Getting your first tarantula can be one of the most challenging, nerve wracking experiences for a pet owner. Not only can tarantulas not communicate to you the way a dog or cat would, but they also need to be cared for in a completely different way. Wouldn’t it be great it there was a tarantula guide or something? Good news – there IS!

There are so many things to consider when buying your first tarantula that it can seem overwhelming at first – especially when there is so much conflicting information out there! You’ll find tons of different information about what the best starter tarantulas are, how much humidity certain spiders need, and what certain tarantula behaviors mean. To add to the confusion, there’s even misinformation that could be very dangerous for your new tarantula! How is a first-time tarantula owner supposed to weed through it all?!

When I first got my chilean rose hair Spidey, I had no clue what I was doing. I bought a ton of stuff for her terrarium that she didn’t need (and was dangerous to her) and I had to learn through trial and error how to keep her environment safe and comfortable for her. However, there was an easier way and I really wish I would have just taken the time to find a tarantula guide before jumping into the tarantula keeping hobby – so that’s why I’m suggesting a great source of information to you. So you don’t have to stumble through being a first-time tarantula owner like I did, or you can be well-equipped to take on another spider if you’re a more experienced tarantula owner.

I’ve had a tarantula for several years now and have learned quite a bit during that time. So I created a guide that would help all tarantula owners, including all the information I wish I’d had when I was first starting out.

Beginner and experienced tarantula owners alike have found this book helpful in its complete, comprehensive way of laying out exactly what needs to be done when welcoming a new spider into the family.

This is a place where tarantula hobbyists can find accurate advice, all in once place. Tarantula guides like this are so valuable, and should be a welcome addition to any tarantula owner’s bookshelf. If you’re interested, you can order my guide from the website here. 

You can also get this guide on Amazon, but please look at the end of the description for supported devices (Kindle for Apple devices won’t support the links in the guide). A glossy print version of this guide is also available here (with free digital copy)!

Featured image via Janet Hughes