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

Inside Tacoma’s newest exotic pet store, stacked terrariums offer glimpses of about 200 species of tarantulas, in addition to other spiders, scorpions, centipedes, geckos, lizards and snakes. Turtles ...

Tarantulas are easy to care for, and their fearsome reputation is vastly exaggerated. In fact, many people find they make great pets. "I hear it all the time: What are you doing with those around?

Imagine being the owner of a pet tarantula. These creatures are not easy to maintain - they need ideal conditions, from the correct temperature to food, in order to flourish. Now, picture losing that ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansans with a healthy fear of spiders may get more than they bargain for this fall as thousands of tarantulas hit the road. Autumn in Kansas brings with it the possibility of seeing ...