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by Ktana4 on December 14th, 2006

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Has anyone owned a Rose Hair Tarantula? From personal experience was it a difficult animal to care for and maintain?

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  • by onzanzabarsands on December 14th, 2006

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    No not really they aren't. Rose hairs are beautiful animals, but have been known to have an attitude at times. (When misting ones cage I accidentally sprayed her and she shot her hairs into my hand.) Making sure they have an adequate substrate and heating source is mandatory for a happy spider. And making sure she has plenty of crickets to eat. A wetted sponge in a shallow bowl is all she needs for drinking. They aren't usually climbers, however using small leafy bendable reptile decorations gives them a chance to spread their legs. I hope this helps.

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    • Thanks so much. Do you handle it ever?

      Ktana4

      by Ktana4 on December 15th, 2006

    • I just read your Bio. You were quite the right person to answer.

      Ktana4

      by Ktana4 on December 15th, 2006

    • They are a little vicious at times, but some are handlable. Some are not. I have handled two out of the 5 we had at the shop. Keeping yourself as interactive with them as you can will help, but you may get some hairs thrown at you at first! Giving the animal at least a week to get adjusted to the new surroundings helps too, but placing your hand in the tank and allowing the spider to check you out gives it more reassurance. Do be wary though, startling a new spider can be bad for both of you.

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      by onzanzabarsands on December 15th, 2006

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