Beginner Tarantula Lists...Beneficial or Misleading?

Many folks new to the hobby seek out "best beginner species" lists and the like in order to help them select a good "starter" tarantula. These are species commonly believed to have the easy care and laid back temperaments that make them good first tarantulas for new hobbyists. However, there are some that loath these types of lists and videos, and consider them to be misleading and useless. In this episode, we'll be discussing beginners lists, as well as evaluating their importance to the hob...

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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.