We have a beautiful tarantula, that was given to us by a friend who had a friend that had to get rid of it. It is venomous, which is ok, it makes the beauty more mystifying, knowing you can't touch it. BUT it's nerveracking when one of the 5 cats gets a curious bone going on. Does anyone know how to "milk", or devenom the big bug? Supposedly it can be done, and not really knowing the old owner, we have not a clue. Got a book on tarantulas at the local pet store, being told there would be something in there about it, but absolutely NOTHING!! Thanks you for any response on this one!
2006-07-23 06:13:17 · 5 answers · asked by SheWolff 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
The tarantula's venom is also it's digestive juices, so to remove it would result in starving the spider. Unless it is an exceptionally large type of tarantula (and even then) it would at best only make the cats sore/sick. Tarantula venom is designed to work on insects and small amphibians and usually requires several bites to work. When attacked by something too large the tarantula will bite but not bother to inject any venom. Just make sure that the container your tarantula is in is secure and your cats will be fine.
2006-07-23 11:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!! The tarantula needs its venom to live. Even a slight injury will cause the tarantula to bleed to death. Tarantula venom causes its prey to dissolve (cricket soup if you will) and then the spider sucks up the dissolved bug. Make sure the cage the tarantula is in, is kept in a place where the cats arnt allowed and the cage is secure and too heavy for the cats to knock off a shelf or something.
2006-07-23 06:18:28 · answer #2 · answered by lady_crotalus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spiders don't actually "eat," they use their venom to digest their food externally and "suck" it up, and they also need their venom to immobilize their prey, they are so fragile that they can't afford to have it put up too much of a fight. Even if it did survive a devenomation (highly unlikely) it would probably end up starving to death. What kind of tarantula is it? all spiders are venomous, but most pose no threat to humans (or cats). Your best bet would be to research the particular species, and if it proves to be too dangerous, find someone to take it. If it's something lie a rosehair there's no problem. If it's a baboon or something, best to find it a new home or secure it from the cats.
2006-07-23 06:24:44 · answer #3 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That isn't actually possible. You may want to check out http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/ to connect with some very experienced spider owners who can explain things to you in more scientific terms than I'm able to. You should never let your cats get into the tarantula's enclosure in any case since it is far more likely to be hurt than they are.
2006-07-24 07:22:15 · answer #4 · answered by star_momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call this number...720-974-1875, Leave a message they will call you back...its the Butterfly Pavilion in Denver, co. I got one from them. It can be done but usually results in DEATH. What kind is it? Can I help??
2006-07-23 06:18:07 · answer #5 · answered by Wolf woman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋