Fungus gnats lay their eggs in moist organic debris or soil, which hatch into larvae. But are fungus gnats harmful to tarantulas? The larvae feed on organic matter. They eventually become pupae and then adults emerge from the pupae. Needless to say, a tarantula enclosure is the perfect environment for them. Let’s find out if …
Not all tarantulas look pretty. Whilst the majority of Old World tarantulas are extremely striking to look at, some can be jet black and rather scary looking. This poses the question are black tarantulas poisonous? In short, black tarantulas are no more poisonous than their more colourful relatives. Some black spiders, for example the Black …
Is it true? Can tarantulas swim? You will often hear stories of tarantula keepers not wanting their tarantula to fall into their water dish for fear of drowning, but if they could swim and get back out, would it even be possible? Read on to find out. Tarantulas can swim. Having said that, they really …
Tarantulas are incredible creatures. So much more fascinating than other arachnids, we’ve compiled a list of 25 interesting tarantula facts so lets delve into the world of this intriguing beast find out some interesting tarantula facts. Tarantulas are Venomous Almost all spiders are venomous, and tarantulas are no exception. Despite their huge appearance, however, most …
Can you cross-breed tarantulas? This is a very controversial topic to cover. However, the answer is quite simple, although there are caveats which we will explain in more detail in this article. In short, yes, it is possible to cross breed a tarantula. Hybrid speciation is a huge area of research for molecular studies and …
Good question. Are tarantulas friendly? In an age where tarantulas are ever increasingly becoming a popular pet, and if you’d like to keep one (or many) yourself, obviously one of the first things you’d like to know is are they friendly or do they hate being kept in captivity? Read on to find out. For …