The Tarantula Keeper's Guide: Revised Edition

Terrarium hobbyists and arachnid lovers will rejoice at this comprehensive guide on tarantulas! The Tarantula Keeper's Guide provides in-depth information on their biology and advice on housing and caring for pet tarantulas.Tarantulas are small and easy-to-maintain exotic pets that are fun and captivating to watch. The Tarantula Keeper's Guide includes detailed information on the natural history and biology of these fascinating creatures. This spider book is filled with color photos, scientifically accurate line art, and detailed care instructions. It's no wonder that The Tarantula Keeper's Guide is considered the'Bible of Arachnoculture'by hobbyists and arachnid enthusiast! Front Cover 1 Copyright 4 Contents 5 Preface 9 Introduction 12 PART I Jump Start 18 Read This First—The Game Plan 20 PART II The Scientific Tarantula 30 Chapter Two The Physical Tarantula 32 Chapter Three The Name of the Tarantula 72 Chapter Four Natural History 93 PART III Tarantulas and Us 122 Chapter Five The Useful Tarantula 124 Chapter Six The Pet Tarantula 127 Chapter Seven Care and Maintenance 137 Chapter Eight Five Paths to Nirvana 250 Chapter Nine The Well-Bred Tarantula 270 Chapter Ten Catching Your Own 312 PART IV Selected Species 328 Chapter Eleven Avicularia avicularia (L., 1758), the Pinktoe Tarantula 330 Chapter Twelve Aphonopelma spp. (Pocock, 1901), the North American Brown Tarantula 335 Chapter Thirteen Brachypelma smithi (Pick.-Cambr., 1897), the Mexican Redknee Tarantula 341 Chapter Fourteen Grammostola rosea(Walckenaer, 1837), the Chilean Rose Tarantula 347 Chapter Fifteen Poecilotheria regalis (Pocock, 1899), the Indian Ornamental Tarantula 355 Chapter Sixteen Theraphosa blondi (Latreille, 1804), the Goliath Birdeater Tarantula 360 PART V Appendices 368 Appendix A Resources 370 Appendix B Bibliography 373 Index 384 Back Cover 389

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Authors Stanley and Marguerite Schultz tell exotic pet hobbyists and life science students everything they need to know about keeping a tarantula in captivity. They present detailed information on the natural history and biology of these fascinating creatures, supplementing their text with a wealth of photos and illustrations. The detailed chapter on the care of tarantulas has been revised and updated, making it more comprehensive than ever. Since this book's initial publication, hobbyists have come to consider The Tarantula Keeper's Guide the "Bible of Arachnoculture."

Terrarium hobbyists interested in acquiring a truly exotic pet as well as life science students will find virtually everything they need to know about keeping a tarantula in captivity. This book includes detailed information on the natural history and biology of these fascinating creatures, and the care chapter has been completely updated and revised. The book is filled with color photos and scientifically accurate line art, most of which examples are new to this second edition. Since its initial publication, hobbyists have come to consider this book the "Bible of Arachnoculture."