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Like with every pet, tarantulas need a clean environment too. Although tarantulas are tidy creatures and cleaning is not so frequently needed as for many other pets, there is still a need to clean the enclosure once in a while. However, these spiders don’t like that you poke around in their cage, and can defend themselves when you are not careful. So, how do you clean a tarantula enclosure easy and safe? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you need to clean the enclosure you have to make good preparations. Preparing all the materials you need and remove the tarantula from the enclosure. A complete cleaning of the enclosure is not always necessary and is not much needed when you do regular spot cleaning. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning is not difficult, but you need to make proper preparation to minimize the risk that you startle your spider and unnecessary stress them. A startled tarantula can shoot irritating bristles (urticating hairs) or even bite you. In this article, I describe a complete cleaning routine with clear, easy steps. But there is much more to learn about keeping the enclosure clean, so keep on reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cleaning your tarantula enclosure in 8 steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you want to make cleaning easy, follow these steps! This will make cleaning practical and will make you prepared, so it is safe for your spider and you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Preparation: What tools do you need to clean a tarantula enclosure?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Prepare, prepare prepare! It is important to make preparations before you start cleaning the enclosure. Make a plan on which materials you need and collect them already before starting to clean. Refreshing the substrate? Make sure you have your new substrate ready-to-use (so if you have a mix of products, mix it in advance). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, plan how you are going to remove the spider from the enclosure, and where you want to keep it when you are cleaning the enclosure. Do the cleaning in an area where you don’t have any distractions. Think of playing kids running around or curious pets that want attention. Be sure all the windows and doors of the room you transfer the spider are closed. When your tarantula is moody or (starting to) moult, do the cleaning another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some do the cleaning on the ground in a closed room, others like it to clean the enclosure in the bathroom\/bathtub (easy to clean afterwards, and when tarantula escapes it can’t hide that easily). At least it is important to think about where you do the cleaning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below a list of materials you probably need for cleaning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n