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Feeding tarantulas looks simple on the surface. Drop in a bug, spider eats it, end of story. In practice, feeder choice influences safety, nutrition, stress levels, enclosure hygiene, and long-term success. This article goes deep into the most commonly used feeders in the tarantula hobby, how big they are at different life stages, what makes them useful or problematic, and how to handle those problems intelligently. The Two Golden Rules Before diving into individual feeders, one guideline applies almost universally: A feeder should not be larger than the tarantula’s body length. The second, and arguably most important guideline is: NEVER feed wild caught animals! Wild caught animals can be contaminated with pesticides or be infected with parasites. If you do not follow this guideline, you are risking your tarantulas health. Crickets (Acheta and Gryllus species) Size and Development Crickets grow through multiple instars, molting frequently until adulthood. Advantages Crickets are …