Pet Tarantula

Melbournite SG

I had heard of tarantulas that can be bought in malaysia in pet shops and some people keeping them in singapore, which is obviously not allowed. So anyone ever kept one of these care to share how they are like?

Melbournite SG

One of the more popular species kept as a pet is the Chilean rose, hardy, easy to care for spider native to Chile.

Xcert SG

so U want them to admit to U they have something illegal in their houses?

Melbournite SG

The following are among the best tarantulas for first time owners:
Chilean Rose (Grammostola rosea)
Costa Rican Zebra (Aphonoplema seemani)
Mexican Redknee (Brachypelma smithi)
Mexican Redleg (Brachypelma emilia)
Desert/Mexican Blonde (Aphonopelma chalcodes)
Curly Hair Tarantula (Brachypelma albopilosum)

Melbournite SG

they can live from 15 and up to 30 years

maurizio13 SG

cool.....

can i buy one as pet in Singapore?

Master -_- SG

My friend used to breed Haplopelma Hainanum and Hapopelma Robustum..and offered to give me a 2 month old to rear..but back then in secondary school, the idea of breeding mice as feed for them appeared sick to me

Melbournite SG

i had seen one of these being kept as pets. they dont bite but play around with yr fingers

QX179R SG

is it true that tarantulas will so-called release their "hairs" when they are threatened..

Melbournite SG

is it true that tarantulas will so-called release their "hairs" when they are threatened..

yes, the hairs will cause itchiness on yr skin...

QX179R SG

yes, the hairs will cause itchiness on yr skin...

that means those keeping them as pets must be extra careful that this does not happen..

cuddles SG

wow.. does it pounce on the mice like a fighting spider on a fly?

Melbournite SG

u dont have to give them mice, just house lizards and crickets will do and occasionally mealworms some fruits and vegetables or small guppies

Maith SG

they dont bite or anything?o.o

Melbournite SG

they dont bite or anything?o.o

as long u get the kinds that are safe as pets.

maurizio13 SG

they dont bite or anything?o.o

you can remove it's fangs.

Maith SG

lol,wht if one day it escapes n someone in my family step on it how?

QX179R SG

lol,wht if one day it escapes n someone in my family step on it how?

tarantula juice anyone..

Melbournite SG

and how do u remove their fangs?