By far one of the most common phobias around is Arachnophobia, or the fear of spiders, and for good reason too. There is something downright alien about these little arachnids that can make your skin crawl with ease. But even though they are strange and eerie looking, there is also …
Tarantulas are relatively easy pets to have. In fact, they are usually perfectly happy being left completely alone besides feeding and the occasional enclosure cleaning. However, you do want to make sure you get their enclosure right since that is where they will be spending pretty much their entire life …
Whenever you are considering bringing home a tarantula, it is important to consider the cost associated with the spider. Being able to afford everything your arachnid needs will ensure that your tarantula stays happy and healthy from day one. How much does it cost to keep a tarantula? Most species …
When it comes time for your tarantula to molt, it can quickly become rather stressful. When tarantulas molt or prepare to molt, they display a number of symptoms that can be concerning, especially if you do not know what they are symptoms of. Tarantulas are also extremely vulnerable during this …
Once you start to research tarantulas, you are going to quickly run into the terms New World and Old World tarantula, and there is often not much explanation as to what exactly that means. However, when you are trying to pick a tarantula to bring home, it is important that …
Tarantulas are fascinating spiders to have, but with close to 900 different species, it can be hard to pick which you want. What does not help is that within the tarantula realm you have several types of species: terrestrial tarantulas and arboreal tarantulas. In this post, you will learn about …
Tarantulas are one of the most villainized creatures in media, but is their bad rap really justified? Whether you are thinking about getting one as a pet or you just live in an area where you might come across one, it is important you know how to be safe. In …
The Greenbottle Blue tarantula is amazingly vivid looking with colors that stand out in any collection. They are Venezuelan desert spiders that make an incredible web that will cover much of their enclosure. If you have some experience with tarantulas, the Greenbottle Blue might be for you. Species name Chromatopelma …
Talk about an impressive spider that has a great back story in addition to a brightly colored rump! This globetrotter has been renamed and rediscovered in many places over the last century and is now commonly found in a pet store near you. This attractive fuzzball specimen is a great …
At first glance, this could pass for a Costa Rican Zebra tarantula, yet the Chaco Golden Knee is home to Paraguay and Argentina. Scientifically classified as Grammostola pulchirpes, it’s not too different than its near-identical zebra cousin. This somewhat timid yet easygoing tarantula is not hard to come by at …