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    Accidental Mystery Spiders (or Buying a Mislabeled Tarantula)

    Accidental Mystery Spiders (or Buying a Mislabeled Tarantula)

    FromTom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts

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    Accidental Mystery Spiders (or Buying a Mislabeled Tarantula)

    FromTom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts

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    Length:
    43 minutes
    Released:
    Jun 10, 2019
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Although not common, there are instances where a keeper buys a sling of one species only to discover years later that it is, in fact, another species. And then there are the spiders sold in pet stores under the wrong common or scientific names. In this episode, we discuss this disappointing and potentially dangerous issues.Also, an update on my H. chilensis and my P. metallica communal setup. 
    Released:
    Jun 10, 2019
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (100)

    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. This blog is a bit of a journal to track my interest in the hobby and to share some of the information I’ve learned. 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. I also regularly update older posts with current photos, observations, and information. However, this is an ever-evolving hobby, so I implore anyone interested in keeping these animals to use whatever they find here as a springboard for further research on techniques or species-specific care.