Pet Tarantula

Pet tarantulas are delicate pet spiders that can live long lives, as long as 12-13 years in captivity. It is often asked, "What is the best species of tarantula for a pet for first time tarantula owner?" The Chilean Rose tarantula is one of the most popular breeds, as it is inexpensive and easy to care for.Giantspiders.com: Recommended Species for the Beginner Tarantulas can bite, but will usually go out of their way to try not to. They are not as dangerous as their menacing exterior indicates.LLLReptile: Tarantulas as Pets If a human is bitten by a tarantula, it is about the equivalent of a bee sting. Their venom is weak compared to other spiders such as the black widow or the brown recluse. Swelling, general aches and itchiness in the area many accompany a tarantula bite, but not much more.http://www.bighairyspiders.com/bites.shtml

Here are 4 tarantulas that are easy to find in pet stores:

1. Pink Toe Tarantula
2. Chilean Rose Tarantula
3. Mexican Red Knee Tarantula
4. Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula
5. Curly Hair Tarantula

From time to time, a tarantula sheds its entire skin, right down to the eyeballs. This is called a "molt." When this happens, the molted skin which is more like a shell can look very much like a dead tarantula - on its back, legs in the air. Meanwhile, the newly molted tarantula is very vulnerable and often hides for several days. It's a good idea to leave it alone until it "hardens" up and regains its appetite and its temper. http://www.tarantulaguide.com/tarantula-molting/