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Lime Stains in the Terrarium – Understanding the Causes and Preventing Them for Good
Anyone who regularly mist their terrarium is familiar with the problem: Over time, white lime deposits form on the glass…
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Jumping Spider Behavior—How They Hunt, Observe, and Make Decisions
At first glance, jumping spiders’ behavior seems unremarkable. Many of them sit still for long periods, move only briefly, and…
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Lumo and the Snail That Looked Like a Mushroom
Lumo was a jumping spider. And jumping spiders were excellent jumpers. Lumo even thought he was the best jumper in…
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Heterometrus spinifer vs. Heterometrus silenus: Differences, identification and classification
The Heterometrus spinifer vs Heterometrus silenus difference is one of the most frequently asked questions in scorpion keeping. Both species…
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The largest tarantula in the world
When we talk about the largest tarantula in the world, we usually mean animals with an extraordinary body size and…
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Invasive mantids and responsibility in terraristics – why releasing them is not a harmless solution
The release of insects is often underestimated. Particularly in the case of invertebrates, the idea persists that a single animal…
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Jumping spiders’ visual system – how eight eyes control their hunt
The jumping spider’s visual system is one of the most powerful visual apparatuses in the entire invertebrate kingdom. What at…
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Jumping spider communication – how vibrations control their courtship
Jumping spider communication is more complex than it appears at first glance. If you watch jumping spiders mating, you only…
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Social cockroaches – why proximity is crucial for their survival
Cockroaches are considered loners. As animals that live for themselves, hide and show as little interaction as possible. This image…
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The return of the buzz
In a small, quiet residential area, perhaps not so dissimilar to yours, lived a cheerful boy called Max. Max was…
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Jumping spiders’ courtship behavior – why their dances decide over life and death
Dancing is life-threatening for a male jumping spider. Every movement decides whether it is allowed to reproduce – or becomes…
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What biologically turns termites into cockroaches
Termites are among the best-known insects of all. Their large colonies, complex colonies and impressive structures have always made them…
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Feeding tarantulas – how often, with what and when
Whether a tiny spiderling or an adult beauty – feeding your tarantula correctly will ensure a long, healthy life. Here…
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Why almost all cockroaches live quite differently than we think
Cockroaches have an image problem. Hardly any other animal is so reflexively rejected. The word alone is often enough to…
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Tarantulas for beginners – 5 species to get you started safely
Finding tarantulas for beginners can seem quite overwhelming at first glance. After all, there are countless species, colors and characters…
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Eresus – when spiders do everything differently
Some spiders fascinate us with their size. Others by their speed. Eresus species, on the other hand, are fascinating because…
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How to set up your Brachypelma terrarium in a species-appropriate way
Would you like to create a beautiful home for your favorite member of the Brachypelma group? Then you’ve come to…
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Our winter packaging – safe, well thought-out & environmentally friendly
When winter knocks on the door, many customers ask themselves: How will my pets arrive safe and warm? Don’t worry…
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Irrigation systems in comparison – small, medium or large
The right humidity is a key factor for healthy terrarium animals. Many invertebrates, amphibians and reptiles require regular spraying rain…
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Cuttlefish shells – why they are the best source of calcium for invertebrates
Anyone involved in terraristics will quickly realize that calcium is one of the most important minerals for many invertebrates. Whether…
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What to do if your animals are hiding?
You look into your lovingly decorated terrarium and eagerly await to see your animals – but instead you see… nothing.…
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The Christmas woodlouse – A wintertime adventure
It was a frosty December evening and the forest was covered in a thick blanket of snow. Everything was silent,…
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Jumping spider breeding from egg laying to rearing
Jumping spider breeding is an exciting process that begins with egg laying and ends with the successful rearing of the…
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Setting up a jumping spider terrarium: Step-by-step instructions
A well-designed terrarium not only offers your jumping spider a safe environment, but also a small adventure land for exploring…
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Mycelium or mold? What really grows in your terrarium
It happens again and again: you take a look in your lovingly decorated terrarium and discover white threads running through…
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From fear to fascination: how jumping spiders can help you combat your arachnophobia
Arachnophobia, the fear of spiders, affects many people around the world. The idea of an eight-legged creature can immediately cause…
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Sexing scorpions – how to recognize males and females
Scorpions are among the most fascinating and at the same time most mysterious terrarium animals. Many terrarium keepers ask themselves…
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Are millipedes poisonous? – What you should know
Millipedes – these mysterious, many-legged crawlers are fascinating survivors that have populated the earth for millions of years. But despite…
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Keeping terrarium animals in rented accommodation – what you need to know as a tenant
Do you love exotic animals and finally want to fulfill your dream of setting up a terrarium in your rented…
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The fascinating world of jumping spiders
Jumping spiders, scientifically known as Salticidae, are among the most fascinating and versatile hunters in the realm of spiders. With…
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Why keep such animals? The growing community of terrarium fans
Do you know the feeling? You are totally enthusiastic about your hobby, tell someone enthusiastically about how exciting it is…
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Max and the secret of the kiwi tree
It was a normal Saturday and I was at the supermarket with my mom again. I actually just wanted a…
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Sex determination of millipedes
Sexing millipedes can sometimes be a puzzle for beginners as well as advanced keepers. But don’t worry, we’ll guide you…
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The fascination of jumping spiders: A look at the sexes and their coloration
Jumping spiders, the small and agile hunters, not only attract attention with their impressive behavior, but also with their unmistakable…
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The most frequently asked questions about keeping jumping spiders: Find the answers here!
Jumping spiders are fascinating little creatures. With their large, inquisitive eyes and impressive leaps, they can charm even those who…
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Relaxation in a hectic world: the meditative effect of terrariums in the home
In the fast-paced world you live in, a hectic lifestyle is often the norm. Always on the move, rushing from…
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Effective measures against fungus gnats in the terrarium
Oh dear, what are those tiny flies buzzing around in my terrarium? Fungus gnats! A shiver runs down my spine,…
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Mites in the terrarium: causes, prevention and solution
Discovering mites in the terrarium is a bit of a rollercoaster ride of emotions. From panic to horror to a…
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Now available online: Our interview with the Südwest Presse!
We have great news for you! Stefan and I had an exclusive interview with the Südwest Presse about our work…
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Flagellate spiders: The most unusual spiders in the world!
Seeing or sensing? How flagellate spiders perceive their surroundings Flagellate spiders, also known as amblypygi, are fascinating and often misunderstood…
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Learn all about the Caribena versicolor tarantula – from its natural habitat to keeping it
Caribena versicolor: An exotic tarantula from the Caribbean Caribena versicolor, also known as the Martinique tarantula, is native to the…
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The new biOrb AIR
Plants and animals are the natural antidote to the concrete jungle. In today’s fully digitalized world, it is more important…
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Introducing: biOrb EARTH 125
Ever since the keeping of reptiles and amphibians become popular, terrariums have changed changed very little. Modern designs can be…
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The terrarium system from Hobby
Terrarium systems are not only space-saving, but also look high-quality and professional. This means that you are no longer tied…
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The treasure of friendship
In a secluded corner of the forest, where the trees were so dense that hardly any sunlight penetrated, lived Sari,…
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Jumping spider mating – Take care of your males!
If you are interested in breeding jumping spiders, the question soon arises as to how to go about mating them…
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Sex determination of jumping spiders
Sexing jumping spiders is one of the key issues in keeping jumping spiders. This question should not only be answered…
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Lena and the centipede Tobi: an unlikely duo
Lena was a little girl who loved animals more than anything. One day, she discovered a millipede called Tobi hiding…