Zach David

​A very common concern that you may see while browsing tarantula message boards is mites either in a tarantula’s enclosure or on the tarantula itself. The concept of mites is very concerning and can make quite a few owners paranoid about these tiny creatures infesting and harming their tarantulas in some way. This post will … Read more

​There are a few things that comes to everyone’s mind when they think about spiders: 8 legs, many eyes, creepy-looking, and webs. It’s likely that you personally have run into a spider web, seen a fly caught in a web, and even observed a spider spinning its intricate silk hammock. Now, tarantulas aren’t your typical … Read more

While tarantulas may be small creatures that seem simple to take care of, there are certain things that you need to do to ensure their well-being. Those things include proper feeding, routine maintenance, and assuring that their enclosure meets all of their environmental requirements. There are a few different aspects of a tarantula enclosure, with … Read more

​If you’ve spent any amount of time watching videos or browsing pictures relating to tarantulas, you’ve seen a keeper handling their tarantula in some way. Tarantula handling is a very common activity that a lot of keepers take part in, so it’s become very normal within the hobby. However, this doesn’t make it safe or … Read more

If you were to ask any tarantula enthusiast about their picks for the most beautiful tarantulas, there’s a very good chance that Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens would be towards the top of their list. The Greenbottle Blue Tarantula is one of the most well-received and most desired tarantulas today due to its brilliant appearance and fascinating, agreeable personality. This … Read more

​No matter how many tarantulas you’ve kept throughout your life, keeping and caring for your first tarantula sling is always a daunting and slightly nerve-wracking task. Transitioning from hardy, large tarantulas that can easily fend for themselves to tiny babies that weigh next to nothing is ​quite a substantial shift. There are many different reasons … Read more

Every single living creature on earth, from tiny amoeba to giant whales, requires water to survive. Despite this fact, most people have never observed a tarantula drinking water. So, how exactly do tarantulas get their water? Do they drink it out of a water bowl, or do they get it in some other fashion? This … Read more

Everybody is always on the lookout for an extremely exciting, unique, and fun tarantula to add to their collection. Theraphosa apophysis, also known as the Goliath Pinkfoot Tarantula, is definitely up there with some of the most well-received tarantulas. In fact, its uniqueness has placed it among some of the most expensive tarantulas in existence … Read more

Also known as the Brazilian Red and White Tarantula, Nhandu chromatus is an extremely popular yet very unique tarantula. Looking at many different tarantula collections, you’ll be hard-pressed to find one that doesn’t feature this incredible species. Their appearance is stunning, they have an interesting personality, and their price is tempting for beginners and experienced … Read more

​The world of tarantulas is extremely interesting. There are hundreds of different kinds, ranging from generic and docile to unique and downright wild! With so much variation in the different kinds of tarantulas, there’s never a dull moment within the tarantula hobby. With the wildly different tarantulas that exist, there comes wildly different prices. While … Read more