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HOUSING:

Tarantulas do not need a large enclosure, but an arboreal species will require a tall cage and a burrowing type spider will need appropriate substrate or hiding places. For terrestrial or burrowing spiders, the enclosure generally should be 3 times the leg span in length and 2 times the leg span in width. The enclosure should not be much higher than the length of the spider because these spiders are fairly heavy and if they should climb and fall, it could be dangerous or even fatal for them.

Because guinea pigs are small animals, many parents choose them as their child's first pet. They assume that such a small animal would need very little care, when in fact guinea pigs have many requirements. They will need a roomy cage, specialized diet, daily cleanup and gentle handling. It should also be noted that an adult should be the primary caretaker.