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So, after mentioning Andrew Smith's AMAZING documentary Theraphosa & Ephebopus: Suriname's Giant Forest Floor Tarantulas, it became clear that man...

Although I've addressed this topic before, it's an important one. I've received quite a few messages over the past year from folks who are concerned o...

And, we're back on Sundays!First, we discuss a new species of Aphonopelma recently described.Then, I take some listener feedback.And, for the main top...

First off, we'll discuss a new study on the "Jorō spider" that explains why it is doing so well in urban environments (and why it shouldn't be feared)...

Now that the last four Phormictopus species I acquired have put on some size and are showing some adult color, it's time to do an update on the 16 "sp...

Well, it's been over two years since I got my Ephebopus slings, and it's finally time for a proper genus review! In this episode, I'll talk about the ...

First, we'll discuss some listener comments from last week's episode.Then, we've all been there. You're at work or having company over, and suddenly y...

In this episode, I will talk about seven tarantula species that defied the expectations that I had for them after I did my research.

Recently, I did a podcast about some of my terrestrial spiders that appreciated room to dig as adults. Since then, I've received questions about fosso...

I first covered this topic back in December of 2021. However, as the years have passed, I have encountered some new issues troubling hobbyists. In thi...

A few years ago, I started keeping several Heteropoda (Huntsman) species, and it was quite the learning curve in many ways. In this episode, I'll disc...

When setting up a tarantula habitat, there are usually four main "ingredients": substrate, a hide, a water dish, and plants. However, when putting pla...