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 stil ...
Podcast about tarantulas. Kat & Martin discuss all things tarantula-related - science news of newly described species, husbandry tips to keep your beloved pet tarantula happy, and trends on social media. All combined on this podcast hosted by two tarantula enthusiasts with different backgrounds, hence the name of possible "two worlds" colliding.
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The Tarantula Hobby Exam Part 3
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The third part of the Tarantula exam series is here! This time around, we have some scenarios about tarantula care as well as some involving other aspects of the tarantula hobby. Enjoy!Tom Moran
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Okay, so I'm not really going to try to sell folks on keeping curtain-web spiders, but I do think that many tarantula keepers would find a lot to love about these huge, heavily-webbing spiders. In this episode, I discuss their care, setup, and temperament and explain why I think that they make awesome spiders to keep. Dipluridae feeding compilation…
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The Truth About Old World Tarantulas
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Old World tarantulas - they're "aggressive", they're "dangerous", and they're "deadly"...right? WRONG. In this episode, we'll discuss Old World tarantulas and their bad reputation. I will share my experiences with keeping Old Worlds as well as some tips for minimizing any risk when working with this misunderstood an unfairly villianized group of sp…
In this episode, we talk about care for the genus Brachypelma and I share my observations on the species that I currrently keep.Tom Moran
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A Conversation with Veterinarian Dr. Andy Anderson about Tarantula Health Pt. 2
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Part two of my discussion with veterinarian Dr. Andy Anderson. In this episode, he discusses: Injuries that he's treated The "Tarantula ICU" Tarantula Euthanasia The state of veterinary medicine in the US How to find a vet for your spiderTom Moran
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A Conversation with Veterinarian Dr. Andy Anderson about Tarantula Health Pt. 1
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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 causes Dehydration Impaction Molt issues Nematodes In part 2 next week, Dr. Anderson will discuss injuries he'…
First, we start off by discussing listener comments from last week's fossorial episode. Then, I go through some of the changes that I've made in my husbandry and setups and explain why I made these changes.Tom Moran
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Fossorial Tarantulas - Tips and Care Notes for The Burrowing Species
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It's a fossorial blow out! Well, not quite...but in this episode, I talk about the care, setup, and maintenance for our beloved "pet holes".Tom Moran
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Tarantula Collection Organization and Management (and How to Prevent Burnout)
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What are some ways to organize and manage the expenses of a growing tarantula collection? How can you ensure that caring for your animals doesn't become a burden? In this episode, suggested by listener EarthsGeomancer, I discuss the following points. Labeling T enclosures Record keeping Scheduling Being time efficient and making time for other hobb…
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The First Annual TBS Spider Awards! 2022 Year in Review
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...or, my creative way of trying to answer a bunch of common questions in an entertaining year-in-review format! Seriously, while trying to figure out a fun way to answer some of the questions I get about my favorite, or largest, or shyest, or WHATEVER tarantulas, I came up with the idea of a fake award show! Hopefully, folks find this entertaining…
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First, I read and discuss some comments from listeners about last week's episode. Then, I give some updates on my Ephebopus species.Tom Moran
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5 New Years Wishes for Those Just Getting into the Tarantula Hobby
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To start the New Year, I got to thinking about what aspects of the hobby tend to give new tarantula keepers the most trouble. In this episode, I share five points that would make the hobby easier and less stressful for those just starting it.Tom Moran
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope that everyone had a safe holiday season. To begin this episode, I'll talk about the mysterious case of my dying E. murinus juvenile. Then, we'll discuss the care for Pseudhapalopus sp. blue.Tom Moran
Everything comes to an end. The year 2022 is almost over and we'll have a recap, let us talk about some New World tarantulas everyone should have an eye on and talk about future projects, including some behind the scene stories and new additions. It's been a journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bothworldtarantulas/message…
We've all been there. When people find out that we choose to keep tarantulas as pets, the questions inevitably start flying. Some of them are good questions. Others? Not so much. In this episode, we talk about the questions tarantula keepers are most commonly asked.Tom Moran
One of the reasons tarantulas are such easy pets is because they are relatively clean animals. That said, there are times when a cleaning, either partial or in full, is warranted. In this episode, we'll discuss the when and how to clean our spiders' enclosures when needed. I also share some tips about how to clean up those delicate acrylics without…
In this this episode, I share some observations on three species of Thrixopelma, a very underrated genus.Tom Moran
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Bad Tarantula Dealers - How Do They Get Away With It for So Long?
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Well, it was "recently" made public that another once popular tarantula dealer has disappeared after taking a WHOLE lot of money from unsuspecting customers. While some folks seemed to be surprised by the fact that this individual was shady, they shouldn't have been. There was evidence 18 months ago that this dealer was trying to skirt the law by s…
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Well, it's 34 degrees out and the heat has kicked on, so it's that time of year again! With temperatures dropping, tarantula keepers have a few new things to worry about when it comes to their animals. In this episode, we discuss 10 issues keepers might encounter during wintertime.Tom Moran
In this episode, we discuss care for the genus Aphonopelma.Tom Moran
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Raising Tarantula Slings - A Guide
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In this episode, I share all of the info and tips I can think of when it comes to buying and raising tarantula slings.Tom Moran
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Tarantula Laws in Other Countries and My Response to an Angry Comment on Last Week's Episode
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So, last week's episode certainly made some waves! To kick this one off, I'll share some comments I received about tarantula sales laws in other countries. Then, we'll tackle some questions and comments on last week's episode, including one by a very angry breeder. Sadly, it wasn't the only one that I received. In this episode, I use this negative …
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After the last podcast, I had several folks email me about the legalities of ordering Sri Lankan Poecilotheria species across state lines. In this episode, we will examine some of the other legal issues folks in the US need to be aware of so that they are not tricked into breaking the law by unscrupulous dealers. Then, we disuss feeding schedules a…
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In this episode, Erin Cashel and Emile Weber join me to talk about the Tarantula Sustainment Project, a new initiative to grow breeding in the US and to ensure all species remain available from state to state. Want to take part? Just click this link!Tom Moran
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First, we talk about the new "Tarantula Capital of the World", La Junta, Colorado where citizens are embracing their local tarantula population in an amazing way. Then, it's International Poecilotheria Appreciation Day! Okay, I might have made that up... However, I've made it very well known how much I adore this genus, and it bothers me that so ma…
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Tarantulas are some of the easiest and most low-maintainance pets a person can keep. However, for those used to spending more time caring for more domestic animals, this aspect of the hobby can be the cause of some anxiety. In this episode, we discuss some situations that lead stressed out keepers to "over care" for their spiders.…
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Tarantulas As Pets - The Good, the Bad, and the Misunderstood.
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To kick this episode off, we will discuss some listener comments from last week's episode that reveal another potentially overlooked threat to our pets. Then, we talk about the pros and cons involved with keeping pet tarantulas as we try to explain why we are so captivated by this hobby. Want to comment on this episode? Click here to go to the new …
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First, we're going to start off this episode by talking about some comments on the All Male Review episode. Then, we all make mistakes. However, when an error leads to the death of one of our spiders, how do we get over it? Want to comment on this episode? Click here to go to the new podcast website!…
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In this episode, we discuss mature males and whether or not it's okay to be picky about who you send your males to and whether it's okay to keep your mature males. Want to comment and upvote this podcast? Then join me at Onpodium.Tom Moran
First off, we go back to last week's podcast about the slowest growing species and find out which species listeners named as thier slowest. Then, we talk about enclosure sizes for various stages of tarantulas. Want to comment and upvote this podcast? Then join me at Onpodium.Tom Moran
In this episode, I talk about the species that I've raised that seemed to take forever to grow up.Tom Moran
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We've all been there; we've done the reasearch, set up our tarantula the supposed "correct way", and now it's doing something that we've never seen before. Is it injured? Is it stressed? Is it dead? Are you doing something wrong? In this episode, we take a look at some common tarantula behaviors that tend to stress out keepers and discuss if there …
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Tarantula Ailments - A Discussion of Some Causes, Preventive Measures, and Remedies
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Dehydration, mites, DKS, nematodes, impaction, bad molts: these are the words and phrases that keep tarantula hobbyists up at night. In this episode, we'll discuss these maladies, how common they really are, and what to do if you should encounter them.Tom Moran
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To kick this one off, we'll talk a bit about my thoughts on when sellers send advanced species to unprepared beginners. Then, I have to vent a bit about my recent discovery of "free range" tarantula keeping. Finally, I review the Barbarous Growth critter tank.Tom Moran
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Well, the title pretty much spells it out! In this episode, we'll be discussing why it's likely better to use multiple hides, why we sometimes skimp on cross ventilation, and Critter Keepers as tarantula enclosures.Tom Moran
First off, I talk about a couple recent deaths in my collection. Then, it's onto the Tarantula Hobby Sustainment Project. Finally, when is it okay for newer keepers to start doling out advice to others?Tom Moran
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Species of Tarantula Slings That Give Keepers a Difficult Time
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I've been asked many times over the years if there are certain species of tarantulas that are more difficult to raise up to adulthood than others. Although there were certainly a few species that I get contacted about quite a bit, I wanted to hear from other keepers as well. So, I reached out and asked which spiders folks struggled with. In this ep…
Oftentimes, I find myself in need of a certain type of enclosure for a rehousing in relative hurry, and I resort to hopping on Amazon to see what I can find. As a result, I've tried out a bunch of enclosure possibilities, both inexpensive and more pricey, over the years that work pretty well for our eight-legged friends. In this episode, I review s…
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Unfortunately, I'm fighting off the 'rona right now, so this episode will be a bit shorter. This time around, I talk a bit about my recent video on hobby staple tarantulas. Then, I answer questions about tarantulas and bright lights, which species of spiders I would never keep, and how often to clean away webbing.…
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These Will Kill Ya! 5 Spiders With Exaggerated Reputations
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First, I talk a bit about the Ephebopus slings that I recently acquired. Then...sure, spiders can bite, have venom, and can put a hurting on anyone foolish enough to trifle with them. However, there are some spiders available in the trade that have been the victim of over exaggeration and hyperbole to the point where many will refuse to keep them. …
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First, we take some listener comments from last episode. Then we discuss why it's always important to consider your living situation before you start a tarantula collection.Tom Moran
First, we discuss how to tell when a spider is truly dead, and I share a story about my Psalmopoeus Langenbucheri sling. Then, if you're older and in the hobby, should you continue to buy long-lived species? Should you pass away, what will become of your collection? In this second part of the podcast, we talk about how you should prepare in the eve…
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This one has been a long time coming. There is a lot out there about the physiological and behavioral difference between these two classifications of tarantulas. However, much of it takes a very superficial and exaggerated stance when it comes to the comparisons. In this episode, I break down the differences between these two types of spiders and e…
Hot off of "What Makes an Expert Species", this topic covers what skills, traits, or "tools" the "expert" keeper should possess. Thanks to ProfessorChani for the topic suggestion!Tom Moran
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In this episode, we discuss the latest scientific publication regarding the untangling of the worldwide commercial trade in spiders and scorpions. Have fun and enjoy our talk! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bothworldtarantulas/message
After having a discussion with a fellow keeper about arachnophobia, I got to thinking about how spiders are presented in media and how much some of those depictions strengthened my own fear of these animals. In this episode, I talk a bit about spiders in media.Tom Moran
Happy Mother's Day 2022! In this episode, we discuss how we designate which tarantula species are "advanced" (and why these designations aren't always accurate).Tom Moran
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Persistent Myths in the Tarantula Hobby
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First off, a heads up that the first half of the podcast is mostly responding to some emails about the last episode. Then, we get into some of those pesky hobby myths that seem to never go away.Tom Moran
What if we were all able to come up with some basic rules that we wanted all tarantula hobbyists to live by? What would our "10 Commandments" of keeping be? In this episode, I offer up my list of 10 rules that I think all serious tarantula hobbyists should abide by.Tom Moran
First, we talk about a few comments I got after last week's episode about tarantula stress. Then, we revisit the topic of tarantula temperament and why these eight-legged wonders are seemingly so inconsitent from specimen to specimen when it comes to their overall mood.Tom Moran