How to Raise Spiderlings

Spiders, particularly tarantulas, are becoming a popular pet. If you can get by their somewhat frightening appearance, spiders actually make good pets. To be a successful owner, you will need to learn how to raise spiderlings. It is recommended to start with young spiders rather than adult ones. Raising spiderlings is the first step to take when owning a spider. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

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      Place the spiderling immediately into a suitable habitat. This would be a plastic container with a secure lid, filled with moist soil, a plastic twig or branch and a watering dish. Moist soil will keep the environment humid, which is what tarantulas prefer.

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      Have water available to the spiderling at all times. Make sure the water dish is shallow enough that the spiderling cannot become trapped inside it, but deep enough to hold a sufficient amount of water. As an alternative to a dish, water can be sprayed on the interior sides of the tank.

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      Feed the spiderlings crickets 2 to 4 times per week. Start with tiny crickets (smaller than the spiderling) and work up to larger ones as the spiderling grows. Spiderlings can also be fed mealworms or grasshoppers.

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      Keep the temperature of the habitat between 75 and 85 degrees and the humidity between 50 and 80 percent. An under tank heating pad placed under half of the tank will work best.

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      Separate individual spiderlings as most tarantulas do not live well in a colonized setting. If spiderlings are kept in the same tank, make sure it is large enough to accomodate them and provides enough hiding spaces for each spiderling.