{"id":109604,"date":"2022-04-23T05:28:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T05:28:32","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:28:32","slug":"does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Petco sell pet tarantulas?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#Does_Petco_sell_pet_tarantulas\" title=\"Does Petco sell pet tarantulas?\">Does Petco sell pet tarantulas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#How_much_is_a_pet_tarantula\" title=\"How much is a pet tarantula?\">How much is a pet tarantula?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#How_old_are_Petco_tarantulas\" title=\"How old are Petco tarantulas?\">How old are Petco tarantulas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#Are_tarantulas_good_pets\" title=\"Are tarantulas good pets?\">Are tarantulas good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#Can_you_hold_tarantulas_at_Petco\" title=\"Can you hold tarantulas at Petco?\">Can you hold tarantulas at Petco?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#How_much_is_a_tarantula_at_a_pet_store\" title=\"How much is a tarantula at a pet store?\">How much is a tarantula at a pet store?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#Are_tarantulas_at_PetSmart\" title=\"Are tarantulas at PetSmart?\">Are tarantulas at PetSmart?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#How_much_does_a_tarantula_pet_cost\" title=\"How much does a tarantula pet cost?\">How much does a tarantula pet cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#Are_tarantulas_a_good_pet\" title=\"Are tarantulas a good pet?\">Are tarantulas a good pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#How_old_is_my_tarantula\" title=\"How old is my tarantula?\">How old is my tarantula?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#What_kind_of_tarantulas_does_Petco_have\" title=\"What kind of tarantulas does Petco have?\">What kind of tarantulas does Petco have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#How_long_do_pet_tarantulas_live\" title=\"How long do pet tarantulas live?\">How long do pet tarantulas live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#Are_tarantulas_a_good_pet_to_have\" title=\"Are tarantulas a good pet to have?\">Are tarantulas a good pet to have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#Can_you_handle_pet_tarantulas\" title=\"Can you handle pet tarantulas?\">Can you handle pet tarantulas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#Are_pet_tarantulas_high_maintenance\" title=\"Are pet tarantulas high maintenance?\">Are pet tarantulas high maintenance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#Are_tarantulas_good_for_beginners\" title=\"Are tarantulas good for beginners?\">Are tarantulas good for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#Can_you_hold_pet_tarantulas\" title=\"Can you hold pet tarantulas?\">Can you hold pet tarantulas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#Can_tarantulas_be_held\" title=\"Can tarantulas be held?\">Can tarantulas be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#What_kind_of_tarantulas_can_you_hold\" title=\"What kind of tarantulas can you hold?\">What kind of tarantulas can you hold?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#How_much_is_a_beginner_tarantula\" title=\"How much is a beginner tarantula?\">How much is a beginner tarantula?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#How_much_does_a_tarantula_cost\" title=\"How much does a tarantula cost?\">How much does a tarantula cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#What_kind_of_tarantulas_does_Petco_sell\" title=\"What kind of tarantulas does Petco sell?\">What kind of tarantulas does Petco sell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#How_much_is_a_tarantula_for_a_pet\" title=\"How much is a tarantula for a pet?\">How much is a tarantula for a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#Do_tarantulas_make_good_pets\" title=\"Do tarantulas make good pets?\">Do tarantulas make good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas-2\/#Is_it_weird_to_have_a_pet_tarantula\" title=\"Is it weird to have a pet tarantula?\">Is it weird to have a pet tarantula?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Petco_sell_pet_tarantulas\"><\/span>Does Petco sell pet tarantulas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SAN DIEGO, April 28, 2016 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; To the delight of arachnid lovers everywhere, <b>more than 950 Petco stores nationwide now have up to 25 tarantula species available, including 12 temperate and 13 tropical breeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_pet_tarantula\"><\/span>How much is a pet tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If they&#8217;re a common tarantula, you can find them for <b>as little as $25, but if you&#8217;re looking for something specific, they can cost more. This includes special coats or colorings, as well as sex. Female tarantulas typically cost more, get bigger, and live longer. Ultra-rare tarantulas can sell for as much as $150!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_are_Petco_tarantulas\"><\/span>How old are Petco tarantulas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Care DifficultyModerateAverage Life Span2 to 10 inches, depending on speciesAverage Adult SizeDepending on the species and with proper care: <b>Up to 30 years (females)<\/b><b>Up to 7 years (males)<\/b>DietCarnivore\/insectivoreMinimum Habitat Size10-gallon<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tarantulas_good_pets\"><\/span>Are tarantulas good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Tarantulas Good Pets? Honestly, <b>tarantulas can be excellent pets for those who are willing to keep them. They are unlike any other mainstream pet species. They are intimidating with their looks, but with proper care, they can be absolutely harmless.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_hold_tarantulas_at_Petco\"><\/span>Can you hold tarantulas at Petco?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most invertebrateslike tarantulas, scorpions and hermit crabs<b>prefer minimal to no handling, perfect for the pet parent who prefers to watch their pets rather than holding and interacting with it. Invertebrates may bite, pinch or sting if they feel threatened so handling should be minimal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_tarantula_at_a_pet_store\"><\/span>How much is a tarantula at a pet store?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If they&#8217;re a common tarantula, you can find them for <b>as little as $25, but if you&#8217;re looking for something specific, they can cost more. This includes special coats or colorings, as well as sex. Female tarantulas typically cost more, get bigger, and live longer. Ultra-rare tarantulas can sell for as much as $150!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tarantulas_at_PetSmart\"><\/span>Are tarantulas at PetSmart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Care DifficultyModerateAverage Life Span2 to 10 inches, depending on speciesAverage Adult SizeDepending on the species and with proper care: <b>Up to 30 years (females)<\/b><b>Up to 7 years (males)<\/b>DietCarnivore\/insectivoreMinimum Habitat Size10-gallon<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_tarantula_pet_cost\"><\/span>How much does a tarantula pet cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between $25 and $75<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tarantulas_a_good_pet\"><\/span>Are tarantulas a good pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Tarantulas Good Pets? Honestly, <b>tarantulas can be excellent pets for those who are willing to keep them. They are unlike any other mainstream pet species. They are intimidating with their looks, but with proper care, they can be absolutely harmless.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_my_tarantula\"><\/span>How old is my tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If the tarantula is male and has not yet reached maturity, it may be between 2 to 5 years old. If the male tarantula does have the bodily signs that show maturity, it is most likely 4 to 6.5 years old. Male tarantulas live only for about 1 to 1.5 years after they have matured.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_tarantulas_does_Petco_have\"><\/span>What kind of tarantulas does Petco have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most invertebrateslike tarantulas, scorpions and hermit crabs<b>prefer minimal to no handling, perfect for the pet parent who prefers to watch their pets rather than holding and interacting with it. Invertebrates may bite, pinch or sting if they feel threatened so handling should be minimal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_pet_tarantulas_live\"><\/span>How long do pet tarantulas live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Amongst the different species offered in stores are four of the most popular varieties including the <b>Costa Rican Stripe-Knee, Mexican Curly Hair, Guyana Pink Toe and Rose Hair tarantula. These distinctive spiders have adapted over millions of years and are indisputably one of the most fascinating animals to observe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tarantulas_a_good_pet_to_have\"><\/span>Are tarantulas a good pet to have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Tarantulas Good Pets? Honestly, <b>tarantulas can be excellent pets for those who are willing to keep them. They are unlike any other mainstream pet species. They are intimidating with their looks, but with proper care, they can be absolutely harmless.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_handle_pet_tarantulas\"><\/span>Can you handle pet tarantulas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keeping tarantulas as pets can be a fascinating hobby. They are interesting to watch, take up relatively little space, and are fairly easy to maintain. However, <b>tarantulas aren&#8217;t the best choice if you want a pet you can handle, as they do have venomous bites<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pet_tarantulas_high_maintenance\"><\/span>Are pet tarantulas high maintenance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tarantulas in general are <b>low maintenance pets, but those that are easiest to care for are those that can be maintained at room temperature in a warm home without any supplemental heat, and those that tolerate a dry cage with a small water dish supplying the only moisture. These are the grassland or desert species.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tarantulas_good_for_beginners\"><\/span>Are tarantulas good for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They are low maintenance and great for first-time keepers. They are also great for someone who wants a quiet pet and does not want to interact with them. Most tarantulas have the same basic care needs and are usually the same price. The best species for a beginner are docile and easy to care for.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_hold_pet_tarantulas\"><\/span>Can you hold pet tarantulas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SAN DIEGO, April 28, 2016 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; To the delight of arachnid lovers everywhere, <b>more than 950 Petco stores nationwide now have up to 25 tarantula species available, including 12 temperate and 13 tropical breeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_tarantulas_be_held\"><\/span>Can tarantulas be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Whenever possible, tarantulas should not be handled. Even pet tarantulas should not be handled if at all possible, although fans of spiders as pets often handle them anyway.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_tarantulas_can_you_hold\"><\/span>What kind of tarantulas can you hold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Mexican red-knee is often the first pet for spider enthusiasts. The females can live around 20 to 30 years while the males only live for about 10 years. A 5- to 10-gallon tank is suitable for these tarantulas. And as they&#8217;re quite docile, they typically are easy to handle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_beginner_tarantula\"><\/span>How much is a beginner tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If they&#8217;re a common tarantula, you can find them for <b>as little as $25, but if you&#8217;re looking for something specific, they can cost more. This includes special coats or colorings, as well as sex. Female tarantulas typically cost more, get bigger, and live longer. Ultra-rare tarantulas can sell for as much as $150!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_tarantula_cost\"><\/span>How much does a tarantula cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SAN DIEGO, April 28, 2016 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; To the delight of arachnid lovers everywhere, <b>more than 950 Petco stores nationwide now have up to 25 tarantula species available, including 12 temperate and 13 tropical breeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_tarantulas_does_Petco_sell\"><\/span>What kind of tarantulas does Petco sell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If they&#8217;re a common tarantula, you can find them for <b>as little as $25, but if you&#8217;re looking for something specific, they can cost more. This includes special coats or colorings, as well as sex. Female tarantulas typically cost more, get bigger, and live longer. Ultra-rare tarantulas can sell for as much as $150!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_tarantula_for_a_pet\"><\/span>How much is a tarantula for a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If they&#8217;re a common tarantula, you can find them for <b>as little as $25, but if you&#8217;re looking for something specific, they can cost more. This includes special coats or colorings, as well as sex. Female tarantulas typically cost more, get bigger, and live longer. Ultra-rare tarantulas can sell for as much as $150!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tarantulas_make_good_pets\"><\/span>Do tarantulas make good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>$30 to $50<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_weird_to_have_a_pet_tarantula\"><\/span>Is it weird to have a pet tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tarantulas in general are <b>low maintenance pets, but those that are easiest to care for are those that can be maintained at room temperature in a warm home without any supplemental heat, and those that tolerate a dry cage with a small water dish supplying the only moisture. These are the grassland or desert species.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Does Petco sell pet tarantulas?How much is a pet tarantula?How old are Petco tarantulas?Are tarantulas good pets?Can you hold tarantulas at Petco?How much is a tarantula at a pet store?Are tarantulas at PetSmart?How much does a tarantula pet cost?Are tarantulas a good pet?How old is my tarantula?What kind of tarantulas does Petco&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109604"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=109604"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109604\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109604"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=109604"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=109604"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}