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Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts

by Tom Moran

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.

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How to Move a Tarantula Collection

After a short, sweet article about a chance encounter with a tarantula, as well as some listener comments, we'll talk about my experience moving a lar...

48m
•Jun 7, 2026

The Most Important Quality for a Tarantula Keeper

First, we take some listener comments and discuss a science fair project involving tarantula venom.Then, I've been asked what the most important quali...

57m
•May 17, 2026

Tangerine Dreams! Selenobrachys philippinus Care and Notes

First, we'll discuss an article about Poecilotheria metallica conservation efforts. Then, we'll hear from some listeners about the last episode.For ou...

1h 01m
•May 3, 2026

The "Confounding" Caribena versicolor Care and Tips

First, we'll take some listener feedback and discuss an article about a 500-year-old fossil that rewrites chelicerate history.Then, they've been one o...

1h 11m
•Apr 12, 2026

Some Harmful Practices, Myths, or Misconceptions in the Tarantula Hobby

First, I have an update on the Phormictopus that went to the vet. Then, I share some frustrations that I've had with correspondence lately before disc...

1h 22m
•Mar 22, 2026

Tarantula History: Which Species Have Been in the Hobby the Longest?

First, we have an update for last week's episode where we discussed a tarantula going to a vet.Then...have you ever wondered which tarantula species w...

1h 10m
•Mar 1, 2026