What Tarantulas Are Good For Handling?
Tarantulas vary hugely in temperament – some are docile, whereas others are moody. Keep reading reading to find out what tarantulas are good for handling…
Tarantulas
This category contains all posts related to Tarantulas. These spiders are undoubtedly the most famous of all, with some of them reaching huge sizes and even tackling vertebrate prey. Not surprisingly, they make awesome pets!
Do Tarantulas Need a Heat Lamp?
You may wonder: do tarantulas need a heat lamp? Well, only if your house gets cold. Even then, heat mats are a better option…
Do tarantulas build webs?
Tarantulas build webs – kind of. They aren’t webs for ensnaring prey, rather they are sheets of webbing or tripwires that serve other functions…
Where does the Goliath tarantula live?
The Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) is the world’s biggest, heaviest spider. Keep reading to find out where the Goliath tarantula lives and other facts…
Interesting facts about tarantulas
Tarantulas are an ancient group of spiders with some unique adaptations. Let’s learn some interesting facts about tarantulas to find out what makes them so special…
Gooty Saphire Tarantula care guide and FAQ
The Gooty Saphire (Poecilotheria metallica) is a big, beautiful Tarantula that commands respect. Though it is a display animal rather than a pet, it is definitely worth having one…
Chilean Rose Tarantula Facts
Time to look at some Chilean Rose Tarantula facts. This species is one of the most popular in the pet trade because of its beauty and docile nature…
Green Bottle Blue Tarantula Care Guide and FAQs
The Green Bottle Blue Tarantula (Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens) is a hardy pet and spectacular to look at. Though it likes to climb it is from semi-arid regions, not rainforest…
Mexican Red Knee Tarantula Care Guide
The Mexican Red Knee Tarantula (Brachypelma hamorii) is the most famous pet tarantula of all. Though endangered in the wild, it makes a fantastic pet, and its care is pretty simple. Let’s find out how to look after them…
Chilean Rose Tarantula care guide and FAQs
The Chilean Rose Tarantula (Grammostola rosea) is a hardy, docile species from arid lands in South America. Let’s find out more about its care in captivity…