This is going to be a different post, and one that I am honesty uncomfortable making. But as I get more involved in the tarantula community, making tarantula content and getting to know other tarantula owners, I really want to expand and give back more.

I’ve noticed that the tarantula community is really limited in fun, creative, and educational material and I’d love to keep creating new things and take it to the next level. And to solve that issue, I would LOVE to create a tarantula magazine and way more tarantula stuff for you!

But I need your help! I’ve seen some tarantula owners start things like Patreon accounts, so I created an account just to see what happens and see if there’s any interest in what I’m talking about here. If you aren’t sure what Patreon is, it’s kind of like a “tip jar” for creators to help them fund their projects!

I have a few tiers set up and while these might change, here’s what I would like to offer:

TIER 1 – $1/month:

By donating $1/month to my Patreon, you’ll be helping me upgrade my content and give me more time to spend on making more fun tarantula stuff for you 🙂

As a big spider thank you for your support every month, I’ll be releasing a Patreon-exclusive special story, photo, or graphic about my tarantula, Spidey (and future tarantulas!) to you every month <3

TIER 2 – $3/month: (I will have to reach my $150 goal before I can create this because it’s very labor-intensive):

• By supporting my digital tarantula magazine through a $3/month subscription, you will gain exclusive access to all past and present issues 🙂
• AND All rewards from lower levels.

My plans for the magazine are to make it a mix of expert tips, educational info, and fun stuff (since I think the T hobby is really missing that). I would love for it to include submissions of the community as well! Some submission/community content could be (but not limited to):

• helpful tips/things you’ve learned
• terrarium setups
• handling photos (no pics of spiders on faces)
• arachnophobia tips and stories
• funny stories
• pictures of your tarantulas and spiders
• articles about spider care
• spider-related art (poems, drawings, etc)
• First aid tips

Of course, all submissions will be credited.

When it comes to more educational/expert info, I am hoping to interview some major T experts and go deeper into popular tarantula topics. As a subscriber, YOU will get to choose and help shape every issue (probably through a vote or survey).

I am also VERY open to suggestions for what you’d like to see this magazine include! Feel free to leave me suggestions for the magazine at: info@tarantulaheaven.com

TIER 3 – $10/month:

Thank you so much for reading and if you decide to “tip” me on Patreon, please know I appreciate it more than you could ever imagine!