The Goliath Bird-Eating tarantula (Theraphosa Blondi) is the largest spider in the world, with a body size that can reach up to 4 inches (10 centimetres) in length and a leg span that can stretch up to a foot (30 centimetres) or more so let’s have a closer look at this incredible creature. How Big …
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 …
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 …
As the weather turns cooler, male tarantulas can be seen roaming around Colorado. They live there all year round, it is only once a year they become more active and easily seen. What we intend to answer is what causes this and what is the Colorado Tarantula Migration? Towards the beginning of September until early …
What is the difference between an Old World and a New World tarantula? Here at Spider Advisor, we get asked this question quite a lot and the answer, while maybe not so obvious at first, is totally geographical, although there are some major differences in behaviour between the two which will be covered in depth …