Tarantula molting is confusing for beginners. No lie – it’s one of the most confusing (and surprising!) things for people just getting into the tarantula hobby. At least once per week, I get asked by a very concerned, well-meaning newbie about why their tarantula isn’t eating or if their tarantula is showing signs of premolt – so I figure this […]
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The story behind Spidey and the elusive dubia cockroach If you follow Spidey’s tumblr blog, you’ll know that she recently reached an important milestone in her spider life – her first dubia cockroach! Now some of you who are first-timers here might think “what’s the big deal?” Well, I’ll tell you! I’ve had Spidey, my elderly G. rosea, for quite […]
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A question that I sometimes get from those who are new to the tarantula hobby is often “Will my tarantula make webs?” This is often because after many weeks of observation, their tarantula has yet to make anything that resembles a web and they’re worried there might be something wrong with their new pet. But fear not! A tarantula web […]
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The tarantula bite I’ve written before about what a tarantula bite can feel like, which is super important for any new tarantula owner to know, but it’s also really important to know what happens if you do happen to have a tarantula bite. This is not something you want to be googling after it happens! Be prepared for a tarantula […]
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Tarantulas get a bad reputation from their fangs, venom, and urticating hair. But if you’ve ever touched a tarantula (it’s ok if you haven’t), then you know one of the best-kept secrets of the natural world: Tarantulas are pretty much THE softest thing you can ever touch. Softer than a kitten! Now, this isn’t to encourage anyone to go out […]
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How to buy a tarantula Getting into the tarantula hobby is an exciting process – no tarantula owner ever forgets their first T! Doing the research about how to buy a tarantula and where to buy from is half the fun, as well as considering what species you should get. You should always do a ton of research before getting […]
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Today we’re going to settle as fascinating question once and for all – do spiders drink water? From the time we’re young, we’re conditioned to believe that a spiders’ relationship with water is one of avoidance and destruction. From the nursery song “Itsy Bitsy Spider” to perhaps seeing our parents flush bugs down the toilet as kids, one wouldn’t think […]
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Welcome to the second issue of The Spinnerette, a tarantula and spider magazine, featuring the Monocentropus balfouri! A big thank you to everyone who made this issue possible and I hope to only see this spider magazine grow in the future! To view, you can purchase the spider magazine below, or subscribe to my Patreon! If you have feedback, please […]
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Even the biggest arachnophobes have a really hard time denying that tarantula paws are extremely adorable and precious. In 2017, this became a well known fact when a few posts about tarantula paws went viral on social media, prompting even those who were scared of spiders to say a big collective “awwww” when looking at these little fluffy feet! I […]
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There is SO much we still don’t know about tarantulas, but we’re learning more every day. Today, I’m answering a super interesting question: Can tarantulas swim? If you’re a new or soon-to-be tarantula owner, you might be terrified that your tarantula might accidentally drown itself in its water dish. Misguided pet store employees will likely tell you that you need […]
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