If you are afraid of spiders, you might want to skip this article. We are going to talk about some of the most deadliest spiders in the world, and what makes them so dangerous to humans. Spiders are among the most diverse and successful animals on Earth, with more than 43,000 species living in almost […]
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If you are fascinated by spiders, you may have wondered what is a “true spider” and how it differs from other spiders, such as tarantulas. In this blog post, we will explore the meaning of this term and the characteristics that distinguish true spiders from other arachnids. True spiders are part of the suborder Araneomorphae,
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If you are curious about the difference between a tarantula and a spider, you might be surprised to learn that all tarantulas are spiders, but not all spiders are tarantulas. Tarantulas belong to a specific family of spiders called Theraphosidae, which contains over 1000 species of large, hairy and often colorful arachnids. However, tarantulas differ
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How to choose a scorpion species for your pet Scorpions are fascinating and exotic creatures that can make great pets for the right owner. However, not all scorpions are suitable for captivity, and some can be very dangerous or difficult to care for. In this blog post, we will give you some tips on how
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Insects, spiders, and scorpions make fun and interesting pets, but one of the best little creatures to have is the whip scorpion, or vinegaroon (also known as vinegarroons or vinegarones) as it is commonly called. These little guys look much like scorpions do but are actually more closely related to spiders and other arachnids. Vinegaroons
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Tarantulas primarily eat insects, but there are some species that prefer larger game prey, like mice, frogs, and small lizards. Tarantulas are known to be the world’s most massive spider species, and these hairy eight-legged creatures are both feared and beloved. They tend to give many people the creeps, typically due to their size and
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Before you go out and order your first tarantula you need to ask yourself why do you want a tarantula? It may be that you suffer from arachnophobia and you think it might help you overcome your fear of spiders. It may be that you love animals but do not have the time or space
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If you are living in the UK you may have seen the sensationalism in media surrounding these so called Vampire Spiders or Dracula Spiders. There are several reports of people being bitten, with one woman claiming that she was bitten on the forehead! What species are Vampire Spiders? From what I can gather, these “blood
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History of The Terms When talking about Old World and New World, the origins of these terms came about in the late 15th century, right around the same time Christopher Columbus became known as a renowned European explorer. When he returned back to Spain after “discovering” America, he was referred to as the discoverer of the
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