Can Tarantulas Climb Glass?

Can Tarantulas Climb Glass?

Tarantulas can easily climb glass, which means that a secure-fitting lid is essential when they are kept as pets.  They manage this thanks to the microscopic hooks on their “toes”, combined with many fine hairs to be found on their legs.  The ease and speed with which a tarantula climbs glass can vary, however. Arboreal …

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Tarantula Cages & Housing

Tarantula cages have come a long way in recent years. When I first started keeping tarantulas in the 1990’s (how old do I feel now?) we had to try and make do with whatever was at hand. In recent times, however, as interest in the hobby has grown, so too have the number of cages …

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