Tarantula (Asst sp.)

Name: Tarantula (Asst sp.)
Brand: Petco
SKU: 2817313
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Description
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Tarantulas are members of the spider family. There are over 800 kinds in many colors. They have eight eyes and are active at night. Females tend to be larger and live longer than males.
- A particularly striking tarantula, the Mexican Red Knee has a dark brown body and legs, with orange-red leg joints. The ends of the legs can detect vibrations, smells and tastes, to help the tarantula locate prey and the opposite sex
- House tarantulas separately and do not house different invertebrate species together
- Nocturnal - Awake at night, sleep during the day
- Diet: Carnivore
- Lifespan: Females up to 30 years. Males up to 7 years
Care Sheet
Specifications
SKU
2817313
Primary Brand
Petco
Days to Ship
Item is not shippable
Live Animal
- Pet Activity Time
  Nocturnal
- Special Diet
  Carnivore
- Care Level
  Easy
- Pet Min Length
  2 IN
A well-balanced tarantula diet consists of appropriately sized live insects, such as gut-loaded (recently fed) crickets, mealworms, superworms, roaches. Some species may eat frozen/thawed pinkie mice, thawed/warmed to room temperature.