Tarantula Care for Beginners: Full Guide on Tarantulas, House, Altitude, Care, Health Concerns, Gains & Downsides, Cost & Lots More One interesting pastime is keeping tarantulas as pets. They are low-maintenance, entertaining to watch, and space-efficient. Having said that, tarantulas aren't the tamest pet option due to their poisonous bites. In the family Theraphosidae, you can find tarantulas, of which there are about a thousand species. A robust spider endemic to Chile, the Chilean roses (that is, Grammostola rosea) is one of the most common species maintained as a pet. It is usually simple to care for. Tarantulas, when kept as pets, require an environment that is similar to their native habitat and live prey. For tarantula lovers,there is no better resource than this outstanding book for learning all you need to know about tarantula care, and lots more. Click the BUY NOW button with speed if you want to get your book immediately!