This week I sat down with Ryan from Marshall Arachnids to discuss his background in zoology and animal husbandry and how it impacts his tarantula husbandry. We discuss the controversial issues of tarantula care and husbandry and why the bare minimum basic husbandry might no longer be sufficient as we learn more about these arachnids in the wild and in captivity. This episode is sure to open some minds and ruffle a few feathers. ?SUBSCRIBE? to my Main Channel ?Tarantula Collective:     https://goo.gl/UAySKx If you'd like to support the channel: Patreon:     https://ww ..read more

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I sit down with Sheanna, Austin and Jayzun from the Pet Bug's Department of Josh's Frogs and discuss feeding, breeding, and packaging spiders as well as what it is like working at Josh's Frogs. It was a great conversation where we really get a peek behind the curtain as to what exactly is going on at Josh's Frogs. Enter the Halloween Giveaway: https://youtu.be/AFyVzGoQxTk Check Out Josh's Frogs Pet Bugs: https://www.joshsfrogs.com/animals-for-sale/pet-insects-invertebrates.html Visit our sponsors website Arthropod Ambassadors:    https://www.arthropod-ambassadors.com/ Visit Micro ..read more

So what REALLY happened with Eresus Spider Shop? They came on the scene hot with a lot of awesome species and then had a MASSIVE sale! But somewhere around a few months ago things seemed to quickly fall apart leaving many customers upset and waiting for weeks for their orders to ship. Some people called it a scam, some people blamed me, but sometimes the truth is a lot more complicated than a buzz word. So let's take a deep dive with the guy that took over the business and get to the bottom of what happened, what going on now, and what the future holds for Eresus Spider Shop! Visit the sponso ..read more

Today I talk to Shenay aka Slightly Venomous about her appearance on America's Got Talent. She gives us some insight into that experience, what led her down that path, as well as how she started keeping inverts and other exotic pets and making content for TikTok and YouTube. Visit our sponsors website Arthropod Ambassadors:    https://www.arthropod-ambassadors.com/ Slightly Venomous: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slightlyvenomous/ TikTok" https://www.tiktok.com/@slightlyvenomous YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SlightlyVenomous See the NEW Tarantula Black High Top Shoes f ..read more

Today I am talking Tokay Geckos, Day Geckos, Crested Geckos and MORE with DB CB Exotics. If you have ever been curious about starting your own exotic pet business, then you will enjoy this discussion where we talk about how he launched and maintains his business breeding and selling reptiles and the upsides and pitfalls that come along with running your own exotic pet business.  DB CB Exotics:    https://www.instagram.com/dbcbexotics/    https://www.facebook.com/dbcbexo Visit our sponsors website:    https://www.arthropod-ambassadors.com/ Support the show ..read more

I reached out on social media and ask you all for suggestions for guests in upcoming podcast. I got a lot of great suggestions, but one person was OVERWHELMINGLY requested and that is who is on the podcast today. We discuss keeping tarantulas in the UK, conservation, making YouTube videos and a lot more.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy this conversation with Fiona from The Spare Room.  Follow The Spare Room: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSpareRoomInverts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_spare_room_/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/thespareroominverts Check out Arthrop ..read more

This week I am talking to Brian Barczyk about the NEW Animal Con USA event that is happening in Orlando, FL August 26th - 28th, 2022. This event will host all of the TOP animal content creators from YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, FaceBook, Snapchat, & Television. AnimalConUSA is the only event of its kind and will give animal lovers a chance to meet their favorite animal personalities all in one place. The event takes place at the amazing Caribe Royal Resort, and all attendees will have access to their facilities including the outdoor fun and their sprawling pool and waterfalls. I am going&nb ..read more

This week I am talking to Nick who owns Gecko Galaxy based out of Huntington, WV. He is a crested gecko breeder and dealer and gives some insight into how he found himself on this path and what it is like to breed and sell crested geckos. Gecko Galaxy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.geckogalaxy/ Gecko Galaxy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GeckoGalaxyChannel Support the show ..read more

I sit down with Phil Goss who is the President of the United States Association of Reptile Keepers, also know as USARK. We discuss the new Lacey Act Amendment in the America Competes Act and how it will impact the Exotic Pet Hobby as a whole. He also gives us updates on new developments and how best to move forward as a hobby. Q: Does this include invertebrates? Yes. We know that aquatic invertebrates are included. While the legislation does not mention terrestrial invertebrates, FWS can regulate terrestrial invertebrates (i.e., Endangered Species Act), and terrestrial invertebrates are inclu ..read more