First off, we&apos;ll discuss a new study on the &quot;Jorō spider&quot; that explains why it is doing so well in urban environments (and why it shouldn&apos;t be feared). Then, we&apos;ll discuss a comment I got about a tarantula park that perpetuates negative stereotypes about these animals. Then, for our main topic, I&apos;ll discuss 6 species or genera of tarantulas that get undeserved bad reputations and break down where these notions came from.

Why Arboreal Tarantulas Shouldn't Be Overlooked

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. 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.