News - July 10th, 2026:

Features realistic Ornamental Tarantula graphic! Available in several sizes!

Truly Tarantulas T-Shirts are now available at $25 a shirt! These 100% cotton unisex t-shirts have a comfortable, casual fit, making them perfect for both wear at home or out on the town!

Currently available are the following sizes:

Small (SM) - $25.00

Medium (MD) - $25.00

Large (LG) - $25.00

Extra Large (XL) - $25.00

Extra Extra Large (2XL) - $25.00

Events & Expos:

Calgary Western Canadian Reptile & Plant Expo, August 15th - 16th, 2026:

Located at The Seven Chiefs Field House, 19 Bullhead Road, Tsuut'ina Nation, Alberta. The show will be open on Saturday, August 15th from 10:00AM-5:00PM (general admission), and it will be open from 10:00AM-4:00PM on Sunday. Please note that VIP hour (9:00AM-10:00AM) takes place on Saturday morning before general admission is open.

Edmonton Fall Reptile Expo, October 3rd - 4th, 2026

Located at The Enjoy Center, 101 Riel Dr, St. Albert, AB, T8N3X4. The show will be open from 10:00AM-5:00PM on Saturday October 3rd, and from 10:00AM-4:00PM on Sunday October 4th.

July Species Spotlight:

Pink Belly Sideneck Turtle (Emydura subglobosa)

Beautiful, tropical turtle species from Australia. Adorable babies are now available at a wonderful price!

Cameroon Dictator Scorpion (Pandinus dictator)

Huge rare species from Cameroon (West/Central Africa). Available in several sizes including subadults-adults and CB babies!

Yellow Leg Centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes)

Large and impressive species from Vietnam. Stunning saubadults-adults are now available!

Elongated Tortoise (Indotestudo elongata)

Fairly uncommon omnivorous species from parts of south and south-east Asia!

Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis)

Medium sized Tortoise species with a wide geographical distribution in eastern and southern Africa.

Indian Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria regalis)

Hobby classic "Pokie" from India. Likely the most commonly kept and bred Poecilotheria species available in the hobby!