There are over 700 islands in the Caribbean Sea, formed by volcanic activity and tectonic shifts. Many diverse ecological ...

If we can get beyond our fears, spiders, beetles, caterpillars and other creepy-crawlies can make for fine family companions.

Arizona is home to a diverse range of 30 tarantula species, and the most docile one is the Arizona blonde tarantula. This ground-dwelling spider native to the deserts of Arizona is known for its ...

What has eight fuzzy legs, a docile demeanor and the ability to liquefy its food before eating? If you are a member of the American Tarantula Society, the answer is: a pet. About 100 arachnid ...

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 ...