We all know that the most dangerous (if not lethal) part of a tarantula is its fangs. But what if you de-fanged it, it wouldn’t be so dangerous right? Read on to see find the answer to can you de-fang a tarantula, what the consequences are and why it wouldn’t be possible in the long …
Tarantulas come in all sorts of colours from regular brown, to striking electric blue, green, pink or even multicoloured. Here we have listed the top 10 (in our opinion) that are the most beautiful to look at and would make an envious addition to any hobbyists collection. Orange Baboon Tarantula (OBT) (Pterinochilus murinus) Coming in …
Can spiders smell? Do spiders have a sense of smell? Can they smell fear? It’s not immediately obvious, bearing in mind that they don’t possess a nose, but let’s break it down for you. Spiders have taste and smell receptors on their pedipalps (the small leg-like appendages on the sides of their heads). They also …
Welcome to our comprehensive article on the question of can tarantulas climb walls. You may have seen your tarantula climbing up the side of his glass enclosure and thought to yourself, “hang on a second, what’s going on here?” or you may be worried that you’ll find one sitting on your living room window or …
This subject is the topic of mass debate. There are countless YouTube videos, forum posts and even academic studies on this subject but what is the defining answer, do scorpions eat tarantulas? Unfortunately, it isn’t as simple as a straight yes or no so let’s probe a bit deeper and see what we can unearth. …
Most people either love or hate spiders. But are tarantulas dangerous? In this article, we aim to find out exactly just that and break it down for you. All spiders and tarantulas are venomous. Although some tarantulas scare people because of their size, hairy legs, and reputation, you may take comfort in knowing that tarantulas …