Animal Crossing Tarantula Island Setup
Creating a dedicated Tarantula Island in Animal Crossing New Horizons is a highly effective way to farm Bells and potentially fill your Critterpedia. While the process might seem a little tedious at first, the rewards in terms of both currency and rare bug encounters are well worth the effort. Successfully setting up your own Tarantula Island requires careful planning and execution, focusing on manipulating the island’s environment to maximize tarantula spawns and minimize the appearance of other less desirable bugs. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to transform any island into a tarantula haven, allowing you to rake in Bells with relative ease.
Clearing Your Island
The first and most crucial step in building your Tarantula Island is to clear your island of anything that could potentially attract other bugs. This means removing all trees, flowers, weeds, and rocks. Other bugs are more likely to spawn on these, and this reduces the spawn rate of tarantulas. The goal is to create a completely barren environment where only tarantulas can appear. Take your time with this process, as a thorough job now will save you time and frustration later. This process is really fundamental to the overall success of your tarantula island and is non-negotiable for it to work as intended.
Removing Trees and Flowers
Using your axe, chop down every single tree on the island. Then, dig up all the flower plants using your shovel. You can either sell the flowers or store them somewhere else, but they should not be present on your island during tarantula farming. Remember that even palm trees, if present, need to be removed if you’re aiming for maximum tarantula spawns. Be sure to dig up the stumps as well. Any remaining tree stumps can still spawn other insects. For maximum effectiveness, remove all stumps.
Filling the Ponds and Rivers
Next, fill in any ponds and rivers with the help of your shovel. Any water source can lead to the spawning of water bugs, and you want to eliminate any possibility of bugs other than tarantulas appearing. The aim is to create a flat, empty space. In doing so, you will have effectively limited the possible spawn points for undesirable insects. This step, combined with removing all the trees and flowers, will dramatically increase the chances of tarantulas appearing. Don’t worry about needing to change the layout of your island permanently, once the tarantula farming is complete, you can bring your island back to its former glory.
Digging the Perfect Layout
Now that you’ve cleared the island, you need to create pathways and open areas to facilitate tarantula spawning and your movement around the island. Consider creating a rectangular or square layout with several parallel paths. This design will allow you to easily navigate the island and spot tarantulas. Leave enough space between the paths for tarantulas to spawn. You could also dig a moat around the island to prevent other bugs from entering the hunting area. Ensure there are no dead ends to prevent getting trapped by aggressive tarantulas. The design of your island layout will play a key role in your success.
The Optimal Island Design
An ideal design allows you to easily maneuver around the island. Make paths wide enough for you to move and quickly react to tarantula spawns. The paths should ideally be wide enough to allow you to swing your net without obstructions. Avoid making the paths too narrow, as they might restrict your movement and make it difficult to catch tarantulas. The design should also allow you to quickly run from tarantulas if you make a mistake. A well-designed island setup will make the entire process more efficient and far less stressful.
Luring Tarantulas
Once you’ve prepped your island, the next step is to learn how to actually lure tarantulas. The spawn rate of tarantulas will depend on the time of day, the season, and the state of your island. As a result, you will need to know how to optimize your timings in order to obtain the best results. The main aim is to identify optimal conditions where tarantulas are more likely to spawn. Once you have understood the underlying principles of tarantula spawning, you will be able to develop a sustainable approach for catching tarantulas for hours on end.
Timing is Everything
Tarantulas are nocturnal creatures, and this is reflected in their spawning patterns in Animal Crossing. The best time to hunt tarantulas is during the nighttime hours. In the Northern Hemisphere, tarantulas are most active from November to April, whereas in the Southern Hemisphere, they are most active from May to October. However, tarantulas can appear outside of these months too, so don’t be discouraged if you are unable to catch them outside of the peak season. If you are patient and consistent with your efforts, you will certainly find success.
The Best Time to Hunt Tarantulas
Generally, tarantulas spawn between 7 PM and 4 AM in Animal Crossing. Therefore, if you want to maximize your chances of encountering them, make sure to set your game time accordingly. The weather conditions don’t really have an impact on tarantula spawns, but rain or snow can sometimes make it more challenging to spot them. Ideally, a clear, dark night is the perfect environment for tarantula hunting. It’s important to remember that tarantulas are not present all the time, so you may have to spend some time waiting for them to appear. However, with patience and persistence, you will soon be swimming in bells.
Understanding Tarantula Behavior
Tarantulas can be a bit unpredictable. They will actively chase you and can cause you to faint if you get bit. When they spot you, they will rear up on their hind legs, and you need to be cautious to avoid being attacked. Once they go into attack mode, it’s best to stop moving entirely. Make sure you have your net equipped but don’t swing it. Slowly approach the tarantula and when you are close enough, swing your net. If you manage to catch it, congratulations! If you miss, run away to avoid getting bitten. You can use this information to develop your personal catching strategy.
Catching Tarantulas Effectively
Catching tarantulas requires a specific approach and technique. Without the correct technique, you will likely be bitten and faint, wasting your time. Knowing how to approach and catch tarantulas is just as important as setting up your island, so be sure to pay attention to the following steps. Mastering these techniques will ensure you can make the most of your tarantula hunting and increase your Bells earned exponentially. Remember practice makes perfect, and do not get discouraged if you fail at first. With persistence, you can master tarantula hunting.
The Approach
When you spot a tarantula, the first thing you should do is equip your net. Then, slowly approach the tarantula. If the tarantula raises its legs and starts to attack, stop moving immediately. Wait for the tarantula to calm down before proceeding. This will require patience, but you must wait for the tarantula to lower its legs and calm down. You can then inch closer to the tarantula, inching forward slowly until you are close enough to swing your net. Maintain a slow and steady approach, keeping an eye on the tarantula’s behavior.
The Catching Technique
Once you’re close enough to the tarantula, swing your net to catch it. Timing is critical here, so aim carefully. If successful, you will have a tarantula in your inventory. If you miss, the tarantula will attack you. If you miss, run as fast as you can away from the tarantula. You should ideally be able to outrun the tarantula, and give yourself some space. Once you get a little distance, you can try again. Repeat the process until you have a full inventory, or you get tired of hunting. You will soon develop a rhythm and catch a lot of tarantulas.
Dealing with Bites
If you get bitten by a tarantula, you will faint and wake up back at your house. All your tools will be in your inventory, but any items you were carrying will be lost. Therefore, it’s important to avoid being bitten. If you do get bitten, don’t worry too much as you can just restart your hunt. The important thing is to learn from your mistakes. Try to analyze what went wrong so that you can avoid making the same mistake. The more you get bitten, the more you will learn, and the more efficient you will become. Eventually, you will be catching tarantulas with ease.
Maximizing Your Haul
To maximize your haul, you need to manage your inventory efficiently and understand the selling price of tarantulas. This will also allow you to better assess your success rate and fine-tune your strategy, ensuring you earn as many Bells as possible. You need to know how to store your tarantulas and make the most of your island setup. Also, you need to find the best way to sell your haul. By employing smart strategies you can increase your efficiency, and earn even more Bells. Here are a few tips.
Inventory Management
Keep your inventory slots free. Each tarantula you catch takes up a slot. If you do not have enough space, you will not be able to catch any more. You also need to think about how to store your catches. The best way to do this is to ensure you have enough space in your inventory to store the tarantulas. You can also store tarantulas in your house or in storage. Just be sure you have enough space to hold your catches. If you are running out of space, you can sell some of your tarantulas to make room.
Selling Your Catch
Tarantulas sell for a good price, which is why tarantula farming is such a lucrative endeavor. You can sell your tarantulas to Nook’s Cranny for 8,000 Bells each. The best approach is to fill your inventory and sell all the tarantulas at once. Another option is to wait for Flick, the bug-loving special visitor, to come to your island. Flick buys bugs for 1.5 times their usual price. If Flick is on your island, you can sell your tarantulas for 12,000 Bells each, making it an even more profitable endeavor. Keep an eye on your island visitors.
With practice, you will be able to make your very own tarantula island and accumulate Bells like never before. Enjoy your farming!