Tarantula Seizure and the "Panic"

Reluctantly, I'm going to give my thoughts on the recent fiasco resulting from a seizure of a particular species of tarantulas that were being imported into the US. Since this incident, I've been bombarded by emails and messages from concerned hobbyists worried that there was a ban on all Brazilian species or that the government was going to knock on their doors to seize their prized pets. In short, is it scary? Yes. Is the panic and public outcry warranted? I would say 'no', and that it coul...

Om Podcasten

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.