Hexarium

16/10/2026

Amazing giveaway over at Kirsty’s Kingdom 🖤

🥹 ALMOST 4K! 🥹

To celebrate getting so close to 4,000 followers, I’m putting together a little competition! 🕷️💗

✨ WIN A MALE BABY PHIDIPPUS REGIUS — COLA (APALACHICOLA) i6 ✨

To enter:
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If you win, all you’ll need to cover is the shipping cost 📦🕷️

🎡 COMPETITION ENDS SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER! 🎡

The winner will be chosen completely at random using a spin wheel after the competition closes. 🫶

Please make sure you already have a suitable enclosure and everything your new spood will need before entering. I want to make sure they’re going to a home that’s fully prepared and ready for them! 🥹💗

Good luck everyone! 🕷️💗
And thank you SO much for helping me get closer to 4K! ✨

(Please note this will be a lucky dip of the males I have left)

12/10/2026

Baby drop over at Arach-No-phobia L+L

So many little beauties looking for new 🏡

10/10/2026

🚨👑 BREAKING NEWS: BEATRIX HAS BEEN EVICTED! 🕷️😂

After a dramatic standoff, several hours of negotiations, and one very stubborn little spider refusing to acknowledge her landlord’s authority… BEATRIX HAS FINALLY BEEN CAPTURED AND RETURNED TO HER RIGHTFUL ENCLOSURE! 🤣🙌

The squatter has been apprehended! The watchtower has been vacated! Order has been restored to the kingdom! 🏰😂

Her Majesty was successfully removed from her luxury penthouse in the enrichment house and escorted back to her original residence, where she belongs. 👑🕷️

I can only imagine the sheer AUDACITY of this little madam, having the absolute cheek to move into a property she did not pay for, start redecorating with her own webbing, and then refuse to leave when asked. PMSLLLL! 😭🤣

And what do we get for our troubles? Not even a thank-you! Not even an apology! Just eight legs of pure attitude! 😂

I swear, Beatrix lives by the motto “I do what I want, when I want, and my human can absolutely do one.” 🤣

The enrichment house has been reclaimed, the royal watchtower is once again vacant, and Beatrix is safely back where she should be.

Although, knowing this little menace, I give it approximately five minutes before she's plotting her next great escape. 👀😂

CASE CLOSED. EVICTION SUCCESSFUL. LANDLORD RIGHTS RESTORED. 👑🏰🕷️

For now, anyway… because let's be honest, I don't think I ever really had any authority here in the first place. 🤣🤣🤣

09/10/2026

😂 BEATRIX HAS OFFICIALLY CLAIMED SQUATTER’S RIGHTS! 🕷️

So, my little Beatrix has decided to commandeer herself a new home… and apparently, my opinion on the matter is completely irrelevant.

Yesterday, whilst out being handled, I decided to let the little madam have a wander around her enrichment house, under my ever-watchful eye, of course.

Wellllll… she had other plans.

Somehow, this absolute contortionist managed to squeeze her abdomen through one of the STAR-SHAPED HOLES in the roof. 😭

And before anyone asks… NO, THE ROOF DOES NOT COME OFF! Pmsl.

So here we are. Waiting. Watching. Questioning all our life choices.

She has now taken up permanent residence in the watchtower, and honestly, I’m considering renaming her RAPUNZEL. 🏰

She must be cosy because she’s been busy building webbing all the way up to the raven at the top! So clearly, she’s not just moved in… she’s redecorating. The audacity!

For anyone wondering, the enrichment house is inside a butterfly tent, just in case Her Majesty decides to venture out and pay a visit to the peasants in the outside world. We must maintain some level of security for royal excursions! 😂

I’ve tried misting to see if it would startle her enough to come scurrying back out… but NOOOOO. Apparently, a little shower is just part of the luxury penthouse experience.

She was fed the day before, so at least she’s not in there plotting her escape AND demanding room service.

PLEASE SEND HELP (AND IDEAS)!

Has anyone got any tips for luring a stubborn little spood out of a place she absolutely should not be in?

Or do I just accept that Beatrix has now purchased the enrichment house, appointed herself Queen of the Watchtower, and evicted me from any say in the matter?

At this point, I’m just the landlord who provides the food and pays the bills. PMSLLLLL! 🤣

08/10/2026

🕷️ Jumping Spiders: The Gateway Arachnid?

For many people, the idea of keeping a spider is enough to make their skin crawl. But then they discover jumping spiders… and something changes. 👀

With their huge, expressive eyes, curious behaviour and surprisingly interactive personalities, jumping spiders can be a gentle introduction to the world of arachnids. Rather than hiding away in a web, they often seem to watch you back — turning something that once caused fear into something fascinating.

For some keepers, that first little jumping spider becomes a stepping stone. 🕷️❤️

As confidence grows, so does curiosity. Before long, that person who once couldn't stand spiders may find themselves researching tarantulas, scorpions, harvestmen, whip spiders and other incredible arachnids.

It's one of the things we love about this hobby: fear can turn into fascination, and fascination can turn into genuine appreciation.

Sometimes, all it takes is one tiny spider with beautiful, sparkling eyes 🥹🕷️

Have jumping spiders helped you overcome your fear of spiders? Or were they your first step into keeping arachnids? Fill the comments with photos of your jumping babies...lets show the world how incredible they are!

08/10/2026

Fab giveaway 🎃 🕷

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06/10/2026

Meet Bloom.

My beautiful female Phidippus regius Apalachicola, and honestly… she’s just so precious.

Those bright pink chelicerae are absolutely stunning and make her such a little showstopper. There’s something about that pop of colour against her markings that I just love.

She has the sweetest little face and such a curious personality. I could watch her exploring and doing her little spider things all day.

Bloom really is one very special girl. 💕🕷️

04/10/2026

🕷️ Why you shouldn’t handle tarantulas

Tarantulas might look fascinating and surprisingly calm, but they’re wild animals with defence mechanisms that can make handling them a bad idea.

• They can bite. Most tarantulas aren’t aggressive, but they may bite if they feel threatened, trapped or startled. Their venom varies between species and can cause anything from mild irritation to more serious symptoms.

• Their hairs can cause irritation. Many New World tarantulas have urticating hairs on their abdomen that they can flick when stressed. These hairs can cause intense itching and irritation, particularly around the eyes and airways.

• Falls can seriously injure them. Tarantulas are fragile despite their intimidating appearance. A fall from your hands, a table or even a short distance can cause fatal internal injuries.

• Handling stresses them. Being picked up isn’t a natural experience for a tarantula. Even if they appear calm, handling can cause unnecessary stress and defensive behaviour.

• They’re unpredictable. A tarantula that has been calm dozens of times can suddenly react differently. Their behaviour can change depending on species, age, moult cycle, environment and how threatened they feel.

🕷️ The best way to appreciate a tarantula is from the safety of its enclosure. Observation gives you the chance to enjoy these incredible animals without putting either of you at unnecessary risk.

Respect the spider. Admire it. Let it be a spider. 🖤

03/10/2026

Atlas, my smallest of 3 Caribena versicolor got an upgrade today 🖤

The lid was a nightmare to get of the tub they were in, and this new one has even more anchor points.

Hopefully Atlas will enjoy his/her new home...once they've stopped acting like a stroppy teenager 🤣

03/10/2026

TELL US SOMETHING GOOD

Let’s share some positive vibes this Saturday.

What are you grateful for today?
What’s something that made you smile this week?

It doesn’t have to be anything big. Maybe it was a kind word, a lovely cup of tea, time with family, a funny moment, good news, a beautiful day, or simply having a peaceful moment to yourself.

Whatever it is, share it in the comments.

Let’s fill this post with happy moments and little things that remind us there’s always something good to be thankful for.

Tell us something good… let’s make each other smile. ❤️

I'll add mine in the comments....