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 ...

Tarantulas are one of the most well-known types of spiders. There's a reason fake tarantulas are sold at Halloween — some people think they're creepy. But others like them and keep them as pets. No ...

Tarantulas are among the most misunderstood creatures in the animal kingdom. First, a clarification: there are no “breeds” of tarantulas—only species. Despite their hairy appearance and long legs, ...