While having a horse in the family can be a rewarding experience, it also involves a great deal of time, money and continuing commitment to the care and well being of the animal. A horse will be dependent upon you to provide for his needs 365 days a year, in good weather and in bad! Whether you keep your horse at home or at a boarding facility, basic care will cost several thousand dollars a year. The purchase price of your horse will most likely be less than the cost of maintaining him for just 1 year. So, before you acquire an equine companion, make sure you are realistic about your financial ability to afford quality care for him.

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.