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
