Furthermore, when housing arboreal tarantulas in a one gallon jar, a vertical shelter should be provided such as a piece of cork bark, which offers adequate cover. Temperature and Light To have a healthy specimen it is important to monitor the temperature on a regular basis. Most tarantulas should be maintained between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, with 78 to 82 degrees being the optimum temperature for most species. The tropical forest spiders should be placed in an environment where a higher temperature range can be maintained. Spiders native to the scrub type areas can tolerate cooler temperatures for short periods of time.
Most tarantulas can acclimate to accommodate moderate temperature fluctuations.
However a severe drop in temperature could be hazardous to the spider's health. This particular species of spider should be maintained in the upper temperature range if it is to do well. Heating a tarantula's enclosure can prove to be a challenge. If the spider is housed in an aquarium, a heating pad should provide an adequate source of heat. Stores specializing in reptiles will carry a wide variety of heating pads.