Pedro Cardoso

In this intriguing discussion, Pedro Cardoso, curator and arachnids expert at the Finnish Museum of Natural History, delves into a 50-year infestation of Chilean recluse spiders. He shares how this peculiar situation began in the 1960s and the limited attempts at extermination. Surprisingly, staff feel a bond with these eight-legged creatures, treating them like pets. Pedro also reveals his enthusiasm for unique spiders, from peacock spiders to the fascinating concept of spider dreams. This episode combines science, humor, and a touch of the bizarre!