Tarantula Night with pictures

Tarantula Night 2006. Normally our local tarantula fans get together around Halloween for an officially sanctioned TarantulaWeen. Well, Paul (our staff Tarantula Herder) decided we needed to talk about tarantulas more than once a year -- thus, Tarantula Night 2006.

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Susan Albee and Paul Greene, our official speakers.

The Official Program. Tarantula keepers (and wannabes) start from a widely (maybe even wildly) varied knowledge base. Sue and Paul want to put everyone on a firm base of knowledge that will enable them to keep their tarantulas successfully. They discussed the “easy keepers” and pointed out the drawbacks of some of the harder to keep species.

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Paul, our official Tarantula Herder, extolling the virtues of natural sponges.

Paul Greene. At home, Paul keeps only two tarantulas (and two kids). However, he also cleans, feeds, and waters the 80 or so Aqualand tarantulas. He’s developed a wide knowledge base of the dozens of varieties available -- from the mild to the wild and from the easily affordable to the not so easily affordable. He brought his fuzzy little buddy “fuzzy” to illustrate how she cleans her own living quarters.

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Sue Albee brought 18 species of her personal tarantulas from home.

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Some of the various species Sue brought with her.

Sue Albee. We have no idea how many arachnids Sue has at home. She shared 18 species with the audience. Actually, Sue used to work at Aqualand about six kids ago, so we’ve known her quite awhile. Her tarantula interest (and tarantula knowledge) continue to grow.

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Attendees examining some of the displays and printed materials Sue brought.

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One of Sue's assistants she also brought.

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Sue and attendees focusing on Paul, our other speaker.

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Many questions were asked. Very few went unanswered.

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Tarantulas up close and as personal as you want to get.

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Some were more fascinated with tarantulas than others.

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This guy's adding this tarantula to his Christmas list

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Part of the program focused on the semi-formal lecture.

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Many participants asked questions.

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"Hands-on materials" added to the knowledge base.

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You can't have an official Tarantula Event without Pepsi (and chocolate).

Pepsi Note. Only one can of Pepsi was spilled during the entire meeting -- an official Aqualand record.

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Then we broke into discussion groups.

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Perfect molt -- one of the many displays.

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Thanks Sue. Thanks, Paul. Will we see you at TanantulaWeen 9?

Tarantula Winner. At the end of the meeting, Adam Scarlett won a rose hair tarantula and habitat. LA

Tarantula Photos. For pictures of tarantulas go to:

TarantulaWeen VII
Tarantulas

	Tarantula Night 2006 -- Official Report

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The Official Program. Tarantula keepers (and wannabes) start from a widely (maybe even wildly) varied knowledge base. Sue and Paul want to put everyone on a firm base of knowledge that will enable them to keep their tarantulas successfully. They discussed the “easy keepers” and pointed out the drawbacks of some of the harder to keep species. LA Paul, our official Tarantula Herder, extolling the virtues of natural sponges. Paul Greene. At home, Paul keeps only two tarantulas (and two kids). However, he also cleans, feeds, and waters the 80 or so Aqualand tarantulas. He’s developed a wide knowledge base of the dozens of varieties available -- from the mild to the wild and from the easily affordable to the not so easily affordable. He brought his fuzzy little buddy “fuzzy” to illustrate how she cleans her own living quarters. LA LA Sue Albee brought 18 species of her personal tarantulas from home. LA Some of the various species Sue brought with her. Sue Albee. We have no idea how many arachnids Sue has at home. She shared 18 species with the audience. Actually, Sue used to work at Aqualand about six kids ago, so we’ve known her quite awhile. Her tarantula interest (and tarantula knowledge) continue to grow. LA Attendees examining some of the displays and printed materials Sue brought. LA One of Sue's assistants she also brought. LA Sue and attendees focusing on Paul, our other speaker. LA Many questions were asked. Very few went unanswered. LA Tarantulas up close and as personal as you want to get. LA Some were more fascinated with tarantulas than others. LA This guy's adding this tarantula to his Christmas list LA Part of the program focused on the semi-formal lecture. LA Many participants asked questions. LA "Hands-on materials" added to the knowledge base. LA You can't have an official Tarantula Event without Pepsi (and chocolate). Pepsi Note. Only one can of Pepsi was spilled during the entire meeting -- an official Aqualand record. LA Then we broke into discussion groups. LA Perfect molt -- one of the many displays. LA Thanks Sue. Thanks, Paul. Will we see you at TanantulaWeen 9? Tarantula Winner. At the end of the meeting, Adam Scarlett won a rose hair tarantula and habitat. LA Tarantula Photos. For pictures of tarantulas go to: TarantulaWeen VII Tarantulas © 2006 LA Productions aqualandpetsplus.com 3600 Sixth Avenue Corner of Sixth & Euclid Avenues Des Moines, IA 50313 515 283-0300 Home Fish Other Stuff	Anabantids Betta Leaf Betta Breed 1 Betta Breed II Betta Info Betta Housing Betta Pla Kat Choc Gourami Climbing Perch Gourami Pix Kiss. 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