Arachnid Information and
Other Articles
Tarantula/Scorpion
Care Sheets
- You asked for them, so here they are....
The Tarantula FAQ (Frequently Asked
Questions)
- Start Here!
Basic Tarantula Care (ATS)
- Some good advice from the crew at the ATS.
Basic Tarantula Care Sheet
- Stanley Shultz
- A nice introductory article on care of the humble 'Rosie',
which is quite often the first tarantula many start the hobby with.
The Top Ten Beginners Tarantulas
- Want to know what's best to start with?
The Ten Worst Tarantulas
- Tarantulas to avoid, unless you are an expert. These
guys have attitude problems!
Introduction
To Arachnids (Tarantulas and Scorpions) - Martin Overton UPDATED
- Great introduction to tarantulas and scorpions, and
some things you probably didn't know. Great for kids of
all ages!
Tarantulas Dangerousness
- Christophe Lallier NEW
- Good article on tarantula venom and urticating hairs.
Treating Urticating Hair Allergic Reactions (or Why Handling Tarantulas is NOT advised)
- Martin Overton NEW
- A controversial article on tarantula handling and the problems it
can cause.
Out of Africa -
Thomas Ezendam
- One man's experience with a common African spider he'll
never forget...
Why? Urticating Hairs -
Jon-Paul Lamouroux
- Why do New-World tarantulas have urticating hairs?
(Review)
"The Tarantula Keepers Guide"
- A review of the excellent new book offered by Stan
& Marguerite Schultz.
The A to Z of Spiders
- Carl Portman
- A poem that covers spider from A to Z.
Whip Scorpions - Jason
Dunlop
- Excellent article on another strange member of the
arachnid clan. Also known as vinegaroones.
Drugged Spiders - Michael
Summerfield
- An interesting article on what strange things NASA get
up to with the American taxpayers money.
Solifugids - Captive Management &
Identification - Vince
Hull-Williams
- An interesting and useful article on these unusual
arachnids, known under many names: Sun Spiders, Camel
Spiders, Wind Scorpions....
(Review) "Tarantulas In Captivity" - Ann Webb
- A review of new concept of Tarantula Book offered by Dr
Bustard.
(Review) "The Tarantula" - Peter Kirk
- Read a review of a recently re-published book
considered a Classic.
(Review) "An Introduction to the Tarantulas
of South East Asia A Study of the Genus Haplopelma" - Guy Tansley
- A review of a good book on
the Haplopelma genus of Tarantulas written by Ray Hale.
Humidity for Tarantulas
- Dr. Robert Bustard
- An interesting article on how best to ensure that you
have the correct humidity for your tarantulas, great do's
and dont's.
So who was responsible for the Theraphosidae? - Jason Dunlop
- Ever wondered where the name
Theraphisidae came from and who was responsible? Well
this article gives you the low-down on the whole saga.
Tarantula Care Sheets
- Excellent set of guides for new
keepers from the British Tarantula Society.
Top Tarantula Tips - Richard C. Gallon
- More tarantula tips than you can
shake a stick at!
First Aid for Your Sipder - Paul Carpenter
- Great article on common accidents
and therapies for your tarantulas.
(Review) The Book of the Spider - Paul
Carpenter
- Read this review on a very good
spider book.
(Review) Tarantula Spiders Tarantulas of the
U.S.A.and Mexico - Peter Kirk
- If you buy one book on American
tarantulas, then but this one.
Spiderling, Juvenille, Sub-Adult - Paul
Carpenter
- How do you tell the difference?
Read this article and find out how!
Social Behaviour & Feeding
Implications in the South Indian Ornamental - Robert
Bustard and Mick Deaville
- Got a P. Regalis? If you have then
read this excellent article.
Cast-skin Sex Determination of Tarantulas:
A 'What To Look For' Guide - Guy Tansley
- Sex, Sex, Sex!!! Now you can learn
how to tell the difference between a male and female
tarantula.
The Patter of Eight Tiny Feet - Martin
Overton
- So you thought that keeping
spiderlings was difficult? Read this article to find out
the truth.
CIA, KGB? No. Much, Much Worse - Martin Overton
- Danger, action! I was being
interrogated ... Who were these people?
Urticating
Hairs - Jean Michel Verdez (France)
- Just what is the danger from urticating hairs,
are they dangerous or is the perceived risk just so much
hot air?
A Beast
of Prey 
- This article is over 100 years old and covers that much feared
beast; the Garden Spider!
Savaged by a
Teddy Bear or Remember Tarantulas are Wild Creatures - Martin
Overton
- This article discusses the atypical behaviour of some of the
so-called docile species.
Fancy these
GALS? - Martin Overton
- A brief introduction to the GALS (Giant African Land Snails).
How
do Spiders Grow?
- The age old question, at last here is the answer
you've been looking for.
Where
the Name Tarantula Came From?
- The age old question, at last here is the answer
you've been looking for.
How
do Spiders Spin a Web?
- The age old question, at last here is the answer
you've been looking for.
Why Doesn't a Spider Get Stuck in it's Own Web?
- The age old question, at last here is the answer
you've been looking for.
How
Does a Tarantula Hear Even Though it Has No Ears?
- The age old question, at last here is the answer
you've been looking for.
How Long do
Spiders Live?
- The age old question, at last here is the answer
you've been looking for.
What is
the Biggest Spider in the World?
- The age old question, at last here is the answer
you've been looking for.
What
is the Smallest Spider in the World?
- The age old question, at last here is the answer
you've been looking for.
What
is the Most Venomous Spider in the World?
- The age old question, at last here is the answer
you've been looking for.
Can
You Catch Arachnophobia?
- The age old question, at last here is the answer
you've been looking for.
How
Do You Cure Arachnophobia?
- The age old question, at last here is the answer
you've been looking for.
How
Many Spiders are there in the World?
- The age old question, at last here is the answer
you've been looking for.
How
do Spiders Make Venom?
- The age old question, at last here is the answer
you've been looking for.
Why
are Tarantulas Sometimes Called Bird-Eating or Baboon Spiders?
- The age old question, at last here is the answer
you've been looking for.
Sun,
Wind Scorpions aka Solufigids - Martin
Overton
- A detailed article on these oddest of
arachnids...
Choosing
a tarantula for all the Wrong Reasons - Luc Ross
- Great article for those that are thinking about getting
a tarantula...
The Pros
and Cons of Getting a Tarantula (or how to convince
your family that tarantulas make great pets!)
- Here's some great reasons for keeping these fascinating
creatures.
The Book of
the Spider - J. Henri Fabre
- An interesting book on common spiders...
What About
Us:- The forgotten Tarantulas of the Hobby - Luc Ross
- Can you remember the first tarantula species you kept?
Well, here's an article by Luc on those species from the
early days of the hobby...
Poecilotheria:
The "Undying" Genus - Luc Ross
- Another excellent article from Luc on these wonderful
New World Arboreals...
British
Spiders - Martin Overton
- A quick guide to some of the spiders commonly found in
the United Kingdom. This is an ongoing project...
A
Gentle Giant: Lasiodorides polycuspulatus - Luc
Ross
- Another excellent article from Luc on this New World
Arboreal that's gaining followers in the hobby...
How to Get Rid of
Spiders.....Humanely! - Martin Overton
- Wondering just how to remove spiders from your home, or
stop them from coming in in the first place? You might
find some answers in this article.....
Anthropological
Studies of Divination with Spiders
- This page presents a simulation of the Mambila
system of nggàm 'spider divination'....
OUT
OF THE TREE-TOPS: Housing and Care of New World Arboreals
of the Genera Avicularia, Iridopelma, Psalmopoeus,and
Tapinauchenius. - by Lucian "Luc" Ross
- A thought provoking article on the care and
housing of arboreal tarantulas....
A
Spider Web Cake
- Scare up some fun at your Halloween party with
a Chocolate Spider Web Cake...
Arachnid and Snake
Spoofs, Urban Legends, Hoaxes and Other Odd Stories.
- Here are some strange stories, some are true
others are pure fiction. The Truth Is Out There!
Origami
Spider and Tarantula
- Here's something to do on a wet weekend.
To
be or not to be (A Member Of An Arachnid Society)
- Why should you be a member of an arachnid
society? Well here are some reasons....
Scorpions of
the Pilannesberg National Park
- Excellent article about South African
Scorpions.
Nephila of Southern
Africa
- Great article on the Nephila spiders of South
Africa.
A WORD ABOUT
BITES AND STINGS
- Bites and stings causing clinically significant
reactions in humans occur throughout the world on a
regular basis....
When
The Male IS Deadlier Than The Female - by Martin
Overton
- Funnel Web spiders, just what is the truth
about the male's venom?
Some
Clarification on 'Hobo's Know For Bad Attitude'
- by Antonio Ariza Morena
- Excellent article explaining why T. agrestis
is such a problem in the US but not a problem in Europe.
Spiders
and Water do Mix - by Martin Overton
- Ever wondered just which spiders are water
babies? Read this for some answers!
The
Bolas spider (Cladomelea longipes) A Fatal Attraction?
- by Antonio Ariza Moreno
- A great article on a unique spider that uses
silk in a very unusual way!
Heaters
are for Heating, NOT Cooking! - by Martin Overton
-How do you keep your pets warm, without cooking them?
Here's a few suggestions to get you started.
The
Whistling / Barking spider (Selenocosmia crassipes) -
Elanor Mahon
- Some good information about this remarkable spider from
Australia (Woof!!).
The
never-ending substrate debate - by Martin Overton
-Confused about the best substrate for your pets? Well
here's the answers you've been looking for.
Delena cancerides, the spider of
"Arachnophobia" - by
David Rowell
-Always wondered what spiders they used in the film
Arachnophobia? Well here's the answer you've been looking
for.
Arachnids in Literature
- Snippets and whole stories about arachnids from
many authors.
Greek Mythology
- The story of Arachne from Greek Mythology, how she
became a spider, three versions for your delectation.
Poems, Verses and Nonsense Rhymes
- Funny, witty, interesting, whatever you think of it
- here it is!
Arachnophobia - A Real Success Story
- A real life success story of someone that overcame
their fear of spiders.
Food for Thought?
- Just what can you feed your arachnids with, read
this for some surprising ideas.
Media News Clipping
- Arachnid and snake related news articles from the
news media companies, don't take these too seriously.
Tarantula Subfamilies/Genera
- A full list of all the Tarantula Families and
Sub-families. Updated Regularly!
Tarantula Anatomy
-Want to know what the parts of a tarantula are called?
Look no further.
Poisonous Spiders
- A short guide from the University of Florida, Institute
of Food and Agricultural Sciences, some errors in the
information, but otherwise useful.
Tarantulas in defensive stances
- Signs to watch out for in tarantulas. This may stop you
from getting bitten.
Venomous Spiders
- Quick guide to spiders that are venomous to humans. Not
a tarantula in sight!
Lunch Anyone?
- This is for you if you really want to get your teeth
into something.
Arachnophobia, How To Overcome It
- Diane Blackman's guide to overcoming the fear of
spiders.
Arachnophilia
- Just what is it, and how do you say it without tripping
over your tongue!
Spiders Considered Medically Important
- What spiders are considered medically significant,
which ones to avoid and why.
Fancy Meeting This Character in the Bath
- An interesting article on a potential World-Record
spider!!!
Successful
Breeding with Ceratogyrus darlingii
- How to do it properly, mating spiders that is.
Mating Problems with the King Baboon
- A good article on the issues that you can face when
mating tarantulas.
The Tarantula in the Heavens
- Tarantulas in Space?
Tarantula of the Gods
- Was this created for the Gods to view, for little green
men, or is it the worlds largest spider doodle?
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Updated: March 05, 2007
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