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The Truth About Wild-Caught Tarantulas
This video breaks down the real impact of wild-caught tarantulas in the hobby. The conversation is often treated as black and white, but the reality is more complex. We look at habitat destruction, over-collection risks, conservation, international trade laws, and how captive breeding has changed everything. This is not about taking sides. It’s about understanding the facts so we can make more informed decisions as keepers.
This Dirt EATS Tarantula POOP!
Royal Soil Bioactive Substrate Review
Substrate isn’t just dirt. It’s the foundation of the enclosure. In this video, I take a closer look at Royal Soil, a premium bioactive substrate from Juice’s Arthropods, and explain what it is, where it fits among different substrate types, and why bioactive soils are built for long-term use.
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Royal Soil is a bioactive substrate blend made specifically for invertebrates. It’s designed to support burrowing, retain moisture appropriately, and help break down waste through beneficial microorganisms in a properly maintained setup.
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Tarantulas & Humidity: Why We Overthink It!
Tarantula Humidity Is Being Done Wrong. Most tarantula keepers are taught to focus on humidity numbers, misting schedules, and keeping enclosures “moist.” The problem is that none of that actually tells you whether a tarantula is hydrated.
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Spider Shoppe
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Tarantula Cribs
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The Bio Dude
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Featured Product
Featured Product
The BioDudes handcrafted bioactive substrate for Tarantulas, Scorpions, Spiders, Vinegaroons and other invertebrates. Terra Aranea is a one of a kind substrate that was thoroughly tested for over a year prior to it's release in 2019. Terra Aranea substrate is specifically designed for all biomes that can get very dry and arid or in a high humidity biome. This substrate is designed to hold the perfect amount of water while allowing for evaporation, preventing anaerobic bacteria growth, which is a common fight when dealing with inverts and terrariums. Terra Aranea also retains all burrows and hides. I have found this substrate brings out many of the instinctual niches that many different invertebrates do in their daily life. Not only does it hold a burrow, it also holds a complete tunnel when the moisture content is held at 25%-75%.
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