Tarantula Lifespans and Feeding Regimes

I often get asked how long a certain species of tarantula lives for, and I sometimes struggle with the response as there are many variables that can lead to longer or shorter lifespans. I also think that some hobbyists set themselves up for disappointment when they assume that their spider will live to the older estimates given online. In this episode, I discuss my feeding regimes over the years as well as the lifespans of some of the tarantulas I've raised from slings to death from "old age." It's my hope that this will kickstart a discussion over what realistic lifespans are in captivity.