{"id":159977,"date":"2022-07-14T12:22:29","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:22:29","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:22:29","slug":"do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/","title":{"rendered":"Do pet tarantulas like to be held?"},"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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Do_pet_tarantulas_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do pet tarantulas like to be held?\">Do pet tarantulas like to be held?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Is_it_cruel_to_keep_a_pet_tarantula\" title=\"Is it cruel to keep a pet tarantula?\">Is it cruel to keep 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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#What_do_tarantulas_need_in_their_cage\" title=\"What do tarantulas need in their cage?\">What do tarantulas need in their cage?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Are_pet_tarantulas_good_pets\" title=\"Are pet tarantulas good pets?\">Are pet 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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Do_tarantulas_like_to_be_petted\" title=\"Do tarantulas like to be petted?\">Do tarantulas like to be petted?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Can_you_bond_with_a_pet_tarantula\" title=\"Can you bond with a pet tarantula?\">Can you bond with a pet tarantula?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Should_you_hold_your_tarantula\" title=\"Should you hold your tarantula?\">Should you hold your tarantula?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#What_does_holding_a_tarantula_feel_like\" title=\"What does holding a tarantula feel like?\">What does holding a tarantula feel like?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Why_do_people_keep_tarantula_as_pet\" title=\"Why do people keep tarantula as pet?\">Why do people keep tarantula as 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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Do_tarantulas_remember_their_owners\" title=\"Do tarantulas remember their owners?\">Do tarantulas remember their owners?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Are_tarantulas_hard_to_keep\" title=\"Are tarantulas hard to keep?\">Are tarantulas hard to keep?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#What_should_I_put_in_my_tarantula_tank\" title=\"What should I put in my tarantula tank?\">What should I put in my tarantula tank?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#What_do_tarantulas_need_in_their_habitat\" title=\"What do tarantulas need in their habitat?\">What do tarantulas need in their habitat?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Are_tarantulas_good_beginner_pets\" title=\"Are tarantulas good beginner pets?\">Are tarantulas good beginner pets?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Do_pet_tarantulas_have_personality\" title=\"Do pet tarantulas have personality?\">Do pet tarantulas have personality?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#What_is_the_most_friendly_pet_tarantula\" title=\"What is the most friendly pet tarantula?\">What is the most friendly pet tarantula?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Do_tarantulas_like_affection\" title=\"Do tarantulas like affection?\">Do tarantulas like affection?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Can_you_bond_with_a_tarantula\" title=\"Can you bond with a tarantula?\">Can you bond with a tarantula?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Is_it_OK_to_touch_a_tarantula\" title=\"Is it OK to touch a tarantula?\">Is it OK to touch a tarantula?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Can_a_pet_tarantula_love_you\" title=\"Can a pet tarantula love you?\">Can a pet tarantula love you?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Do_pet_tarantulas_like_to_be_handled\" title=\"Do pet tarantulas like to be handled?\">Do pet tarantulas like to be handled?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Does_handling_tarantulas_stress_them_out\" title=\"Does handling tarantulas stress them out?\">Does handling tarantulas stress them out?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Why_do_people_hold_tarantulas\" title=\"Why do people hold tarantulas?\">Why do people hold tarantulas?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#What_does_it_feel_like_to_hold_a_tarantula\" title=\"What does it feel like to hold a tarantula?\">What does it feel like to hold a tarantula?<\/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\/do-pet-tarantulas-like-to-be-held\/#Do_tarantulas_like_being_handled\" title=\"Do tarantulas like being handled?\">Do tarantulas like being handled?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_pet_tarantulas_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do pet tarantulas like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>PETS  VETS: <b>Tarantulas are an affectionate &#8211; but not cuddly &#8211; pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_keep_a_pet_tarantula\"><\/span>Is it cruel to keep a pet tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although few will argue that tarantulas will ever be domesticated like dogs or cats, <b>they DO seem to do very well in captivity. Sure, some have more complicated husbandry than others, but given the correct conditions, they do great as pets. These aren&#8217;t tigers, lions, or orcas suffering in captivity.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_tarantulas_need_in_their_cage\"><\/span>What do tarantulas need in their cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your tarantula will be happiest living in a <b>10-gallon terrarium or aquarium. (More on that below.) Your spider will also need an area to hide in, such as a half-log, as well as branches, rocks and leaves to make your tarantula feel more at home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pet_tarantulas_good_pets\"><\/span>Are pet tarantulas good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are in the market for an exotic pet do not want the high maintenance of these exotic species- you should consider a Tarantula. Tarantulas require very little maintenance and cost, can live long, take up minimal space, and are incredibly docile  making them <b>perfect pets!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tarantulas_like_to_be_petted\"><\/span>Do tarantulas like to be petted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tarantulas bite only when scared, but holding them limits their ability to see, or feel the vibrations of the world around them. Blind and trapped, they may be scared enough to act in self-defense. Because of the risk to humans and the stress that it causes the spiders, <b>they shouldn&#8217;t be handled<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_bond_with_a_pet_tarantula\"><\/span>Can you bond with a pet tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, <b>tarantulas do not develop bonds with or acclimate to their keeper, so keep handling to a minimum. In cases whereby you must move your pet, use tools rather than your hands.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_hold_your_tarantula\"><\/span>Should you hold your tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tarantulas are fascinating exotic pets that are fairly easy to care for. While they look fearsome, however, they are surprisingly delicate. They can also leave a painful bite, and some species have irritating hairs. In general, <b>tarantulas should only be observed, not picked up and handled<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_holding_a_tarantula_feel_like\"><\/span>What does holding a tarantula feel like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thankfully. It feels <b>exactly like velvet, she said, accurately, noting that the exhibit won&#8217;t be as hands-on as Thursday&#8217;s experience since people don&#8217;t know they&#8217;re allergic to these creatures until they touch them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_people_keep_tarantula_as_pet\"><\/span>Why do people keep tarantula as pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are in the market for an exotic pet do not want the high maintenance of these exotic species- you should consider a Tarantula. <b>Tarantulas require very little maintenance and cost, can live long, take up minimal space, and are incredibly docile  making them perfect pets!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tarantulas_remember_their_owners\"><\/span>Do tarantulas remember their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A Tarantula Never Remembers<\/b> Though some may develop unique behavior patterns that approach the definition of personalities, they do not learn to recognize their keepers or alter their behavior based on who is holding them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tarantulas_hard_to_keep\"><\/span>Are tarantulas hard to keep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tarantulas are <b>easy to care for and need relatively little attention, but need it reliably throughout their long lives. Tarantulas can not be released outside when you are tired of them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_put_in_my_tarantula_tank\"><\/span>What should I put in my tarantula tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Fresh, clean, chlorine-free water should be available at all times (in a shallow bowl). Your tarantula may not drink from a bowl but will rely on moisture on plants. Feed juveniles daily, adults every other day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_tarantulas_need_in_their_habitat\"><\/span>What do tarantulas need in their habitat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heating. <b>A temperature of 21-24 is required for most of the tarantulas that you should buy as a beginner. If you have a centrally heated room which stays at that temperature all the time then you won&#8217;t need extra heating during the winter, but you will between spring and autumn when the heating is switched off.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tarantulas_good_beginner_pets\"><\/span>Are tarantulas good beginner pets?<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=\"Do_pet_tarantulas_have_personality\"><\/span>Do pet tarantulas have personality?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although few will argue that tarantulas will ever be domesticated like dogs or cats, <b>they DO seem to do very well in captivity. Sure, some have more complicated husbandry than others, but given the correct conditions, they do great as pets. These aren&#8217;t tigers, lions, or orcas suffering in captivity.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_friendly_pet_tarantula\"><\/span>What is the most friendly pet tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another interesting thing is <b>each tarantula has its own personality. Despite what species it is, they can be very varied in their temperaments. Some are feisty and impossible to hold, others gentle and would never bite. Some are skittish and fast, others completely chilled out and very slow moving.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tarantulas_like_affection\"><\/span>Do tarantulas like affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>PETS  VETS: <b>Tarantulas are an affectionate &#8211; but not cuddly &#8211; pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_bond_with_a_tarantula\"><\/span>Can you bond with a tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, <b>tarantulas do not develop bonds with or acclimate to their keeper, so keep handling to a minimum. In cases whereby you must move your pet, use tools rather than your hands.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_touch_a_tarantula\"><\/span>Is it OK to touch a tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tarantulas are fascinating exotic pets that are fairly easy to care for. While they look fearsome, however, they are surprisingly delicate. They can also leave a painful bite, and some species have irritating hairs. In general, <b>tarantulas should only be observed, not picked up and handled<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_pet_tarantula_love_you\"><\/span>Can a pet tarantula love you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>PETS  VETS: <b>Tarantulas are an affectionate &#8211; but not cuddly &#8211; pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_pet_tarantulas_like_to_be_handled\"><\/span>Do pet tarantulas like to be handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another interesting thing is <b>each tarantula has its own personality. Despite what species it is, they can be very varied in their temperaments. Some are feisty and impossible to hold, others gentle and would never bite. Some are skittish and fast, others completely chilled out and very slow moving.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_handling_tarantulas_stress_them_out\"><\/span>Does handling tarantulas stress them out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If done correctly, handling causes no stress to the animal.<\/b> If it attacks the brush or kicks hair, you forgo handling, therefore sparing the tarantula unnecessary stress and yourself from a bite or a handful of hairs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_people_hold_tarantulas\"><\/span>Why do people hold tarantulas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, they look scary and intimidating, but <b>they are incredibly calm and become docile once used to the environment. Many people who have previously kept tarantulas as pets consider them to be the simplest of pets, as the cost of keeping them is minimal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_feel_like_to_hold_a_tarantula\"><\/span>What does it feel like to hold a tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thankfully. <b>It feels exactly like velvet, she said, accurately, noting that the exhibit won&#8217;t be as hands-on as Thursday&#8217;s experience since people don&#8217;t know they&#8217;re allergic to these creatures until they touch them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tarantulas_like_being_handled\"><\/span>Do tarantulas like being handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owners say they are generally docile and do well when taken to school and group demonstrations. <b>Generally, tarantulas respond to daily handling. They crawl freely when placed on an arm or shoulder, but they definitely are not a pet that an owner can cuddle. Tarantulas are very timid and bite only when provoked.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do pet tarantulas like to be held?Is it cruel to keep a pet tarantula?What do tarantulas need in their cage?Are pet tarantulas good pets?Do tarantulas like to be petted?Can you bond with a pet tarantula?Should you hold your tarantula?What does holding a tarantula feel like?Why do people keep tarantula as pet?Do tarantulas&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"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":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159977"}],"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\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=159977"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159977\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=159977"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=159977"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=159977"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}