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Message: <blockquote data-quote="octanejunkie" data-source="post: 208563" data-attributes="member: 3872">Tarantulas don't feel cold like we do. They will naturally seek the temp that suits them best, which is why if there is a warm spot (heat pad) they will go there and stay there. The tarantula's metabolism is driven by temperature, so in colder temps they will be less active and eat less. They can tolerate a wider range of temps than we think, thanks to care sheets, and wintering your tarantulas may even extend their lives.Artificial heating tends to dehydrate, so just make sure you keep their cater dishes, and hydration needs, met.</blockquote>