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. Shop Juice’s Arthropods here and use code TTC10 to save 10% and support the channel:
NEW SUMMER MERCH DROP
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TARANTULA COLLETIVE NEW LOGO SHIRT
This SUPER SOFT Tshirt features the NEW Tarantula Collective Logo! Be the FIRST to wear this new design at your next Exotic Pet Expo!
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Youth Tarantula Walking T Shirt
Made with fabric that wicks away moisture, this shirt ensures children stay cool and comfortable during energetic play and sports.
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TARANTULA "DHARMA STATION" TRUCKER HAT
This Ultra Cotton long sleeve shirt, in 4 different colors, with the Retro Tarantula Collective Skull Logo is perfect for Spring weather! Available in 3 colors.
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Toddler Tarantula Collective T Shirt
This jersey t-shirt offers a gentle feel while being robust enough to endure the energetic activities of constantly moving toddlers.
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COOLEST TARANTULAS T SHIRT
This shirt features hand drawing of my FAVORITE tarantulas by Gray Ghost Designs. It is on a supersoft Tshirt available in 4 different colors! There is a Brachypelma boehmei, Poecilotheria metallica, Davus sp. Panama, Typhochlaena seladonia, Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens, and the Harpactira pulchripes.
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PARADE OF TARANTULAS T SHIRT
This new design features the Brachypelma boehmei, Harpactira pulchripes, Davus sp Panama, T. seladonia, Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens, and P. metallica. Available in 4 colors on this SUPERSOFT Tshirt!
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Youth Tarantula "Dharma Station" T-shirt
Made with fabric that wicks away moisture, this shirt ensures children stay cool and comfortable during energetic play and sports.
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TARANTULA COLLECTIVE FLASH ART
By far one of the most popular tshirts I have ever released! This new version showcases an EVEN LARGER graphic and available in 4 different colors in sizes XS-5XL so there is a fit and color for EVERYONE!
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TARANTULA COLLECTIVE TATTOO T SHIRT
This super soft t-shirt is super comfortable. It features the Tarantula Collective Skull Spider Logo on the front and the TC logo on the back. Available in FOUR colors and a wide range of sizes! Available for a limited time!
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WALKING THE TARANTULA T SHIRT
This very popular design in BACK with a BIGGER logo on the front of this SUPERSOFT Tshirt! Available in XS-5XL and in 4 different colors! Get one before they are all gone!
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1st EVER Tarantula Studio!
Tarantula Collective Tour 2024
It is the beginning of another year and a lot has changed since last year. Check out how much the Tarantula Collective studio has grown. As far as I know, this is the only studio in the country dedicated the videography and photography of tarantulas, spiders, and other arachnids and invertebrates. Let's kick off 2024 TOGETHER with a peek inside with the Tarantula Collective studio tour 2024!
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A BRIEF HISTORY of Tarantulas - 300 Million Years of Evolution!
Where did tarantulas come from? When did spiders and tarantulas first evolve? Let's start from the beginning and trace the evolution of tarantulas from first emerging from the water and adapting to life on land all the way to present-day tarantulas!
The Exotic Pet Collective Podcast
I discuss all things related to the exotic pet hobby. We will be talking about tarantulas, scorpions, snakes, and other inverts and reptiles. I will be interviewing breeders, dealers, researchers and more
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