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About the Cost of Owning TarantulasA great read for someone new to the hobby. I know its a few years old so, prices may have increased a bit. The only thing I'd add is if this is... -
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A Beginner's Guide to Choosing a Tarantula CompanionThe most sure fire way to piss off any tarantula is misting the cage. It'll generate threat postures from my L klugi or T stirmi 100% of the time... -
A Beginner's Guide to Choosing a Tarantula CompanionNice article Josh. Concise and well written. The only things I sort of picked up on were I'm not sure a misting system is needed for any...
Hello guys I am from Ecuador Imbabur and need help finding the species of these tarantula(if you need mor info email me at jepeto580@ gmail.com subject tarantula)
As a tarantula owner, keeping your spiders regularly fed on a proper diet should be one of your top priorities. Because regular trips to your local pet shop to purchase feeder insects can be demanding in both time and gasoline, buying crickets or dubia roaches online may seem like a better...
Because of the environmentally sensitive nature of many tarantula species, it is important to make sure that you keep your spider’s enclosure clean in order to promote good health and wellness. Regular tank cleaning can help prevent your tarantula from contracting nasty parasitic or fungal...
Those who are interested in entering the hobby of tarantula keeping, but have not yet purchased their first spider, may be intimidated by the wide price ranges, as well as the weekly costs of food and tank maintenance. With a bit of knowledge of the type of spider they are looking for, and the...
The breeding of tarantulas is vital to the spider trade industry. Without private breeders and large scale tarantulas farms, spider enthusiasts would be unable to acquire new specimens for their collections. While most owners do not breed their pets, experienced tarantula keepers can pair their...
If you are reading this, you are probably a patron of TarantulaForum.com and already have a passion for keeping and caring for arachnids. While your weekly routine of tank maintenance, feeding, and checking your tarantula’s humidity may feel monotonous at times, there is a vast array of fun...
A Brief Guide to Identifying Common Tarantula Species and Recognizing The Potential Risk of a Bite or Sting
Whether you are a seasoned tarantula owner or a first-time newbie, the same thoughtfulness and consideration should be applied when contemplating your next arachnid purchase. While you...
One of the most surprising things about owning a tarantula is waking up one morning and finding out that your eight-legged friend has escaped its exoskeleton! This is called molting, and it is an almost Houdini-esque escape, as it sure does take a lot of effort! Have you ever wondered why they...
While the idea of keeping a large, hairy, often times ferocious looking arachnid might seem a daunting and non-appealing task to some people, the hobby of tarantula keeping can be an inexpensive and invaluable opportunity for people of all ages to learn to care for an exotic creature. By...