How to Breed Tarantulas

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get a mature pair of tarantulas.

   This can be a tricky part unless they are all mature.
   
   Males that are mature will have mating hooks on their first pair of legs and females have a flap of skin (spermacae) between their book lungs.
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   Step 2: Have the female in a larger cage than usual and leave her to settle down

   ,,,, And again just before the pairing. ,,,,(NB: the goal is to breed tarantulas, so if the male is killed deal with it and don't kill the female.) ,
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   Step 3: Once she has settled down feed her a little bit more often.

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   Step 4: About a week before the pairing

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   Step 5: put the male in a smaller container and make sure it is concealed.

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   Step 6: Put the container the male is into the female's tank.

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   Step 7: Feed her 2 days before the day you let the male out.

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   Step 8: When you see them drumming before you plan to put him in her tank

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   Step 9: it is a sign they are ready however still feed the female before the meeting.

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    Step 10: Let the male out slowly.

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    Step 11: Get a paintbrush in case a fight breaks out.

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    Step 12: If there is a fight separate them slowly with the paintbrush.

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    Step 13: Pair them up again a week later(if the male is still alive).

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