{"id":92862,"date":"2022-04-22T12:16:57","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:16:59","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:16:59","slug":"does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas\/","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\/#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\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas\/#How_expensive_is_a_tarantula\" title=\"How expensive is a tarantula?\">How expensive is a tarantula?<\/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\/#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\/#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\/#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\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas\/#How_old_is_a_full_grown_tarantula\" title=\"How old is a full grown tarantula?\">How old is a full grown 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\/#What_is_the_best_pet_tarantula\" title=\"What is the best pet tarantula?\">What is the best pet 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\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas\/#What_tarantulas_are_best_for_beginners\" title=\"What tarantulas are best for beginners?\">What tarantulas are best for beginners?<\/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\/#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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas\/#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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas\/#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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas\/#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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas\/#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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas\/#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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas\/#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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas\/#What_size_is_a_juvenile_tarantula\" title=\"What size is a juvenile tarantula?\">What size is a juvenile 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\/#How_fast_do_baby_tarantulas_grow\" title=\"How fast do baby tarantulas grow?\">How fast do baby tarantulas grow?<\/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\/#Can_tarantulas_live_for_20_years\" title=\"Can tarantulas live for 20 years?\">Can tarantulas live for 20 years?<\/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\/#How_many_years_does_a_tarantula_have\" title=\"How many years does a tarantula have?\">How many years does a tarantula have?<\/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\/#What_is_the_most_common_pet_tarantula\" title=\"What is the most common pet tarantula?\">What is the most common pet 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\/does-petco-sell-pet-tarantulas\/#Can_you_tell_how_old_a_tarantula_is\" title=\"Can you tell how old a tarantula is?\">Can you tell how old a tarantula is?<\/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_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=\"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><b>Mexican Redknee Tarantulas for Sale | Brachypelma smithi | Petco. Get rewarded for every purchase.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_expensive_is_a_tarantula\"><\/span>How expensive is 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_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_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_old_is_a_full_grown_tarantula\"><\/span>How old is a full grown tarantula?<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=\"What_is_the_best_pet_tarantula\"><\/span>What is the best pet tarantula?<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=\"What_tarantulas_are_best_for_beginners\"><\/span>What tarantulas are best for beginners?<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=\"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=\"How_much_is_a_beginner_tarantula\"><\/span>How much is a beginner tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>$30 to $50<\/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_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=\"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_size_is_a_juvenile_tarantula\"><\/span>What size is a juvenile tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Juvenile tarantulas, again depending on the species, are normally around <b>5-7cm and will often look like a smaller version of their adult counterpart. Adults are typically more expensive, with the females being the most expensive. This is because in general, female tarantulas take a little longer to mature than males.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_do_baby_tarantulas_grow\"><\/span>How fast do baby tarantulas grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tarantula spiderlings molt for the first time while they are still inside their egg sac. They molt again when they are about a week old. Baby tarantulas start hunting for food after their second molt. Growing up takes about <b>two to twelve years for a tarantula.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_tarantulas_live_for_20_years\"><\/span>Can tarantulas live for 20 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the United States, they are mostly found in the Southwest. &#8211;<b>A female tarantula can live 20 &#8211; 25 years. A male tarantula only lives about 7 &#8211; 8 years. -During most of the year tarantulas are nocturnal and stay close to their burrows.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_years_does_a_tarantula_have\"><\/span>How many years does a tarantula have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Male tarantulas live 10 to 12 years. Females can live twice as long.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_pet_tarantula\"><\/span>What is the most common pet tarantula?<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=\"Can_you_tell_how_old_a_tarantula_is\"><\/span>Can you tell how old a tarantula is?<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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Does Petco sell pet tarantulas?How old are Petco tarantulas?What kind of tarantulas does Petco sell?How expensive is a tarantula?Can you hold tarantulas at Petco?How much is a tarantula at a pet store?Are tarantulas at PetSmart?How old is my tarantula?What kind of tarantulas does Petco have?How old is a full grown tarantula?What is&#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-92862","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92862"}],"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=92862"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92862\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=92862"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}