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Tarantula Males Discussion

22/6/2025

Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts

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NOTE: In the podcast, I refer to Pamphobeteus sp. Duran as Phormictopus sp. Duran. This was an error on my part! Also, it's lion CUBS, not kittens.

This was supposed to be up for Father's Day, but I blew out my shoulder!

First, we discuss the last podcast. Then, we hear about a woman who got envenomated by a black widow through her EYE. Finally, for our main topic, we'll discuss tarantula males.

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Tarantula Males Discussion
22/6/2025
53:53
NOTE: In the podcast, I refer to Pamphobeteus sp. Duran as Phormictopus sp. Duran. This was an error on my part! Also, it's lion CUBS, not kittens.This was supposed to be up for Father's Day, but I blew out my shoulder!First, we discuss the last podcast. Then, we hear about a woman who got envenomated by a black widow through her EYE. Finally, for our main topic, we'll discuss tarantula males.
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Tarantula Males Discussion

Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts

Altri episodi di "Tom's Big Spiders - Tarantulas and Inverts"

Who Will Care for Your Tarantulas in an Emergency?

Tarantula Males Discussion

If I Could Only Keep 5 Tarantulas

P. metallica "Gooty Sapphire Ornamental" Care

Tarantula Molting Guide

Amazing Spider Mothers!

Some Tips for Setting Up Moisture Dependent Tarantulas

How To Explain Large Tarantula Collections

Anti Exotics Legislation - Why Are We Targeted?

Aphonopelma Species Update 2025