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A Conversation with Veterinarian Dr. Andy Anderson about Tarantula Health Pt. 1

A Conversation with Veterinarian Dr. Andy Anderson about Tarantula Health Pt. 1

FromTom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts


A Conversation with Veterinarian Dr. Andy Anderson about Tarantula Health Pt. 1

FromTom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts

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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Feb 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Well, it has FINALLY happened. Dr. Andy Anderson and I were finally able to connect to chat about tarantula care, and man it was well worth the wait. In this episode, Dr. Anderson talks about tarantula medical topics like:DKS symptoms and causesDehydration Impaction Molt issuesNematodesIn part 2 next week, Dr. Anderson will discuss injuries he's treated and their causes, tarantula ICUs, and the state of invert veterinary medicine in the US. You can find Dr. Andy Anderson at Shiloh Veterinary Hospital!
Released:
Feb 18, 2023
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.