Tarantulas conservation is important as they serve a vital role in the the ecological food chain. Learn more about the importance of tarantula conservation with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders. Expert: Mary Ann Hamilton Bio: Mary Ann Hamilton graduated from Texas A&M University with a double major in Bioenvironmental Science and Entomology. Filmmaker: Jess Mason
Because of threatened tarantula populations it is important to participate in captive breeding programs. Learn more about tarantula captive breeding with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders. Expert: Mary Ann Hamilton Bio: Mary Ann Hamilton graduated from Texas A&M University with a double major in Bioenvironmental Science and Entomology. Filmmaker: Jess Mason
Unfortunately there are no veterinary services for injured tarantulas. Learn more about caring for injured tarantulas with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders. Expert: Mary Ann Hamilton Bio: Mary Ann Hamilton graduated from Texas A&M University with a double major in Bioenvironmental Science and Entomology. Filmmaker: Jess Mason
There are several varieties of tarantulas for sale in pet stores. Learn more about types of tarantulas with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders. Expert: Mary Ann Hamilton Bio: Mary Ann Hamilton graduated from Texas A&M University with a double major in Bioenvironmental Science and Entomology. Filmmaker: Jess Mason
When transporting a pet tarantula use a sturdy container. Learn more about transporting tarantulas with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders. Expert: Mary Ann Hamilton Bio: Mary Ann Hamilton graduated from Texas A&M University with a double major in Bioenvironmental Science and Entomology. Filmmaker: Jess Mason
Tarantulas molt to remove old skin from the outside of the body in order to grow larger. Learn more about tarantula molting with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders. Expert: Mary Ann Hamilton Bio: Mary Ann Hamilton graduated from Texas A&M University with a double major in Bioenvironmental Science and Entomology. Filmmaker: Jess Mason
When tarantulas are at rest they often sit and groom themselves until they feel threatened. Learn more about tarantula behaviors with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders. Expert: Mary Ann Hamilton Bio: Mary Ann Hamilton graduated from Texas A&M University with a double major in Bioenvironmental Science and Entomology. Filmmaker: Jess Mason
Tarantulas are a member of the arachnid class of animals and have an exoskeleton. Learn more about tarantula anatomy with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders. Expert: Mary Ann Hamilton Bio: Mary Ann Hamilton graduated from Texas A&M University with a double major in Bioenvironmental Science and Entomology. Filmmaker: Jess Mason
Manage tarantula cage temperature and sunlight when caring for the spider. Learn more about basic tarantula care with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders. Expert: Mary Ann Hamilton Bio: Mary Ann Hamilton graduated from Texas A&M University with a double major in Bioenvironmental Science and Entomology. Filmmaker: Jess Mason
The main source of the tarantula diet is crickets or small pinkie mice. Learn more about feeding tarantulas with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders. Expert: Mary Ann Hamilton Bio: Mary Ann Hamilton graduated from Texas A&M University with a double major in Bioenvironmental Science and Entomology. Filmmaker: Jess Mason