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Latest in Tarantulas

Psalmopoeus victori

Psalmopoeus victori / Darth Maul Tarantula Care Sheet

Psalmopoeus victori is a New World arboreal (tree-dwelling) tarantula.  Hailing originally from Mexico, this species is known under two different common names; the Darth Maul tarantula or the Mexican Half-and-Half….

What Does Tarantula Poop Look Like?

What Does Tarantula Poop Look Like?

You finally Googled it didn’t you? You were so intrigued you decided to search for “what does tarantula poop look like?”. Don’t worry – you’re not the only one 🙂…

What Happens if You Disturb a Molting Tarantula?

What Happens if You Disturb a Molting Tarantula?

Molting is one of the single most dangerous times in a tarantula life. The formerly fearsome predator becomes almost defenseless for hours or even days.  Even a single cricket accidentally…

Do Tarantulas Have 10 Legs?

Do Tarantulas Have 10 Legs?

One common question asked about tarantulas is whether they have 10 legs. It seems a lot of these searches recently are coming from Animal Crossing players, who have noticed that…

What Is an Old World Tarantula?

What Is an Old World Tarantula?

Old World tarantulas are tarantulas coming from the continents of Africa and Asia. This is in contrast to so-called New World tarantulas which are found in the Americas.  Whilst it…

Do Tarantulas Make Spider Webs?

Do Tarantulas Make Spider Webs?

Tarantulas do make spider webs, but they don’t look like the sorts of spider webs you might see in your garden.  Rather than spinning a large orb web, designed to…

What Happens If You Drop a Tarantula?

What Happens If You Drop a Tarantula?

Dropping a tarantula can kill it, so this is definitely something to avoid at all costs. This is the key reason why most experts advise against handling tarantulas.  A tarantula…

Latest in Reptiles

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Raspberries?

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Raspberries?

Raspberries are often available very cheaply when they’re in season, which is typically through summer and into fall.  They’re also incredibly easy to grow at home, requiring very little effort…

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Romaine Lettuce?

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Romaine Lettuce?

While there are many different types of lettuce available to grow or buy, in this article we’re going to focus on only one. This is the romaine lettuce, sometimes alternatively…

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Parsley?

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Parsley?

Parsley is a hardy, easily-grown herb that remains green and tasty all winter long. It makes a great source of green leaves even on the coldest winter day, or can…

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Pineapple?

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Pineapple?

There are few fruits more refreshing than pineapple. I understand some heathens even put it on pizza (shame on you!). But can your bearded dragon also enjoy pineapple chunks or…

Can bearded dragons eat dandelions?

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Dandelions?

Dandelions have developed an unfortunate reputation over the years. To many people they’re seen merely as annoying weeds; something to dig out the lawn before they set seed.  Yet for…

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Cabbage?

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Cabbage?

Pet bearded dragons will happily eat all manner of fruits, vegetables and salad crops, but can they eat cabbage as part of their diet? Bearded dragons can eat cabbage. In…

Can Bearded Drgaons Eat Kale?

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Kale?

Let’s be honest. A kale smoothie may not fill many of us with joy. But there’s a reason why so many nutritionists rate it so highly. Quite simply it’s packed…

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Peas?

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Peas?

Can there be any tastier vegetable than fresh garden peas? If you’ve ever grown your own you’ll know exactly what I mean – eaten straight from the pod as sweet…

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Tomato?

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Tomatoes?

Bearded dragons will happily eat a wide range of different fruits and vegetables. The greater the range of offer, the better. Feeding a balanced diet in this reduces the chances…

Latest in Praying Mantis

Can Praying Mantis Eat Wax Worms?

Can Praying Mantis Eat Wax Worms?

Praying mantis can eat wax worms. They’re fat, juicy and usually very well received. While they’re not my number one recommended prey item, I believe they can represent a useful…

Can Praying Mantis Grow Back Limbs?

Can Praying Mantis Grow Back Limbs?

Praying mantis can grow back limbs, but this only happens when they change their skin.  Essentially a praying mantis that has lost one or more limbs will continue to look…

Can Praying Mantis Lay Eggs Without Mating?

Can Praying Mantis Lay Eggs Without Mating?

Female praying mantis can lay eggs without mating. This can have a number of impacts, particularly if you’re keeping them as pets.  The crucial thing to realize here is that…

Can Two Praying Mantis Live Together?

Generally speaking praying mantis are solitary insects. The vast majority of praying mantis are not just carnivores, they are also cannibals. This means that attempting to keep two more praying…

Do Praying Mantis Have Venom?

It is well-known that many carnivorous animals have venom. Spiders and scorpions would be two great examples. So do praying mantis have venom too? No, praying mantis do not have…

Why Are Praying Mantis Different Colors?

Praying mantis come in a surprising range of different colors. Even within a single species you may find different colors in a single population.  The most common colors are green…

When Do Praying Mantis Mate?

In temperate regions like the USA praying mantis mate in the summer. After a successful mating an adult female praying mantis will then continue laying eggs until her eventual demise…

Can You Hold a Praying Mantis?

The alien-like appearance of praying mantis, and their ability to sit motionless for hours on end, has resulted in all manner of myths and legends surrounding them. Many of these…

Do Praying Mantis Spit?

Praying mantis do not spit. So long as you remain out of arm’s reach then praying mantis are perfectly safe and will do you no harm. You can approach the…