Tarantulas

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 […]

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

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

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