Learning how to test the temperament of your pet tarantula is one of the most important aspects of becoming a new tarantula owner. It can save you lots of trouble (and pain), so in this post I’m going to walk you through why this matters so much and how to do it safely. What is tarantula temperament? When it comes […]
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Tarantula enrichment is something that is not often talked about, but it’s definitely worth giving a try. What is tarantula enrichment? It’s the practice of introducing items into your tarantula’s tank to keep things interesting for your pet. Although many argue that tarantula enrichment may be pointless because tarantulas cannot operate or process information the way we do, my own […]
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If you finally made the leap to purchase your first tarantula, let me give you a big CONGRATULATIONS! As with any new experience, taking care of a new pet can be uncomfortable at first – especially with a creature as misunderstood as a tarantula. But don’t worry – you’re going to come away from this post feeling way more relaxed […]
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Knowing how to choose the right tarantula is an incredibly important topic because even if you’ve done all the research in the world to prepare for your pet, getting the wrong spider in the first place can severely impact how long you will last in the tarantula keeping hobby – and it could be the difference between life and death […]
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On Friday, I got the awesome opportunity to bring my Chilean Rose Hair, Spidey, into a day care center in Philadelphia to teach a bunch of pre-schoolers about tarantulas! Although it was Spidey’s first time out of the house and she was a bit scared, she did great and really cooperated. I could tell the experience was a bit stressful […]
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Let’s talk about how to create your very own tarantula habitat! Buying tarantulas is fun, but a big part of the joy of tarantula keeping is providing a good home for your spider. One area that new tarantula owners struggle with and have so many questions about are enclosures (which are also referred to as terrariums or vivariums). There’s a […]
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The jumping spider is one of the most friendly, intelligent types of arachnids you will ever meet! They make fantastic pets and are extremely fascinating to learn about – which is why they are rapidly increasing in popularity. There are several different types of jumping spiders, but this article will focus on the phidippus genus, which are most commonly kept […]
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Originally, I had zero intentions of getting involved with tarantulas. I honestly wanted a kitten. Something low maintenance, independent, and furry. But my roommate at the time was deathly allergic to cats, so that was out of the question. I did my research and realized that my other options – bunnies, hamsters, guinea pigs, etc. – were all extremely needy […]
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In this post I’m going to do something a little different and talk about the garden spider. This may be a website about tarantulas, but I get a lot of questions about household and garden spiders as well – particularly from people who are suffering from arachnophobia and want to know how they can get over their fears and live […]
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When Lucas the Spider first made his debut on YouTube in November, the internet pretty much exploded. Even people with severe arachnophobia could not resist this little spider’s adorable mannerisms, his big eyes, or his cute voice (not to mention those cute little spide paws!). Lucas the Spider is the amazing work of animator Joshua Slice, who decided to put […]
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