“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” For a moment I didn’t pay much attention to the large insect buzzing around me. It was one of those gentle spring days and ...

This little one is brand new to me, so it hasn't had the chance to really settle in. But I was feeding all of my tarantulas, so I figured I would give it a go. I left the cricket in there for a bit ...

Students in Dr. June Olds' exotic pet medicine class were temporary tarantula caretakers last month. The Iowa State Vet Med students were responsible for naming their tarantula, feeding them little ...

I came across this tarantula just as it was feeding — perfect timing. It was calm but focused, holding its prey tightly. Seeing it from up close revealed just how detailed and powerful these creatures ...