Small Pets

Every day, spider owners ask dozens of extremely inquisitive and thought-provoking questions. These questions range from husbandry to behavior to personal preferences on favorite species. However, sometimes questions come up that are a bit more simplistic, such as the question: “Do spiders poop?” This post will aim to address that question with not only an … Read more

Tarantula ownership is an awesome hobby that’s very rewarding and comes with a lot of great experiences and benefits. However, it can also have some caveats that can cause a bit of worry and stress in keepers of all experience levels.  One of the most prominent problem areas is the concept of “death curls”. Just … Read more

Whether you own a spider or just have a curious mind, you may have found yourself wondering whether or not spiders sleep. A lot of living creatures sleep, and with 8 eyes, it makes sense that a spider would need to rest them from time to time. However, do spiders actually sleep? Is it possible … Read more

Adding a new tarantula to your collection is always very exciting. With so many different species in existence, every addition is bound to bring something new and interesting to your home. No matter what tarantula you’re bringing home, though, you’ll need to supply them with the best possible enclosure. This enclosure should meet all of … Read more

​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