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Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts

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How Do I Know If I'm an Expert Keeper? 52:08

10h ago52:08

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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!על ידי Tom Moran

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Arachnophobic? Blame Entertainment! 44:00

7d ago44:00

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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.על ידי Tom Moran

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What Makes an Advanced Tarantula Species? 45:24

14d ago45:24

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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).על ידי Tom Moran

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Persistent Myths in the Tarantula Hobby 1:12:06

21d ago1:12:06

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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.על ידי Tom Moran

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A Code of Conduct for the Tarantula Hobby 57:11

28d ago57:11

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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.על ידי Tom Moran

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Why So Nasty? Tarantula Temperament Revisited 43:16

1M ago43:16

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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.על ידי Tom Moran

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Tarantula Stress 54:51

1M ago54:51

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We often throw the word around when discussing husbandry practices and setups, but what does it really mean? How much stress can our spiders take? In this episode, we break down the types of stress our tarantulas can and can't feel.על ידי Tom Moran

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Show Me Reptiles Expo and GBBs and "Semi Arboreal" Setups 46:17

2M ago46:17

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First, Billie and I ventured out to the Show Me Reptiles Expo in West Warwick Rhode Island this weekend, and I talk a bit about the experience. Then, my mention of semi-arboreal setups (and their controversial nature) drew an excellent email about the topic as it pertains to the C. cyaneopubescens. In this episode, I will discuss the idea of settin…

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7 Topics Sure to Start Friction on Social Media 53:47

2M ago53:47

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In this episode, we address the most popular tarantula-focused topics and concepts hobbyists love to argue over on forums and social media groups.על ידי Tom Moran

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The Tarantula Care Exam Part 2 - Advanced 55:47

2M ago55:47

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As the first Tarantula Exam was quite a hit, I decided that it would be fun to return to the classroom to try a part two. This time around, the questions are a little more difficult and feature 15 short scenarios that ask listeners to determine what the keeper is doing wrong. Again, this is all just for fun and an entertaining way to discuss some c…

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Where to Buy Tarantulas Online in the US 45:48

3M ago45:48

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I get asked this question a couple times a week, and I have a quick goto list of vendors that I've used over the years. In this episode, I go over the folks that I have had great experiences with in hopes of spreading the word.על ידי Tom Moran

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The State of the Tarantula Hobby in the US 2022 46:36

3M ago46:36

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Four years ago, I did an early podcast on the state of the hobby in the United States. In this episode, we'll revisit the topic. In many ways, it's a great time to be a tarantula hobbyist, with more species and dealers around than ever. However, with increased exposure bringing negative attention to our little pasttime, could we be in for a much da…

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Bad Molt Update and Xenesthis sp. blue 38:30

3M ago38:30

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First, we revisit last week's episode. Then, I give an update on my Poecilotheria formosa, who was recovering from a bad molt. Finally, I just rehoused my sub-adult Xenesthis sp. blue and thought that it would be a good time to update my care notes on that species.על ידי Tom Moran

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5 Species That Need to Be More Established in the Hobby 42:58

3M ago42:58

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In this episode, I talk about 5 tarantula species that I would like to see more readily-available (and inexpensive!) in the hobby.על ידי Tom Moran

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Exotics Hobbies Threatened in the US 40:56

4M ago40:56

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Well, the US Government is at it again. A new bill titled America Competes Act of 2022 has amendments added that could decimate the exotic animals hobbies. In this episode, we discuss what this means and what can be done. PLEASE CHECK OUT USARK and be sure to write your local senators!על ידי Tom Moran

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Signs of an Uninformed Hobbyist 51:25

4M ago51:25

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In this episode, we take a look at some of the signs that point to a hobbyist not being as informed and knowledgeable as he or she should be.על ידי Tom Moran

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Tarantulas In the News! 36:40

4M ago36:40

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In this episode, we discuss three recent news articles featuring tarantulas.על ידי Tom Moran

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Tarantula Hybridization 41:13

4M ago41:13

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It's one of the touchiest subjects in the hobby. In this episode, I break down why tarantula hybridization is so frowned upon.על ידי Tom Moran

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Ending Enclosure Snobbery 45:17

4M ago45:17

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First, I talk a bit about last week's episode on handling. Then, I review some of the Tarantula Crib sling enclosures I just received before segueing into our main topic, "Enclosure Snobbery." .על ידי Tom Moran

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Tarantula Handling Revisited 46:53

5M ago46:53

46:53

With a lot of beginners contacting me lately for my opinion of the best tarantulas to get for handling, I thought that it was time to revisit this controversial topic from a new angle.על ידי Tom Moran

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Awesome M. balfouri Story and Keeping Slings Dry? 46:14

5M ago46:14

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To kick this episode off, I share an amazing story about an M. balfouri communal that a subscriber shared with me. Then, there are apparently folks out there keeping all of their slings dry? We talk a bit about why that is a pretty dangerous practice.על ידי Tom Moran

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True Spiders vs. Tarantulas; Some Differences For Keepers to Know 46:09

5M ago46:09

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Now that I've been keeping more true spiders and trap doors, I've had some folks asking me about the differences between these types eight-legged predators. In this episode, I discuss some of my early findings and thoughts.על ידי Tom Moran

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Most Common Mistakes Tarantula Keepers Make 1:14:57

5M ago1:14:57

1:14:57

Okay, to make up for no podcast last week, we now have a 75 minute episode about the most common mistakes hobbyists make!על ידי Tom Moran

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Are Lists That Rank Tarantulas By Difficulty Useless? 53:27

6M ago53:27

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First, I vent for about 15 minutes about some issues with my theme music. At about the 16 minute mark, we start the main topic...namely, are lists that rank tarantulas as "best beginner" or "best starter old worlds" really useful?על ידי Tom Moran

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Getting Ready for the Winter with Your Tarantulas 40:18

6M ago40:18

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With the cold weather upon us, here are some things to think about as we get ready for winter.על ידי Tom Moran

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The Top 3 Worst Reasons To Enter the Hobby 52:55

6M ago52:55

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In this episode, we discuss three of the worst and most misguided reasons folks get into the hobby for.על ידי Tom Moran

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Luring the Wrong Kind of People Into the Hobby 41:21

7M ago41:21

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In this episode, we discuss what happens when your attempts to lure others into the hobby attracts the wrong type of people.על ידי Tom Moran

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Halloween Special - Tarantulas with Orange 54:55

7M ago54:55

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In this episode, we discuss some of the tarantulas that sport those festive orange tones. Happy Halloween!על ידי Tom Moran

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Pamphobeteus Revisited 48:32

7M ago48:32

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I've had several requests for updated Pamphobeteus care lately, so I decided to focus a podcast on it. As I was recording it, I got the sneaking suspicion that I had talked about this topic before, but I was on a roll, so I kept going. Well, I DID cover it this year as it turns out...oh well! Here are my updated notes on Pampho care (next week, I'l…

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Just How Deadly or Dangerous Are Our Spiders? 44:21

7M ago44:21

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Anyone who has listened to me for any length of time knows how much I HATE when folks use their social media platforms to feed into the idea that spiders are dangerous and aggressive creatures. The way I see it, they are already feared and even loathed by so many that we shouldn't be helping to fuel that hatred. Now that I've moved into keeping som…

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What If I HAVE to Heat My Tarantulas? 52:09

7M ago52:09

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To kick it off, I talk a bit about my recent huntsman spider buying spree. Then, we tackle a topic I get asked about all of the time; what do you do if you HAVE to heat your spiders? In this episode, we'll talk about what "too cold" is and discuss the best ways to provide extra heat should it be warranted.…

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Why Is the Tarantula Hobby So Addictive? 45:37

8M ago45:37

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After being asked how one ends up with 220 tarantulas, I sat down to give some thought as to why this hobby is so addictive.על ידי Tom Moran

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Buying Tarantulas Online 43:24

8M ago43:24

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Looking to buy your tarantulas online? In this podcast, we'll discuss some advice for spider shopping as well as some as tips on what to expect.על ידי Tom Moran

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C. versicolor and Why are Tarantulas So Expensive? 53:49

8M ago53:49

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First, we talk a bit about the perception that C. versicolor is a fragile spider. Then, we discuss why tarantula prices are so high in the United States.על ידי Tom Moran

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Tarantulas and Children 47:03

8M ago47:03

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In this episode, we discuss whether or not children should have tarantulas as pets and whether or not these amazing arachnids pose any threat to the little ones in your home.על ידי Tom Moran

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Hidden Threats to Tarantulas in Your Home 50:04

9M ago50:04

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In this episode, we talk about hazards in our home that could prove dangerous or lethal to our spiders.על ידי Tom Moran

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The Tarantula Care 101 Exam! 51:21

9M ago51:21

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Well, I'm back to school and prepping for my new classes, which has me in full teacher mode. While taking a break, I thought that it would be fun to design an assessment for all the tarantula hobbyists listening. In this episode, I present The Tarantula Care 101 Exam, a test with 33 tarantula care specific questions. Can you get an A?…

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Amazing Tarantula Communal Behavior and O. violaceopes Care 45:59

9M ago45:59

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As luck would have it, the day after posting my podcast featuring some communal updates, I caught an amazing interaction in my M. balfouri communal enclosure. In this podcast, we discuss the significance of this behavior. Also, I talk about the care for O. violaceopes.על ידי Tom Moran

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Blue Tarantula Update! 43:02

9M ago43:02

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In this episode, I share some updates on the M. balfouris, the P. metallicas, and my O. violoceopes.על ידי Tom Moran

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The Most Bizarre Comments or Suggestions I've Received Over the Years 45:47

10M ago45:47

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Over the years, I've heard some crazy stories from people about their tarantulas and tarantula care. In this episode, I go through some of the strangest things I've heard from other keepers.על ידי Tom Moran

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Swift's Inverts, H. maxima, and Rehousing Critique 43:41

10M ago43:41

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Recently, I did an unboxing video for an order from Swift's Inverts, and the two spiders I bought gave Billie and I quite the hard time during the rehousing. In this podcast, I talk about my awesome experience buying from Swift's and then critique what went wrong during the rehouse.על ידי Tom Moran

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Feeders and Is Not Fearing OW Tarantulas a Bad Thing? 51:13

10M ago51:13

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To kick it off, we'll talk a bit about misinformation surrounding feeder insects. Then, we answer a listener's question about if it's a bad thing to have no fear of OW tarantulas.על ידי Tom Moran

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Why Is Such a Simple Hobby So Difficult? 46:56

10M ago46:56

46:56

After Googling some tarantula topics the other day, it dawned on my why what I believe is a very simple hobby appears to be so darned complicate at times.על ידי Tom Moran

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The Giants - Getting Measurements of My Largest Tarantulas 45:41

10M ago45:41

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To kick this one off, I talk a bit about the passing of my adult H. chilensis. Then, it's off to the main topic in which we discuss some of the measurements of my "giant" tarantula species and how they compare to supposed max size numbers.על ידי Tom Moran

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Phormictopus Mess and Molting Mishap 43:30

11M ago43:30

43:30

Well, Phormictopus species seem to be the new "it" tarantulas, which should be awesome. However, in this episode, I discuss my mixed feelings about their newfound popularity. Also, in this episode I share the story of my P. formosa's terrible molt.על ידי Tom Moran

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Top 100+ Favorite Tarantulas A-Z Commentary Pt. 3 1:03:30

11M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

And the FINAL part of this marathon discussion!על ידי Tom Moran

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Top 100+ Favorite Tarantulas A-Z Commentary Pt. 2 1:04:34

11M ago1:04:34

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In the second part of this feature, I discuss the spiders in my collection G-0 (yes, there will be a part 3!).על ידי Tom Moran

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Top 100+ Favorite Tarantulas A-Z Commentary Pt. 1 59:34

11M ago59:34

59:34

With the collection tour video now live, the only real criticism that I've received on it is that people missed my commentary. Unfortunately, I didn't feel like I could do any of the spiders justice in the short time I had for each clip, so I went with soothing ambient music instead. However, I thought that it would be fun to supply my "director's …

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There Are Levels to This...Right? 48:38

12M ago48:38

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First, I talk a bit about the full collection video I'm putting together. Then, it's on to the main topic in which we discuss the controversy around beginner lists or people jumping in with old worlds.על ידי Tom Moran

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Let's Talk About Substrate! 48:49

12M ago48:49

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In this episode, we'll revisit the topic of substrate and review some of the popular choices as well as discuss some additives and mixtures.על ידי Tom Moran

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