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Good Dwarf Tarantula?

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mason4290

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First off, I am new to this forum so I put it here because I do not know where else too. Also, this would be a first time owner of a tarantula.

I am looking to get a tarantula. Being a little uncomfortable with them, I am looking for a dwarf species. I want a smaller one but I have a few questions. I am not finding the internet very helpful so I would like to ask directly.

Which one would be the easiest to take care of? I have a small apartment, so I am looking for something that is alright with room temperature because I live in a cooler climate (Michigan). Low maintenance is better for me as I am still in school. Also, if you suggest a tarantula, please also give some tips for it, IE what its enclosure should look like, water bowl, types of food.

Thanks in advanced, I am excited to possible become an owner!
 
Arachnoclown

Arachnoclown

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Phrixotrichus scrofa "Chilean copper"
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As you can see they dont get that big. This is a mature female...shes a total sweetheart.
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Not a threat posture...shes waiting for her roach. :p
Dry substrate...I've got a hide but she doesnt use it, shes out all the time. I use a condiment cup for a water dish. She eats two large roaches every two weeks. I keep her at mid 70s year round. I was keeping her in a plastic shoe box enclosure. But I just rehoused her into a 8x8x8 exoterra.
 
Enn49

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Hello and welcome.
A small T that I'd recommend is the Dolichothele diamantinensis. It grows to around 3" and is a very colourful NW species. Give it a small piece of plastic plant and a water bowl and watch it fill the container with web but unlike many heavy webbers it will sit on top in full view most of the time.

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Lady J

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Cyriocosmus Bertae (peruvian dwarf beauty) also makes a very good beginner dwarf tarantula. They grow very fast and are docile, max size is 2.5-3" leg span. Husbandry is the same as any hardy terrestrial tarantula, dry substrate, a hide, water dish and your good to go. As a sling just keep the substrate slightly moist and don't fret if you end up with a pet hole at first. That changes as they get older. They sport a cute little heart on their rump :)

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