{"id":59296,"date":"2022-04-16T10:54:59","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:54:59","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:54:59","slug":"is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a tarantula a good pet?"},"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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#Is_a_tarantula_a_good_pet\" title=\"Is a tarantula a good pet?\">Is a tarantula a good pet?<\/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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#What_is_the_price_of_tarantula_in_India\" title=\"What is the price of tarantula in India?\">What is the price of tarantula in India?<\/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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#Can_I_buy_tarantula\" title=\"Can I buy tarantula?\">Can I buy tarantula?<\/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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#Do_tarantulas_make_a_good_pet\" title=\"Do tarantulas make a good pet?\">Do tarantulas make a good pet?<\/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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#Are_tarantulas_friendly\" title=\"Are tarantulas friendly?\">Are tarantulas friendly?<\/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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#Can_you_own_a_tarantula_in_India\" title=\"Can you own a tarantula in India?\">Can you own a tarantula in India?<\/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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#Where_can_I_buy_tarantulas_in_India\" title=\"Where can I buy tarantulas in India?\">Where can I buy tarantulas in India?<\/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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#How_much_is_it_to_buy_a_tarantula\" title=\"How much is it to buy a tarantula?\">How much is it to buy a tarantula?<\/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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#Can_you_have_a_tarantula_as_a_pet\" title=\"Can you have a tarantula as a pet?\">Can you have a tarantula as a pet?<\/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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#Where_do_you_get_a_tarantula\" title=\"Where do you get a tarantula?\">Where do you get a tarantula?<\/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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#What_is_the_friendliest_tarantula\" title=\"What is the friendliest tarantula?\">What is the friendliest tarantula?<\/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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#What_tarantula_is_best_for_beginners\" title=\"What tarantula is best for beginners?\">What tarantula is best 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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#Can_I_handle_my_tarantula\" title=\"Can I handle my tarantula?\">Can I handle my tarantula?<\/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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#Do_tarantulas_like_being_petted\" title=\"Do tarantulas like being petted?\">Do tarantulas like being petted?<\/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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#Can_you_hold_pet_tarantula\" title=\"Can you hold pet tarantula?\">Can you hold pet 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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#Can_I_handle_my_tarantula_everyday\" title=\"Can I handle my tarantula everyday?\">Can I handle my tarantula everyday?<\/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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#Can_you_interact_with_tarantulas\" title=\"Can you interact with tarantulas?\">Can you interact with tarantulas?<\/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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#Who_is_the_friendliest_spider\" title=\"Who is the friendliest spider?\">Who is the friendliest spider?<\/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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#Are_tarantulas_hard_to_maintain\" title=\"Are tarantulas hard to maintain?\">Are tarantulas hard to maintain?<\/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\/is-a-tarantula-a-good-pet\/#Is_it_good_to_have_a_tarantula_as_a_pet\" title=\"Is it good to have a tarantula as a pet?\">Is it good to have a tarantula as a pet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_tarantula_a_good_pet\"><\/span>Is a tarantula 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=\"What_is_the_price_of_tarantula_in_India\"><\/span>What is the price of tarantula in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the past few months I have had orders for iguanas (Rs 50,000), snakes (starting from Rs 20,000) and tarantulas (<b>starting from Rs 5,000), says S.A. Sohail, owner of Fur n Feathers, Hyderabad. Wet Pets, a pet store in Bangalore, reported a rise in demand for exotic fish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_buy_tarantula\"><\/span>Can I buy tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Mexican red-knee tarantula is now a threatened species, largely because exploiters have captured so many in their natural homes. When there is perceived demand for an animal, supply will followalways at the animals&#8217; expense. That&#8217;s why <b>you should never buy tarantulas (or any other animals) from pet stores<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tarantulas_make_a_good_pet\"><\/span>Do tarantulas make 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=\"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_tarantulas_friendly\"><\/span>Are tarantulas friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tarantulas are quite docile and rarely bite people.<\/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=\"How_much_does_a_tarantula_cost\"><\/span>How much does a tarantula cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between $25 and $75<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_own_a_tarantula_in_India\"><\/span>Can you own a tarantula in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes. <\/b><b>You can ofcorse get a tarantula in India. There are many species of tarantulas found around the globe and India house a few of them too but they are actually illegal to be kept as pets in India but you can surely get exotic species from stors that specializes in exotic animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_buy_tarantulas_in_India\"><\/span>Where can I buy tarantulas in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aaleem ornamental tarantula is a beautiful species of parachute spider, found only in <b>Eastern Ghats region of India. The dense forest of Tirupathi in Andhra Pradesh is also home to other species of tarantula.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_it_to_buy_a_tarantula\"><\/span>How much is it to buy a tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between $25 and $75<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_a_tarantula_as_a_pet\"><\/span>Can you have a tarantula as a 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=\"Where_do_you_get_a_tarantula\"><\/span>Where do you get a tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many species of tarantulas found around the globe and India house a few of them too but <b>they are actually illegal to be kept as pets in India but you can surely get exotic species from stors that specializes in exotic animals.<\/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=\"What_is_the_friendliest_tarantula\"><\/span>What is the friendliest tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you&#8217;re looking for the most docile tarantula species, these species might be the ones you could consider:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grammostola pulchra.<\/li>\n<li>Grammostola rosea.<\/li>\n<li>Chromatopelma cyanepubescens.<\/li>\n<li>Brachypelma hamorii.<\/li>\n<li>Caribena versicolor.<\/li>\n<li>Aphonopelma chalcodes.<\/li>\n<li>Eupalaestrus campestratus.<\/li>\n<li>Tlitocotl albopilosus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>09-Jun-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_tarantula_is_best_for_beginners\"><\/span>What tarantula is best for beginners?<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=\"Can_I_handle_my_tarantula\"><\/span>Can I handle my tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can handle them safely but there&#8217;s always the outside chance that they could fall, and even a fall from a relatively small height can be fatal to a tarantula. The best advice is not to handle them at all unless it&#8217;s absolutely necessary. You should NEVER hold a tarantula whilst driving.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tarantulas_like_being_petted\"><\/span>Do tarantulas like being petted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, tarantulas respond to daily handling. They crawl freely when placed on an arm or shoulder, but <b>they definitely are not a pet that an owner can cuddle. Tarantulas are very timid and bite only when provoked.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_hold_pet_tarantula\"><\/span>Can you hold pet 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_I_handle_my_tarantula_everyday\"><\/span>Can I handle my tarantula everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>it is never necessary to hold a Tarantula, some people say they hold their slings so that when they are adults it is easier to transfer them and potentially hold them.<\/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>Generally, tarantulas respond to daily handling. They crawl freely when placed on an arm or shoulder, but <b>they definitely are not a pet that an owner can cuddle. Tarantulas are very timid and bite only when provoked.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_interact_with_tarantulas\"><\/span>Can you interact with tarantulas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Brazilian Black Tarantulas are one of the best beginner spiders. They are famous for their docile temperament. These spiders are really known for their temperament. While no tarantula should be held very often, this species is known for being one of the calmest and docile.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_friendliest_spider\"><\/span>Who is the friendliest spider?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, <b>tarantulas are solitary animals. And handling is not recommended except when necessary, such as moving the spider out of its enclosure for cleaning. In that case, it&#8217;s best to coax the spider into a small container for transport, rather than moving it in your hands.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tarantulas_hard_to_maintain\"><\/span>Are tarantulas hard to maintain?<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=\"Is_it_good_to_have_a_tarantula_as_a_pet\"><\/span>Is it good to have a tarantula as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Question: Do tarantulas make good pets? Answer: These spiders can live for up to 25 years and <b>can be domesticated into affectionate pets. Owners say they are generally docile and do well when taken to school and group demonstrations. Generally, tarantulas respond to daily handling.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is a tarantula a good pet?What is the price of tarantula in India?Can I buy tarantula?Do tarantulas make a good pet?Can you handle pet tarantulas?Are tarantulas friendly?Are pet tarantulas high maintenance?How much does a tarantula cost?Can you own a tarantula in India?Where can I buy tarantulas in India?How much is it to&#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":[],"class_list":["post-59296","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59296"}],"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=59296"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59296\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59296"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59296"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59296"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}