Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts
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. This blog is a bit of a journal to track my interest in the hobby and to share some of the information I’ve learned. 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. I also regularly update older posts with current photos, observations, and information. However, this is an ever-evolving hobby, so I implore anyone interested in keeping these animals to use whatever they find here as a springboard for further research on techniques or species-specific care.
Our Editor's Take
Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts is as spidery as it sounds. The podcast is about keeping and rearing spiders. It educates listeners on how to care for and interact with spiders, among other tips and insights. The podcast could help people appreciate or develop a bond with the creatures. Tom Moran's passion for spiders and knowledge about them is plain to see. He is thorough with his descriptions and explanations, and this is one of the show's appeals. Both veteran and wanna-be spider owners call the podcast a helpful resource.
Tom's fascination with spiders began when he visited a pet store at age six. According to the host, when he saw the Mexican Redknee spider, he had two simultaneous feelings—amazement and terror. Although it wasn't until fifteen years later that Tom got his first spider, the memory stayed with him. Tom shares how he used to fear spiders. He has since overcome the phobia. After years of blogging about spiders, he started Tom's Big Spiders in 2018.
On the podcast, Tom teaches listeners how to care for different species of spiders. He also talks about the various life stages of spiders. He points out the information necessary for each stage of the spider's life. Tom is sometimes joined by other spider hobbyists. They share their experience keeping spiders and why and how they got started. Listeners learn that spiders are low-maintenance and inexpensive to keep. With thousands of species to pick from, keeping them as pets can be an exciting hobby.
Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts addresses everything from molting to webbing and hydration. On the podcast, some guests share that they, too, once had a phobia of spiders. They share how they overcame their fears by getting and keeping one or more spiders as pets. Having a tarantula hobby may be a way to overcome the fear of spiders. Anyone interested in keeping spiders as pets or breeding them may want to check this podcast out.
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