

F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Tarantula Questions
- What are the basic external features of a tarantula spider?
- How can I determine the sex of my tarantula?
- Where can I obtain more information about pet tarantulas?
- Where can I find more information about other arachnids either on a children's level or a more scientific/research level?
- Where can I find tarantula and other arthropod images for commercial purposes?
- Can I buy photoslide or CD images for non-commercial purposes?
- Do you sell, trade or give away tarantulas?
- If I describe a tarantula or spider to you can you tell me what species it is?
- What are your photographic image, scientific consultant, field or film documentary rates?
1) What are the basic external features of a tarantula spider?
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2) How can I determine the sex of my tarantula?
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3) Where can I obtain more information about pet tarantulas?
- The British Tarantula Society - www.thebts.co.uk
- The American Tarantula Society - www.atshq.org
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4) Where can I find more information about other arachnids either on a children's level or a more scientific/research level?
For children, adults or researchers try:
- The International Society of Arachnology - www.arachnology.org
(Resources and links for children, adults and researchers can be found by 'clicking' on the 'Arachnology pages' in the left hand column bar.)
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5) Where can I find tarantula and other arthropod images for commercial purposes
We do offer high quality images for commercial sale. For a custom quote, please contact us.
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6) Can I buy photoslide or CD images for non-commercial purposes?
Unfortunately not. Birdspiders.com images are only sold for commercial use, whereby, their copyright can be protected through contractual agreements.
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7) Do you sell, trade or give away tarantulas?
No.
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8) If I describe a tarantula or spider to you can you tell me what species it is?
Probably not. An accurate species determination can only be made by the examination of a number of physical characteristics found on an adult spider in combination with accurate locality data.
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9) What are your photographic image, scientific consultant, field or film documentary rates?
All rates are negotiable and can be discussed by contacting Rick West directly.
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