For the newbies

[thesakedoc]

What kind of general information would you give to a newbie regarding tarantulas?

 

[Martin Oosthuysen]

First and foremost
- correct specimen choice,and will you be able to care for it
- care sheet accompanied with correct setup of enclosure
- correct feeder and feeder availability

There is more,but I think those are fundamental.

 

[Josh]

I agree with Martin. Respect them and make sure you can properly care for them.

 

[Tomoran]

There is just so much, that I wouldn't know where to begin quite frankly. Martin brings up some very good points. I do feel that anyone who is getting into this hobby should be prepared to research, research, and research some more. Find an appropriate beginner level species with easy husbandry and a gentler disposition, then start researching specific information about this T. Consider a proper enclosure set up, substrate and hide.

There are so many care sheets online with misinformation, that it's not as simple as just looking one up and sticking to it for care. Look up several sheets and see what the commonalities are. Make sure that the information is current and accurate. Even better, get on the boards and read current information by folks who keep these species. Ask questions from those with more experience (I think this board has a very friendly atmosphere), and don't be afraid to make beginner queries (although, if you research, a lot of these will be answered for you!). Be prepared before you purchase your targeted T so that your new pet doesn't suffer for it.

 

[thesakedoc]

Let's make this easier: If someone came to u not knowing what a tarantula was, what would u tell that person?

 

[Martin Oosthuysen]

Let's make this easier: If someone came to u not knowing what a tarantula was, what would u tell that person?

The above as I've mentioned,I just simplified it but as the statement from the other member there is a lot to learn.

 

[Tomoran]

Let's make this easier: If someone came to u not knowing what a tarantula was, what would u tell that person?

Wait, you mean in this hypothetical, the person doesn't know what a tarantula is? Okay, I thought by "newbie" you meant someone interested in getting into the hobby!

 

[thesakedoc]

No I wanna write a kids book and I want to start it off w obvious general facts like "tarantulas aren't true spiders" and "they have eight legs and eigt eyes"
Little stuff like that...