Any good books on my spider?

[Hexis]

I purchased this spider from my local petstore about a month ago. It seems to be doing real well. I was wondering since im going to go purchase some books on my snake if anyone recommends any good books on my spider too. I think the name of my spider is a Goliath Bird Eater. Here a picture.... http://community.webshots.com/album/195985452LCydsd

[treegirl]

sweeet.

[SaIiLdVaEnR]

That is a Theraphosa Blondi, commonly known as the Goliath Bird Eater. You won't find a book on one particular species, rather, either tarantulas as a whole, or certain genus'. Pretty much just give him/her deep substrate, 75-85% humidity, fresh water and food every week. GBE's have quite an appetite.

Aidan

[Hexis]

Originally posted by SaIiLdVaEnR
That is a Theraphosa Blondi, commonly known as the Goliath Bird Eater. You won't find a book on one particular species, rather, either tarantulas as a whole, or certain genus'. Pretty much just give him/her deep substrate, 75-85% humidity, fresh water and food every week. GBE's have quite an appetite.

Aidan

Is there any problem with keeping live crickets in with the spider? I seriously dont want to run into the same problem I had with my snake.

[SaIiLdVaEnR]

Well, what most arachnohobbyists will do is throw in a few crickets at a time, then clean out any that are still alive a few hours later.

Unless they are moulting, crickets should pose no threat (speaking in terms of adult spiders).
Aidan

[reptile boi]

Hey Hexis,

That looks like an adult male goliath and probably wont live long since its a male. Also, for food, i think it might be a little to big for crickets, if i were you id skip to fuzzy mice or roaches.



Thanks,
Ben