Кращі подкасти про Tarantulas (2024)

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The Best Tarantula Species for Folks Raising up Their First Slings 53:22

3d ago53:22

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As I've spent more time keeping tarantulas, I've realized that questions "what is a good beginner species?" and "what is a good species to raise as a first time sling? have two very different answers. Just because a species is easier to care for as an adult does not always make it an easy one to raise up. In this episode, I'll discuss the species I…

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The Tarantula Podcast You've All Missed is Back! S2E01 33:19

7d ago33:19

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new season - first episode. We are back - 2.0 tarantula podcast just started. Starts slow in the first minutes but heats up quickly, just listen! This time we talk things that happened in the last 16 months, new tarantulas in the hobby, breeding success of Kats Jumping spiders, and even some amphibian talk! --- Send in a voice message: https://podc…

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Commercial trade in spiders & scorpions / Emergency Spider News in the media 40:05

7d ago40:05

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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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bothworldtarantulas/message

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The Importance of Establishing Routines with Growing Tarantula Collections 38:54

9d ago38:54

38:54

How do you know when you’re getting too many tarantulas? How can you tell when you’re reaching what should be your limit? In this episode, we’ll discuss the importance of establishing routines and setting boundaries early on to avoid having your collection turn into a hoard.Tom Moran

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Tarantula Max Lifespans - A Realistic Discussion 52:22

17d ago52:22

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I've encountered this scenario many times...an upset keeper emails me to ask what he did wrong because his adult female didn't make it to the supposed max life expectancy. In many cases, it sounds like the animal died of natural causes, but the thought that it should have lived longer can eat away at a concerned keeper. In this episode, we discuss …

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The Goliath Birdeaters - Theraphosa Genus Review 55:27

1M ago55:27

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In this episode, I talk about my experiences with the three Theraphosa species: Theraphosa stirmi (the Burgundy Goliath Birdeater), Theraphosa blondi (the Goliath Birdeater), and Theraphosa apophysis (Pinkfoot Goliath Birdeater).Tom Moran

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Dos and Don'ts When Ordering Tarantulas Online 1:07:15

1M ago1:07:15

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To start this one off, I share some of the feedback I got from last week's episode and respond to a couple comments. Then, at 21:25, it's been five years to the day when I last covered some tips for ordering tarantulas online. In this episode, we will review the dos and don't as well as discuss some new issues that have presented themselves over th…

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The "Domestication" of Tarantulas - Why our Pets Are Not Quite Wild Animals 57:46

2M ago57:46

57:46

A couple of years ago, I stumbled on an article about the "inadvertent domestication" of animals raised for the sole purpose of being released back into the wild. This is when, despite our best efforts, captive animals were becoming inadvertently domesticated by temporarily or even permanently adapting to a captive environment , which was making th…

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Why Bother Asking? When Keepers Ask Questions and Ignore the Answers 54:05

2M ago54:05

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I've been doing this a while now, and there is one occurrence that I will never understand...when keepers ask for advice and then ignore it. Luckily, it doesn't happen often, but when it does, the results can be quite tragic. In this episode, we'll discuss a few of the more egregious experiences I've had with this type of behavior.…

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Tarantula Substrate - Some Inexpensive Mixes 42:17

2M ago42:17

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Over the years, I've continued to constantly switch up what I use for substrate when it comes to housing my tarantulas. In this episode, I review what I've used in the past and share an inexpensive "recipe" I'm currently using that yields a LOT of substrate for very little money.Tom Moran

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Tarantula Collection Killers 46:05

2M ago46:05

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In this episode, we discuss some instances where folks have lost large parts or all of their collection due to mishap or an overlooked environmental hazard.Tom Moran

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I Want a Tarantula - Where Do I Start? 54:03

2M ago54:03

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Within the past couple weeks, I spoke with two teenagers who were interested in getting their first tarantula. Both had many questions about where they should start and what they should prepare for. In this episode, I lay out several things anyone thinking about getting a tarantula should do...and some things that they shouldn't.…

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How I've Tweaked My Fossorial Tarantula Setups 47:41

3M ago47:41

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First, we discuss the "controversy" a recent episode caused. Then, I field a question from a long-time YouTube subscriber about changes that I've made in how I set up fossorial tarantula enclosures.Tom Moran

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Pamphobeteus vs. Phormictopus! The Battle of Two Giant Tarantula Genera 51:45

3M ago51:45

51:45

Well, it had to be done! In this episode, two popular genera of giant tarantulas will duke it out for hobby superiority! Okay, that's a bit dramatic; in reality, we will compare the two genera and talk about the similarities and differences.Tom Moran

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The One Issue in the Tarantula Hobby I Will Never Overcome 55:53

3M ago55:53

55:53

To start this one off, we'll discuss some feedback to last week's episode. Then, after reflecting on 10 years of doing the TBS stuff, I realized that there is one major issue that I will never overcome.Tom Moran

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Tarantula Feeding Schedules and Fat Ts 56:26

4M ago56:26

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Recently, I've received some comments on my YouTube videos with folks saying that my tarantulas are "skinny" or "underfed", which left me a bit confused. However, after speaking with a hobby friend, I realized that, through social media, many folks new to the hobby may be exposed to photos of chubby Ts. For many, a spider with a bloated abdomen is …

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Do Tarantulas Have "Personalities"? 47:48

4M ago47:48

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Happy New Year! In this episode, I give my take on whether or not it's appropriate to say that tarantulas have "personalities." We will also discuss whether tarantulas need enrichment to avoid boredom.Tom Moran

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The A. geniculata vs. The N. chromatus - Two Classic Tarantulas 43:32

4M ago43:32

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In this episode, we compare two very similar species: the A. geniculata or "Brazilian Black and White" and the N. chromatus or "Brazilian Red and White." Both are awesome species and, in my opinion, hobby staples. But which has more to offer?Tom Moran

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The GBB vs. The Brazilian Blue Beauty 49:13

5M ago49:13

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First, I have an important message from the US Tarantula Sustainment Project. Then, we're going to have a little fun. In this episode, we'll compare and break down two species that are often confused for each other, the C. cyaneopubescens (GBB) and the D. diamantinensis (Brazilian Blue Beauty). Which spider is the "best"? Who knows! But we will att…

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Tarantula Species That Need it Drier As Slings 47:46

5M ago47:46

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In this episode, I'll talk a bit about the tarantula species that I've raised that buck the old "keep 'em moist" rule for slings.Tom Moran

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Eresus walckenaeri Care and the Velvet/Jumping Spider "Fad" 53:25

5M ago53:25

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Having just rehoused my juvenile Eresus walckenaeri (Velvet Spider), I figured that it was time to talk a bit about how I care for it. Also in this episode, is the current Jumping Spider and Velvet Spider social media fad and rampant anthropomorphization leading to decline in overall appropriate husbandry in the spider hobby? I'll discuss what I fe…

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Tarantula Enclosure Blowout! 1:15:21

5M ago1:15:21

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In this episode, I'll go through all of the types of tarantula enclosures I've used, from cheap to pemium, and share my pros and cons of each.Tom Moran

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A History of Tom's Big Spiders and Why I Do This 50:51

5M ago50:51

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Last week, I had a few folks contact me a bit upset that there was no episode for Sunday. And, to be honest, this happens every time I miss a week. Although I completely understand that this podcast has become very important to folks for a myriad of reasons, I thought that it might be a good time to explain why I do the Tom's Big Spiders stuff . In…

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The Fastest Spiders That I Have Kept 1:08:19

6M ago1:08:19

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I've been asked to do this one many times over the years, but there is honestly no way for me to scientifically prove which ones are faster. However, in this episode, I will share the ones that I think are fastest based on my own personal experience. What are YOUR fastest spiders?Tom Moran

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Is Your Enclosure and Setup Killing Your Juvenile Arboreal Tarantula? 56:57

6M ago56:57

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First, I read a listener question and talk about last week's episode. Then, I get a lot of emails and comments from panicked keepers who are alarmed to discover that their arboreal slings and juveniles are actually burrowing. The fact is, MANY arboreal species will do some burrowing as slings and juveniles, and the correct setup should allow for an…

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When Losing Confidence Leads to Mistakes 41:54

7M ago41:54

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Deaths can really rattle a tarantula keeper and cause them to second guess their tarantula care. In this episode, I speak about a few recent instances I had where my fear of deaths led me to do some pretty stupid things.Tom Moran

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10 Reasons to Give True Spiders a Shot 48:24

7M ago48:24

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In this episode, I'll discuss some of the perks to keeping "true" spiders and Mygalomorphs and why tarantula keepers may want to one day give them a try.Tom Moran

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E. campestratus "Pink Zebra Beauty" Care and Notes 44:18

7M ago44:18

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I have it on pretty good authority that Eupalaestrus campestratus or "Pink Zebra Beauties" will be available in the US hobby again very soon. As I'm sure that many folks will be scrambling to add a sling to their collections, I figure that this would be the perfect time to revisit the husbandry for this amazing species.…

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BURN IT WITH FIRE! How to Understand and Deal With Tarantula Hatred 49:30

7M ago49:30

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We've all experienced it. You post a picture of your beloved spider only to have some cretin respond with, "EWWW...KILL IT WITH FIRE." As people who love these animals, it can be quite infuriating to have someone suggest that they would burn our pets to death. Where does this vitriol come from? Is there a way for us to turn these types of comments …

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Poecilotheria Ornata (Fringed Ornamental) Care and Tips...and a Note on Sri Lankan Pokies 59:08

8M ago59:08

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In this episode, I'll walk you through how I care for and set up my Poecilotheria ornatas, the largest Pokie species available in the hobby. I'll also share some frustrations about an annoying comment someone left on my latest video. Check out the Tarantula Sustainment Project!Tom Moran

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Researching Tarantula Species and Two Other Listener Questions 49:10

8M ago49:10

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In this episode, I answer three listener questions: How do I research new tarantula species; how to keep mature male tarantulas comfortable; and do I take into consideration my dogs getting haired? Thanks to the Tarantula Talk forum and Cody Barton, Carrie Hollister, and Martin Shelby for the questions! Resources: Mike's Basic Tarantulas Arachnoboa…

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Beginner Tarantula Species Stigma 46:24

8M ago46:24

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I've spoken often over the years about how hobby stigmas keep some folks from trying out Old World tarantula species. However, there is actually a flip side to this issue. Sadly, some hobbyists will ignore so called "beginner species" due to stigmatization. In this episode, we'll discuss how the hobby accidentally renders some species unappealing t…

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My Tarantulas With the Best Feeding Responses 59:57

8M ago59:57

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In this episode, I'll discuss the species I keep that really bring the fun during feeding time. We'll also talk how to safely work with a tarantula that has a particularly lively feeding response. A huge thank you to Jennifer Thomas for the podcast topic suggestion! Interested in spider taxonomy? Check out Arácnido.…

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Genus Nhandu Care and Discussion 45:47

9M ago45:47

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In today's episode, I'll discuss the care and share my experiences with three species of Nhandu: N. chromatus, N. tripepii, and N. coloratovillosus.Tom Moran

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Some Tips on Keeping Roach Colonies (and Keeping Crickets Alive!) 1:05:59

9M ago1:05:59

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In this episode, I talk about how Billie and I set up and keep our B. dubia and B. lateralis roach colonies. I'll also talk a bit about how I manage to keep my crickets alive. A huge thanks to Matthew Kołodziejski for the topic suggestion! Be sure to check out the Tarantula Talk Facebook group for all things tarantulas!…

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Old World Tarantula Don'ts 57:34

9M ago57:34

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After posting up my video and podcast about Old World tarantulas, I received some interesting comments and questions about ways to reduce the risks of keeping them. In this episode, I'll discuss some of the more common ideas and weigh in on whether they make sense or are mearly overkill.Tom Moran

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The Urticating Hairs of New World Tarantulas 53:23

9M ago53:23

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The impetus for this podcast is two-fold: first off, I’ve had a LOT of folks over the years ask me to cover urticating setae more thoroughly. Secondly, after posting my video on Old World species, several folks commented that they avoid New Worlds because of the hairs. Many have pointed out that, as a hobby, we spend so much time talking about veno…

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The Easiest Tarantula Species to Grow Up from Slings 55:10

10M ago55:10

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Recently, I was chatting with a fellow keeper about some of the almost "foolproof" slings that are easy to raise to adulthood. These are the species that don't start off too tiny, eat great, grow fairly quickly, and are quite hardy overall. After giving it some thought, I realized that there are several species that fit this bill. In this episode, …

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Clearing the Air - My Thoughts on Bioactive Enclosures and Digging Up Tarantulas 45:09

10M ago45:09

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Every once in a while, someone will get the wrong idea from something I've said. Unfortunately, I don't always draw a hard line when it comes to many topics, which can apparently leave my personal view on some subjects up to interpretation. In this episode, I’ll discuss my thoughts on two topics that have come up quite a bit recently and try to cla…

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Patience Is a Virtue - The Importance of Staying Calm in the Tarantula Hobby 55:31

10M ago55:31

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Tarantulas may be very easy to keep and low maintenance, but they sure have a tendency to do things slowly and on their own schedules. In this episode, we talk about some common hobby situations that require that keepers show patience.Tom Moran

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Monster Spiders! The Largest Tarantulas in My Collection 57:29

10M ago57:29

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Well, since we spent a previous episode talking about some of the more diminutive species I keep, I figured that it would be fun to talk about the giants in this episode! What are the biggest tarantulas in my collection? In this episode, you'll find out.Tom Moran

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The Itsy Bitsy Spider - Tips for Raising Tiny Slings 55:24

11M ago55:24

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First, I talk a bit about a recent mishap that I had involving one of my slings. Then, although I've created a few sling guides, I've had a lot of folks ask me for specific advice on how to raise the tinies of slings. In this episode, I share some of the tips and tricks I use when growing up the wee ones.…

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Tarantula Species That Failed to Excite Me...At First 51:25

11M ago51:25

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I take a lot of ribbing for saying that every species of tarantula I talk about is "one of my favorites." The truth is, I've enjoyed keeping every species I've ever raised. However, over the years, many folks have asked if there is any species that I don't like, and the answer is...complicated. In this podcast, I talk about the species that I faile…

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Tom's Little Spiders - A Discussion of the "Dwarf" Species I've Kept 54:12

11M ago54:12

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I often get folks asking me to do a podcast or video on the many dwarf tarantulas out there. Well for years I struggled to put one together because a) there are so many out there that I haven't kept and b) there is a lot of debate over what constitutes a "dwarf" tarantula. In this episode, I talk about the smaller species of spiders that I've kept …

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Having a System to Keep Your Tarantulas Hydrated 36:36

12M ago36:36

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Yes, I think that all tarantulas should be given water dishes. However, in the great debate over whether they are "needed" or not, some important points are often overlooked. In this episode, we talk about creating a system to keep your tarantulas adequately hydrated.Tom Moran

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My 15 Favorite Tarantulas That I Keep...For Now 2023 1:08:10

12M ago1:08:10

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Way back in November of 2018, I decided to make a list of the top 15 favorite tarantulas in my collection. At that time, I freely admitted that the list would likely change as time went on (heck, I wanted to change it shortly after posting it!). Well, in this episode, I revisit the question "which are your favorite tarantulas" and put together anot…

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Safe Pest Control for Tarantula Keepers ft. Billie 51:32

12M ago51:32

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We've all been there...after discovering an unwanted pest, you recognize that the time has come to treat for it. Whether it be roaches, fleas, lice, or even ants, we all panic at the thought of an exterminator coming in and spraying chemicals that could kill our pets. In this episode, Billie joins us to discuss her experience as a pest control comp…

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10 Things Around Your Home That Could be Dangerous for Your Tarantulas 45:48

1y ago45:48

45:48

In this episode, we discuss ten hazards keepers should be aware of when keeping tarantulas.Tom Moran

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Tarantula Lifespans and Feeding Regimes 51:05

1y ago51:05

51:05

I often get asked how long a certain species of tarantula lives for, and I sometimes struggle with the response as there are many variables that can lead to longer or shorter lifespans. I also think that some hobbyists set themselves up for disappointment when they assume that their spider will live to the older estimates given online. In this epis…

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A Chat with Dillon from Animals At Home! 2:02:54

1y ago2:02:54

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Back in 2019, I was a guest on the Animals at Home Podcast, and I had an absolute blast talking to the host, Dillon, about the tarantula hobby. At the end of the interview, we agreed that should Dillon ever decide to get his first tarantula, we should get back together to answer some of his questions. Well, a full pandemic later, and that time has …

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