Tarantulas in the Vivarium: Habits, Husbandry, and Breeding

By Peter Klaas

This handbook for the captive husbandry and breeding of tarantulas is now available in English translation, with updated taxonomy by the author. It includes two sections. The first is an introductory... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575240181
• ISBN13: 9781575240183
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Krieger Publishing Company
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great guide for tarantula hobbyists!

If you own one or many tarantulas this is a great book to add to your library. An excellent reference source for information on many of the common species kept by taratula hobbyists. You will find good pictures and each species account has the scientific and common name (including new taxonomy), distribution, maximum size, description, husbandry, breeding and remarks. If you are looking to breed tarantulas this book is an absolute must. The husbandry sections will give more specific information about the minimum size enclosure, substrate depth, day and night temperature as well as humidity. There are also some good tips for general construction of vivariums or "tarantulariums".

What a great book!

this book is amazingly helpful. i was a new owner of a Mexican Redknee and had NO CLUE how to handle her! she was so sweet, but i was just too afraid to handle her. then i found this book. Princess now has 2 brothers and 1 sister: Paris, Ricky and Jake. they are very sweet animals and the breeding part was helpful as i am getting prepared for my spiderlings :-D

Pairs excellent color photos with practical advice

This specific guide is a 'must' for any involved in the captive breeding of tarantulas. It originally appeared in German and here enjoys an English translation and an update, providing a blend of introductory details on the tarantula's life and natural history and specific requirements of keeping tarantulas in captivity. From bites to tarantula diseases and accounts of 40 of the more commonly kept species, Tarantulas In The Vivarium pairs excellent color photos with practical advice.