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.
Episodes
The Best Non-Tarantula Spiders for the First Time Keeper
9 Controversial Tarantula Topics
Wild Caught Tarantulas in the Hobby
The Ten Least Visible Spiders I Keep
Green Tarantulas!
Using AI for Tarantula Care Research
How to Prevent (or Come Back from) Tarantula Hobby Burnout
The Ultimate M. balfouri "Socotra Island Blue Baboon" Care Guide
Tarantulas Seized and the C. cayaneopubescens (GBB) Care
Best Tarantula Species to Keep to Gain Experience
The Big Guns - Updates on My Largest Tarantulas
Who Will Care for Your Tarantulas in an Emergency?
Tarantula Males Discussion
If I Could Only Keep 5 Tarantulas
P. metallica "Gooty Sapphire Ornamental" Care
Tarantula Molting Guide
Amazing Spider Mothers!
Some Tips for Setting Up Moisture Dependent Tarantulas
How To Explain Large Tarantula Collections
Anti Exotics Legislation - Why Are We Targeted?
Aphonopelma Species Update 2025
A Crash Course in Mygalomorphs vs. Araneomorphs - Different Spider Infraorders
Worth a Second Look ft. H. gigas (Cameroon Red Baboon)
Updates on Some Recently Rehoused Tarantulas
Arboreal Tarantula Genus Comparison