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A podcast devoted to the proper care and upkeep of tarantulas and other inverts. After keeping a G. porteri for over 16 years, I decided that I wanted to add another tarantula to my collection. Several years later, I now keep over 100 specimens and 90+ different species. It’s safe to say that I am now completely addicted to the hobby. I’m NOT an expert, and I’m currently still learning about keeping these fascinating creatures. In fact, there are so many species, that I suspect that I’ll still be learning years from now. A teacher by trade, I enjoy passing along what I’ve information and techniques I’ve discovered and helping others in their successful pursuit of this hobby. I enjoy hearing from folks, whether through comments on the blog or email. I have done and continue to do a lot of research, and I will only be discussing animals I personally keep, so the information I present should be current and accurate.
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- 2 weeks ago57 min
The Most Important Quality for a Tarantula Keeper
First, we take some listener comments and discuss a science fair project involving tarantula venom. Then, I've been asked what the most important quality a good tarantula keeper needs. In this episode, I break it down.
- May 3, 20261h 1m
Tangerine Dreams! Selenobrachys philippinus Care and Notes
First, we'll discuss an article about Poecilotheria metallica conservation efforts. Then, we'll hear from some listeners about the last episode. For our main topic, I will discuss care and observations on one of my favorite all-time tarantula species, Selenobrachys philippinus, or the "Philippine Tangerine."
- Apr 12, 20261h 11m
The "Confounding" Caribena versicolor Care and Tips
First, we'll take some listener feedback and discuss an article about a 500-year-old fossil that rewrites chelicerate history. Then, they've been one of the most popular pet tarantulas for years, yet many still struggle with them. Why? In this episode, I'll discuss care for the Caribena versiclor (Martinique pinktoe), as well as some of the mistakes I see people making with them.
- Mar 22, 20261h 22m
Some Harmful Practices, Myths, or Misconceptions in the Tarantula Hobby
First, I have an update on the Phormictopus that went to the vet. Then, I share some frustrations that I've had with correspondence lately before discussing a recent catastrophic molt with my Grammostola iheringi. Finally, we move on to the main topic. In this episode, I share some of the more common myths and misconceptions that I've been hearing from keepers lately, and why I think that these ideas are so problematic.
- Mar 1, 20261h 10m
Tarantula History: Which Species Have Been in the Hobby the Longest?
First, we have an update for last week's episode where we discussed a tarantula going to a vet. Then...have you ever wondered which tarantula species were the first to be kept as pets in the hobby? In this episode, we'll break down when some common species first made their appearance as pets.
- Feb 15, 202656 min
Theraphosa apophysis "Pinkfoot Goliath" Care
First, we'll read some listener comments. Then, we'll discuss an article about a veterinarian treating Kristen the tarantula. For our main topic this week, I will discuss the care for the amazing Theraphosa apophysis!
- Feb 8, 20261h 2m
Death By Tarantula Bite! Fact or Myth?
Welcome to season 9! In this episode, we start by discussing some listener comments from last week's episode about T. vagans. Then... "Can a tarantula bite kill you?" Despite being told that one can't die from a tarantula bite, many stories have circulated over the years that appear to contradict that widely held belief. In this episode, we will investigate the validity of six cases of death by tarantula envenomation.
- Jan 11, 20261h 12m
The Infamous "Mexican Redrump" Tliltocatl vagans Care and Notes
Happy New Year! First, we'll discuss a listener question about whether or not tarantulas can "learn" to accept handling. Then, this species has been described as "aggressive", "nasty", and even "evil," which is laughable. In this episode, I will break down care and my experience with the wonderful and unfairly maligned T. vagans or "Mexican Redrump."
About Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts
A podcast devoted to the proper care and upkeep of tarantulas and other inverts. After keeping a G. porteri for over 16 years, I decided that I wanted to add another tarantula to my collection. Several years later, I now keep over 100 specimens and 90+ different species. It’s safe to say that I am now completely addicted to the hobby. I’m NOT an expert, and I’m currently still learning about keeping these fascinating creatures. In fact, there are so many species, that I suspect that I’ll still be learning years from now. A teacher by trade, I enjoy passing along what I’ve information and techniques I’ve discovered and helping others in their successful pursuit of this hobby. I enjoy hearing from folks, whether through comments on the blog or email. I have done and continue to do a lot of research, and I will only be discussing animals I personally keep, so the information I present should be current and accurate.
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