Season 1

Let's talk about crickets! I get plenty of questions about the different types of feeder insects available for tarantulas, so in this episode I&a...

In this episode, we talk about tarantula ICUs and their effectiveness in treating ailing spiders; what size slings beginners should start with; and so...

In this installment, I answer questions posed on my Facebook page about various tarantula topics. Questions include: What is the state of the hobby? I...

Going on two years ago, I started an M. balfouri communal setup with the intention of documenting it from sling to adulthood. For over a year, I poste...

I've spoken to several people over the years who have just bought their first tarantula yet know literally NOTHING about them or how to correctly...

The inevitability of death is a part of the hobby. Whether it be a mature male on its last legs, an older specimen, or a sick sling, everyone is going...

A lot of hobbyists reference "power feeding" their tarantulas. But what exactly is "power feeding"...and does the term even apply ...

Many of us get into the hobby with aspirations of breeding, and it can be an incredibly rewarding aspect of this pastime. However, breeding is can be ...

Many folks new to the hobby seek out "best beginner species" lists and the like in order to help them select a good "starter" tara...

After receiving several emails from folks looking to drop slings in adult enclosures, I decided to chime in on the debate. What follows is a discussio...

In this episode, we tackle three hobby-specific topics: - Should children be involved in the tarantula hobby? -What do people mean by "room temp...

So, I had covered this topic in a blog article years ago, but I really thought that it would be fun to revisit it. For those just getting into the hob...