Recent content by haceldama

I'm so jealous! It's -12 degrees in my town right now, so new spoods are a couple of months in the future for me, unless I go to a chain store, which I'm not going to do. I'll just live vicariously through everyone else's new additions. Enjoy your day and your new friends!

Thanks for all of this information; I am drawn to Caribena versicolor and avics because they seem pretty mellow for a first arboreal. And, for obvious reasons, they are aesthetically pleasing and fun to observe. But I'm really drawn to...everything. They weren't joking when they this hobby was...

Thanks for all of this information; I am drawn to Caribena versicolor and avics because they seem pretty mellow for a first arboreal. And, for obvious reasons, they are aesthetically pleasing and fun to observe. But I'm really drawn to...everything. They weren't joking when they this hobby was...

Greetings, I have recently become enamoured with tarantulas. After decades of being a confirmed arachnophobe, having my Ts has really helped me. I also keep bees, garden, can and preserve, make stuff with beeswax and herbs, and teach high school English. My current spoods are all .5-.75"...

Great points. Also worth noting that all insects should be my purchased through a reliable source. You shouldn't be wild-catching feeder insects because of the potential for pesticide contamination.

Spiders gonna spider. Maybe molting or just seeking "me time." Some Ts are like pet rocks.

Moving is stressful for humans; imagine being packed into a padded tube, banged around, and freezing/sweltering on your journey. From what I gather, your enclosure sounds good; I'm glad you included a water dish. With smaller slings (<1") I like to include a bit of damp moss, especially in the...