What to look for when buying a pet spider?

Question

I want a pet spider, but dont know what to look for

This will be my first one

Where could i go to buy it?

I dont want anything that is harmful...What do i look for?

Answer 1

see if it can give me powers so i can become spider man....

Answer 2

A spider isn't a reptile, idiot. Anyways, looks for a Tarantula. They are cute and cuddley.

Answer 3

I love rose haired tarantulas. They are pretty nice, usually don`t bite, and live a long time. They eat crickets and can live in a 10 gallon tank there whole life. They make great starter spiders. Pink toe and Red knee tarantulas make good pets too but they are bit more money than the rose haired. I wouldn`t go with a any of the baboon trartualas they are fast and mean, i own a Usumbar Red Baboon and it is not nice at all. Also i would stay away from any spider that has "giant" in there name, there are some that can get 12 inches so even if it says 3 inch on the website those could be babys.  Pet stores sell them but not all will. Or you can order them online at  http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/anim...

Answer 4

Hello, have you considered a Chilean Rose hair Tarantula or a Mexican Red knee Tarantula? Both are low maintenance, relatively inexpensive, easy to find in the pet trade, hardy, beautiful, and are generally quite docile and are handleable. All spiders have venom; but neither of those species are prone to biting, and even if they were their venom is no where near potent enough to cause harm to adult humans (unless of course said person has an allergy to spider venom).

Here is a care sheet for the Chilean Rose hair:

http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/tarantula...

And here is a care sheet for the Mexican Red knee:

http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/tarantula...

As far as where to get them; you can try reputable pet stores, or arachnid breeders. Here is a link to a great website that should give you somewhere to start on your search for good breeders/dealers. :)

http://market.insecthobbyist.com/

I hope this helps, and if you have any further questions at all on the subject; please feel free to message me and I will be more than happy to assist you. :)

Good luck!

Answer 5

Get a Terranchula and give it crickets, or just ask them what they feed it, they are big and hairry, but generally docile, they won't attack you unless they think you will hurt it. It is probably conditioned around people if it is in a pet store, good luck, I wish I could get one.

Answer 6

make sure it  is alive cuz the pet gut always try to chince me..

a pet store

see if it is mad before you pick it up

Answer 7

8 legs...

Answer 8

go find a cob web outside and i'm sure you'll find your pet for free.

Answer 9

I really don't understand what you are looking for?

Why do you want to buy a pet spider ... horrible ... and not good looking? Most spiders are harmful and dangerous, specially when it grows up.

I have a suggestion ... have you consider to buy something special .... for example ... a hamster or a turtle or a small reptile ...

You can also choose some lovely pets ... e.g. cat ... dog ... rabbit ...

Answer 10

If Tarantula bite you and you will turn into spiderman.

Answer 11

dont bite it you may give it human powers