The Exotic Pet Collective Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:31:55 -0400 https://exoticpetcollective.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Exotic Pet Collective yes Support this Podcast 5873c518-63cd-5db7-abc4-656d6a763c3b Richard episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Richard https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xbu9wz6k85pnfcncha46lmychvbz?.jpg The Exotic Pet Collective Is It Time to EVOLVE TARANTULA HUSBANDRY? w/ Ryan Marshall Is It Time to EVOLVE TARANTULA HUSBANDRY? w/ Ryan Marshall This week I sat down with Ryan from Marshall Arachnids to discuss his background in zoology and animal husbandry and how it impacts his tarantula husbandry. We discuss the controversial issues of tarantula care and husbandry and why the bare minimum basic husbandry might no longer be sufficient as we learn more about these arachnids in the wild and in captivity. This episode is sure to open some minds and ruffle a few feathers.

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🕷Care Sheets🕷:
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Tarantula/Invert/Reptile Dealers Worldwide (with some discount codes):
https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/resources

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Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TTC10 at checkout!
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Get 12% OFF your ENTIRE order from THE BIO DUDE when you use the code TARANTULA12 at checkout! Good on all their premium substrates, lights, cork, plants, and nearly their entire inventory: https://www.thebiodude.com?sca_ref=4441978.ijfbObsauy

Order your next tarantula from Microwilderness and use the code TTC10 to save 10% off your order:
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Please send any letters or packages to:
Richard Stewart
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Ste. 245
Wheeling, WV 26003

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]]> This week I sat down with Ryan from Marshall Arachnids to discuss his background in zoology and animal husbandry and how it impacts his tarantula husbandry. We discuss the controversial issues of tarantula care and husbandry and why the bare minimum basic husbandry might no longer be sufficient as we learn more about these arachnids in the wild and in captivity. This episode is sure to open some minds and ruffle a few feathers.

💥SUBSCRIBE💥 to my Main Channel 🕷Tarantula Collective:
    https://goo.gl/UAySKx

If you'd like to support the channel:
Patreon: 
   https://www.patreon.com/The_Tarantula_Collective

🕷👀Visit My Website👀🕷: https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/

🕸Tarantula Collective Merch🕸 :
https://the-tarantula-collective-shop.fourthwall.com/
 
🕷Care Sheets🕷:
https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/caresheets

Tarantula/Invert/Reptile Dealers Worldwide (with some discount codes):
https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/resources

---------------------------------------------------------------

Affiliate Links for different items I use (This contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links):

Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TTC10 at checkout!
https://www.tarantulacribs.com/?ref=TheTarantulaCollective

Get 12% OFF your ENTIRE order from THE BIO DUDE when you use the code TARANTULA12 at checkout! Good on all their premium substrates, lights, cork, plants, and nearly their entire inventory: https://www.thebiodude.com?sca_ref=4441978.ijfbObsauy

Order your next tarantula from Microwilderness and use the code TTC10 to save 10% off your order:
https://www.microwilderness.com/tarantulacollective

My Amazon Storefront (lists of everything I use! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases):
https://www.amazon.com/shop/the_tarantula_collective

I get all my music from Epidemic Sounds, try them out here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dpgsc4/

Tarantula Enclosures and Supplies:
     https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101l9LTQ/creativeref:1011l28417

Great Place to Buy Reptiles and Supplies:
   https://www.cbreptile.com/?wpam_id=2213

Camera I use to film my videos:
    https://amzn.to/2WQm5Ty 
Macro Lens I use to photograph my T’s:
    https://amzn.to/2UjMLiK 
Zoom Lens I use for filming:
    https://amzn.to/3QvsQGt 
Microphone I use for my videos:
    https://amzn.to/2WLKEAW 
LED Puck White Lights for T Enclosures:
    https://amzn.to/2KeInNf 
Shelving I use to house my collection:
    https://amzn.to/2WRaOCk  
The Tarantula Keeper's Guide: Comprehensive Information on Care:
     https://amzn.to/2Vvhnu7 

Join me on facebook: 
    https://www.facebook.com/thetarantulacollective

Follow me on instagram: 
    https://www.instagram.com/the_tarantula_collective

Follow me on twitter:
     @theTarantulaCo1

Join the Dischord Server:
     https://discord.gg/2ZCbjZU

Follow me on Tik Tok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@thetarantulacollective

Please send any letters or packages to:
Richard Stewart
47 Washington Ave
Ste. 245
Wheeling, WV 26003

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#tarantula #TarantulaCollective #spider

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-13744153 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0400 8062 4 2 full false Tarantula's Can LEARN!? Tarantula Memory & Behavior Tarantula's Can LEARN!? Tarantula Memory & Behavior Support the show

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-13635441 Sat, 23 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 6674 4 1 full false They're Selling TARANTULAS at Josh's Frogs? They're Selling TARANTULAS at Josh's Frogs? I sit down with Sheanna, Austin and Jayzun from the Pet Bug's Department of Josh's Frogs and discuss feeding, breeding, and packaging spiders as well as what it is like working at Josh's Frogs. It was a great conversation where we really get a peek behind the curtain as to what exactly is going on at Josh's Frogs.

Enter the Halloween Giveaway: https://youtu.be/AFyVzGoQxTk

Check Out Josh's Frogs Pet Bugs: https://www.joshsfrogs.com/animals-for-sale/pet-insects-invertebrates.html

Visit our sponsors website Arthropod Ambassadors: 
  https://www.arthropod-ambassadors.com/

Visit Microwilderness and use the code TTC10 to save 10% off your order:
https://www.microwilderness.com/tarantulacollective

See the NEW Tarantula Black High Top Shoes featuring the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula from Zilla Footwear using my affiliate link:
http://www.zillafootwear.com/?ref=ttc

Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TCOLLECTIVE10 at checkout!
https://www.tarantulacribs.com/

Get 10% OFF your ENTIRE order from THE BIO DUDE when you use the code TARANTULA10 at checkout! Good on all their premium substrates, lights, cork, plants, and nearly their entire inventory: https://www.thebiodude.com/

💀Subscribe to the Exotic Pet Collective💀 on YouTube: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qeXoZIdygzTvxbPIdnaLQ

💥SUBSCRIBE💥 to my main channel and see more videos about keeping 🕷tarantulas🕷:
    https://goo.gl/UAySKx

If you'd like to support the channel:
Patreon:   https://www.patreon.com/The_Tarantula_Collective

🕷👀Visit My Website👀🕷: https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/

Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card for signing up: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=13197888

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#tarantula #exoticpets #podcast

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]]> I sit down with Sheanna, Austin and Jayzun from the Pet Bug's Department of Josh's Frogs and discuss feeding, breeding, and packaging spiders as well as what it is like working at Josh's Frogs. It was a great conversation where we really get a peek behind the curtain as to what exactly is going on at Josh's Frogs.

Enter the Halloween Giveaway: https://youtu.be/AFyVzGoQxTk

Check Out Josh's Frogs Pet Bugs: https://www.joshsfrogs.com/animals-for-sale/pet-insects-invertebrates.html

Visit our sponsors website Arthropod Ambassadors: 
  https://www.arthropod-ambassadors.com/

Visit Microwilderness and use the code TTC10 to save 10% off your order:
https://www.microwilderness.com/tarantulacollective

See the NEW Tarantula Black High Top Shoes featuring the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula from Zilla Footwear using my affiliate link:
http://www.zillafootwear.com/?ref=ttc

Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TCOLLECTIVE10 at checkout!
https://www.tarantulacribs.com/

Get 10% OFF your ENTIRE order from THE BIO DUDE when you use the code TARANTULA10 at checkout! Good on all their premium substrates, lights, cork, plants, and nearly their entire inventory: https://www.thebiodude.com/

💀Subscribe to the Exotic Pet Collective💀 on YouTube: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qeXoZIdygzTvxbPIdnaLQ

💥SUBSCRIBE💥 to my main channel and see more videos about keeping 🕷tarantulas🕷:
    https://goo.gl/UAySKx

If you'd like to support the channel:
Patreon:   https://www.patreon.com/The_Tarantula_Collective

🕷👀Visit My Website👀🕷: https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/

Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card for signing up: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=13197888

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#tarantula #exoticpets #podcast

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-11542589 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0400 7003 3 14 full false What Happened with Eresus Spider Shop? What Happened with Eresus Spider Shop? So what REALLY happened with Eresus Spider Shop? They came on the scene hot with a lot of awesome species and then had a MASSIVE sale! But somewhere around a few months ago things seemed to quickly fall apart leaving many customers upset and waiting for weeks for their orders to ship. Some people called it a scam, some people blamed me, but sometimes the truth is a lot more complicated than a buzz word. So let's take a deep dive with the guy that took over the business and get to the bottom of what happened, what going on now, and what the future holds for Eresus Spider Shop!

Visit the sponsors website Arthropod Ambassadors: 
  https://www.arthropod-ambassadors.com/

Visit Microwilderness and use the code TTC10 to save 10% off your order:
https://www.microwilderness.com/

See the NEW Tarantula Black High Top Shoes featuring the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula from Zilla Footwear using my affiliate link:
http://www.zillafootwear.com/?ref=ttc

Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TCOLLECTIVE10 at checkout!
https://www.tarantulacribs.com/

Get 10% OFF your ENTIRE order from THE BIO DUDE when you use the code TARANTULA10 at checkout! Good on all their premium substrates, lights, cork, plants, and nearly their entire inventory: https://www.thebiodude.com/

Check Out Amphibicast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1186808

💀Subscribe to the Exotic Pet Collective💀 on YouTube: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qeXoZIdygzTvxbPIdnaLQ

💥SUBSCRIBE💥 to my main channel and see more videos about keeping 🕷tarantulas🕷:
    https://goo.gl/UAySKx

If you'd like to support the channel:
Patreon:   https://www.patreon.com/The_Tarantula_Collective

🕷👀Visit My Website👀🕷: https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/

Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card for signing up: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=13197888

{these codes/links are affiliate codes. it costs you nothing extra but a small percentage comes back to help support the channel}

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]]> So what REALLY happened with Eresus Spider Shop? They came on the scene hot with a lot of awesome species and then had a MASSIVE sale! But somewhere around a few months ago things seemed to quickly fall apart leaving many customers upset and waiting for weeks for their orders to ship. Some people called it a scam, some people blamed me, but sometimes the truth is a lot more complicated than a buzz word. So let's take a deep dive with the guy that took over the business and get to the bottom of what happened, what going on now, and what the future holds for Eresus Spider Shop!

Visit the sponsors website Arthropod Ambassadors: 
  https://www.arthropod-ambassadors.com/

Visit Microwilderness and use the code TTC10 to save 10% off your order:
https://www.microwilderness.com/

See the NEW Tarantula Black High Top Shoes featuring the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula from Zilla Footwear using my affiliate link:
http://www.zillafootwear.com/?ref=ttc

Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TCOLLECTIVE10 at checkout!
https://www.tarantulacribs.com/

Get 10% OFF your ENTIRE order from THE BIO DUDE when you use the code TARANTULA10 at checkout! Good on all their premium substrates, lights, cork, plants, and nearly their entire inventory: https://www.thebiodude.com/

Check Out Amphibicast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1186808

💀Subscribe to the Exotic Pet Collective💀 on YouTube: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qeXoZIdygzTvxbPIdnaLQ

💥SUBSCRIBE💥 to my main channel and see more videos about keeping 🕷tarantulas🕷:
    https://goo.gl/UAySKx

If you'd like to support the channel:
Patreon:   https://www.patreon.com/The_Tarantula_Collective

🕷👀Visit My Website👀🕷: https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/

Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card for signing up: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=13197888

{these codes/links are affiliate codes. it costs you nothing extra but a small percentage comes back to help support the channel}

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-11198111 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0400 9202 3 13 full false Debra Wilson - Hollywood's Coolest Tarantula Keeper Debra Wilson - Hollywood's Coolest Tarantula Keeper Todays guest is the AMAZING Debra Wilson. You probably know her as the longest-serving original cast member on the sketch comedy series Mad TV. She has also had voice roles in video games such as Rebecca Thane in Mirror's Edge Catalyst, Grace Walker in the Wolfenstein series, Amanda Waller in Batman: The Enemy Within and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Renata Glasc in League of Legends, General Lyons in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Cere Junda in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Kit in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Sophia Akande in The Outer Worlds, Savathûn in Destiny 2, and Harbinger in Halo Infinite. She is also known for her roles in Over the Hedge,  Batman: The Enemy Within and Scary Movie 4, just to name a few, but her list of credits is MASSIVE!
 We discuss her experiences keeping tarantulas, scorpions and snakes. How she got into the hobby. And what it is like being an exotic pet keeper while working in Hollywood. This was really a treat for me and I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much I enjoyed recording it.

Visit our sponsors website Arthropod Ambassadors: 
  https://www.arthropod-ambassadors.com/

Visit Microwilderness and use the code TTC10 to save 10% off your order:
https://www.microwilderness.com/

See the NEW Tarantula Black High Top Shoes featuring the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula from Zilla Footwear using my affiliate link:
http://www.zillafootwear.com/?ref=ttc

Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TCOLLECTIVE10 at checkout!
https://www.tarantulacribs.com/

Get 10% OFF your ENTIRE order from THE BIO DUDE when you use the code TARANTULA10 at checkout! Good on all their premium substrates, lights, cork, plants, and nearly their entire inventory: https://www.thebiodude.com/

💀Subscribe to the Exotic Pet Collective💀 on YouTube: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qeXoZIdygzTvxbPIdnaLQ

💥SUBSCRIBE💥 to my main channel and see more videos about keeping 🕷tarantulas🕷:
    https://goo.gl/UAySKx

If you'd like to support the channel:
Patreon:   https://www.patreon.com/The_Tarantula_Collective

🕷👀Visit My Website👀🕷: https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/

Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card for signing up: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=13197888

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]]> Todays guest is the AMAZING Debra Wilson. You probably know her as the longest-serving original cast member on the sketch comedy series Mad TV. She has also had voice roles in video games such as Rebecca Thane in Mirror's Edge Catalyst, Grace Walker in the Wolfenstein series, Amanda Waller in Batman: The Enemy Within and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Renata Glasc in League of Legends, General Lyons in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Cere Junda in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Kit in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Sophia Akande in The Outer Worlds, Savathûn in Destiny 2, and Harbinger in Halo Infinite. She is also known for her roles in Over the Hedge,  Batman: The Enemy Within and Scary Movie 4, just to name a few, but her list of credits is MASSIVE!
 We discuss her experiences keeping tarantulas, scorpions and snakes. How she got into the hobby. And what it is like being an exotic pet keeper while working in Hollywood. This was really a treat for me and I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much I enjoyed recording it.

Visit our sponsors website Arthropod Ambassadors: 
  https://www.arthropod-ambassadors.com/

Visit Microwilderness and use the code TTC10 to save 10% off your order:
https://www.microwilderness.com/

See the NEW Tarantula Black High Top Shoes featuring the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula from Zilla Footwear using my affiliate link:
http://www.zillafootwear.com/?ref=ttc

Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TCOLLECTIVE10 at checkout!
https://www.tarantulacribs.com/

Get 10% OFF your ENTIRE order from THE BIO DUDE when you use the code TARANTULA10 at checkout! Good on all their premium substrates, lights, cork, plants, and nearly their entire inventory: https://www.thebiodude.com/

💀Subscribe to the Exotic Pet Collective💀 on YouTube: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qeXoZIdygzTvxbPIdnaLQ

💥SUBSCRIBE💥 to my main channel and see more videos about keeping 🕷tarantulas🕷:
    https://goo.gl/UAySKx

If you'd like to support the channel:
Patreon:   https://www.patreon.com/The_Tarantula_Collective

🕷👀Visit My Website👀🕷: https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/

Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card for signing up: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=13197888

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-11160691 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0400 8894 3 12 full false Tarantulas, Tattoos, and TikTok w/ Rachell Mvriee Tarantulas, Tattoos, and TikTok w/ Rachell Mvriee This week I sit down with Rachell Marie aka @rachellmvriee, or Tarantula Creep Show on TikTok. She is a tattoo artist in Akron, Oh that is very talented tattooing spiders. She is also a tarantula and exotic pet keeper that has a TikTok about her unique pets that has over 200k followers, with millions and millions of views! This was a fun conversation and I hope you enjoy!
Follow Rachell on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellmvriee
Follow Rachell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellmvriee/

Visit our sponsors website Arthropod Ambassadors: 
  https://www.arthropod-ambassadors.com/

See the NEW Tarantula Black High Top Shoes featuring the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula from Zilla Footwear using my affiliate link:
http://www.zillafootwear.com/?ref=ttc

Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TCOLLECTIVE10 at checkout!
https://www.tarantulacribs.com/

Get 10% OFF your ENTIRE order from THE BIO DUDE when you use the code TARANTULA10 at checkout! Good on all their premium substrates, lights, cork, plants, and nearly their entire inventory: https://www.thebiodude.com/

💀Subscribe to the Exotic Pet Collective💀 on YouTube: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qeXoZIdygzTvxbPIdnaLQ

💥SUBSCRIBE💥 to my main channel and see more videos about keeping 🕷tarantulas🕷:
    https://goo.gl/UAySKx

If you'd like to support the channel:
Patreon: 
   https://www.patreon.com/The_Tarantula_Collective

🕷👀Visit My Website👀🕷: https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/

Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card for signing up: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1319788

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]]> This week I sit down with Rachell Marie aka @rachellmvriee, or Tarantula Creep Show on TikTok. She is a tattoo artist in Akron, Oh that is very talented tattooing spiders. She is also a tarantula and exotic pet keeper that has a TikTok about her unique pets that has over 200k followers, with millions and millions of views! This was a fun conversation and I hope you enjoy!
Follow Rachell on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellmvriee
Follow Rachell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellmvriee/

Visit our sponsors website Arthropod Ambassadors: 
  https://www.arthropod-ambassadors.com/

See the NEW Tarantula Black High Top Shoes featuring the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula from Zilla Footwear using my affiliate link:
http://www.zillafootwear.com/?ref=ttc

Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TCOLLECTIVE10 at checkout!
https://www.tarantulacribs.com/

Get 10% OFF your ENTIRE order from THE BIO DUDE when you use the code TARANTULA10 at checkout! Good on all their premium substrates, lights, cork, plants, and nearly their entire inventory: https://www.thebiodude.com/

💀Subscribe to the Exotic Pet Collective💀 on YouTube: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qeXoZIdygzTvxbPIdnaLQ

💥SUBSCRIBE💥 to my main channel and see more videos about keeping 🕷tarantulas🕷:
    https://goo.gl/UAySKx

If you'd like to support the channel:
Patreon: 
   https://www.patreon.com/The_Tarantula_Collective

🕷👀Visit My Website👀🕷: https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/

Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card for signing up: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1319788

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-11129767 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0400 8427 3 11 full false Slightly Venomous Talks About Her AMERICAS GOT TALENT Audition Slightly Venomous Talks About Her AMERICAS GOT TALENT Audition Today I talk to Shenay aka Slightly Venomous about her appearance on America's Got Talent. She gives us some insight into that experience, what led her down that path, as well as how she started keeping inverts and other exotic pets and making content for TikTok and YouTube.

Visit our sponsors website Arthropod Ambassadors: 
  https://www.arthropod-ambassadors.com/

Slightly Venomous:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slightlyvenomous/
TikTok" https://www.tiktok.com/@slightlyvenomous
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SlightlyVenomous

See the NEW Tarantula Black High Top Shoes featuring the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula from Zilla Footwear using my affiliate link:
http://www.zillafootwear.com/?ref=ttc

Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TCOLLECTIVE10 at checkout!
https://www.tarantulacribs.com/

💀Subscribe to the Exotic Pet Collective💀 on YouTube: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qeXoZIdygzTvxbPIdnaLQ

💥SUBSCRIBE💥 to my main channel and see more videos about keeping 🕷tarantulas🕷:
    https://goo.gl/UAySKx

If you'd like to support the channel:
Patreon: 
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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-11007282 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0400 8316 3 10 full false Breeding & Selling Tarantulas w/ Microwilderness Breeding & Selling Tarantulas w/ Microwilderness Today I am talking to Wilderness Nate from Microwilderness.com about his experiences breeding and selling tarantulas online. He is based out of Los Angeles, CA and is a tarantula dealer to the stars. He has an interesting story on how he became a tarantula breeder and works on some cool Aphonopelma projects that not only gets some cool species into the hobby, but also helps bolster the numbers of species in the wild.  
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]]> Today I am talking to Wilderness Nate from Microwilderness.com about his experiences breeding and selling tarantulas online. He is based out of Los Angeles, CA and is a tarantula dealer to the stars. He has an interesting story on how he became a tarantula breeder and works on some cool Aphonopelma projects that not only gets some cool species into the hobby, but also helps bolster the numbers of species in the wild.  
Check out Microwilderness online and use the code TTC10 to save 10% on your orders: https://www.microwilderness.com/

Visit our sponsors website Arthropod Ambassadors: 
  https://www.arthropod-ambassadors.com/

See the NEW Tarantula Black High Top Shoes featuring the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula from Zilla Footwear using my affiliate link:
http://www.zillafootwear.com/?ref=ttc

Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TCOLLECTIVE10 at checkout!
https://www.tarantulacribs.com/

💀Subscribe to the Exotic Pet Collective💀 on YouTube: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qeXoZIdygzTvxbPIdnaLQ

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-10962689 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0400 7412 tarantulas, spiders, tarantula breeding, exotic pets, tarantula collective, tarantula, exotic pet collective, exotic pets, snake, snakes, reptiles, reptile, gecko 3 9 full false Venomous Words w/ Venom Macro Venomous Words w/ Venom Macro ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF VENOMOUS WORDS: 
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Today I am talking to Gordon Riley, better know as Venom Macro on Instagram, about the recently published book Venomous Words that was a collaboration between he and author/poet Jeff Oliver. We discuss the new book, macro photography, keeping spiders and scorpions and more!

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Venom Macro on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venom_macro/
Jeff Oliver on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wordsfromthesoul3334

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Today I am talking to Gordon Riley, better know as Venom Macro on Instagram, about the recently published book Venomous Words that was a collaboration between he and author/poet Jeff Oliver. We discuss the new book, macro photography, keeping spiders and scorpions and more!

Buy your own copy of Venomous Words: https://amzn.to/3Rn9GU4
Venom Macro on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venom_macro/
Jeff Oliver on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wordsfromthesoul3334

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-10929216 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 19:00:00 -0400 8073 tarantulas, spiders, tarantula breeding, exotic pets, tarantula collective, tarantula, exotic pet collective, exotic pets, snake, snakes, reptiles, reptile, scorpion 3 8 full false Breeding and Selling Tokay Geckos, Day Geckos and MORE w/ DB CB Exotics Breeding and Selling Tokay Geckos, Day Geckos and MORE w/ DB CB Exotics Today I am talking Tokay Geckos, Day Geckos, Crested Geckos and MORE with DB CB Exotics. If you have ever been curious about starting your own exotic pet business, then you will enjoy this discussion where we talk about how he launched and maintains his business breeding and selling reptiles and the upsides and pitfalls that come along with running your own exotic pet business. 

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   https://www.facebook.com/dbcbexo

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]]> Today I am talking Tokay Geckos, Day Geckos, Crested Geckos and MORE with DB CB Exotics. If you have ever been curious about starting your own exotic pet business, then you will enjoy this discussion where we talk about how he launched and maintains his business breeding and selling reptiles and the upsides and pitfalls that come along with running your own exotic pet business. 

DB CB Exotics:
   https://www.instagram.com/dbcbexotics/
   https://www.facebook.com/dbcbexo

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-10844439 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0400 6621 gecko, tokay gecko, day gecko, giant day gecko, crested geckos, reptile, reptile breeder, exotic pet, pets, animals 3 7 full false The Spare Room - Keeping Tarantulas in the UK The Spare Room - Keeping Tarantulas in the UK I reached out on social media and ask you all for suggestions for guests in upcoming podcast. I got a lot of great suggestions, but one person was OVERWHELMINGLY requested and that is who is on the podcast today. We discuss keeping tarantulas in the UK, conservation, making YouTube videos and a lot more.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy this conversation with Fiona from The Spare Room. 
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Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TCOLLECTIVE10 at checkout!
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]]> I reached out on social media and ask you all for suggestions for guests in upcoming podcast. I got a lot of great suggestions, but one person was OVERWHELMINGLY requested and that is who is on the podcast today. We discuss keeping tarantulas in the UK, conservation, making YouTube videos and a lot more.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy this conversation with Fiona from The Spare Room. 
Follow The Spare Room:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSpareRoomInverts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_spare_room_/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/thespareroominverts

Check out Arthropod Ambassadors: https://www.arthropod-ambassadors.com/

See the NEW Tarantula Black High Top Shoes featuring the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula from Zilla Footwear using my affiliate link:
http://www.zillafootwear.com/?ref=ttc

Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TCOLLECTIVE10 at checkout!
https://www.tarantulacribs.com/

💀Subscribe to the Exotic Pet Collective💀 on YouTube: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qeXoZIdygzTvxbPIdnaLQ

💥SUBSCRIBE💥 to my main channel and see more videos about keeping 🕷tarantulas🕷:
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If you'd like to support the channel:
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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-10766558 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0400 8171 3 6 full false Queer Eye For The Exotic Pet Guy w/ Jai Rodriguez Queer Eye For The Exotic Pet Guy w/ Jai Rodriguez Todays guest is an actor, musician, Broadway star and maybe best known for being an original member of  Bravo network's Emmy award winning TV Show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. But he is on the podcast today because he is also an exotic pet keeper and enthusiast that shares his love and appreciation for these animals with his massive audience! So welcome to the show, Jai Rodriguez! We discuss how he got started keeping exotic pets, what it is like being a tarantula keeper in Hollywood, and much more!

Jai Rodriguez on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/JaiRodriguezfanpage
Jai Rodriguez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jairodriguez/

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]]> Todays guest is an actor, musician, Broadway star and maybe best known for being an original member of  Bravo network's Emmy award winning TV Show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. But he is on the podcast today because he is also an exotic pet keeper and enthusiast that shares his love and appreciation for these animals with his massive audience! So welcome to the show, Jai Rodriguez! We discuss how he got started keeping exotic pets, what it is like being a tarantula keeper in Hollywood, and much more!

Jai Rodriguez on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/JaiRodriguezfanpage
Jai Rodriguez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jairodriguez/

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-10725940 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0400 7281 3 5 full false Animal Con USA w/ Brian Barczyk Animal Con USA w/ Brian Barczyk This week I am talking to Brian Barczyk about the NEW Animal Con USA event that is happening in Orlando, FL August 26th - 28th, 2022. This event will host all of the TOP animal content creators from YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, FaceBook, Snapchat, & Television. AnimalConUSA is the only event of its kind and will give animal lovers a chance to meet their favorite animal personalities all in one place. The event takes place at the amazing Caribe Royal Resort, and all attendees will have access to their facilities including the outdoor fun and their sprawling pool and waterfalls. I am going  to be there and I hope I will get to meet you there as well!

For more information about AnimalCon USA: https://animalconusa.com/

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]]> This week I am talking to Brian Barczyk about the NEW Animal Con USA event that is happening in Orlando, FL August 26th - 28th, 2022. This event will host all of the TOP animal content creators from YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, FaceBook, Snapchat, & Television. AnimalConUSA is the only event of its kind and will give animal lovers a chance to meet their favorite animal personalities all in one place. The event takes place at the amazing Caribe Royal Resort, and all attendees will have access to their facilities including the outdoor fun and their sprawling pool and waterfalls. I am going  to be there and I hope I will get to meet you there as well!

For more information about AnimalCon USA: https://animalconusa.com/

Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TCOLLECTIVE10 at checkout!
https://www.tarantulacribs.com/

Check out Arthropod Ambassadors: https://www.arthropod-ambassadors.com/

💀Subscribe to the Exotic Pet Collective💀 on YouTube: 
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💥SUBSCRIBE💥 to my main channel and see more videos about keeping 🕷tarantulas🕷:
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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-10687087 Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400 5849 tarantulas, ballpython, boa, gecko, exoticpets, BrianBarczyk, AnimalConUSA, snakes, youtuber, podcaster 3 4 full false Crested Geckos w/ Gecko Galaxy Crested Geckos w/ Gecko Galaxy This week I am talking to Nick who owns Gecko Galaxy based out of Huntington, WV. He is a crested gecko breeder and dealer and gives some insight into how he found himself on this path and what it is like to breed and sell crested geckos.

Gecko Galaxy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.geckogalaxy/
Gecko Galaxy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GeckoGalaxyChannel

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]]> This week I am talking to Nick who owns Gecko Galaxy based out of Huntington, WV. He is a crested gecko breeder and dealer and gives some insight into how he found himself on this path and what it is like to breed and sell crested geckos.

Gecko Galaxy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.geckogalaxy/
Gecko Galaxy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GeckoGalaxyChannel

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-10648167 Thu, 19 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400 7642 3 3 full false Lacey Act Update w/ Phil Goss President of USARK Lacey Act Update w/ Phil Goss President of USARK I sit down with Phil Goss who is the President of the United States Association of Reptile Keepers, also know as USARK. We discuss the new Lacey Act Amendment in the America Competes Act and how it will impact the Exotic Pet Hobby as a whole. He also gives us updates on new developments and how best to move forward as a hobby.

Q: Does this include invertebrates?

Yes. We know that aquatic invertebrates are included. While the legislation does not mention terrestrial invertebrates, FWS can regulate terrestrial invertebrates (i.e., Endangered Species Act), and terrestrial invertebrates are included in the FWS definition of wildlife:

“Wildlife is any living or dead wild animal, its parts, and products made from it. Wildlife not only includes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, but also invertebrates such as insects, crustaceans, arthropods, molluscs and coelenterates.” – FWS

Also, within the Lacey Act the term “fish or wildlife” means: any wild animal, whether alive or dead, including without limitation any wild mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, mollusk, crustacean, arthropod, coelenterate, or other invertebrate, whether or not bred, hatched, or born in captivity, and includes any part, product, egg, or offspring thereof.

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]]> I sit down with Phil Goss who is the President of the United States Association of Reptile Keepers, also know as USARK. We discuss the new Lacey Act Amendment in the America Competes Act and how it will impact the Exotic Pet Hobby as a whole. He also gives us updates on new developments and how best to move forward as a hobby.

Q: Does this include invertebrates?

Yes. We know that aquatic invertebrates are included. While the legislation does not mention terrestrial invertebrates, FWS can regulate terrestrial invertebrates (i.e., Endangered Species Act), and terrestrial invertebrates are included in the FWS definition of wildlife:

“Wildlife is any living or dead wild animal, its parts, and products made from it. Wildlife not only includes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, but also invertebrates such as insects, crustaceans, arthropods, molluscs and coelenterates.” – FWS

Also, within the Lacey Act the term “fish or wildlife” means: any wild animal, whether alive or dead, including without limitation any wild mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, mollusk, crustacean, arthropod, coelenterate, or other invertebrate, whether or not bred, hatched, or born in captivity, and includes any part, product, egg, or offspring thereof.

www.USARK.org
www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesAssociationOfReptileKeepers


You can watch the video version of this podcast on The Exotic Pet Collective YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/ZqM--dnqIRk

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-10269124 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0400 5569 3 2 full false How-To Turn Your Exotic Pet Hobby Into A Business How-To Turn Your Exotic Pet Hobby Into A Business This week I am talking to Bill Strand who is the host of the Reptile Entrepreneur and Chameleon Academy Podcasts., founder of the Dragon Strand chameleon caging company and headmaster at Chameleonacademy.com. We discuss how you can turn your hobby and passion for exotic pets (like reptiles, tarantulas, etc) into a full time career and how the courses he offers on Instagram, as well as on his website, can help you build a social media following all the way up to launching your online businesses. Whether it is breeding, making enclosures, creating content, or any aspect or niche where you find a need....he can help you and show you how to turn your exotic pet hobby into a business!

Reptile Entrepreneur on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/reptileentrepreneur/

Reptile Entrepreneur website:
https://reptileentrepreneur.com/

Reptile Entrepreneur on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXdRtzn0HE6FilUbTaO37zg

Reptile Entrepreneur on facebook:
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]]> This week I am talking to Bill Strand who is the host of the Reptile Entrepreneur and Chameleon Academy Podcasts., founder of the Dragon Strand chameleon caging company and headmaster at Chameleonacademy.com. We discuss how you can turn your hobby and passion for exotic pets (like reptiles, tarantulas, etc) into a full time career and how the courses he offers on Instagram, as well as on his website, can help you build a social media following all the way up to launching your online businesses. Whether it is breeding, making enclosures, creating content, or any aspect or niche where you find a need....he can help you and show you how to turn your exotic pet hobby into a business!

Reptile Entrepreneur on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/reptileentrepreneur/

Reptile Entrepreneur website:
https://reptileentrepreneur.com/

Reptile Entrepreneur on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXdRtzn0HE6FilUbTaO37zg

Reptile Entrepreneur on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/reptileentrepreneur

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-9882117 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0500 5212 dart frog, frag, amphibian, reptile, tarantula, spider, pet, exotic pet, snake, small business 3 1 full false Social Spiders & Communal Tarantulas w/ Dr/ Linda Rayor Social Spiders & Communal Tarantulas w/ Dr/ Linda Rayor Today we are talking to Dr. Linda Rayor from the Entemology Department at Cornell University who has spent most of her career studying Social Behavior in spiders like the Huntsman Spider. She also studies communal tarantula species like the Monocentropus balfouri, Neoholothele incei and Hysterocrates gigas. We even discuss Amblypygi like the Tailless Whip Scorpion and how someone becomes an arachnologist!

Request Naturalist Outreach Presentations by Cornell students
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]]> Today we are talking to Dr. Linda Rayor from the Entemology Department at Cornell University who has spent most of her career studying Social Behavior in spiders like the Huntsman Spider. She also studies communal tarantula species like the Monocentropus balfouri, Neoholothele incei and Hysterocrates gigas. We even discuss Amblypygi like the Tailless Whip Scorpion and how someone becomes an arachnologist!

Request Naturalist Outreach Presentations by Cornell students
https://blogs.cornell.edu/naturalistoutreach/presentations/request-a-presentation/

https://exhibits.library.cornell.edu/arachnophilia


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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-9248255 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400 6947 huntsmen spider, communal tarantula, cornell university, dr rayor, entomology, biologist, spider, tarantula, communal, tailless whip scorpion 2 10 full false Tarantula & Unique Wildlife Art w/ Gray Ghost Creations Tarantula & Unique Wildlife Art w/ Gray Ghost Creations This week I sit down with Laura Airey Le the artist of Gray Ghost Creations to talk about her tarantula art as well as the other unique wildlife she illustrates. Of course the conversation also strays into what species of tarantula and other exotic pets she keeps, where she draws inspiration, what art supplies she uses, and even a little sci fi love is shared. I had a great time having this interesting conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.

Gray Ghost Creations on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreations
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/GrayGhostCreations
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gray_ghost_creations

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]]> This week I sit down with Laura Airey Le the artist of Gray Ghost Creations to talk about her tarantula art as well as the other unique wildlife she illustrates. Of course the conversation also strays into what species of tarantula and other exotic pets she keeps, where she draws inspiration, what art supplies she uses, and even a little sci fi love is shared. I had a great time having this interesting conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.

Gray Ghost Creations on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreations
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/GrayGhostCreations
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gray_ghost_creations

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]]> Richard / Gray Ghost Creations Buzzsprout-9203746 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:00:00 -0400 6311 art, drawing, etsy, wildlife, tarantulas, ball python, boa, gecko, day gecko, exotic pets, conservation 2 9 full false Tarantulas, Frogs, & Toadstools w/ Tarantula Kat Tarantulas, Frogs, & Toadstools w/ Tarantula Kat Tarantula Kat drops by the podcast this week to talk about how she began keeping tarantulas and spiders and the origin story behind starting her YouTube channel. We also discuss her her love for frogs and toadstools as well as toxic comments on social media and misogyny and sexism in the exotic pet hobby. Mainly we just laugh a lot at each other. 

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]]> Tarantula Kat drops by the podcast this week to talk about how she began keeping tarantulas and spiders and the origin story behind starting her YouTube channel. We also discuss her her love for frogs and toadstools as well as toxic comments on social media and misogyny and sexism in the exotic pet hobby. Mainly we just laugh a lot at each other. 

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]]> Tarantula Collective / Tarantula Kat Buzzsprout-9089301 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 8853 tarantula, ball python, dart frog, gecko, day gecko, exotic pets, bioactive enclosure, pac man frog, tarantula kat, misogyny, youtuber, jumping spider 2 8 full false Saving Snakes & MORE - Herps Alive Exotic Pet Rescue Saving Snakes & MORE - Herps Alive Exotic Pet Rescue Did you know there are snake and exotic pet rescues out there that take in animals that are surrendered, captured, confiscated, abandoned or neglected? Then rehabilitate them and find them new homes to adopt them?  I am talking about snakes, geckos, tarantulas, bearded dragons, boas, ball pythons, scorpions, and MORE! Listen to this conversation I had with Keith from Herps Alive where he tells us all about his non-profit rescue, how they came to be, what they do, and how we can all help with their worthy cause! Below I have some information linked if you would like to contact them and learn EVEN MORE!

  SUPPORT Herps Alive through GoFundMe (all donations handled by GoFundMe.com and will be sent directly from them to Herps Alive): https://gofund.me/ba73d4c0

  email: herpsalive@earthlink.net
  facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herpsalive
  website: http://herpsalive.org/
  phone number: (216) 374-1392
  address: 1487 Garden Dr, South Euclid, OH 44121

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]]> Did you know there are snake and exotic pet rescues out there that take in animals that are surrendered, captured, confiscated, abandoned or neglected? Then rehabilitate them and find them new homes to adopt them?  I am talking about snakes, geckos, tarantulas, bearded dragons, boas, ball pythons, scorpions, and MORE! Listen to this conversation I had with Keith from Herps Alive where he tells us all about his non-profit rescue, how they came to be, what they do, and how we can all help with their worthy cause! Below I have some information linked if you would like to contact them and learn EVEN MORE!

  SUPPORT Herps Alive through GoFundMe (all donations handled by GoFundMe.com and will be sent directly from them to Herps Alive): https://gofund.me/ba73d4c0

  email: herpsalive@earthlink.net
  facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herpsalive
  website: http://herpsalive.org/
  phone number: (216) 374-1392
  address: 1487 Garden Dr, South Euclid, OH 44121

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]]> Richard / Herps Alive Buzzsprout-9013194 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0400 4329 tarantulas, ball python, boa, gecko, day gecko, exotic pets, bioactive enclosure, conservation, scientific research, breeding snakes, youtuber, podcaster 2 7 full false TTC Meet Up LIVE Podcast w/ Dr. Rayor, Frank Somma, Tom Patterson, Jeremy Huff & Cobweb Castles TTC Meet Up LIVE Podcast w/ Dr. Rayor, Frank Somma, Tom Patterson, Jeremy Huff & Cobweb Castles This podcast was recorded LIVE and streamed on my main channel while I was at the Tarantula Collective Meet Up at the Fear Not Tarantulas Grand Opening in Virginia Beach, VA. I talk with Dr. Rayor from Cornell University, Frank Somma of the NY Insect Zoo, Tom Patterson the famed tarantula and arachnid breeder, tarantula and arachnid researcher Jeremy Huff & Cobweb Castles!

SUBSCRIBE to my MAIN CHANNEL @the Tarantula Collective  : https://www.youtube.com/the_tarantula_collective

If you'd like to support the podcast:
Patreon: 
   https://www.patreon.com/The_Tarantula_Collective

🕷👀Visit My Website👀🕷: https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/

🎧LISTEN🎧 to the Exotic Pet Collective 🎙PODCAST🎙 on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1GB9pWdQjqWZL2UqIGJZKY

☠LISTEN☠ to the Exotic Pet Collective 🎤PODCAST🎤 on Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-exotic-pet-collective/id1534657559

🕸Rep the Tarantula Collective🕸 (Tshirts, Stickers & Pins):
https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/shop
 
🕷Care Sheets🕷:
https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/caresheets

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Tarantula/Invert/Reptile Dealers Worldwide (with some discount codes):
https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/resources

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Affiliate Links for different items I use:

My Amazon Storefront (lists of everything I use!):
https://www.amazon.com/shop/the_tarantula_collective

Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TCOLLECTIVE10 at checkout!
https://www.tarantulacribs.com/

I get all my music from Epidemic Sounds, try them out here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dpgsc4/

Tarantula Enclosures and Supplies: https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101l9LTQ/creativeref:1011l28417

Great Place to Buy Reptiles and Supplies:
   https://www.cbreptile.com/?wpam_id=2213
 

Join me on facebook: 
    https://www.facebook.com/thetarantulacollective

Follow me on instagram: 
    https://www.instagram.com/the_tarantula_collective

Follow me on twitter:
     @theTarantulaCo1

Join the Dischord Server:
     https://discord.gg/2ZCbjZU

Follow me on Tik Tok:
     https://vm.tiktok.com/Vjvcsn/

Please send any letters or packages to:
Richard Stewart
47 Washington Ave
Ste. 245
Wheeling, WV 26003

If you are shipping a live animal, please email me first at richard@thetarantulacollective.com. 

If you would like me to review your product or business, please email your request to thetarantulacollective@gmail.com

#tarantula #podcast #science

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]]> This podcast was recorded LIVE and streamed on my main channel while I was at the Tarantula Collective Meet Up at the Fear Not Tarantulas Grand Opening in Virginia Beach, VA. I talk with Dr. Rayor from Cornell University, Frank Somma of the NY Insect Zoo, Tom Patterson the famed tarantula and arachnid breeder, tarantula and arachnid researcher Jeremy Huff & Cobweb Castles!

SUBSCRIBE to my MAIN CHANNEL @the Tarantula Collective  : https://www.youtube.com/the_tarantula_collective

If you'd like to support the podcast:
Patreon: 
   https://www.patreon.com/The_Tarantula_Collective

🕷👀Visit My Website👀🕷: https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/

🎧LISTEN🎧 to the Exotic Pet Collective 🎙PODCAST🎙 on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1GB9pWdQjqWZL2UqIGJZKY

☠LISTEN☠ to the Exotic Pet Collective 🎤PODCAST🎤 on Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-exotic-pet-collective/id1534657559

🕸Rep the Tarantula Collective🕸 (Tshirts, Stickers & Pins):
https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/shop
 
🕷Care Sheets🕷:
https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/caresheets

---------------------------------------------------------------

Tarantula/Invert/Reptile Dealers Worldwide (with some discount codes):
https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/resources

---------------------------------------------------------------

Affiliate Links for different items I use:

My Amazon Storefront (lists of everything I use!):
https://www.amazon.com/shop/the_tarantula_collective

Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TCOLLECTIVE10 at checkout!
https://www.tarantulacribs.com/

I get all my music from Epidemic Sounds, try them out here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dpgsc4/

Tarantula Enclosures and Supplies: https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101l9LTQ/creativeref:1011l28417

Great Place to Buy Reptiles and Supplies:
   https://www.cbreptile.com/?wpam_id=2213
 

Join me on facebook: 
    https://www.facebook.com/thetarantulacollective

Follow me on instagram: 
    https://www.instagram.com/the_tarantula_collective

Follow me on twitter:
     @theTarantulaCo1

Join the Dischord Server:
     https://discord.gg/2ZCbjZU

Follow me on Tik Tok:
     https://vm.tiktok.com/Vjvcsn/

Please send any letters or packages to:
Richard Stewart
47 Washington Ave
Ste. 245
Wheeling, WV 26003

If you are shipping a live animal, please email me first at richard@thetarantulacollective.com. 

If you would like me to review your product or business, please email your request to thetarantulacollective@gmail.com

#tarantula #podcast #science

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-8840060 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400 7054 2 6 full false Tarantula Scientific Research, Medicinal Studies, Conservation and More! Tarantula Scientific Research, Medicinal Studies, Conservation and More! Todays guest is Jackie Billotte, M.S. who is currently working on her PHD in the entomology department at Colorado State and received her Masters in Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology from the University of Colorado. We have an in depth conversation about the current research into mapping the genetic sequences of tarantulas for many different applications in research, the possible medicinal value of tarantula venom and the disease it could treat or prevent, and how all this research is used to further the conservation of tarantulas in the wild. We also discuss what we can do as tarantula keepers to get involved in conservation and bridge the gap between the tarantula hobby, tarantula research, and tarantula conservation! It sounds very technical, but it was actually a  very fun and interesting conversation I am sure you will enjoy listening to!
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST:

Jackie Billotte’s website: https://jackiebillotte.weebly.com/

Butterfly Pavilion: https://butterflies.org/ 

Dr. Ruth Hufbauer’s site: http://www.hufbauerlab.org/ 

Greenville Zoo: https://www.greenvillezoo.com/ 

Southern Plains Land Trust: https://southernplains.org/ 

Colorado Arachnid Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/380343932143412/ 

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]]> Todays guest is Jackie Billotte, M.S. who is currently working on her PHD in the entomology department at Colorado State and received her Masters in Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology from the University of Colorado. We have an in depth conversation about the current research into mapping the genetic sequences of tarantulas for many different applications in research, the possible medicinal value of tarantula venom and the disease it could treat or prevent, and how all this research is used to further the conservation of tarantulas in the wild. We also discuss what we can do as tarantula keepers to get involved in conservation and bridge the gap between the tarantula hobby, tarantula research, and tarantula conservation! It sounds very technical, but it was actually a  very fun and interesting conversation I am sure you will enjoy listening to!
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST:

Jackie Billotte’s website: https://jackiebillotte.weebly.com/

Butterfly Pavilion: https://butterflies.org/ 

Dr. Ruth Hufbauer’s site: http://www.hufbauerlab.org/ 

Greenville Zoo: https://www.greenvillezoo.com/ 

Southern Plains Land Trust: https://southernplains.org/ 

Colorado Arachnid Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/380343932143412/ 

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-8753484 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 21:00:00 -0400 8793 tarantula, spider, science, research, conservation, university of Colorado, Colorado state, scientific research, tarantula conservation 2 5 full false How To Help Others in the Hobby Without Running Them Off and More w/ Reptiliatus How To Help Others in the Hobby Without Running Them Off and More w/ Reptiliatus This week we are talking to Dayyan from Reptiliatus about How To educate new keepers in the exotic pet hobby without scaring them away, the balance between making content and giving your exotic pets the best possible care, and how he began his journey keeping reptiles and inverts and making YouTube videos!

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-8717036 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0400 7360 reptiles, snakes, geckos, lizards, tarantulas, scorpions 2 4 full false A Conversation w/ Wickens Wicked Reptiles A Conversation w/ Wickens Wicked Reptiles This week I sit down and talk with Adam from Wickens Wicked Reptiles. We discuss scammers in the exotic pet hobby, government regulations, being an exotic pet youtuber and more!

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]]> This week I sit down and talk with Adam from Wickens Wicked Reptiles. We discuss scammers in the exotic pet hobby, government regulations, being an exotic pet youtuber and more!

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-8595757 Thu, 27 May 2021 08:00:00 -0400 9706 2 3 full false Don't Be a Tarantula Karen - Ordering Spiders Online Don't Be a Tarantula Karen - Ordering Spiders Online Today we are talking about reasonable expectations when ordering tarantulas or other invertebrates online. What to expect as far as shipping and time frames, but more importantly why  it is paramount to make sure you read the shipping policy, terms of service, and Live Arrival Guarantees so you aren't caught off guard, lose your temper on line, and become a TARANTULA KAREN!

How To Unbox Spiders - DON'T KILL YOUR NEW TARANTULA!
https://youtu.be/Xkj7HiaDDMo



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]]> Today we are talking about reasonable expectations when ordering tarantulas or other invertebrates online. What to expect as far as shipping and time frames, but more importantly why  it is paramount to make sure you read the shipping policy, terms of service, and Live Arrival Guarantees so you aren't caught off guard, lose your temper on line, and become a TARANTULA KAREN!

How To Unbox Spiders - DON'T KILL YOUR NEW TARANTULA!
https://youtu.be/Xkj7HiaDDMo



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]]> https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/ Richard Buzzsprout-8559216 Thu, 20 May 2021 18:00:00 -0400 3693 tarantulas, spiders, tarantula breeding, exotic pets, tarantula collective, tarantula, exotic pet collective, exotic pets, snake, snakes, reptiles, reptile, gecko 2 2 full false Banned Sri Lankan Poecilotheria - Simply Spiders Responds Banned Sri Lankan Poecilotheria - Simply Spiders Responds Today I am spilling the tea! There has been a lot of drama this past week in the tarantula hobby. Lines have been drawn in the sand, people are taking sides, mob mentality and cancel culture is taking over, and ALL of this could be avoided with a simple conversation. For those that don't know whats happened, a US Tarantula Dealer briefly listed some species of Poecilotheria that are protected by the ESA (Endangered Species Act) for sale on his website with the caveat that they are "hobby form" or "hybrids" thinking it may be a loop hole to avoid federal regulation that prohibits them to be sold across state lines. I won't mince words, that was reckless, stupid and illegal. There have been some very brutal posts on social media and a podcast that, in my opinion, crossed the line between holding someone accountable and character assassination.  Personally I wanted the entire story, I wanted to hear both sides and get to the truth of the issue and I figured if I wanted to hear that, you all may want to hear about that as well! So today I am talking to Dustin from Simply Spiders on why in the world he would have done something so irresponsible, what he is going to do to rectify it, and how he will conduct himself moving forward.
 
USFWS Endangered Species Status for Five Poecilotheria Tarantula Species From Sri Lanka:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/07/31/2018-16359/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-endangered-species-status-for-five-poecilotheria

Tom's Big Spiders Blog The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ruling on Sri Lankan Poecilotheria Species:
https://tomsbigspiders.com/2018/08/10/the-u-s-fish-and-wildlife-service-ruling-on-sri-lankan-poecilotheria-species/

Tom's Big Spiders Podcast - What the Heck Are These Poecilotheria "Hobby Forms"?:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/148967/8355752-what-the-heck-are-these-poecilotheria-hobby-forms

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]]> Today I am spilling the tea! There has been a lot of drama this past week in the tarantula hobby. Lines have been drawn in the sand, people are taking sides, mob mentality and cancel culture is taking over, and ALL of this could be avoided with a simple conversation. For those that don't know whats happened, a US Tarantula Dealer briefly listed some species of Poecilotheria that are protected by the ESA (Endangered Species Act) for sale on his website with the caveat that they are "hobby form" or "hybrids" thinking it may be a loop hole to avoid federal regulation that prohibits them to be sold across state lines. I won't mince words, that was reckless, stupid and illegal. There have been some very brutal posts on social media and a podcast that, in my opinion, crossed the line between holding someone accountable and character assassination.  Personally I wanted the entire story, I wanted to hear both sides and get to the truth of the issue and I figured if I wanted to hear that, you all may want to hear about that as well! So today I am talking to Dustin from Simply Spiders on why in the world he would have done something so irresponsible, what he is going to do to rectify it, and how he will conduct himself moving forward.
 
USFWS Endangered Species Status for Five Poecilotheria Tarantula Species From Sri Lanka:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/07/31/2018-16359/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-endangered-species-status-for-five-poecilotheria

Tom's Big Spiders Blog The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ruling on Sri Lankan Poecilotheria Species:
https://tomsbigspiders.com/2018/08/10/the-u-s-fish-and-wildlife-service-ruling-on-sri-lankan-poecilotheria-species/

Tom's Big Spiders Podcast - What the Heck Are These Poecilotheria "Hobby Forms"?:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/148967/8355752-what-the-heck-are-these-poecilotheria-hobby-forms

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]]> http://www.thetarantulacollective.com Richard / Simply Spiders Buzzsprout-8381415 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0400 7905 Poecilotheria, simply spiders, spider, tarantula, Endangered Species Act, sri lanka, Toms Big Spiders, exotic pet, usfws, tarantula podcast 2 1 full true Venom, Bites & Stings w/ Coyote Peterson & Dr. Dalal Venom, Bites & Stings w/ Coyote Peterson & Dr. Dalal In todays episode we are talking about Venom, Bites, and Stings with Coyote Peterson from Brave Wilderness as well as Wilderness Medicine and ER Physician Dr. Dalal. We get some interesting insight and first hand knowledge from Coyote about the effects of venom on the human body. Dr. Dalal shares his knowledge and expereince on how to treat venemous bites and stings. As well as some cool behind the scene stories from Coyote Peterson about filming some of his most iconic episodes from his YouTube channel and Television series on Animal Planet! This is a VERY EXCITING episode, so don't miss out!

Want to watch some tarantula, scorpion and invert videos?
 Subscribe to my youtube channel as well! 
https://www.youtube.com/thetarantulacollective  

or check out my website: www.thetarantulacollective.com

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]]> In todays episode we are talking about Venom, Bites, and Stings with Coyote Peterson from Brave Wilderness as well as Wilderness Medicine and ER Physician Dr. Dalal. We get some interesting insight and first hand knowledge from Coyote about the effects of venom on the human body. Dr. Dalal shares his knowledge and expereince on how to treat venemous bites and stings. As well as some cool behind the scene stories from Coyote Peterson about filming some of his most iconic episodes from his YouTube channel and Television series on Animal Planet! This is a VERY EXCITING episode, so don't miss out!

Want to watch some tarantula, scorpion and invert videos?
 Subscribe to my youtube channel as well! 
https://www.youtube.com/thetarantulacollective  

or check out my website: www.thetarantulacollective.com

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]]> Tarantula Collective, Coyote Peterson, Dr. Dalal Buzzsprout-8209846 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0400 7794 coyote peterson, brave vilderness, venom, bite, sting, tarantula, exotic pet, envenomation, brave the wild, first aid, wilderness medicine, wildlife 1 19 full false Tarantula Keeping Around the World - South Africa w/ Mike's Exotics Tarantula Keeping Around the World - South Africa w/ Mike's Exotics This podcast is the first podcast ina new series I think I am calling Tarantula Keeping Around the World. The goal is to talk to exotic pet keepers frommany different countries to compare and contrast some of the differences and similarities in the hobby. Starting off I am talking to Mike from the YouTube channel Mikes Exotics. He is a tarantula and exoitc pet keeper that lives in South Africa. We talk about regulations, availability, prices and many more aspects of tarantula, scorpion, snake, and other exotic pet keeping.

Want to watch some tarantula, scorpion and invert videos?
 Subscribe to my youtube channel as well! 
https://www.youtube.com/thetarantulacollective  

or check out my website: www.thetarantulacollective.com

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]]> This podcast is the first podcast ina new series I think I am calling Tarantula Keeping Around the World. The goal is to talk to exotic pet keepers frommany different countries to compare and contrast some of the differences and similarities in the hobby. Starting off I am talking to Mike from the YouTube channel Mikes Exotics. He is a tarantula and exoitc pet keeper that lives in South Africa. We talk about regulations, availability, prices and many more aspects of tarantula, scorpion, snake, and other exotic pet keeping.

Want to watch some tarantula, scorpion and invert videos?
 Subscribe to my youtube channel as well! 
https://www.youtube.com/thetarantulacollective  

or check out my website: www.thetarantulacollective.com

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-8161723 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0400 8121 tarantula, south africa, mikes exotics, snakes, africa, tarantula podcast, exotic pet, reptile, spider 1 18 full false Couples Keeping Exotic Pets Couples Keeping Exotic Pets Today I am talking to Kieran and Rachael from Alternative Inverts about to pros and cons of being a couple that keeps exotic pets. We discuss how they split up tasks like feeding and rehousing, how they keep each other in check when it comes to purchasing new species, and their youtube channel that chronicles their expereinces keeping snakes, reptiles, amphibians, tarantulas, and other inverts.

Want to watch some tarantula, scorpion and invert videos?
 Subscribe to my youtube channel as well! 
https://www.youtube.com/thetarantulacollective  

or check out my website: www.thetarantulacollective.com

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]]> Today I am talking to Kieran and Rachael from Alternative Inverts about to pros and cons of being a couple that keeps exotic pets. We discuss how they split up tasks like feeding and rehousing, how they keep each other in check when it comes to purchasing new species, and their youtube channel that chronicles their expereinces keeping snakes, reptiles, amphibians, tarantulas, and other inverts.

Want to watch some tarantula, scorpion and invert videos?
 Subscribe to my youtube channel as well! 
https://www.youtube.com/thetarantulacollective  

or check out my website: www.thetarantulacollective.com

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]]> Richard / Altrernative Inverts Buzzsprout-8111916 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0500 9189 tarantula, inverts, dart frogs, reptiles, amphibians, exotic pets, couple counseling, pets, snake, spider 1 17 full false Poison Dart Frogs, Tarantulas, & Bioactives w/ AmphibiCast Poison Dart Frogs, Tarantulas, & Bioactives w/ AmphibiCast Today I am talking with Dan, the host of the popular podcast Amphibicast.  We discuss keeping Poison Dart Frogs, bioactive enclosures, tarantulas, conservation efforts, and many other aspects of our respective hobbies. Settle in for an intersting conversation on amphibians and invertebrates and be sure to check out Dan's podcast Amphibicast anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Want to watch some tarantula, scorpion and invert videos?
 Subscribe to my youtube channel as well! 
https://www.youtube.com/thetarantulacollective  

or check out my website: www.thetarantulacollective.com

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]]> Today I am talking with Dan, the host of the popular podcast Amphibicast.  We discuss keeping Poison Dart Frogs, bioactive enclosures, tarantulas, conservation efforts, and many other aspects of our respective hobbies. Settle in for an intersting conversation on amphibians and invertebrates and be sure to check out Dan's podcast Amphibicast anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Want to watch some tarantula, scorpion and invert videos?
 Subscribe to my youtube channel as well! 
https://www.youtube.com/thetarantulacollective  

or check out my website: www.thetarantulacollective.com

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]]> Tarantula Collective / Amphibicast Buzzsprout-8070271 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0500 7510 dart frog, frog, amphibian, reptile, tarantula, spider, pet, exotic pet, snake 1 16 full false Avicularia, Tarantulas, and a Little Magic Avicularia, Tarantulas, and a Little Magic This week I sit down with Jade Skye Walker from Skye Spiders to discuss Avicularia species, researching and naming species, and all things tarantula and invert related! Join us as we discuss the tarantula hobby, keeping Avics and other exotic animals, and much more.

Want to watch some tarantula, scorpion and invert videos?
 Subscribe to my youtube channel as well! 
https://www.youtube.com/thetarantulacollective  

or check out my website: www.thetarantulacollective.com

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]]> This week I sit down with Jade Skye Walker from Skye Spiders to discuss Avicularia species, researching and naming species, and all things tarantula and invert related! Join us as we discuss the tarantula hobby, keeping Avics and other exotic animals, and much more.

Want to watch some tarantula, scorpion and invert videos?
 Subscribe to my youtube channel as well! 
https://www.youtube.com/thetarantulacollective  

or check out my website: www.thetarantulacollective.com

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]]> http://www.thetarantulacollective.com Richard Buzzsprout-8011018 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500 7233 avicularia, tarantula, spider, reptile, skink, lizard 1 15 full false What To Do When Your Tarantula Escapes! What To Do When Your Tarantula Escapes! This week I am flying solo and talk about what to do if and when a tarantula escapes from it's enclosure. Whether it is due to human error or faulty enclosures, I go over what I do and have done to track down and find a lost tarantula. 

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https://www.youtube.com/thetarantulacollective  

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]]> This week I am flying solo and talk about what to do if and when a tarantula escapes from it's enclosure. Whether it is due to human error or faulty enclosures, I go over what I do and have done to track down and find a lost tarantula. 

Want to watch some tarantula, scorpion and invert videos?
 Subscribe to my youtube channel as well! 
https://www.youtube.com/thetarantulacollective  

or check out my website: www.thetarantulacollective.com

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-7662757 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500 3318 tarantulas, spiders, exotic pets, tarantula collective, tarantula, exotic pet collective, exotic pets, scorpion,snake, snakes, reptiles, reptile, gecko 1 14 full false Differences, Similarities, & Ethics of the Invert & Reptile Hobbies w/ Animals At Home Differences, Similarities, & Ethics of the Invert & Reptile Hobbies w/ Animals At Home This week I discuss the differences and similarities of the tarantula and reptile hobbies with podcaster and youtuber Dillon from Animals At Home. We also talk about the ethics of keeping and breeding inverts, snakes and reptiles in captivity as well as conservations efforts and how we can contribute as a hobby. From Ball Pythons and Boas to Geckos and Tarantulas, we talk about our expereince and growth as keepers. As well as our expereinces creating exotic pet content and becoming full time content creators during these voliatle times.

Want to watch some tarantula, scorpion and invert videos?
 Subscribe to my youtube channel as well! 
https://www.youtube.com/thetarantulacollective  

or check out my website: www.thetarantulacollective.com

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]]> This week I discuss the differences and similarities of the tarantula and reptile hobbies with podcaster and youtuber Dillon from Animals At Home. We also talk about the ethics of keeping and breeding inverts, snakes and reptiles in captivity as well as conservations efforts and how we can contribute as a hobby. From Ball Pythons and Boas to Geckos and Tarantulas, we talk about our expereince and growth as keepers. As well as our expereinces creating exotic pet content and becoming full time content creators during these voliatle times.

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]]> Richard - Tarantula Collective / Dillon - Animals At Home Buzzsprout-7527622 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:00:00 -0500 7152 Tarantula, snake, ball pythons, exotic pet, boa, gecko, day gecko, bioactive enclosure, scorpion, conservation, youtuber, podcaster, reptile 1 13 full false Fatal Fangs, Tarantulas, & Ball Pythons w/ Petrock 'N'Roll Fatal Fangs, Tarantulas, & Ball Pythons w/ Petrock 'N'Roll This week I am chatting with Amy from @Petrock'N'Roll. She is the host of Season 3 of Fatal Fangs Tarantula Feeding Competition and one of my favorite Tarantula Youtubers! We dicuss ball python breeding, tarantula breeding, youtube and more!

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]]> This week I am chatting with Amy from @Petrock'N'Roll. She is the host of Season 3 of Fatal Fangs Tarantula Feeding Competition and one of my favorite Tarantula Youtubers! We dicuss ball python breeding, tarantula breeding, youtube and more!

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-7281127 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:00:00 -0500 8646 Tarantula, snake, ball pythons, exotic pet 1 12 full false Conservation, Bugs, Tarantulas and More w/ Shapes In Nature Conservation, Bugs, Tarantulas and More w/ Shapes In Nature This week I talk with Jesse from Shapes In Nature. He tells me about his art work, conservation efforts, and bug collecting. We also discuss tarantulas and other arthropods from keeping, regulations, habitat destruction and  more!

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]]> This week I talk with Jesse from Shapes In Nature. He tells me about his art work, conservation efforts, and bug collecting. We also discuss tarantulas and other arthropods from keeping, regulations, habitat destruction and  more!

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-6778540 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 23:00:00 -0500 13093 bugs, insects, conservation, nature, tarantulas, scorpions, beetles, mantis, exotic pets, arthropods, shapes in nature 1 11 full false Mantis Talk with Arthropod Ambassadors Mantis Talk with Arthropod Ambassadors This week I sit down with Erin from Arthropod Ambassadors and we discuss Mantises, Roaches, Isopods, Scorpions, Centipedes and Tarantulas! We also talk about education, conservations and care sheets. Pour some coffee, kick back and relax, and enjoy the listen.

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]]> This week I sit down with Erin from Arthropod Ambassadors and we discuss Mantises, Roaches, Isopods, Scorpions, Centipedes and Tarantulas! We also talk about education, conservations and care sheets. Pour some coffee, kick back and relax, and enjoy the listen.

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-6665198 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 7594 mantis, tarantulas, scorpion, gecko, isopod, tailless whip scorpion, vinegaroon 1 10 full false Isopods & Bioactive Enclosures w/ Aquarimax Pets Isopods & Bioactive Enclosures w/ Aquarimax Pets This week I had the pleasure of sitting down and discussing bioactive enclosures, isopods and reptiles and amphibians with Rus from Aquarimax Pets.  We discuss setups, species, care and husbandry and many other topics. We also talk about his YouTube channel and more!

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]]> This week I had the pleasure of sitting down and discussing bioactive enclosures, isopods and reptiles and amphibians with Rus from Aquarimax Pets.  We discuss setups, species, care and husbandry and many other topics. We also talk about his YouTube channel and more!

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-6432133 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 23:00:00 -0500 5652 Bioactive, isopods, isopod, reptile, snakes, frogs, geckos, millipedes, tarantulas, Aquarimax Pets 1 9 full false The Story Behind Keeper Cards, Tarantulas, Scorpions and more! The Story Behind Keeper Cards, Tarantulas, Scorpions and more! I sit down with Danny Daemon from Keeper Cards and we talk about how he came up with the idea for Keeper Cards, where he gets his information, and all kinds of other background information. We also discuss owning and selling hot scorpions, tarantula care, and many other topics.

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]]> I sit down with Danny Daemon from Keeper Cards and we talk about how he came up with the idea for Keeper Cards, where he gets his information, and all kinds of other background information. We also discuss owning and selling hot scorpions, tarantula care, and many other topics.

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-6334969 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 7885 Keeper cards, tarantulas, scorpions, snakes, Tarantula Collective 1 9 full false Mental Health & Tarantulas with Patricia from the Spinerette & Tarantula Heaven Mental Health & Tarantulas with Patricia from the Spinerette & Tarantula Heaven This week I have an in depth conversation with Patricia Colli from Tarantula Heaven and Creator and Editor of the Spinerette Magazine. She is also a therapist so we discuss a lot of ways tarantulas and the hobby can be therapeutic and how to handle feeling overwhelmed and avoid pitfalls sometimes present while keeping exotic pets. 

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]]> This week I have an in depth conversation with Patricia Colli from Tarantula Heaven and Creator and Editor of the Spinerette Magazine. She is also a therapist so we discuss a lot of ways tarantulas and the hobby can be therapeutic and how to handle feeling overwhelmed and avoid pitfalls sometimes present while keeping exotic pets. 

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-6234793 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 7472 Tarantula, tarantulas, Tarantula Collective, Tarantula Heaven, spiders, exotic pets 1 7 full false Secrets of Selling Tarantulas Online Revealed Secrets of Selling Tarantulas Online Revealed This week I sit down and talk to tarantula breeder and dealer Dustin Blevins from Simply Spiders. He gives us some insight into what it is like to take care of thousands of tarantulas on a daily basis. The ins and outs, frustrations and joys of being a tarantula dealer. As well as how his path in life led him to the point of breeding and selling tarantulas as a full time job. 

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]]> This week I sit down and talk to tarantula breeder and dealer Dustin Blevins from Simply Spiders. He gives us some insight into what it is like to take care of thousands of tarantulas on a daily basis. The ins and outs, frustrations and joys of being a tarantula dealer. As well as how his path in life led him to the point of breeding and selling tarantulas as a full time job. 

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]]> Richard / Simply Spiders Buzzsprout-6119671 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0400 7798 tarantulas, spiders, tarantula breeding, exotic pets, simply spiders, tarantula collective, tarantula, exotic pet collective, exotic pets, snake, snakes, reptiles, reptile, gecko 1 6 full false Tarantula Cribs & The Story Behind Making Tarantula Enclosures Tarantula Cribs & The Story Behind Making Tarantula Enclosures This week I talk with Mo and Alina from Tarantula Cribs and they tell me the story about how they got their start making tarantula enclosures, what all went into the design and construction, and their experiences with keeping exotic pets.

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]]> This week I talk with Mo and Alina from Tarantula Cribs and they tell me the story about how they got their start making tarantula enclosures, what all went into the design and construction, and their experiences with keeping exotic pets.

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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-6013144 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400 5049 1 5 full false Leave Your Tarantulas Alone & Other Controversial Topics w/ Gar from Arachnotube Leave Your Tarantulas Alone & Other Controversial Topics w/ Gar from Arachnotube This week I sit down with Gar Rees from Arachnotube and discuss tarantula husbandry, breeding, myths, imports and the pet trade. We also seemed to stumble on every controversial issue in the tarantula hobby. Get to know Gar with me as we take a deep dive into is thoughts, opinions and experiences on every aspect of the tarantula and invert hobby!

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]]> This week I sit down with Gar Rees from Arachnotube and discuss tarantula husbandry, breeding, myths, imports and the pet trade. We also seemed to stumble on every controversial issue in the tarantula hobby. Get to know Gar with me as we take a deep dive into is thoughts, opinions and experiences on every aspect of the tarantula and invert hobby!

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]]> http://Want to watch some tarantula, scorpion and invert videos? Subscribe to my youtube channel as well! https://www.youtube.com/thetarantulacollective Check out arachnotube on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArachnoTube/ Richard Buzzsprout-5850274 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400 7056 tarantula, arachnotube, spiders, taraltuas, scorpions, scorpion, youtube, youtuber, pet tuber, 1 4 full false the Zen of Tarantula Keeping the Zen of Tarantula Keeping   This week I talk about the lesson I have learned while caring for a large collection of pet tarantulas, scorpions, snakes, and other reptiles and inverts.  Not just lessons on care and husbandry, but lessons that have applied to other areas of my life as well. I also talk about how keeping exotic pets has helped me through some of the toughest moments of my life and how it has taken me to places in life I never considered were possible. 

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]]>   This week I talk about the lesson I have learned while caring for a large collection of pet tarantulas, scorpions, snakes, and other reptiles and inverts.  Not just lessons on care and husbandry, but lessons that have applied to other areas of my life as well. I also talk about how keeping exotic pets has helped me through some of the toughest moments of my life and how it has taken me to places in life I never considered were possible. 

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]]> http://Want to watch some tarantula, scorpion and invert videos? Subscribe to my youtube channel as well! https://www.youtube.com/thetarantulacollective Richard Buzzsprout-5758630 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 21:00:00 -0400 2675 zen, tarantula, exotic pet, scorpion 1 3 full false Talking Tarantulas and Inverts with Alex from Tarantula Haven Talking Tarantulas and Inverts with Alex from Tarantula Haven This week I sit down (virtually) with Alex Gastelum. He is a teacher from Central Florida that you may know from his YouTube channel or Instagram as Tarantula Haven. We discuss buying and keeping tarantulas, husbandry, enclosures, and breeding.  How he got started in the hobby and making YouTube videos. We also talk about other inverts and reptiles he has in his collection. So join us and sit in on our in depth conversation and get to know Alex a little better.

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]]> This week I sit down (virtually) with Alex Gastelum. He is a teacher from Central Florida that you may know from his YouTube channel or Instagram as Tarantula Haven. We discuss buying and keeping tarantulas, husbandry, enclosures, and breeding.  How he got started in the hobby and making YouTube videos. We also talk about other inverts and reptiles he has in his collection. So join us and sit in on our in depth conversation and get to know Alex a little better.

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]]> http://Want to watch some tarantula, scorpion and invert videos? Subscribe to my youtube channel as well! https://www.youtube.com/thetarantulacollective Richard Buzzsprout-5569261 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 7103 tarantula, spider, exotic pet, tarantula haven,snake,scorpion 1 2 full false The Tarantula Hobby is Changing The Tarantula Hobby is Changing As time goes on, it is becoming more and more evident that the tarantula and invert hobby is changing. As keeping tarantulas and scorpions grows in popularity, we are seeing a lot of YouTube channels, Instagram accounts, Dealers, Breeders and Podcasts. Some of it is very beneficial for the hobby in general, though it seems to be upsetting those that have been around for a while. In this episode I discuss the changes we are seeing, why they are good or detrimental and what we can do to grow as hobbyists and grow the hobby in general. 

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]]> As time goes on, it is becoming more and more evident that the tarantula and invert hobby is changing. As keeping tarantulas and scorpions grows in popularity, we are seeing a lot of YouTube channels, Instagram accounts, Dealers, Breeders and Podcasts. Some of it is very beneficial for the hobby in general, though it seems to be upsetting those that have been around for a while. In this episode I discuss the changes we are seeing, why they are good or detrimental and what we can do to grow as hobbyists and grow the hobby in general. 

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]]> http://Want to watch some tarantula, scorpion and invert videos? Subscribe to my youtube channel as well! https://www.youtube.com/thetarantulacollective Richard Buzzsprout-5458519 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 19:00:00 -0400 2563 1 1 full false