Endless Thread

The Spider Web

Oct 13, 2023
The podcast explores the impact of the digital age on the arachnid industry, from fears to fascination with spiders. It covers the emergence of websites and platforms for spider enthusiasts, the ethical implications of the spider pet trade, and the influence of the internet on collectors' desire for new spider species. The hosts also share their experiences with tarantula keeping and say goodbye to their last pet spider.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
From Arachnophobe to Arachnophile
02:00 • 6min
3
From Killing to Coexisting: Embracing the World of Spiders
07:34 • 2min
4
Arachnabords: Revolutionising the World of Spider Collecting
09:08 • 9min
5
Ethics of the Spider Pet Trade and the US Government's Involvement in the Gun Industry
18:24 • 2min
6
The Impact of the Internet on the Desire for New Tarantula Species
20:23 • 12min
7
Tarantula Keeping and Saying Goodbye
32:51 • 2min