Giant tarantulas: Theraphosa blondi & Theraphosa apophysis

Giant tarantulas are the typical, gloomy tarantulas of the film industry par excellence. However, Boris F. Striffler wants to show in this book that the tarantulas of the genus Theraphosa have this image wrongly and that they are very interesting terrarium animals. The author is also keen to show that Theraphosa is by no means the exclusive preserve of experienced keepers. If a few important principles are observed, these spiders are also very rewarding for beginners.

From the contents:

• Systematics and body structure
• Fascinating biology: The life of giant tarantulas
• All information on species-appropriate keeping over 61 pages: From suitable terrariums to equipment and technology to feeding
• Successful breeding: Mating stimulation, various methods for egg laying and rearing young animals
• Problem solutions: How to avoid the most common care mistakes, and how to help sick animals
• Brilliant photos