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| Curly Haired TarantulaEnclosure Selection Health Feeding BreedingCrunch Time! Things to Look For Transporting Spiders Crunch Time! It’s best to have your enclosure set up for at least a week before introducing animals so you can ensure the temperatures are stable and that you have everything the way you like it. Any adjustments once the animals are in the tank will stress them further and extend the settling in period. It is only really feasible to keep one spider in any tank, unless they are together for mating. Tarantulas are very territorial and solitary animals and will not tolerate cage mates at all. They will inevitably fight to the death. Things to Look for When Buying To ensure a full and healthy life from your tarantula, it is important to ensure it is in good health when purchasing it. Buying an animal which is in poor health or has a history of problems will only cost you time and money in the future. Check for the following things when making your purchase: 1) Overall healthy colouration and appearance. 2) Should appear well fed and not scrawny 3) Look for a water bowl. If none is present, look elsewhere When purchasing the tarantula you should ask the seller for as much information as he has on it. Things to ask about include age, gender, history of disease, eating habits, food offered, and information and dates of any vaccinations it may have had. If you intend to use it as a breeder you should also ask about the parents. You should also try to get him to demonstrate feeding to be sure the animal is eating healthily. Transporting Spiders A small plastic animal tank is idea, the kind that have ventilated lids and a clear access flap are perfect. If this is not available, a cardboard box with plenty of ventilation holes can be used. In either case, pad the inside well with paper towels to prevent injury, and lay the box flat on the floor of the car, not on the seat where it can fall. Even better, get someone to go with you and hold it. Resist the temptation to open the box en route as you can unsettle the spider and cause considerable stress. The shop/breeder you purchase from my be able to lend you a suitable container on the condition you bring it back. On arrival at home place the box in the enclosure for a few minutes to allow the animal to warm up if it has been a cold journey, then carefully open the box and leave it in peace to climb out when it is ready. Leave it be for at least 24hrs to settle, and then carefully start offering food. Avoid any sudden movements and do not attempt to handle it at this point. It can take up to a week for them to settle in and take food readily, if its been longer than about 7 days or if the animal looks ill consult a vet. Once its eating you can start to attempt to handle it. Generally you should not handle these spiders, however if you need to move them from the cage you can do so by placing a sheet of paper or and open box on the floor of the vivarum and attempt to push the spider onto/into it using a pen or feeding tongs. If you must handle it, you can pick it up by quickly approaching from above and simply picking it up in the palm of your hand. This prevents the fangs getting into contact with your skin. A bite will only be a major issue if you are allergic to the venom, as it is considered to be of low toxicity. However, contacting a doctor to be safe is advisable. Be cautious of their ability to kick small hairs from their abdomen, which they will attempt to aim at your face. These cause mild skin irriation.
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