The Guide to Owning Tarantulas

The large, usually hairy spiders known as tarantulas are unorthodox pets, but many keepers find them fascinating. Because most are easy to keep and inexpensive, they have a wide following. Brightly coloured species, including many mexican and central american types, are easy to find as spiderlings and raise to adulthood, while advanced keepers enjoy the large species of the Old World. The Guide to Owning a Tarantula introduces this unique group of animals to hobbyists, covering all the essential information on terrarium setup, feeding and maintenance, and includes a detailed chapter on breeding and care of spiderlings. Its more than 60 colour photos illustrate a variety of common and uncommon tarantulas from around the world, most of which can be found in pet shops. With its emphasis on common-sense care (including safety precautions), this is an excellent book for anyone thinking of buying a tarantula for the first time or broadening an existing collection.

Includes Information On: care, housing, species and safety.

Chapters:

Ancient Spiders in a New Century

Some Basic Biology

Rules of Care

Breeding and Spiderlings

Familiar Tarantulas

Resources

Jerry G. Walls, TFH Publications Inc.

From www.aquatic-store.co.uk 

ISBN - 0793803837