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We’ve all seen Spiderman in action. He appears extremely strong. But does this translate to real spiders or is Spiderman just another superhero from a comic book? How strong ARE spiders? Keep reading and you’ll find out. In general, spiders are extremely strong. Jumping spiders for example, are able to grip the equivalent of 170 …
Most tarantulas look the same to the un-trained eye. But there are several differences and although the most reliable way of how to tell if a tarantula is male or female involves looking at the old exo-skeleton after a moult, there are a few subtle differences once they mature and reach adulthood. For the most …
Welcome to our article all about tarantula mites and parasites. Picture the scene. You wander over to your tarantula enclosure to feed it and notice all these little white specks around its mouth and all over its abdomen. Are they mites? Are they parasites? Are they going to kill your tarantula? How do you get …
OK, so I started this article thinking I know, I’ll make a long list of all the best communal tarantulas there are, that’ll be helpful to my readers! But we all know, even if someone says a tarantula is communal, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they are. Unfortunately, I’ve found that out the hard way. …
We’ve all been there (well, I have). Even though I love all things arachnid, the idea of baby spiders roaming all over my walls kind of gives me the ick. And if I feel like that, you must too! So here’s my article on where do spiders lay eggs in houses, I hope you find …
Welcome to our article on the pro’s and cons of keeping a tarantula as a pet. As you may know, keeping a pet tarantula is becoming increasingly popular. We know there are a lot of people out there that are considering this option, so we’ve rounded up some pro’s and con’s for you to hopefully …