Pet Shop info about tarantulas

[Tim Millwood]

Tim MillwoodI really want a Mexican red knee. but not knowing that much about tarantulas yet I want to make sure I get one like the rose hair that requires no special treatment. something that likes it warm and dry..

Pet Shops reply - Most all are forest dwellers and like a damp warm surrounding including your Rosehair.

I couldn't start to make myself think this person knew about Ts plus giving out info about them on top of that ..

 

[DalilahBlue]

You are correct, many shops give terrible advice. I terrorize the local shops. They hate me.

 

[Sabeth]

Every piece of info I've gleaned from pet shops regarding tarantulas is wrong. Rosies hate a moist environment, especially wet sub. The only tarantulas that require that kind of wetness are the babies under 2 inches and the swamp dwellers.

Mexican Redknees do not require any more treatment than do Rosies. A Redknee was my first T and they are super easy to care for. They like a dry cage, room temperature, a water dish, and just several crickets a month. A hideaway is also appreciated.