Monday, July 21, 2025Tarantulas Seized and the C. cayaneopubescens (GBB) Care
First, we'll disuss the current seizure of smuggled tarantulas at an airport. Then, I'll discuss tips and care notes for one of the hobby's most popul...
Monday, July 14, 2025Best Tarantula Species to Keep to Gain Experience
When making their wish lists, many hobbyists identify spiders like Old World tarantulas and giant tropicals that they'd like to keep one day, but don'...
Monday, July 7, 2025The Big Guns - Updates on My Largest Tarantulas
In this episode, we'll discuss the growth rates and current legspans of the largest tarantulas in my collection.
Sunday, June 29, 2025Who Will Care for Your Tarantulas in an Emergency?
After I injured my shoulder, I had to have my son, Roane, help me with basic feeding and maintenance. It got me thinking about how important it is for...
Sunday, June 22, 2025Tarantula Males Discussion
NOTE: In the podcast, I refer to Pamphobeteus sp. Duran as Phormictopus sp. Duran. This was an error on my part! Also, it's lion CUBS, not kittens. Th...
Sunday, June 8, 2025If I Could Only Keep 5 Tarantulas
I'm not going to lie; I've avoided this "challenge" for years because just the thought of it causes me stress. That said, in this episode, I'm going t...
Sunday, June 1, 2025P. metallica "Gooty Sapphire Ornamental" Care
First off, we'll share some listener comments. Then, we'll share some spider news. Our main topic for today (14:30) is the care of one of the most po...
Sunday, May 25, 2025Tarantula Molting Guide
Molting can be the most exciting yet simultaneously stressful part of keeping tarantulas. In this episode, we'll discuss the entire process -- from pr...
Sunday, May 11, 2025Amazing Spider Mothers!
First, we'll discuss some listener comments. Then, how would you like a spider that produced fluorescent red silk? Scientists have made it happen! Fin...
Sunday, May 4, 2025Some Tips for Setting Up Moisture Dependent Tarantulas
In this episode, we'll discuss what it takes to create a good setup for a moisture dependent tarantula.
Sunday, April 27, 2025How To Explain Large Tarantula Collections
To kick this one off, I discuss the final meeting of the Arachnid Appreciation Club, read some listener comments, and explore an article about the spi...
Sunday, April 13, 2025Anti Exotics Legislation - Why Are We Targeted?
With all that's going on in the world, why do politicians keep trying to pass laws banning exotic pet keeping? In this episode, we'll talk about some ...