Author Archives: Frank

The Christmas woodlouse – A wintertime adventure

It was a frosty December evening and the forest was covered in a thick blanket [...]

Jumping spider breeding from egg laying to rearing

Breeding jumping spiders is an exciting process that begins with egg laying and ends with [...]

Setting up a jumping spider terrarium: Step-by-step guide

A well-designed terrarium not only offers your jumping spider a safe environment, but also a [...]

Mycelium or mould? What really grows in your terrarium

It happens again and again: you take a look in your lovingly decorated terrarium and [...]

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 [...]

Sexing scorpions – how to recognise males and females

Scorpions are among the most fascinating and at the same time most mysterious terrarium animals. [...]

Keeping terrarium animals in rented accommodation – what you need to know as a tenant

Do you love exotic animals and finally want to fulfil your dream of installing a [...]

The fascinating world of jumping spiders

Jumping spiders, scientifically known as Salticidae, are among the most fascinating and versatile hunters in [...]

Why keep such animals? The growing community of terraristic fans

Do you recognise this too? You are totally enthusiastic about your hobby, tell someone full [...]

Max and the secret of the kiwi tree

It was a normal Saturday and I was at the supermarket with mum again. I [...]