AboutJenna Expertise I am a pet store employee that cares for a variety of tarantulas. These include Zebras, Rose-Hair, Pink Toe and Cobalt. I am also knowledgeable in other types and can advise on care, housing, feeding, and behavior.
Experience 2 years of reptile care with research and hands on experience feeding, handling and housing 20 tarantulas.
Expert: Jenna Date: 5/5/2008 Subject: Chilean Rose Tarantula
Question I have a question about Chilean rose tarantulas
How many crickets do they eat a week? one a day? one every other day 3 a day what? my scorpion eats one or two every 2 -3 days and once a month a pinkie mouse, and my geckos eat 5 crickets each so its verys so how many will it eat and how often?
Answer Hey Sam
It really depends on the tarantula to how often they want to eat. The rose's I've had in the past usually ate 1-4 every 6-7 days. Though there was one larger that would eat 3 at a time every 4 days or so. She was very active compared to most tarantulas I know though so that might be why.
I would start with 2 crickets every 3-4 days, and see how fast they get eaten. A lot of the time I will put 6 or so in the cage and let them eat when they want for the next week. Just make sure they aren't hiding so she can't get to them. :) Oh, and if you are dusting prior, keep in mind that a cricket can clean off that dust within 2 hours. So feed accordingly.
