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TARANTULAS IN THE TERRARIUM

TARANTULAS IN THE TERRARIUM is an instructional film by Michael Jacobi. It was a do-it-yourself project − written, filmed, edited and burned to disc as a one-man-show by MJ. Unfortunately, the DVD version was not professionally mastered and there were compatibility problems with many stand-alone DVD players and even some computer drives.

PURCHASE QUICKTIME MOVIE

Since a DVD version is not possible at this time, the entire 95-minute TARANTULAS IN THE TERRARIUM has now been compressed and rendered as a 320x240 457MB QuickTime movie that can play on any computer using QuickTime or compatible media player. It is available as a download limited to personal use by the original purchaser only. Price is ONLY $3 US. Four short sample excerpts from the film [ca. 22 minutes total] have been posted on YouTube™ and may be viewed free of charge (see below).

TOPICS

Introduction
Reptile Store Visit: Tarantula Housing Basics
Reptile Store Visit: Substrate Basics
Reptile Store Visit: Water Bowls
Reptile Store Visit: Hiding Places
Reptile Store Visit: Décor
Reptile Store Visit: Temperature
Choosing A Species
Substrate
Tarantula Housing: Rearing Spiderlings
Tarantula Housing: Clear Plastic Terraria
Tarantula Housing: Elevated Water Cup
Tarantula Housing: Vertical Enclosures for Arboreals
Tarantula Housing: Naturalistic Terraria Design
Tarantula Housing: Poecilotheria Breeding Cages
Tarantula Keeping Tools
Moving Tarantulas
Feeding and Rearing Prey: Crickets
Feeding and Rearing Prey: Roaches
Feeding and Rearing Prey: Superworms
Feeding and Rearing Prey: Mealworms
Feeding and Rearing Prey: Waxworms
Compost Tub and Woodlice
Introduction to Breeding: Egg Sac Incubation

Order TARANTULAS IN THE TERRARIUM [457MB QuickTime .mov file]. PayPal payment only. Within 48 hours of purchase you will be emailed a link to download the file.

YOU TUBE EXCERPTS

These YouTube™ clips are excerpts from Michael Jacobi's 95-minute instructional film "Tarantulas in the Terrarium", an Exotic Fauna production. See above to order complete film.

Choosing Species

This clip offers a brief overview of some of the more popular pet tarantulas [04:25].

Tarantula Cages & Supplies

This clip takes you on a field trip to Aquatic Critter, a large reptile and fish store in Nashville, to take a look at popular cages used to house tarantulas, plus substrate, hiding places, heating devices and other reptile supplies useful in keeping tarantulas [06:41].