![]() Many species are aggressive and move very fast, and therefore it stands to reason that the tamest, slow-moving, and relatively safest spiders to handle are the best species for the inexperienced and even experienced keeper. Not all Theraphosidae tarantula species are suitable for novice breeders, and this is where a specialized breeder or a good pet store can step in and properly advise you. The Internet may not be the ideal medium to buy your Tarantula spider unless the source is highly recommended, as it is always preferable to be able to see the spider and assess its health before buying it. Most people buy their tarantulas from pet stores, specialty breeders, and even online. Tarantulas are generally low maintenance and quite hardy pets, provided the correct temperature and humidity levels are maintained, and these exotic and virtually silent creatures that are inexpensive to feed and easy to house make ideal pets for the caring and conscientious owner. Aside from when the mature male goes in search of a mate, they tend to inhabit the burrow throughout their lives. Burrowing Tarantulas: This group digs their own burrows, but will also improvise and use other small pre-made burrows. Arboreal Or Tree-dwelling Tarantulas: This group makes tube-style nets between the branches of a tree, and this group rarely comes to ground level.ģ. ![]() They will also use burrows that small creatures like rodents have excavated.Ģ. Free-range Or Wandering Tarantulas: This group creates temporary or semi-permanent habitats under rocks, leaf litter, and even fallen branches. These spiders are divided into 3 groups and grouping depends on their lifestyles in the wild.ġ. Tarantulas are cute and colorful spiders in the ‘Theraphosidae’ family, of which there are approximately 900 species. Although I have never witnessed these tarantulas drink from the water dishes, it provides humidity for these tarantulaswhich is always essential for any tarantula. In general housing these tarantulas are pretty straight forward, so follow our guide on how to achieve this in our tarantula housingsection.You have decided that you would like to have a Tarantula as a pet, or perhaps already have one, if so, what a great choice as cute tarantulas are great pets for the enthusiastic hobbyist and seasoned expert. These tarantulas are burrowers by nature, so a piece of bark is a good start for introducing your tarantula to your terrarium. When thinking about the Ground cover/ substrate for these species, keep in mind that is should be at least 4 inches. The only one downside would be their slow growth rate, it would take around 4 – 5 years before your Eupalaestrus Campestratus reaches its full-grown size. This could be a turn off for most because of this longer wait time compared to other species. It has a very docile temperament and I mean really docile, rarely ever hissing or attempting to bite, which makes it an ideal introductory tarantula for beginners. The Eupalaestrus Campestratus is arguably one of the most beautiful species out there and is especially wonderful for beginners. A good way to maintain this is to overflow the water dish, this dampens out the substrate allow you to reach ideal humidity for your tarantula. Whereas humidity should also be kept around 70%. The recommended temperature for this species of tarantula is between 75 to 80° F. ![]() ![]() Making these tarantulas a really hardy species. Because of the natural habitat these tarantulas come from, they are more than used to harsh weather conditions, where there is heavy rain in the summer while almost non in the winter. One species of tarantula that have beginners often confused between the two is with the Chaco Golden Knee, however, the brownish-black and yellow striped markings close to its “knees” on the Golden Knee compared to the whitish markings on the Eupalaestrus Campestratus makes it easier to distinguish between them both. Originating from the Grasslands and savannahs of Paraguay, the Eupalaestrus Campestratus has a very distinctive look to them. In fact, it is ideal for a beginner hobbyist to start with. The Eupalaestrus Campestratus also commonly known as the Pink Zebra Beauty, is considered one of the most sought after tarantulas. How to care for a Eupalaes trus Campestratus ![]()
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