. I would have never guessed you were arachnophobic. You're amazing!! I love how you make everyone feel welcomed to the T community, especially us newbies. Thanks for being a great teacher!

[shaneholmes111]

Thaanks a million jon. Very helpful video



[overthehill91]

Thanks man, I just got my tarantula and i feel a lot more confident about housing it now.

[MarcianoMarcel]

@Jon3800

Oh thank u thank u thank u lol. Have a great day kind sir.

[MarcianoMarcel]

Venomous I mean, not poisonous.