A lot of people who are skeptical about the possibility of intelligence in tarantulas are going to roll their eyes at this article about tarantulas and ping pong balls, but I don’t care! Studying tarantula behavior is one of my passions and I am willing to explore all possibilities about these creatures. If you’ve been following my work on tarantulas […]

When it comes to pet care, exotic pets like tarantulas can be pretty low maintenance, and that’s what gravitates many of us to them. They’re clean, easy to care for, and it’s not likely that they’re ever going to get sick or cost you thousands in vet bills over their lifetime like other pets (like my jealous cat lol). Unfortunately, […]

If you’re ever lucky enough to end up with a pregnant tarantula, CONGRATULATIONS! Going through the mating process successfully is a huge milestone for a tarantula keeper. Some of us are even lucky enough to buy a tarantula that is already gravid (“pregnant”) by accident! If this happens to be your situation and you’re expecting a bunch of tarantula eggs, […]

Why the hell would I be wondering “Can a tarantula bite itself?” As a chronic overthinker and someone who is susceptible to anxiety (I’ve talked about this before, ya’ll), sometimes thinking about all the different ways something could go wrong backfires. But I promise that for once, it was not ME who came up with this topic! I started to […]

One of the most common questions I get – especially from new tarantula owners is how to make sure a new pet tarantula is comfortable and happy! As tarantulas obviously cannot speak to us and let us know how they’re feeling (unless you get the dreaded threat pose or hairs kicked at you), you really have to do your due […]

This is pretty much every tarantula owner’s nightmare: you notice your tarantula molting and get super excited, especially if it’s your first time witnessing your tarantula go through the process or are a brand new tarantula owner. You sit there waiting and watching for quite a while and realize this is a really slow process. Hours go by, and you […]

Tarantulas are absolutely beautiful, adorable, fascinating and terrifying all at the same time! One of the biggest concerns someone new to the tarantula hobby inevitably asks themselves (or me, of course lol) is “Are tarantulas friendly?” It’s a fair question, considering the danger and concerns that inevitably follows a mysterious pet like this. Who could blame them for wanting to […]

The rose hair tarantula, more scientifically known as the Grammostola rosea, has long been thought of as a popular tarantula for beginners, despite mixed reviews. This species of tarantula has often been praised for its docile behavior and hardiness, which make it an attractive option for people just trying to get into the tarantula hobby – however, this is changing […]

When people think about the fact that some have a pet tarantula, a lot of them probably shudder at the idea. But I truly believe that this is just because they don’t know how rewarding and interesting the tarantula hobby can actually be! The average person might look at a tarantula in its enclosure and either be grossed out or […]