Tarantula Feeding Calculator – Chart and Schedule

Welcome to the world of tarantula care! Feeding your eight-legged friend may seem intimidating, but fear not. With the right knowledge, you’ll become a feeding pro in no time.

Tarantula Feeding Calculator

Feeding Schedule For a Tarantula

Here’s a simple breakdown of how often to feed your tarantula:

• Adult Tarantulas: Feed every 1-2 weeks. They’re like the chill neighbors who don’t drop by too often but always appreciate a good meal.
• Juvenile Tarantulas: Offer food every 3-5 days. They’re the energetic youngsters who seem to have bottomless stomachs.

Remember, tarantulas can go without food for a while, so don’t stress if they’re not munching away every day. They might just be saving room for dessert!

Day	Feeding	Food Type	Quantity	Additional Notes
Monday	Feeding Day	Live crickets	2-3 medium-sized	Ensure crickets are appropriately sized for the tarantula
Tuesday	No Feeding
Wednesday	Feeding Day	Mealworms	1-2 large	Pre-killed or freshly killed mealworms can be offered
Thursday	No Feeding
Friday	Feeding Day	Dubia roaches	1-2 medium-sized	Dubia roaches are a nutritious option for tarantulas
Saturday	No Feeding
Sunday	No Feeding

Feeding tarantulas can vary depending on factors such as species, age, and individual appetite. Here’s a general feeding chart to provide guidance, but please remember to adapt it based on your specific tarantula’s needs and behaviors.

Good Food To Feed Your Tarantula

Tarantulas aren’t picky eaters, but they do have preferences. Here’s what they’ll happily sink their fangs into:

• Crickets: A classic choice. It’s like serving pizza at a party – always a crowd-pleaser.
• Mealworms: Great for variety. Think of them as the appetizer to the main course.
• Dubia Roaches: Nutritious and easy to digest. They’re like the health nuts of the tarantula world.

Mix it up occasionally to keep mealtime exciting. After all, even tarantulas appreciate a little culinary adventure now and then!

What Not To Feed a Tarantula

Avoid these menu items to keep your tarantula happy and healthy:

• Venomous Insects: Just because they’re tough doesn’t mean they should duke it out with other venomous critters.
• Wild-Caught Insects: You never know what they’ve been snacking on out in the wild. It’s like inviting a stranger to dinner – better safe than sorry.
• Hard-Shell Insects: Tarantulas have delicate digestive systems. Hard shells can be tough to break down, like trying to eat a jawbreaker without cracking a tooth.

Tarantula Feeding Summary

Food Item	Description
Insects	Crickets, mealworms, cockroaches, grasshoppers
Small rodents	Pinkie mice, small rats
Other arthropods	Dubia roaches, superworms, waxworms
Small reptiles	Lizards (depending on size)
Small amphibians	Frogs, toads (depending on size)
Other small animals	Some tarantulas may consume small birds or fish
Commercial diets	Formulated tarantula diets available in pet stores

Citations:

• Tarantula Feeding
• Caring for Tarantulas