On the Genus Brachypelma | Beginner Tarantulas Authored by Elle Mactans Brachypelma are very easy to care for, and are highly recommended for beginners Brachypelma History The genus Brachypelma was established in 1891 by Eugène Simon for the species Brachypelma emilia, which was called Mygale emilia at the time. Just under 15 years later in 1903, four […]
Authored by Todd Cornwell Unique Birthday Party Parties for Kids & Reptile Rescue A Bird Eating Spider? That is the name, yes, and there are a couple of different ones. The Goliath Bird Eater, & the Salmon Bird Eater are the ones that come to mind. Spiders are all around us, most are small and […]
The Black Widow Spider – Latrodectus spp. Authored by Elle Mactans Widow Spider Captive Care Latrodectus are a genus of true spiders in the family Theridiidae, most commonly known as the widow spider, or button spiders (other names include hourglass spider, rod spider, cherry spider, black wolf, shoebutton spider, and jockey spider). There currently 32 […]
