
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. 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.
Episodes
My Favorite Spiders to Feed

Confronting My Potential Bias When It Comes to Old World Behaviors

So, You Want a Giant Tarantula: A Species Comparison

Showcase Spiders! The Most Visibile Tarantulas I've Kept 2025

The 5 Most Defensive Tarantulas I Have Raised

The Importance of Experience in the Tarantula Hobby

What's Wrong Here? Using Error Analysis To Improve Tarantula Care

Top Ten Most Asked Tarantula Questions in 2024

A Discussion of Tarantula Temperatures

Keeping Tarantulas in the Winter - 2024

Tarantula Handling: Some Things to Consider

Sprucing Up A Tarantula Enclosure without Rehousing

Tarantula Questions That I Find a Bit Frustrating

Do Spiders Dream? and "Old World Tarantula Anxiety"

The "Mysterious" T. albopilosus or Curly Hair Tarantula

Tarantula Prices - Why Are These Things So Expensive?

Feedback on Defensive Tarantulas and the "Heart Attack Pack"!

The Most Defensive Tarantula Species I've Kept

Assessing the Risk of Overexploitation to a Tarantula Species in the Pet Trade - A Breakdown

Grammostola Pulchra "The Brazilian Black" Care...and Orbweaver Spider News

Andrew Smith's Tarantula Documentaries and Why We Love Fossorial Tarantulas

When Burrowing Tarantulas Don't Resurface

Why Arboreal Tarantulas Shouldn't Be Overlooked

Tarantulas with Undeserved Bad Reputations (and Jorō Spider News!)

Phormictopus Genus Update with 16 "Species"
