About Jennifer Amlie Expertise I can answer questions about care, housing, diets and molting. I can also direct people to websites and books that are very helpful. I also can tell people about the different types of tarantulas that are good for beginners.
Experience Currently, I have 5 tarantulas. I have been caring for tarantulas for over 5 years. I have had many different types of tarantulas, including spiderings (babies) and very old adults. I also have had Old world and New World tarantulas.
Education/Credentials I do not have a formal education dealing with tarantulas. However, I have read many books about tarantulas. I also research the internet for the latest information.
Expert: Jennifer Amlie Date: 9/13/2006 Subject: spiders
Question I have a goliath i was wonderirng if she could eat a mouse
Answer It depends on how big she is. If she if full-grown that I would try a small mouse or "pinkie." A pinkie is a baby mouse. It is smaller, but it can't defend itself. I believe this is a better choice. As for bigger mice, safety can be an issue if you want to feed her alive mice. You have to watch the tarantula's behavior to see if she is interested in the mouse or not. The mouse may try to defend itself and hurt the tarantula. Never leave a mouse in the cage with the tarantula if you can't be there to see what's going on. If you need anymore help please ask.
