Over the years, some tarantulas emerge as favorites, or “crown jewels” among tarantula enthusiasts. Harpactira pulchripes is one of those well-received species, and it’s quite clear why that is. Their brilliant appearance combined with their rarity made them a status symbol for quite a few years, fetching upwards of $1000 when they first became known. Now, … Read more
With the hundreds of tarantulas in existence, there’s bound to be some that stick out from the rest. Monocentropus balfouri, also known as the Socotra Island Blue Baboon tarantula, is one of the most fascinating and sought-after tarantulas by experienced keepers in recent years. There are several different traits that make this tarantula so unique … Read more
With the existence of hundreds of different tarantulas, there’s bound to be some tarantulas that are friendly and some that are for experienced owners only. The Avicularia purpurea, also known as the Purple Pink Toe tarantula, is definitely one of the favorite tarantulas among beginners and veterans. This tarantula is part of the very well-received … Read more
Within the past couple of years, the Chilobrachys sp. Electric Blue has been one of the most-admired and sought-after tarantulas — for quite a good reason! While their overall genus is quite impressive, this tarantula takes its physical appearance to the next level. This post will review the unique appearance of the Chilobrachys sp. Electric … Read more
With the widespread popularity and impressive diversity of tarantulas, its expected that some species will become more popular than others. The Indian Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria regalis) has been a favorite among tarantula keepers for years and is considered one of the most beautiful species. If you’re looking into adding an Indian Ornamental into your collection, … Read more
Ferrets are long, fuzzy, curious pets that most people are aware of. However, the vast majority of people, even ferret owners themselves, may only know of the domestic ferret that’s most commonly kept as a pet. Sure, there are many types of these ferrets in terms of color and pattern, but they’re ultimately the same … Read more
Ferrets are creatures that are quite different from most other animals! Their appearance and personality is very unique and makes them a great pet for a wide variety of different people. If you’re looking into taking home a new pet ferret, you may want to know about the many types of ferrets that exist. Everybody … Read more
Whether you own ferrets or not, the first thing that most people will say when you mention ferrets is “Oh, don’t they smell awful?”. You might even get the people that have encountered ferrets before telling you that they have experienced the stench first-hand. Unfortunately, these adorable creatures are plagued with society’s preconceived idea that … Read more
Hedgehogs are some of the most beloved animals that exist today. Their unique, adorable appearance makes them a highly desired pet for a lot of people, and their docile personality really rounds things out. However, not a lot of people know that there are many different types of hedgehogs around the world! Each of these … Read more
Whether you’re an experienced tarantula owner or someone that’s just learning about these incredible creatures, there’s a good chance you’ve seen old world and new world tarantulas referenced. Many people think that old world tarantulas are simply species that roamed the earth long ago, while new world tarantulas only recently came into existence. While this … Read more
While tarantula keeping is definitely not a hobby for everybody, it can be quite rewarding for some people. Although there are hundreds of different tarantula species that exist, most tarantula owners have at one point owned or handled a Pink Toe Tarantula. This species, also known as Avicularia avicularia, is quite a popular tarantula and … Read more
While most people are aware of the existence of guinea pigs, not many people know that there are quite a few different kinds of this large rodent! Teddy guinea pigs are a breed of guinea pig named for their short and dense coat of fur — similar to a teddy bear. These creatures are quite … Read more