invertebrate
Theraphosidae
Tarantulas and more. Fascinating, low-maintenance, and surprisingly calm.
Stock changes through the day — message or call to check this one's still here before you travel.
- Care level
- Beginner
- Good for
- Beginners — a great first pet
- Lifespan
- Females can live 15–20+ years
- Adult size
- Varies — many tarantulas span 12–16cm legspan
- Habitat
- A snug enclosure sized to the species — terrestrial tarantulas want floor space and a hide; arboreal ones want height and cork bark. A water dish and the right humidity for the species.
- Diet
- Live insects (crickets, locusts) every week or two. Many tarantulas can fast for long periods quite naturally.
- Sex
- Mixed
About invertebrate
Our invertebrates — mostly tarantulas — are fascinating, low-maintenance, and far calmer than people expect.
They do not need much space, feeding is occasional, and watching them rebuild webs or burrow is oddly relaxing. Many beginner-friendly species are docile and slow-moving.
A brilliant, affordable first exotic. Come and meet a few in store — we will steer you to a species that suits how hands-on you want to be.
Come and meet invertebrate
We don't ship animals — every one is collected in person so we can make sure it's the right match. Pop into either shop or message us first.
Ashford
87A Church Rd, Ashford, Middlesex TW15 2PE
10 mins walk from Ashford railway station
Mon–Sat 9:30–17:30 · Sun 10:00–16:00
Call 01784 679236Leighton Buzzard
58-62 Hockliffe St, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1HJ
Town centre, on Hockliffe Street
Mon–Sat 9:30–17:30 · Sun 10:00–16:00
Call 01525 373460