In this episode, the Spoodcast hosts Lauren and Laena discuss their personal journeys and insights about owning jumping spiders as pets. 

Lauren and Laena share critical advice on purchasing spiders online, emphasizing transparency about the spider’s age and origins. They also provide vital recommendations on sourcing reliable information and joining supportive online communities. They discuss a range of topics from handling techniques, the crucial ’butt thread’, dealing with premolt periods, feeding dangers, and personal triumphs over arachnophobia. Listeners are even treated to a peek into custom-built spider enclosures available at Spider Stuff and an upcoming spider party!