The Tie Dyed Tarantula - Tarantulas, Invertebrates, and MORE

06/27/2025

Sophie kept herself busy while her Dad was browsing for tarantulas and made a little army of “Brians” to watch the front counter for us!😂👌🏻absolutely adorable.

06/27/2025

🌞It’s a beautiful day for some tarantulas!👌🏻
Stop in and check out 100 different species of captive bred tarantula — from spiderlings to adults, we’ve got a little something for everyone!

Not only do we have tarantulas, keeping supplies, and feeders, but we also have the knowledge and skill to help you to be a confident and informed keeper!💪🏼

Stop in and see us this week!
600 Rogers Street — Princeton, WV
Normal hours Wed-Saturday 11a-7p

📸 Grammostola pulchripes “Chaco Golden Knee”

06/27/2025

‼️Lots of NEW metal signs in the shop‼️
These make a perfect gift for that tarantula lover in your life or a great decoration to add to your tarantula room at home!👌🏻

This one may be my new fave!😍
Stop in check them out or message to order —
Get yours this week for only $12!

600 Rogers Street — Princeton, WV
Normal hours Wed-Saturday 11a-7p

06/27/2025

🌞It’s a beautiful day for some tarantulas!👌🏻
Stop in and check out 100 different species of captive bred tarantula — from spiderlings to adults, we’ve got a little something for everyone!

Not only do we have tarantulas, keeping supplies, and feeders, but we also have the knowledge and skill to help you to be a confident and informed keeper!💪🏼

Stop in and see us this week!
600 Rogers Street — Princeton, WV
Normal hours Wed-Saturday 11a-7p

📸 Davus pentaloris “Guatemalan Tiger Rump”

06/26/2025

🕷️‼️⚠️NEW signs in the shop!⚠️‼️🕷️
We’ve got some old faves AND some new fun metal signs back in stock — the perfect gift for that tarantula lover in your life OR a great addition to your tarantula room!

Stop in and check them out!👌🏻
600 Rogers Street — Princeton, WV
Normal hours Wed-Saturday 11a-7p

06/26/2025

💚‼️NEW NeeDoh in the shop!‼️💚
Introducing the NeeDoh Nice Cube GLOW! A fun twist on an old fave — a firmer squish with a glowing, soft texture!👌🏻

Stop in and check out these new dudes along with over 20 other styles of funky fidget toy!

600 Rogers Street — Princeton, WV
Normal hours Wed-Saturday 11a-7p

06/25/2025

🔦‼️More supplies back in stock!‼️🔦
Pen lights are hitting the shelves today — Along with the flashlights, we’ve also got cork bark, water syringes, and feeding tongs! We are getting loads of supplies back in stock AND some new goodies, so stop in and keep an eye out!👀👌🏻

06/21/2025

😍This tapestry will get ya dizzy🌀😵‍💫
It’s up for grabs! Approximately 5’x7’ with hanging loops in the corners, only $75!
📸 — full photo in the comments👌🏻

600 Rogers Street — Princeton, WV
Normal hours Wed-Saturday 11a-7p

06/21/2025

Sure wish this gal would drop already…
She’s been paired multiple times and is HUGE — hoping for her to drop an eggsac any day now!🤞🏻

📸 Ceratogyrus sanderi/“Namibia Horned Baboon”

06/21/2025

Worried something like this may happen while rehousing your pet tarantula?😱Have no fear!

We offer FREE rehousing services! Stop in and we can assist you in rehousing your tarantula into their new enclosure OR do it for you altogether!👌🏻

We can show you tips and tricks to keep things running smooth and what to do IF something like this happens at home!

Stop in and see us anytime!
600 Rogers Street — Princeton, WV
Normal hours Wed-Saturday 11a-7p

📸 Photmictopus sp ‘full green’ Mature Male

06/21/2025

Come see us July 20th at SPIDERFEST 2025!
It’s going to be a great day, can’t wait to see everyone!🖤✌🏻

Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 11 AM–5 PM | The Tarantula Collective Studio, Wheeling, WV

Join us for the 2nd annual Spider Fest, a laid-back, family-friendly open house at Tarantula Collective Studios in Wheeling, WV. This is your chance to tour the space, check out a wide variety of animals, including a naturalistic 75-gallon axolotl tank, geckos, kingsnakes, isopods, and over 100 species of tarantula, all while connecting with other enthusiasts.

This isn’t a reptile expo or vendor show. It’s a chill, casual gathering with a few trusted vendors, good conversations, and a chance to see some incredible animals up close. Whether you're just getting into the hobby or have been keeping for years, Spider Fest is a great opportunity to learn, meet new people, and maybe even leave with a new addition to your collection.

What You'll Experience

-A full studio tour of The Tarantula Collective

-Tarantulas, invertebrates, reptiles, and more on display

-Naturalistic 75-gallon axolotl tank, geckos, kingsnakes, and isopod cultures

-Meet Richard and see some of the inverts bred right here at the studio

-Exclusive Tarantula Collective merch available

Select vendors offering animals and supplies, including:

Tarantula Cribs – premium acrylic enclosures
Tie Dyed Tarantula – tarantulas for sale
Haus of le Spood – jumping spiders
P.T. Reptiles Ohio & The Bug Barn – isopods and feeders
Chaotic Inverts – scorpions and more
Tarantula Collective – true spiders and select inverts for sale

Admission
This event is completely free to attend. There will be a donation bucket on-site if you'd like to support the event or the work of The Tarantula Collective.

While RSVP is not required, we encourage you to mark “Going” on the Facebook event page so we have an idea of how many people to expect.

You can find more information on my website: https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/spider-fest

06/21/2025

Just a little appreciation post today…💚
If you don’t know him already, this is Brian McPeak, my other half and head of Tarantula Operations here at The Tie Dyed Tarantula.

Brian has been keeping tarantulas for nearly a decade and has spent that time studying, researching, and investing himself in learning all things tarantulas and then sharing that knowledge to educate folks so that they may also find the joy in keeping these incredibly intricate creatures.

Nearly any day you can find Brian in his tarantula room feeding, rehousing, breeding tarantulas, showing off some collection favorites, or simply just chatting with like-minded keepers or curious hobby beginners.

Here at The Tie Dyed Tarantula, you can rest assured that we supply our customers with healthy, captive bred tarantulas AND everything you’ll need keep your pet tarantula alive AND thriving!

We also offer rehouse assistance for folks who may be a little nervous or apprehensive to rehouse on their own AND molt evaluation to determine your tarantula’s s*x, absolutely FREE!👌🏻

We want our customers to feel comfortable and confident in caring for their pet! So stop in sometime and chat with Brian! He would love to show ya why we love these leggy dudes so much🤙🏻

600 Rogers Street — Princeton, WV
Normal hours Wed-Saturday 11a-7p