Instructions
Decide what to feed your tarantula spider. A diet of various insects will keep your tarantula healthy. Crickets are believed to the best food for tarantulas. You may also treat your tarantula with a meal of small mice, birds or even lizards.
Check for exotic pet shops near you by searching online or in your local telephone book.
Search for online shops using your favorite search engine, such as Google. Type in "exotic pet shops" and navigate to one of the websites.
Utilize the search field, if the website has one, to target the specific food you are looking for and reducing your overall search time. Order spider food directly from the website and ship directly to your home if the website carries the food you want.
Check the website for the store's local contact information and contact the store directly to inquire if they carry spider food. If they have the food in stock you can purchase directly from the store. You can also ask the store customer agent any additional questions you have about what is the best food to give your spider.
How to Get Food for Spiders
Tarantulas are noiseless creatures, and most species are trainable, perfect for exotic pet enthusiasts. Contrary to common belief, a sting from these spiders will only cause pain and swelling in humans, though it may cause death to insects, young birds and mice. Spiders are carnivorous predators, feeding only on live prey. A spider's usual meal includes crickets, flies, bees, grasshoppers, moths, butterflies, worms and other insects smaller than itself. While you can certainly catch live food for your spider in your backyard, commercial sources make it easier to keep your spider well fed.