Tarantula and Emperor Community Tank?

[jermajesty]

Hey so i am asking the scorpion and tarantula communities whether a few emperors and a tarantula would do well if they were housed together?

I am building a sort of mini-zoo in my garage (will have a huge build thread when i get started) and was still narrowing down the animals. THe cage for them that I am planning is about a 30, maybe 40 gallon. It is a custom made wood with an acrylic front. THe top will be a combination of wood and screen (prob about 50-50) and will have live plants, a misting system, and lighting.

I heard that emperors are fairly communal scorpions, but will they get along with a tarantula? I can split the tank if i need to, but i thought it would look cleaner, and much more badass if they were all in one tank..

Also, if it will work, or if i have to split the tank, i was wondering what kind of tarantula to get. The tank will have a fairly high humidty and temps (im guessing 70% and about 75 degrees....but its a guess, i havent set it up yet) but im open to opinions of other tarantulas that would do better in other climates. Emperors are supposed to be chill with varying temps so i would be catering to the spider's needs, not the scorpions'.

I do not want to spend a lot on the spider, def under $50 and would like to go as cheap as I can without getting a crappy animal. I would like it to be handleable, though i probably wont take it out often, maybe once a month. But I would sure like not to be bitten in that time hahah Also, if you guys know any cheap places to get/order them, please tell me. I know my local petshop has some, but i haven't gone back recently to ask their prices.

THe bigger the better, or at least the more badass haha

THanks for your ideas,

-Jeremy

[silver fang]

i tried housing an emperor with a rose haired tarantula in a display tank at a petshop i used to manage, was a bad idea they constiantly fought, however if you try it just keep an eye on them and make sure there are plenty of hideing spots so they get their own space

[jermajesty]

Aight fer sure...i dont think imma be doing this anymore becuase i got the same response from others.

I want the animals to thrive, not merely survive with an enemy a foot away.

THanks for the info,

-Jeremy