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First, Billie and I ventured out to the Show Me Reptiles Expo in West Warwick Rhode Island this weekend, and I talk a bit about the experience. Then, ...

In this episode, we address the most popular tarantula-focused topics and concepts hobbyists love to argue over on forums and social media groups. 

As the first Tarantula Exam was quite a hit, I decided that it would be fun to return to the classroom to try a part two. This time around, the questi...

I get asked this question a couple times a week, and I have a quick goto list of vendors that I've used over the years. In this episode, I go ove...

Four years ago, I did an early podcast on the state of the hobby in the United States. In this episode, we'll revisit the topic. In many ways, it...

First, we revisit last week's episode. Then, I give an update on my Poecilotheria formosa, who was recovering from a bad molt. Finally, I just re...

In this episode, I talk about 5 tarantula species that I would like to see more readily-available (and inexpensive!) in the hobby. 

Well, the US Government is at it again. A new bill titled America Competes Act of 2022 has amendments added that could decimate the exotic animals hob...

In this episode, we take a look at some of the signs that point to a hobbyist not being as informed and knowledgeable as he or she should be. 

In this episode, we discuss three recent news articles featuring tarantulas. 

It's one of the touchiest subjects in the hobby. In this episode, I break down why tarantula hybridization is so frowned upon. 

First, I talk a bit about last week's episode on handling. Then, I review some of the Tarantula Crib sling enclosures I just received before segu...