The Tarantula Collective

09/04/2025

I’m done with basic tarantula setups.
In this video, I’m transitioning all my enclosures to bioactive or naturalistic builds and sharing the benefits, challenges, and rewards of making the switch. From waste management and humidity control to encouraging natural behaviors, bioactive habitats offer a lot for both keeper and tarantula.
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In this exciting video, we embark on a journey of transformation as I ditch basic tarantula husbandry practices and transition all my enclosures to bioactive...

09/03/2025

I have received a lot of messages lately asking what I would suggest as the FIRST pet tarantula someone new to the hobby should get. I have also gotten a lot of questions from parents and educators asking for an easy and calm species of theraphosidae they could get for their children or classroom. I have made a few videos that kind of answer those questions, but this week I giving you my list of the BEST PET Tarantulas that are safe, easy and hardy! If there are species that did NOT make my list, be sure to tell me your picks AND WHY in the comments!

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09/02/2025

Predatory aquatic diving beetles are like tiny underwater hunters.
In this video, I cover everything you need to know to keep them successfully, from their unique adaptations and feeding habits to setting up the perfect habitat.
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Today, we delve into the captivating world of predatory aquatic diving beetles! In this informative video, I provide comprehensive care tips and fascinating ...

09/02/2025

My Davus sp. Panama (formerly Theraphosinae sp. Panama) also known as the Lava Spider or Lava Tarantula, has outgrown her enclosure and it is time to upgrade her into a BIOACTIVE naturalistic enclosure. I cover how I set up my enclosures for the Lave Spider as well as discuss temperatures, humidity, care, husbandry, temperament, etc. Make sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think of the enclosure and if you have any other questions!

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09/01/2025

The Curly Hair Tarantula is a true masterpiece of adaptation.
In this video, we explore the native habitat of Tliltocatl albopilosus and uncover the secrets behind its survival. From its resilience to its unique appearance, this species is as fascinating as it is beautiful.
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Step into the world of the Curly Hair Tarantula in this captivating nature documentary, "Curly Hair Tarantula: Nature's Masterpiece of Adaptation." Join us o...

09/01/2025

Have you seen the NEW Arachnifiles app? It is AWESOME! You gotta see this redesigned app made for tarantula keepers by tarantula keepers. You can track your feedings, waterings, molts, rehouses, and MORE! There are even care guides, photos, adoptions, and breeding loan sections. If you decide you want to try out the app you can download it for FREE in the Apple App and Google Play Stores.
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08/31/2025

I turned part of my office into a rainforest.
Using the Zoo Med Double Door Paludarium, a custom H**p Havoc backdrop, and bioactive supplies from The Bio Dude, I created a living display where frogs, geckos, fish, shrimp, and more can thrive among lush foliage.
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CHECK OUT my mesmerizing Massive Rainforest Habitat I setup in the Zoo Med Double Door Paludarium IN MY OFFICE. Watch as an ordinary office space transforms...

08/31/2025

It is time to upgrade my Theraphosa apophysis into a bioactive enclosure! The Pinkfoot Goliath Birdeater Tarantula is found in tropical habitats in Venezuela and Brazil, so I wanted to replicate her natural environment as best I could in a Tarantula Cribs large Cuboid Enclosure.

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08/30/2025

Deep in the Amazon lives one of the largest and most stunning tarantulas on the planet.
Join me in exploring the secret world of the Pamphobeteus tarantula, from its forest burrows to its nighttime hunts. Along the way, we’ll meet some of its neighbors like jaguars, anacondas, and sloths, and see why this rainforest is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
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Explore the heart of the Amazon rainforest, a breathtaking Eden of unparalleled beauty and captivating mysteries. Join us on a mesmerizing journey through th...

08/30/2025

I got 3 different Dark Den enclosures from and I am going to give you my honest review. I have an arboreal, terrestrial, and fossorial enclosure and a tarantula ready to rehouse into each one of the enclosures. I review the enclosures in real time as I am setting up their new enclosures and rehouse them.

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08/29/2025

Molting: the tarantula version of a complete makeover.
In this video, you’ll see a Tliltocatl albopilosus (Curly Hair Tarantula) shed its old exoskeleton and emerge fresh, vibrant, and ready to take on the world, captured in stunning detail from start to finish.
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Get ready to witness the incredible transformation of a Curly Hair Tarantula, or Tliltocatl albopilosus, as it molts in stunning detail!In this mesmerizing v...

08/29/2025

If I ever get to retire, I am retiring in Arizona!