In this episode, we'll break down the recent "name changes" for Euathlus sp. red as well as several species of Tapinauchenius (SPOILER: Your "T. gigas" is now "P. gigas!") We'll also talk a bit about some of the rehousing techniques available to hobbyists. 

I normally steer clear of this debate as I can honestly see points on both sides. Personally, I don't make a point of handling and don't promote it in my videos or articles. However, after a few recent questions and rude comments about my stance on handling, I decided that it would make for a good discussion piece. 

Anyone who has ever experienced DKS symptoms in a tarantula can tell you how terrible it is to observe...and how helpless it leaves you feeling. In this episode, I'll review the paper "Dyskinetic Syndrome In Tarantula Spiders (Theraphosidae)" by Emily Draper and Steven A. Trim from the Veterinary Nursing Journal, (www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17415349.2018.1484677). In this paper, the authors discuss these symptoms and their possible causes. 

I've been getting a lot of questions about Chilobrachy species lately, and folks have been asking for a podcast that focuses on species care, so why not a genus review! Also, a brief aside about when to clean fossorial species. 

Also, to "spice up" this rather ranty podcast, I've included some clips from the album Definition by the band Prognosis. My hobby buddy, Danny Daemon, plays in it, and I happen to think they are quite good. The songs "Downfall", "The Sycophant" and "Drones" are used with their permission. To pick up the album or to sample more of their music, click the link!

https://prognosisuk.bandcamp.com/album/definition

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