Brachypelma auratum 101: Care, Enclosure, Temperament & More

Brachypelma auratum, or the Mexican Flame Knee tarantula, boasts lustrous bright red and orange stripes on its knees. Although there are well over 800 different types of tarantulas, the Mexican Flame Knee enjoys a unique place among exotic pet enthusiasts due to a docile personality, bright appearance, large size, and low maintenance. Brachypelma auratum Care … Read more

123 Spider Names: Famous, Clever, & Hilarious Name Ideas

Harpactira pulchripes

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of owning a pet spider, you’ll know just how interesting and unique each spider is. These creepy crawly creatures tend to have huge personalities for such small creatures — it’s honestly quite impressive. Because these critters are so full of life and are such a joy to own, you’ll … Read more

25 Cute Ferrets You Have to See (With Pictures)

Cute ferrets seems like a redundant phrase, doesn’t it? Whenever you think of ferrets, you think of furry, adorable creatures with extremely long bodies and faces that you immediately fall in love with. Ever since the internet has existed, ferret owners have been sharing their cute ferrets with the rest of the world — which … Read more

Tarantulas as Pets: Pros & Cons + What Should You Know?

Pet tarantula

While tarantulas are certainly some of the most taboo creatures out there with people loving and despising them, they’ve become quite popular pets within the past few years. Despite their reputation, many people have found them to be surprisingly great pets. There are over 800 different types of tarantulas, so there seems to be a … Read more

Ferret Hissing: Why Do Ferrets Hiss? (Is It Bad?)

Ferret hissing

Ferrets are typically very friendly, curious, and overall fun creatures that are typically nothing but bundles of joy. However, sometimes ferrets do things or exhibit behaviors that raise some concerns. There are many different types of ferrets, but all of them are subject to questionable behavior! Something that many ferrets do that owners almost always … Read more

Do Tarantulas Jump? (Why You Need To Watch Out)

Do tarantulas jump

While there are definitely some types of tarantulas that lay around and don’t do much of anything, there are others that are actually quite active! This is especially true when food is involved. Some of the more ravenous tarantulas will dart all around their enclosures to subdue their prey and satisfy their hunger. Can you … Read more

Poecilotheria metallica 101: Care, Enclosure, Temperament & More

Poecilotheria metallica

​This is it — one of the best of the best tarantulas out there. There are over 800 types of tarantulas, and ​Poecilotheria metallica ​is easily one of the most​​​ interesting and sought-after tarantula species. Their beautiful colors and interesting temperaments make them very desirable for beginners and experienced keepers alike. This care sheet will … Read more