Keeper guide

Pre-Killed Prey for Tarantula Slings

Many small slings will scavenge freshly killed prey, making it a useful option when live prey is too large or difficult to control.

Answer

Fresh pre-killed prey is useful for very small slings that cannot safely tackle a live feeder. Many slings will scavenge once the food is left near the retreat.

What to use

Use a freshly killed small cricket, roach nymph, mealworm section or other established feeder. The portion should be small enough to remove easily.

How to offer it

Place the food close to the sling's retreat in the evening and check later. The sling does not need to attack immediately for the food to be useful.

Remove leftovers

Take out uneaten pieces before they dry, mould or attract mites. Tiny containers foul much faster than adult enclosures.

Move to live prey

As the sling grows and can subdue appropriately sized live prey confidently, live feeding becomes easier to monitor.