Arachnid Caresheets
The Care and Maintenance of the Green Bottle Blue Tarantula
If you’re looking for a colorful, active, and beginner-friendly tarantula, the Green Bottle Blue (Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens) is a perfect choice. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to care for this vibrant species, from its natural history and striking appearance to recommended bioactive enclosures, substrate, and decor. You’ll also learn feeding schedules, temperature and humidity tips, and how to support their heavy webbing and active lifestyle. By the end, you’ll have a complete roadmap to keeping a healthy, thriving Green Bottle Blue, whether you’re a first-time keeper or an experienced hobbyist looking to enhance your bioactive setup.
- Josh Halter
The Care and Maintenance of the Brazilian Black Tarantula
Whether you're new to tarantula care or an experienced keeper, this guide covers everything you need to support your Grammostola pulchra—the Brazilian Black tarantula—in a bioactive enclosure. Learn how to create a low-maintenance, naturalistic habitat with proper substrate, heating, humidity, safe live plants, and enrichment. From spiderling to adult, discover the best bioactive supplies and husbandry tips to help your Brazilian Black thrive.
- Josh Halter
The Care and Maintenance of the Mexican Fireleg Tarantula
The Mexican Fireleg Tarantula (Brachypelma boehmei) is a visually striking, terrestrial species native to Guerrero, Mexico. Known for its bright orange legs and somewhat defensive temperament, it’s got a bold appearance and tends to remain visible in the enclosure. With proper care including a spacious, well-ventilated enclosure, bioactive substrate, and a varied feeding schedule, females can live up to 25 years. This guide covers care, habitat setup, temperament, and feeding.
- Josh Halter
The Care and Maintenance of the Curly Hair Tarantula
The Curly Hair Tarantula (Tliltocatl albopilosus) is a hardy, beginner-friendly species known for its calm nature and fluffy appearance. This guide covers bioactive enclosure setups, temperature and humidity requirements, feeding schedules, and key tips.
- Josh Halter
Mexican Red Knee Tarantula (Brachypelma hamorii) Caresheet and Bioactive Guide
The Mexican Red Knee Tarantula (Brachypelma hamorii) is a beginner-friendly species known for its striking appearance and docile nature. This guide covers how to set up an enclosure setups, temperature and humidity needs, feeding schedules, and handling precautions.
- Josh Halter
Asian Forest Scorpion Caresheet and Bioactive Guide
Asian Forest Scorpions (Heterometrus sp.) are a popular choice among scorpion keepers due to their large size, low venom potency, and hardy nature. Native to tropical regions of India, Malaysia, and Indonesia, these scorpions thrive in humid environments and prefer deep substrate for burrowing. This guide covers everything you need to know about their care, including ideal enclosure setups, heating and humidity requirements, substrate choices, and diet recommendations.
- Josh Halter
