TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Glossary of Spider Terms 3
  • Chapter One: Understanding Barking Spiders 23
  • Facts about Barking Spiders 25
  • Summary of Barking Spider Facts 30
  • Basic Barking Spider Information 30
  • Origin and Distribution 32
  • Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Barking Spider 33
  • Do You Need a License? 34
  • How Many Barking Spiders Should You Keep? 36
  • Do Barking Spiders Get Along with Other Pets? 37
  • How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Barking Spider? 39
  • What are the Pros and Cons of Keeping Barking Spiders 40
  • Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Barking Spider 43
  • How to Choose a Reputable Barking Spider Breeder 44
  • Tips for Selecting a Healthy Barking Spiders 46
  • Chapter Four: Caring for Your New Barking Spider 49
  • Setting up the Barking Spider Habitat 50
  • Temperature and Humidity Requirements 52
  • Maintenance for Your Barking Spider 53
  • Chapter Five: Barking Spiders Handling and Temperament 55
  • Barking Spider Temperament 56
  • Behavioral Characteristics of Barking Spider 58
  • Tips for Handling Barking Spider 59
  • Defensive Mechanisms 61
  • Feeding 62
  • Spinning Silk 63
  • Molting 63
  • Sexual Maturity among Males 64
  • Chapter Six: Feeding Your Barking Spider 65
  • The Basics of a Barking Spider’s Diet 66
  • Gut Loading Crickets 67
  • Tips for Feeding Your Barking Spider 68
  • Chapter Seven: Breeding Your Barking Spiders 71
  • Learning Basic Barking Spider Breeding Information 73
  • Sexing Barking Spiders 74
  • Tips for Breeding Barking Spiders 75
  • Raising Baby Barking Spiders 76
  • Chapter Eight: Keeping Your Barking Spider Healthy 79
  • Common Conditions Affecting Barking Spiders 80
  • Chapter Nine: Barking Spider Care Sheet 83
  • 1.) Basic Barking Spider Information 84
  • 2.) Habitat Requirements 85
  • 3.) Feeding and Diet 86
  • 4.) Breeding Information 86
  • Bonus Chapter: 89
  • Other Tarantula Species for Newbies 89
  • Index 101
  • Photo Credits 105
  • References 107
  • Australian Barking Spiders as Pets – MyPets.net 107

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