Ultimate Guide to Tarantula Enclosure Setups!

[@tarantulacollective]

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[@additudeobx]

I've ordered from Pinchers & Pokies, and I have had very favorable experiences. Great communication, ready to resolve any issue favorably and great product.

[@aidenjaxlol]

Love them..that's where I get my Ts

[@cuteandspookycritters8691]

Been watching Tarantula Collective since early 2020 and I’m happy to say I’ve slowly grown my collection after avidly consuming and rewatching the care and husbandry series~ not to mention the quality of cinematography in each video is top notch. I love having your playlists on in the back while I’m working or cleaning and it makes I’m so happy when you upload a new video! So happy to have fallen into this awesome hobby as a result of your hard work. Thank you so much, Richard!

[@sithsaiyan4529]

I’m right there with you, I have 9 now, 12 total (RIP babies). I started in 2018, but this hobby is blowing up like crazy.

[@Meskimo02]

I've kept jumping spiders but considered upgrading to keeping tarantulas, love these giant fuzzballs

[@unawesomesauce]

My mom just agreed to get me a grammostola pulchra. I think me constantly showing her your videos and other videos of people in the hobby finally started getting on her nerves. I've learned so much from this channel so just wanted to thank you because your vids are really informative and help out a lot of people.

[@didisaythat4230]

My pulchra sling is eating a pinhead cricket rn. I started off with three slings and my pulchra is always walking around the enclosure almost at all times, eats prekilled pin head crickets twice a week and seems very hearty. I got it from fear not tarantulas about a month ago. They had an option the "make it a kit" or "bundle it" where they gave me everything I would need to start off with. Very convenient and showed up about three days after I ordered. I got the Pluchra, Punkin Patch, and I actually got a P. Irminia for free just for buying the other two. But the pulchra was my main purchase.

[@Inverts4Introverts]

Did you ever get the T?

[@kenophillips7726]

You’ve definitely cleared the air for me on this one especially with my green bottle blue. I’m still new to the hobby and was looking at terrarium’s that we’re wide and tall. Now I know better and know what to look for when mine becomes a sub adult to adult.

[@kitsune0rei]

Green bottle blues will really reward you if you get them plenty of web anchor points! I find some nice spider wood can be a great part of the enclosure.

[@KateSilvia]

Bummed to discover that Pinchers and Pokies had to go out of business due to divorce. 😞 They’re so close…and I got excited have a dealer near me. Erik hopes to be back in business after all settles down. Wishing them the best.

[@tarantulacollective]

They always had the best selection of scorpions

[@maddymiller4146]

Just what I needed, been thinking about getting a tarantula and this was the video that will help me be the best tarantula keeper

[@sabinacorner-succulententerpri]

My mom(this is her account lol), cleaned the whole house 4 yrs ago and left my tarantulas (2 b.albo honduran, b.hamorii, g.pulchripes, C. Darlingi) outside under the heat of the sun and only my G.pulchripes survived (I was able to do thr ICU method). I just finished college and decided to recollect specimens, I just bought a balfourri, hamorii and beohmei slings and mature chroma, vagans, darlingi and a pair of boehmei m and f. The channel helped me refresh my mind on how to do things when it comes to T keeping. Hoping to see a vid that explains on feeder breeding ( lats/superworm/mealworm/ dubia etc.) Cheers from PH

[@henrymurray217]

this channel is awesome. i recently got my first T (B. hamorii) and i cannot express how much this channel has helped me learn both T husbandry AND demystify these creatures that used to scare the crap out of me. THANK YOU!

[@jennareimann300]

I'm getting my first arboreal today. Here to make sure the enclosure is set up perfectly for my new friend.

[@ricardodiaz7985]

Rich, been watching your vids recently and I finally got my caribena versicolor. Thanks for these great vids Rich, I’ve learned so much in such little time thanks to you!

[@gamingbidudes3985]

I like how he explains things and how in depth he goes on specific species. I was able to choose my first T easily.

[@onewiththeslugs8928]

Where do you get your terrestrial enclosures?? I’m about ready to transfer my tarantula to a larger enclosure and with more burrowing space but all of the acrylic enclosures are on the smaller side and all the larger ones have mesh tops? I don’t know how to find a large enough size with a tall enough height with acrylic top and ventilation… the only thing I can think of getting is a fish tank but that would require creating ventilation holes myself, and id much rather find one with it there already. Any suggestions?

[@moogmanxandersmotovlogs29]

i found these snaptite cereal containers at the dollar store here, clear plastic clear top, the sides have hinges that lock they come in square shapes and tall for the arboreals and have 2 different sizes of each 4 bucks for the tall ones 2 bucks for the smaller ones, and the plastics perfect, its not so brittle that it cracks the plastic when you try to drill holes in em, cross vent, toss in some substrate a few fake plants or hide and a water dish and bam, cheap enclosure

[@georgeapg1]

I just bought a GBB sling from P&P last week and she is doing beautifully. I never would have known I had a tarantula breeder in my home town if it wasn't for the T. Collective

[@BrettOPediaTV]

YEAAAH!!! Tarantula Tuesday!!! Here we goooo

[@mnemosyned.g.8324]

Been watching for a long time now and a chance to get my family to the hobby just popped up! My nephew wants to learn about spiders/tarantulas and would like to take care of them. I sent all your tarantula husbandry videos and when he is ready, I'll get him his first T. and set up. Thanks

[@lisaforbes191]

thx so much richard I'm getting ready to start my you tube channel soon and this info really helped me I've only been in the hobby for almost 2 yrs so I'm still learning don't want to give my future viewers the wrong info! you my friend are awesome! ty so much!

[@nhendphotog]

My my, I was just in time! My daughter and I love your content, and she doesn't even like spiders; she just enjoys listening to your voice, hahaha!!!!!! One of these days I'll get her and the ol'man on board with a T, until then, I'll just keep growing my jumper!

[@epicpancakes23]

my favorite thing to do if you are going to go with a mesh lid, is to make a border on the inside of the lid on the mesh with some clear packaging tape so if the tarantula climbs onto the wall of the enclosure, it cant reach over the tape and latch onto the mesh.

[@eyeseayew189]

I have an obt and a Balfouri in an arboreal setup. Both doing just fine. Eat, molt, web. No stress to the animals.

[@jimyon60fps76]

This might sound dumb! But to me tarantulas I feel I could do well with bit crickets and other feeders I don’t know how to care for and everywhere I look makes it confusing… so I stick with crested geckos and a couple times month for them I’ll run get some feeders for a treat only one will eat them but like to give them once in a while. but still love your channel!

[@axelcaquias436]

Don't ever change the intro song im always humming it as your videos start😅. Your channel is my favorite invert channel by far keep doing great quality videos like always 👏 👌

[@animationlivegerman5989]

9:32 I just bought a heteroscodra maculata and now I got a bit of a problem, because it's container is top-opened and it's too small for anything bigger and my current small enslosure is occupied by my monocentropus balfouri communal of four, so I will probably buy another one for the heteroscodra maculata, because I hate arborial enclosures which are top-opened it's just asking for trouble if you ask me, because you always have the tarantula at the door because you will destroy webbing by opening so the tarantula will always have a bad attitude and is close to escaping

[@aappaapp6627]

I think this is one of your most helpful videos you've ever made! :)

[@mrRyanhogarth]

Love your vids!

[@tarantulacollective]

thank you!

[@BLHomestead]

I absolutely love this video. You stick to the point and don't get personal. I love your professionalism sir!

[@maxwellpitera-torpey7501]

I missed your full videos!!! This is great 👍

[@evgabrie]

My GBB says thanks 😌 Just canceled an arboreal order and bought a terrestrial enclosure instead.

[@furyshortstack4925]

I have finally gained up the courage to get a couple slings. For a curly haired 1/2inch sling would a Duram bottle or a 5oz deli cup be better?

[@deanarhyndress9135]

As a new subscriber and new to the hobby I found this to be very valuable information on set ups as I’m adding more tarantulas to my collection. I only have one right now a green bottle blue. Thanks for sharing! 🙂🕷🕸🕷

[@Ashley-sw6sf]

This is an excellent resource; everything in one video! Thanks, Richard!

[@AltAcc-j6z]

getting one for Christmas and am so exited :3

[@ede8193]

Really like your channel, I got my first T just a few days ago, Avic avic pink toe! Learning a lot. You have a new sub here!!

[@abrambardue]

I was able to find small water dishes with suction cup attachments that are designed for geckos at my local Petco. You are able to change out the dish without removing the suction cup. I have really enjoyed all of your videos. I am brand new to the hobby and I am headed to a reptile show in Portland today to hopefully pick up my second tarantula. I’m searching for an arboreal.

[@thesilkkradle9558]

Coolio hoolio. Great video. I have all 3 and a half species. 😉. Ur vids have help me set them up all correctly as I visit ur Tarantula Tuesday recordings. Thank you.

[@cs4870]

Always love your videos Richard. I can’t get enough! lol

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks so much.

[@brucekenkel3688]

Great video, I have learned a lot form your videos and fb page

[@mizarkh8745]

Thanks for all the info. I am heading to the Northern Virginia Reptile Expo on the 16th. to pick up a spider. I am interested in a Dwarf blue beauty but would be just as happy with a dwarf "valentine" or pumpkin patch. Once again thanks for the information it was very helpful.

[@juryorgish7819]

great video, Ive kept T's for years but it's always good to review enclosure size basics (it's easy to forget with my G.pulchra and B.hamorii that take years to need a rehouse lol)

[@boosspoods8476]

I used the tarantula crib tree house for my GBB but I put it on its side. I did that so it could web up the top and sides and I wouldn't disturb it when opening to feed or maintenance. My GBB doesn't act terrestrial at all. The floor is lava.

[@zulemazahir666]

It's kind of mind boggling to me that people (especially those learning) don't even bother finishing a video. Anyway though I digress, haven't commented for a bit so I figured I would. Nice video Richard! 🕸️♡

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks so much my friend!

[@johnpowell351]

Hello Richard, thank you for the great explanations. You are my favourite go to you tuber when I have any questions regarding my or any other tarantulas. It must take up a lot of your time filming and recording such great quality videos they are very much appreciated so a big thank you 😃👍 kind regards, Joanne 🐺 🕷

[@SaintAanthony]

Wow man great video! I just bought a Nicaraguan Curley hair female 4-5”. I have been wanting a T for like 5 yrs and finally pulled that trigger. She’ll be here Tuesday. I’m spoiling her w a 40g 😆 I can’t wait to get her. Anyway you can do a new video on the Curley hair? Would be nice! Or any advice you have for me w that specific species that you can share. Subscribed!! Thanks bro 😎

[@leafwitheyes2473]

Can’t wait for my merch!

[@OctoPedes]

Is pinchers and pokies website closed?

[@acgraphics1139]

According to website they had a divorce and liquefied there stuff

[@Shawn-hv8wy]

You're the best! Love all your videos!

[@tarantulacollective]

thanks dude

[@uav470]

keep up the nice work man btw i have a question i got my first tranchula today a pink toe it hasn't moved since i got it im not sure if it's m or f yet bc it's still small how do i check for that after it molts??

[@purplelight9528]

Check out @exotics lair. He is an awesome youtuber and he uploaded a great video on how to sex a tarantula. (Its totally fine if it hasn't moved yet. Give it some time and peace.) Hope this helped ♡

[@metal_chick6257]

Hi! I bought an avicularia avicularia a while back from a pet shop… I know that that might not be recommended, but where I live you can only find them in pet shops and I thought that it would be okay since it was a spider. I actually was searching for a red knee or a Brazilian black but they said that for a beginner, you have to have a pink toe. I was a bit suspicious to say the least, even more suspicious since it was over prized and under the price tag was a much cheaper tag… I bought the little spider even though I was planing on getting an adult since I am a beginner to the hobby. As I said, I’m a beginner, but I knew that avicularia is an arboreal and what inclosure I should have since it was in a flat box. The so to say “spider expert” said that he would be fine in this flat box for a couple of months. She said she had plenty of spiders and that she was an expert. She was also very kind so I thought it was the right thing to keep him in the little flat box. Three weeks went, the spiderling never ate but I knew they could be without food for quite a while so I didn’t think of it that much. I was a bit worried that he didn’t give enough water since she said to spray one corner once a week, but she said they could drown and I did not want that to happen so I did as she said. Then, as you might have guessed, it past away. I saw it death curl and I was so sad. I rang to them and told them that I’d done everything they said and that it now had passed away. They said I should come up and show it, I did. They said it was… molting… I was so pissed and it told me that they knew not as much as they had said. There were spring tales eating of him?!! They said that another spider expert would call me yesterday, surprise, he never called… Never, NEVER, listen to what a pet shop has to say. I learned it the harsh way, do your own research. This was long, hopefully someone reads it and learns from my mistake…

[@aarongipson436]

Hello question I got a Birdeater Goliath and a Golden blue leg baboon I I’m not sure what kind of set up I need for watch of them

[@Jimmyjim3641]

Cool video bro🌟I need a new enclosure too

[@ChynaFearsBuckwheat2001]

If I tong feed my 2 inch juvie, and there is no chance of escape, is a ten gallon enclosure okay? I really don't see how it could be a problem when in nature, they're out in the wild anyway. And filling it high with substrate is no problem, either. I just love how my 10 gallon looks, lol. Please educate my amateur thoughts with your expert opinion. Thank you, and great channel!

[@gordondalrymple7644]

How about a step by step got kids from the specie set up and size,, were buying an adult

[@matthewwallace5188]

love your work mate

[@maciejgronowski]

I've never seen you talk about Heteroscodra maculata or Psalmopoeus cambridgei. Have you got either of them? Both quite popular here in the UK

[@devinross8071]

Damn it, now I want a tarantula! Great video!

[@mrcass8075]

You should do a video like this but for scorpions 🦂

[@TiviTaranatula725]

I am new to owning a tarantula. I have a Trinidad dwarf olive. And i am not sure if i am keeping it in the right enclosure

[@maximilianzaff2822]

I am getting my first t next month 😁

[@AB3589-z9v]

Hey do you have any Chilobrachys huahini and is there care about the same as the electric blue ? If possible can you do a species video on the Chilobrachys huahini ? Thanks

[@tulionline1239]

How do i deal with temperature and humidity in a wood enclosure

[@jasonz8096]

I love your videos, they have gotten me a lot more interested in this hobby and they have been very informative. Could you do a video on the Trinidad Chevron Tarantula? I think it is a super interesting and beautiful species.

[@tarantulacollective]

Great suggestion!

[@rafaelsampaio3127]

very good! thanks for the information.

[@sicilianoorgoglio]

Super helpful for a novice like me. Are there several arboreal species you might suggest for a 1st timer?

[@thatracinggtbmx6453]

I got a question my 5 year old brachypelma hamorii mexican red knee tarantula molted a week ago and still refuses food could their be any stress and also her fangs hardened up completely too and usually she does eat after a molt but of course when her fangs aren't soft and squishy anyway you got any ideas on what could be happening and what i could be doing And another thing i dropped in big chunks of salad for all the crickets to munch on too

[@tessar2821]

I have a Brachypelma smithi and set up her enclosure exactly like you explained. I’ve had her for about 2,5 years now and just rehoused her to a acrylic enclosure with cross ventilation. I provided her with a hide but she never seems to use it and will just sit on top of the hide on display. Is this normal behavior? I haven’t seen her use her hide since I rehoused her and I’m slightly worried. Although I love seeing her on display I want her to feel safe!

[@leonzhiang1414]

Another great work.

[@gredarthd5292]

Hey Richard are you going to be at the Reptile Expo in Green Bay on 4-17 ?? Also would you be able and willing to do a video on the different types of Substrate that you use for your different T's? Thanks :)

[@tarantulacollective]

Unfortunately I won't be at that expo. And I'm actually working on a video about substrate...so keep an eye out.

[@gredarthd5292]

@@tarantulacollective Darn was hoping to meet you , Can't wait for the video, one of the most confusing things about the hobby if I do say so lol anyway thanks for the reply :)

[@sabrinadiaz4436]

Hi is there’s certain wood to stay away from for a “pink toe tarantula”

[@G7sunbeam]

Idk mane! I need numbers! I have a caribena versicolor, nhandu chromatus and a aphonopelma bicoloratum slings and they’ve all molted twice already. I have my CV in a 24oz cup that is tall, my NC in a small food storage container that is wide and my AB in the same enclosure I got it in when I got it. I am looking for enclosures to buy but kind of hard to find something. Do I need to transfer them in a bigger enclosure? Someone can you please help?

[@kimperdue]

Very informative! thank you

[@phan643]

Could you please recommend an enclosure for a 2.5 curly hair tarantula? Which dimensions are appropriate? 🙂

[@symbolichd5403]

I've recently come into the care of an LP . what is the best advice for this? I think it's a He, likes to wander and climb the glass. Heard it biting the enclosure a few time or trying to bust out lol. I wanna ensure it recieves great car as it wasnt getting the best from previous person. I'm new also. He or she is around 1 or 2 years old, is this sub adult? He is about 5 to 6 inches, hes very large climbing the glass. I want to create an enclosure that is best for him and not stressful

[@DONNY_LUX]

Need help, I’m now to the hobby and I’m hearing that my Avic would need a heat lamp? I have one and am not really sure how the setup or proper use times work and nobody online seems to agree on lighting or heating, my house is cold because I live up north but I don’t want to be doing the wrong things. Anybody have any advice or a link to something useful??

[@anywho2]

I just got an avicularia avicularia, pink toed tarantula ❤. The water dish is currently on the bottom, do I need to put one higher instead?

[@cyrilvillanueva4799]

Husbandry of poecilotheria tigrinawesseli pls 🤙🕷️

[@luizhenriquebolonhez6790]

Hey! I have a Avicularia avicularia sling, I put a stick that I got from a tree but a few days later I noticed some micro insects on that stick. Do you think those insects can stress my sling? They are very very small.

[@johnconnor4793]

What kind of tarantula is the one at the 0:45 mark mine looks just like it but i dont know what kind i have

[@Trig_tarantula_collection]

Make a top 10 fossiorial tarantula

[@rayland9305]

So for a P. ornata adult I need a 32 inch tall enclosure? Right.

[@Tater4200]

got an arboreal 2 days ago. a pink toe. and the tank petsmart sold me is about 16 inches tall. and 12 inches wide. but. it has a wire mesh top. and no cross ventilation. it's glass. i wish i would have researched a BIT more. cus this tank was $100. and i've pretty much tapped out my spider fund this month :( i want her/him to have the BEST chance. so have you ever drilled holes into the glass? if so. how did you do it. thanks!!

[@markchoryan1187]

Is a Trinidad chevron an arboreal? And would I need a tall enclosure I got a sling of that T

[@joegrossman5073]

Yeah my bad Richard this is exactly what I'm talking about how have i not seen this idk. Ok well how about a care video of the most unknown kind of tarantulas. Or perhaps the hardest to keep ones.

[@tarantulacollective]

Like these 😀 Top 10 Rare Tarantulas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5XKhoyXpK2clZY I am working on a top 10 Advanced Species so that should be out soon.

[@Hvacnc]

I see a lot of ppl having a room for there Ts. But my room is dark in color and have only one window. Could I possibly keep it in my room?

[@carloss3809]

Love your work dude thanks

[@tarantulacollective]

i appreciate your support!

[@Van70707]

Hey i would like to ask about what type of specie is a grand canyon black tarantula? Is it fossorial etc?

[@theavocado6232]

Thank you so much for posting these videos! I find them extremely helpful. That being said i have a question. I have a GBB, I got her when she was fairly small. Now her legs are blue after her molt yesterday. My question is how long or what size are GBBs considered sling and sub adult? She’s my first T and im trying my best to learn about care and housing and other stuff.

[@bloodandchocolate68]

Hi I just bought a pseudoclamoris (tapinauchenius) Elenae spiderling but I’m wondering if it’s semi arboreal or straight arboreal I want to buy the exact enclosures for it can anyone help?

[@leonardmartin5611]

What is the biggest size enclosure tarantula cribs make, I'm looking for 18x18x12

[@harryjones6933]

Thanks for clearing the air mate , not causing a problem its none of my business . But don’t you think those vivs are too small for some of those Ts ?

[@jkratt9487]

Yall, I have a vertical tank thats roughly 10 gallons which my gecko grew out of. What tarantulas do you recommend thats relatively beginner friendly

[@NUSUEN]

Is there a link for the adult fossorial enclosure

[@DrNotAsEvil]

Noticed you had a few Exo Terra Enclosures. What size would be best for a Fossorial or Terrestrial?

[@AaronLarsson]

is a mexikan red knee a good startes spider

[@AlexJF]

Hi, im from Spain and I just start watching your videos, but i have a question. I would like to buy my first tarantula, which one do you recommend for beginners? Thanks you so much.

[@l-iv3s18]

Can you do a video on Hysterocrates gigas? if u have one

[@rachelmonday2907]

I have a sub adult pink toe. Will she be okay to go in a 8x8x12 arboreal tarantula cribs enclosure?

[@rogthegoodboy3520]

Isn't there such a thing as semi fossorial? I would put the B boehmei in that category as it mostly lives as a terrestrial but will burrow at times.

[@ChugaChugaChoCho]

What about enclosure placement??? Besides temperature, would tarantulas prefer full shade, part sun, a basement??? Mine lives on a shelf that gets full sun in the morning and indirect sun for the rest of the day. Would you say that's okay??? I THOROUGHLY ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS. I've recently added an Avicularia Juruensis (my very first T!) thanks to encouragement and education provided by yourself, Tarantula Cat, Dark Den & Exotics Lair. THANK YOU so much for helping me get over my fear of spiders. :)

[@tarantulacollective]

I actually discuss that in this video around the 5 minute mark: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJmXaKGZr65-f7c

[@killxrbxnny]

Some people say that the venezuelan suntiger is semi-arboreal but in your videos you have them in an arboreal enclosure. I'm not sure what to believe :(