The Tarantula Keeper's Guide: Comprehensive Information on Care, Housing, and FeedingTerrarium 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! |
Contents
The Name of the Tarantula | |
Natural History | |
Tarantulas and | |
The Pet Tarantula | |
Care and Maintenance | |
Catching Your | |
Selected Species | |
Aphonopelma spp Pocock 1910 the North American Brown Tarantula | |
Brachypelma smithi Pick Cambr 1897 the Mexican Redknee Tarantula | |
Grammostola rosea Walckenaer 1837 the Chilean Rose Tarantula | |
Poecilotheria regalis Pocock 1899 the Indian Ornamental Tarantula | |
Theraphosa blondi Latreille 1804 the Goliath Birdeater Tarantula | |
Resources | |
Common terms and phrases
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