Sunday, January 27, 2019Explaining Large Tarantula Collections to Family and Friends
For those of us who have large collections, it can be difficult to explain why we need so many tarantulas to coworkers, friends, and family. How do we...
Sunday, January 20, 2019A Comparison of Different Enclosure Types (Glass, Acrylic, and Plastic Bins)
Continuing with the listener requests, this episode is a discussion of the pros and cons of glass, acrylic, and plastic bin tarantula enclosures. Glas...
Sunday, January 13, 2019Listener Questions Part 2
Once again, a huge thank you to all who asked questions on my Facebook page! This episode includes:Do loud noises and loud music stress tarantulas?Whi...
Sunday, January 6, 2019Listener Questions Part 1
I recently asked my listeners on Facebook for questions and suggested topics, and the response was amazing. In this episode, I answer the first batch ...
Monday, December 31, 2018Is It Okay to Start Spiderlings in Adult Enclosures?
Leading off this episode, we'll discuss whether or not it's okay to put a tarantula spiderling in an adult enclosure. Next, we'll cover...
Sunday, December 16, 2018The Importance (and Pitfalls) of Tarantula YouTube Channels
I've had a lot of folks advising me lately on how to make my YouTube channel more "fun" and approachable to folks who may not already b...
Sunday, December 9, 2018Tarantula Communal Setup Updates
This episode features updates on my M. balfouri, N. incei, and P. metallica communal setups. Also included is the latest on my Tityus stigmurus scorpi...
Sunday, December 2, 2018Will the Real G. Pulchra Please Stand Up?
To kick this one off, we revisit episode 41 and address some comments listeners had about "winterizing tarantulas." Then we move into the me...
Sunday, November 25, 2018Things I Wish I Knew About Tarantulas Before I Got Into the Hobby Pt. 2
The title says it all! Back in February, I covered some of the topics and facts I wish I had known before getting into the hobby. Well, here are some ...
Monday, November 19, 2018Tips for Getting Your Tarantulas Ready for Winter
For this episode, we address some ways a tarantula keeper can get her or his spiders ready for the winter. These are just some tips and practices that...
Monday, November 12, 2018Top 15 Favorite Tarantulas (At the Moment!)
Okay, here is my attempt at a top 15 favorite tarantula species list! Please keep in mind that if a species you like isn't on it, it does NOT mea...
Sunday, November 4, 2018A Discussion of the Nat Geo Article on the Tarantula Trade
On Halloween (of course), National Geographic published the article, "The Illegal Market for Tarantulas Is Hairy Business." Despite the hoke...