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.
Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts
Tarantula Collection Organization and Management (and How to Prevent Burnout)
What are some ways to organize and manage the expenses of a growing tarantula collection? How can you ensure that caring for your animals doesn't become a burden? In this episode, suggested by listener EarthsGeomancer, I discuss the following points.
- Labeling T enclosures
- Record keeping
- Scheduling
- Being time efficient and making time for other hobbies
- Tracking and inventorying feeders, substrate, containers, and other supplies
- Avoiding burnout due to the more repetitive requirements of the hobby
A huge thanks to EarthsGeomancer for the Suggestion!
Note: The tarantula keeper collection aps. discussed in this podcast are ExotiKeeper and Arachnifiles.