Possible New Pet?

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Originally Posted by AdamJB

thanks edie do you happen to have a care sheet on one of those little guys as such as cage size and temps?

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No problem, they are SO easy to take care of.
I'm part of Arachnoboards for my tarantulas, there is a care sheet for G. roseas that everyone really likes.. here is the link;
http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=5292
This care sheet is HUGE, but if you take the time to read it, it will tell you everything you could possibly need to know about G. roseas.

I'm not sure if it tells you about cage size.. its very similar to snakes though, you do not want the cage too big because it will stress them out. Since this is a terrestrial tarantula, you do want to make sure that the distance from the ground to the top of the cage is no more than 1x-2x the length of the tarantula. Any higher and the tarantula could fall from the top of the cage and burst its abdomen open.

Here are some cages I use that would work well for a G. rosea;

Kritter Keeper - these work well because they come in sizes that are not too tall, cost about $10, and are highly ventilated, which cuts down humidity.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...e/DSC08042.jpg

Sterilite container - these are also come in sizes that are not too tall, and since the tops are flat plastic the tarantula cannot climb on them. these do require some drilling though, especially if you're getting a G. rosea, you'll have to make sure that there is enough ventilation so that it doesn't get too humid inside of the enclosure.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...e/DSC08044.jpg

Food container - these are also good for the same reasons of the sterilite container, but also require drilling

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...e/DSC08046.jpg

If you have any questions after you read that please let me know, I love talking about tarantulas!

how is the temperment of most ornamentals?

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Originally Posted by $nake$

how is the temperment of most ornamentals?

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I've kept 5 ornamentals.. (P. regalis, 3 P. ornata, and P. pederseni). They're defensive sps.. They WILL bite, if they feel threatened ehough, and I've heard that its very painful. Also, they are arboreal sps, so they are very fast. If you keep one you should know how to read tarantulas and be able to move them (for cage cleanings.. feeding.. ect) without injuring yourself or the spider.
I don't believe they make a good beginers sps.. but if you have previous experience with aroboreals, and aggressive/defensive sps. of tarantulas then they make great pets. They're beautiful tarantulas, and mine were very easy to keep.