Tarantulas? ?

Question

hey i just bought a juvenile tarantula for 10 USD a couple of hours ago and he/she doesn't seem to be eating. and he is pinkish-red in color but on two legs he has a small spot thats white what is it? and i really need more tarantula wedsites!

Answer 1

Well, first of all it won't want to eat for at least a week, because it will be stressed from being moved from one environment to another.  Tarantulas can easily go a week without food, and they have been known to fast for *up to a year*, especially Chilean Roses, the most common tarantula in the trade.  Try to feed it a couple of store bought crickets and if it doesn't eat them, remove them and try again in a week.

Your description of the tarantula is kinda confusing and vague.  It is not ringing any bells with tarantula species I have seen.  I would like to see a picture of it and I can help you from there.

READ THIS SITE; general care of tarantulas with brief info sheets on individual species.

http://www.arachnopets.com/tarantulas/tc...

I strongly advise you get this book and read through it;  "Tarantulas and Other Arachnids" by Samuel D. Marshall;  You might have to order it but it will tell you so much about tarantula care.

http://www.amazon.com/Tarantulas-Other-A...

Amazon.com has a good deal towards the bottom of the page to also get "The Tarantula Keeper's Guide" by Stan and Marquerite Schultz for a total of 20$.  These two books will make you into an instant tarantula expert if read completely through.  I have both books and they are priceless to the tarantula owner.

Another good place to go with questions is www.arachnoboards.com

Answer 2

Don't expect for your spider to eat right off the bat, esp. after just being bought and moved. It needs time to settle into its' new home and feel safe & comfortable.

As for the white spot; it could be a normal marking for that species or poss. a sign of a past injury. Examine the spider well for any external parasites. (Not handling it, just closely viewing)

There are many awesome taran. sites out there. I suggest checking out the American Tarantula Society first and going from there.

Good Luck with your spidey. :)

Answer 3

Depending on when the T was last fed, s/he might not eat for 2-3 days. It will also take a while for him/her to settle in so just give it time.

RE. The white spots - This can mean many things like: Disease, your T's specie, or a sign of moulting.

Here is also a good website for T's as pets:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valle...