Often I receive repetitive E-mail asking the same questions. Many times the answers are on the Tarantula Tour web site. To reduce this I have complied some sample questions and provided answers.
A: Sorry, I don't breed for sales. Just not enough time.
A: Sure can as long its arachnid related and you return the favor.
A: Due to the complex taxonomy no one can 100% identify a Tarantulas by written descriptions or image. At the best all you can get is a hypothesis; educated guess. To get a positive identification you have to send out a carcass to a lab and even then they may ask for samples from both sexes. You have to keep in mind many species have different appearances at developmental stages, sexes and climates. Due to this even the scientific community has labeled species incorrectly to only find that two differently labeled species are the same but opposing sexes.
A: Male Tarantulas do not have a penis. So sexing isn't the easiest thing. Here are some tips:
1) Males have clubbed pedipalps which are bulbus hooks located on the tip of the front legs. Females have pedipalps as well but usually less noticeable.
2) Usually males are smaller then females and appear skinner.
3) The male's fang appendages (chelicerae) are usually smaller compared to a female's.
4) The two anterior books lungs are greater in distance in males. These openings can be viewed on the ventral portion of the tarantula.
5) If a egg sac is being carried or laid the tarantula is a female.
A: To be honest I've never attempted to breed. I have read plenty of material on the subject but I don't feel comfortable giving advice on breeding since I lack first hand experience myself. Plenty of the sites listed on my link list are very accomplished breeders my advice is consult them. Many species have different breeding habits and temperaments. Before attempting to breed please seek advice or you will find your self with a dead tarantula!
A: There are some many factors that go into this. All I can do is give possible reasons why and tips on solving them. Remember, Tarantulas are NOT regular feeders all of the time.
1) Is the temperature regulated correctly and at adequate standards?
2) Do you maintain proper humanity levels?
3) Is the enclosure receiving high amounts of light? Tarantulas require no lighting and high doses of light can add stress.
4) Try different food items.
5) The tarantula may be "starving" its self to prepare for a molt.
6) The food items you have attempted to previously feed to tarantula may be to big or small.
7) Is your tarantula newly purchased? The tarantula may need time to get use to his/her new environment (acclimate).
8) Does your tarantula have a hiding area within its enclosure? Hiding areas add security and reduce stress levels.
9) How large is the enclosure? If the enclosure is to large the tarantula may be unable to find the food item. Different species of Tarantulas capture their food in many ways. They are very sparingly with their energy and normally wait for the food to unknowingly come by them. Not to say they never stalk or hunt.
A: If nature sees it fit a new limb can be found at his/her next molt.
A: No, they do not have enough intelligence to feel love or require attention. Every time a tarantula sees you he/she sees a threat. They may merely tolerate handling and many species don't. Handle at your own risk!
A: I adore their alien beauty.
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