Sunday, October 4, 2020Blue T News and When Species Are "Extinct" from the Hobby
To kick this one off, a new paper FINALLY sheds some light on why some tarantulas are blue. Also, are there species that are at risk of being "ex...
Sunday, September 27, 2020Feeding - What Works for You?
A lot of folks stress about feeding their tarantulas, wondering how often, what size, and how much to feed. The fact is, there is no real right or wro...
Sunday, September 20, 2020Beginner Anxiety (or When Will I Stop Worrying?)
We've all been there...You've done the research for months, you've carefully selected your first tarantula, and you finally have it set...
Sunday, September 6, 2020P. metallica Communal Development
After JUST telling folks on a livestream that my P. metallica communal was still going well, my son and I made a sad discovery last night.
Sunday, August 30, 2020DKS Revisited and Cross Ventilation
I've been getting a lot of questions about the symptoms known as DKS lately, so here are my thoughts on the topic. Also, we discuss cross ventila...
Sunday, August 23, 2020Psalmopoeus Genus Review and Bioactive Thoughts
To kick this episode off, I respond to a comment about last week's episode about those new to the hobby starting with bioactive enclosures. Then,...
Sunday, August 16, 2020Tarantula Temperament and Putting Your Tarantula First
To kick this episode off, we discuss the need to be realistic and open minded when discussing tarantula temperament. Also, a reminder to always put yo...
Sunday, August 9, 2020Hoarding, Pet Store Hate, and Sacrificial Males
In this episode, I answer questions I received about three different topics. First, we address the possibility of hoarding in the hobby. Next, we exam...
Sunday, August 2, 2020When Tarantulas Burrow
"My tarantula buried itself; what should I do?" is probably the most common question I get asked. In this episode, we talk about the burrowe...
Sunday, July 26, 2020Veterinary Care and the "Non Science" Behind Rehousings
I've been asked many times if I've considered bringing my tarantulas to the vet when they are ill. In this episode, I talk about my thoughts...
Sunday, July 19, 2020Sicarius thomisoides Notes (and Other Ramblings!)
To kick this one off, we discuss the care of Sicarius thomisoides, the "Six-eyed Sand Spider." Then, I ramble a bit about about a recent fun...
Sunday, July 12, 2020The Pitfalls of Exaggerating (or Downplaying) the Risks of Keeping Venomous Arachnids
A recent comment on a video got me really thinking about how I present these animals. Although I try to approach each species with only facts, and I s...