Sunday, January 19, 2020The EMODE Website and the Importance of Doing Research Before You Buy
First off, we discuss the EMODE website which proports to tell people which pets should be kept and which should not. From there, we discuss why it&ap...
Sunday, January 12, 2020The Impact of Fear Mongering YouTube Clickbait on the Hobby
To kick this one off, we discuss how sensationalized, hyperbolic videos that portray tarantulas as scary or dangerous are detrimental to our hobby. Ne...
Sunday, January 5, 2020Some Housekeeping and Tips on Setting Up Different Types of Enclosures
First off, I wanted to address some issues with correspondence, breeding loans, and home visits.Next, we move into the guts of the podcast and talk ab...
Monday, December 30, 2019The Stigmatization of Old Worlds (and Some Thoughts on the Ladder System)
After recently having two keepers tell me that they would NEVER get any old world tarantulas because they are "too dangerous", it got me thi...
Monday, December 23, 2019Using Substrate and Prey from Outside and Wire Mesh - What are the Risks?
Okay, so this was supposed to be part of last week's episode, but my voice didn't hold out. Still, as last week dealt more with issues in th...
Sunday, December 15, 2019Scented Candles, Bright Lights, and Stereo Systems - Are They Harmful to Tarantulas?
Many of us like to come home turn on the lights, light some candles, and crank up the music. However, are any of these things harmful to our spiders? ...
Sunday, December 8, 2019Winter Topics, Bioactive Updates, and Full Interview with Animals at Home
With winter weather upon us, we'll discuss ordering tarantulas in the winter as well as my trick for "winterizing" my slings. Also, I o...
Sunday, December 1, 2019Harpactira pulchripes and My Experiences with Cleaner Insects
To kick this one off, I talk about Harpactira pulchripes. Then, I share some of my experiences with springtails and isopods. (NOTE: It's CLEANER ...
Wednesday, November 27, 2019Bonus Episode 2 - Communal Updates
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! In this bonus episode, I offer some updates on my communal setups.
Sunday, November 24, 2019Enclosures, Handling, and Protecting Males Revisited
A couple recent comments on YouTube have compelled me to revisit the topics of enclosures and handling again. Also, a hobby buddy of mine and YouTuber...
Sunday, November 17, 2019The "OBT" Revisited and Animals At Home Interview Excerpt
We kick this one off with a discussion of the P. murinus or "OBT". Then, for folks who haven't heard it, I've included a clip of m...
Sunday, November 10, 2019Just How Dangerous Are Tarantulas in the Home?
So, how dangerous is it to bring tarantulas (especially old world species) into your home? A discussion of some points to consider. Also, some quick m...
