Brachypelma albiceps, or the Mexican Golden Red Rump Tarantula, is a tarantula species thatās known for its great appearance and easy-going temperament. Much like many other Brachypelma species, this particular tarantula is very popular in the pet trade and is beloved by beginner and experienced keepers alike. This care sheet will tell you everything that ā¦ Read more
With over 850 types of tarantulas, there are species of all shapes, sizes, and personalities. Some tarantulas are great for beginners, while others should be left to the experts. One way that tarantulas are classified is by the strength of their venom. All tarantulas have venom and use it to immobilize/kill their prey, but they ā¦ Read more
Phidippus regius, also known as the Regal Jumping Spider, is a very popular and well-received type of spider. In fact, itās the most commonly-kept species of jumping spider! The popularity of this spider isnāt surprising in the least. Its adorable appearance combined with its easy care requirements and great temperament make it suitable for beginners ā¦ Read more
Spider webs are some of the most amazing feats of engineering in the animal kingdom. Through evolution and biological programming, spiders have learned how to make extremely effective webs. Seeing a spider web in or near your house may raise some red flags. You may be wondering what kind of spider makes that kind of ā¦ Read more
No matter where you live, there are some spiders that almost everyone will come across at some point in their lives. If you live in the United States, Canada, or Mexico, the Grass Spider is likely one of those common sightings. This small and shy spider makes its home in a variety of different environments, ā¦ Read more
The Chilean Recluse Spider, also known by its scientific name Loxosceles laeta is an extremely dangerous and somewhat common spider. While the entire recluse family of spiders is known to be dangerous, this particular species is among the most venomous. Not a spider to be messed with! Fortunately, the Chilean Recluse Spider has a few ā¦ Read more
The Rabid Wolf Spider, or Rabidosa rabida, possesses perhaps one of the most intimidating and frightening names a spider can have. Fortunately, it isnāt considered rabid because of its thirst for blood or ability to pass on rabies. It was given its name due to its ability to move incredibly fast and erratically if it ā¦ Read more
The Woodlouse Spider, or Dysdera crocata, is a unique spider that gets its name from the staple food of its diet ā woodlice. It has other names, too, that all play off of the food that it eats. These names include woodlouse hunter, pillbug hunter, sowbug hunter, sowbug killer, and slater spider. While this spiderās ā¦ Read more
The White Widow Spider, orĀ Latrodectus pallidus, is a very unique member of the Latrodectus genus which is comprised of widow spiders. It differs from other members of the genus through its unique coloration, smaller size, and less harmful bite. This spider is not very common, but its relation to the famous Black Widow Spider has ā¦ Read more
The Parson Spider, or Herpyllus ecclesiasticus, is a common ānuisanceā spider that commonly pops up in houses around North America. Itās a member of the Gnaphosidae family of spiders, commonly called ground spiders. This spider is small in size, non-threatening, and typically stays out of the way while going about its own business. At A ā¦ Read more
Spiders are known for several characteristics ā their numerous eyes, eight legs, and of course, their ability to create webs. While there are a lot of similarities between male and female spiders, they differ in several ways as well. They can have different sizes, colors, and overall behaviors. Something that many people seem to wonder ā¦ Read more
Spiders come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, ranging from microscopic to downright massive. Because of this, a spiderās weight varies by quite a bit. Some are light enough to get carried away by a slight breeze, and others have a decent amount of heft to them. Whether youāre conducting scientific research or youāre ā¦ Read more