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In this post I’m going to do something a little different and talk about the garden spider. This may be a website about tarantulas, but I get a lot of questions about household and garden spiders as well – particularly from people who are suffering from arachnophobia and want to know how they can get over their fears and live […]
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When Lucas the Spider first made his debut on YouTube in November, the internet pretty much exploded. Even people with severe arachnophobia could not resist this little spider’s adorable mannerisms, his big eyes, or his cute voice (not to mention those cute little spide paws!). Lucas the Spider is the amazing work of animator Joshua Slice, who decided to put […]
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When I was trying to start my 2020 off right, I searched far and wide for a tarantula and spider calendar that would help me keep track of my goals and keep my life together. Unfortunately, I kept coming up short in my searches. Don’t get me wrong – there WERE spider calendars out there, but they were either outdated […]
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Getting your first tarantula can be one of the most challenging, nerve wracking experiences for a pet owner. Not only can tarantulas not communicate to you the way a dog or cat would, but they also need to be cared for in a completely different way. Wouldn’t it be great it there was a tarantula guide or something? Good news […]
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A 2020 tarantula calendar is the perfect way to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of these fascinating, misunderstood creatures all year round. I often get contacted on my tarantula tumblr blog by all sorts of different people – people who are trying to conquer their habilitating arachnophobia, people who are trying to get into the tarantula keeping hobby, or people who have […]
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One of the most common questions I get on my tarantula tumblr blog is from concerned tarantula owners wondering how they can safely keep tarantulas warm during winter or in colder parts of the world. There’s a lot of misinformation out there about what the safest way to keep tarantulas warm, and unfortunately this incorrect information has very serious consequences […]
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The majestic beauty of a tarantula or spider is something that anyone who appreciates them is well aware of. Once you have a pet tarantula of your own, they are not only extremely exquisite creatures, but you will also realize that they really have their own little personalities and do some really funny, peculiar things once you get to know […]
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Yes, you CAN cure arachnophobia! Arachnophobia, as many people are aware, is the fear of spiders and other arachnids (like scorpions. While true arachnophobia is certainly no laughing matter and should be taken as seriously as any phobia, many people are simply scared of spiders because they are brought up to think that these beautiful creatures are evil and are […]
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It’s that time of year – October – and it’s one of the few times that spider are celebrated and appreciated, and spider lovers can let their freak flags fly! This year, we wanted to make sure that all tarantula and spider lovers are well equipped to make the most out of their Halloween! To make this Halloween better than […]
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Figuring out your tarantula’s body language can greatly help you have a better understanding of your pet. Tarantulas are a major mystery to experts and beginners alike – especially when it comes to a tarantula’s body language. There is much more that needs to be studied about these incredible animals. One of the things that can be most confusing […]
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