Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts
A podcast devoted to the proper care and upkeep of tarantulas and other inverts. After keeping a G. porteri for over 16 years, I decided that I wanted to add another tarantula to my collection. Several years later, I now keep over 100 specimens and 90+ different species. It’s safe to say that I am now completely addicted to the hobby. I’m NOT an expert, and I’m currently still learning about keeping these fascinating creatures. In fact, there are so many species, that I suspect that I’ll still be learning years from now. A teacher by trade, I enjoy passing along what I’ve information and techniques I’ve discovered and helping others in their successful pursuit of this hobby. I enjoy hearing from folks, whether through comments on the blog or email. I have done and continue to do a lot of research, and I will only be discussing animals I personally keep, so the information I present should be current and accurate.
Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts
The Impact of Fear Mongering YouTube Clickbait on the Hobby
To kick this one off, we discuss how sensationalized, hyperbolic videos that portray tarantulas as scary or dangerous are detrimental to our hobby.
Next, we discuss the potential issues that beginners face when they find themselves picking up dozens of spiders in a very short period of time.
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