TARANTULAS IN THE VIVARIUM: Habits, Husbandry, and Breeding by Peter Klaas English Ed. 2001152 pp.ISBN 1-57524-018-1   $29.50 This popular handbook for the captive husbandry and breeding of tarantulas, originally published in the German language, is now available in English. The taxonomy has been updated by the author, Peter Klaas. The text is in two sections. The first is an introductory section discussing tarantula anatomy and life history, the relationships of tarantulas to other arthropods, and general information on vivarium setup and special requirements of tarantulas in captivity. Problems arising in captive care—such as disease and parasites—are discussed, as is the problem of tarantula bites to humans. The second section consists of individual accounts on 40 of the more commonly kept species from around the world. These are illustrated in the book's 123 color photographs. Peculiarities of each of these species are discussed, with special attention to their requirements in captivity. Tarantulas are becoming increasingly popular as vivarium and zoo specimens. This book, based upon the author's extensive personal experience, will become an important reference on the topic, and will add greatly to the small amount of published information about them. CONTENTS Editor's Preface to the English Edition Dedication and Acknowledgments Foreword The Natural History and Distribution of Tarantulas Evolutionary History Relationships Evolutionary Tree The External Anatomy of a Tarantula Cephalothorax Extremities Abdomen Tactile and Sensory Hairs Other Orders of Arachnids Important for the Vivarium Where Do Tarantulas Live? The Life of a Tarantula Food Hunting/Obtaining Food Feeding/Ingesting Food Growth Regeneration of Body Parts Reproduction Filling the Bulbs Courtship and Mating Oviposition and Brood Protection Development of the Eggs Husbandry and Breeding Vivarium Construction Materials and Tools Furnishings Types of Vivaria Vivarium for Terrestrial Tarantulas Vivarium for Subterranean Tarantulas Vivarium for Aboreal Tarantulas Diseases and Natural Enemies Fungal Infections Bacteria and Viruses Parasites Tarantula Wasps Injuries Injuries to the Limbs Injuries to the Chelicerae and Cephalothorax Husbandry of Tarantulas in the Vivarium Routine Tasks Frequent Errors in Tarantula Husbandry Correct Feeding Purchase and Breeding of Food Animals Correct Handling of Tarantulas Handling Packing for Shipment Breeding Tarantulas Selection of Breeding Stock Breeding Groups Aggression Between Sexes Introducing a Pair Incubation of the Eggsac Obtaining Tarantulas Prevention of Accidents The Taming, Training and "Obedience" of Tarantulas Frequently Kept Tarantula Species American Species African Species Asiatic Species Bibliography Photographic Sources Index Click book Cover to order. More Informaton? 1-800-724-0025 or check out our database. Return to Homepage