Websites
The Tarantula Collective
This site is run by Richard Stewart. He has over a decade of experience taking care of many different species of spiders and other invertebrate. His site is full of videos and care sheets for your new friend. he also has a list of reputable breeders to make sure your pet will be the happiest and healthiest spider you can get.
Arachnoboards
This site is a public forum where people can discuss any problems they are having with there spider friend. You can also post pics and talk to other people who are veterans or just getting into the hobby. There are plenty of people who are willing to help or just talk about spiders
BeetleForum.net
Like Arachnoboards, BeetleForum.net is an online collective that are into the hobby of invertebrates. This is another site where people are more than happy to help you with any problems you may run into with your pet.
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Books
Invertebrates as Pets: Keeping and Caring for Millipedes, Centipedes, Scorpions and Tropical Cockroaches
by Lenny Flank
This is a great beginners guide all of the animals listed above. It gets information about how to set up tanks, what temperature your pet should be kept at, feeding information and more. If you are looking to get a millipede, centipede, scorpion or cockroach, but don’t know where to start, this book might be for you.
Jumping Spiders : Jumping Spider Pet Owners Guide
by Edward Dunbarn
If you decide to get a jumping spider, this book is great to have. It gives information about types, feeding health and breeding. There is even a section about how to take care of your aging pet. Great for beginners and experts alike.
The Tarantula Keeper's Guide
by Stanley A. Schultz and Marguerite J. Schultz
Often thought of as the “tarantula bible,” this book can seem a little intimidating at first. However this is a must have for anyone looking to get there first tarantula. This book has tons of color photos and information about many different species and what type of care they need.
Praying Mantis : Ultimate Care Guide
by Thomas Green
If a preying mantis is what you are looking for, then check out this book. It has information about where to find a mantis, how to house them and what to feed them. It is full of color pictures, gives a little synopsis about different species available and an FAQ at the back of the book along with other resources.