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Considering that I’ve made a tiny corner in the tarantula world as someone who absolutely loves these furry little babies, it might seem obvious that the answer to “Are Tarantula Good Pets?” is going to be HELL YEAH!!! But hear me out – I want to share something that I have experienced and many tarantula owners have revealed to me […]
Read moreWelcome to the third issue of The Spinnerette, a tarantula and spider magazine, featuring the Pterinochilus murinus! A big thank you to everyone who made this issue possible and I hope to only see this spider magazine grow in the future! To view, you can purchase the spider magazine below, or subscribe to my Patreon! If you have feedback, please […]
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Tarantula molting is confusing for beginners. No lie – it’s one of the most confusing (and surprising!) things for people just getting into the tarantula hobby. At least once per week, I get asked by a very concerned, well-meaning newbie about why their tarantula isn’t eating or if their tarantula is showing signs of premolt – so I figure this […]
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The story behind Spidey and the elusive dubia cockroach If you follow Spidey’s tumblr blog, you’ll know that she recently reached an important milestone in her spider life – her first dubia cockroach! Now some of you who are first-timers here might think “what’s the big deal?” Well, I’ll tell you! I’ve had Spidey, my elderly G. rosea, for quite […]
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Tarantulas get a bad reputation from their fangs, venom, and urticating hair. But if you’ve ever touched a tarantula (it’s ok if you haven’t), then you know one of the best-kept secrets of the natural world: Tarantulas are pretty much THE softest thing you can ever touch. Softer than a kitten! Now, this isn’t to encourage anyone to go out […]
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Welcome to the second issue of The Spinnerette, a tarantula and spider magazine, featuring the Monocentropus balfouri! A big thank you to everyone who made this issue possible and I hope to only see this spider magazine grow in the future! To view, you can purchase the spider magazine below, or subscribe to my Patreon! If you have feedback, please […]
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Even the biggest arachnophobes have a really hard time denying that tarantula paws are extremely adorable and precious. In 2017, this became a well known fact when a few posts about tarantula paws went viral on social media, prompting even those who were scared of spiders to say a big collective “awwww” when looking at these little fluffy feet! I […]
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There is SO much we still don’t know about tarantulas, but we’re learning more every day. Today, I’m answering a super interesting question: Can tarantulas swim? If you’re a new or soon-to-be tarantula owner, you might be terrified that your tarantula might accidentally drown itself in its water dish. Misguided pet store employees will likely tell you that you need […]
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The most common question for people who are interested in getting a tarantula has got to be this one: What does a tarantula bite feel like? After all, aside from having your tarantula get sick, injured, or die, a tarantula bite is a T lover’s greatest fear and biggest concern. No one WANTS to be bitten by a tarantula, and […]
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