Is Keeping Tarantulas in Captivity Wrong?

If you spend any time keeping tarantulas, you eventually get that dreaded question: don't you think it's wrong to keep animals like that? Most folks don't understand keeping tarantulas in the first place, and many well-meaning animals lovers look at our setups and can't comprehend how a deli cup could be a good home for a baby spider. In this episode, we discuss how to answer this question constructively.

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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.