Category: Spider

Unfortunately for the arachnophobes out there, most spiders can jump! The jumping spider family is known for their jumping prowess, however, and includes more than six thousand species!...

Closeup female of Spider Tarantula (Lasiodora parahybana) in threatening position. These spiders considered to be the third largest tarantula in the world. Females can live up to 25...

Spiders! They are definitely among the most interesting and most diverse creatures in the world of bugs (although not technically insects - they are a separate family). Many would agree they are also...

Some Popular Choices, How to Choose Part I of this article described the many reasons why tarantulas have become very popular as pets, and what some of the pitfalls and common misconceptions might...

Learn Why Tarantulas make Great Pets, and What to Avoid Tarantulas have become especially popular as pets in recent years. In general, certain types of spiders are fun to have as pets –...

The herky-jerky movements of spider legs look unnatural and creepy to human eyes. Many psychologists believe that our primordial instincts of “arachnophobia” may well arise how we view the...