Welcome to our article on the Chilean Recluse spider. The Chilean recluse spider, Loxosceles laeta, is a highly venomous spider of the family Sicariidae, also known as the brown spider, a venomous spider native to South America that has become a cause of concern for many people. In this article, we will explore some of the most frequently asked …
Sun spiders, also known as wind scorpions, camel spiders or solifuges, are a group of arachnids that are often mistaken for true spiders. Despite their name, these are not actually spiders and do not spin webs. This article will explore the characteristics, behaviour, and ecology of sun spiders and answer some common questions about these …
Welcome to our article all about the Mexican Red Knee tarantula (Brachypelma hamorii). Probably one of the more popular tarantulas for hobbyists, the Mexican red knee tarantula is often confused with the Brachypelma Smithii as the two species have very similar color patterns. However, when viewed from above, the chelicerae of B. hamorii have two brownish-pink bands on a greyish …
Cats are very inquisitive creatures. If it moves, they’ll investigate (we’ve all seen a cat chasing a laser, right?) which makes them highly susceptible to bites from spiders. But are tarantula bites poisonous to cats? The good news is cats are very fast and can sense danger so are normally prepared to remove themselves rather …
You’ve just bought your first tarantula and have read several articles on how to care for it. One of the burning questions is do tarantulas eat mice? Is it ok to feed my tarantula mice? Tarantulas are carnivores and will eat prey that is usually smaller than themselves. This includes, but is not limited to, …
Wondering how often do tarantulas molt? Every tarantula will molt several times over it’s lifetime. In this article, you will find out not only how often they molt, but more importantly, why they molt, what to do when they molt and how to look after your tarantula during this very fragile period. Tarantula’s molt roughly …