Sexing a Tarantula Molt from an Aphonopelma seemanni. Determining the sex of a tarantula can be one of those "can of worms" topics among some tarantula enthusiasts. Some say you can tell by looking at certain external features of the spider, but the most accurate method (and I think most would agree with this) is by looking at the molted (shed) skin of the … [Read more...]

Tarantula Facts and Myths I decided to compile a list frequently asked questions that we get from kids and adults alike. Many of these questions center around some of the big misconceptions that are out there regarding tarantulas. Hopefully these will help dispel some things that you may be unsure of. Tarantulas are large, hairy spiders that have been often been vilified by … [Read more...]

Pet Tarantula - How to Care For YOURS? So You Want to Buy a Tarantula… During the course of visiting folks with our eight legged friends, we often get asked questions about obtaining a pet tarantula. So I added this section to help answer some of these what, where, and why questions about getting your first pet tarantula. WHY? The first question the all prospective pet … [Read more...]

What Do Tarantulas Eat? Pretty much anything they can overpower! Most thrive on a diet of insects, such as crickets, roaches, grasshoppers, etc. Some tarantulas will eat larger prey, such as frogs, small lizards, and even mice. In captivity, however, crickets and roaches will do just fine! … [Read more...]