#3 :: Along came a spider

The trapdoor spider is an elusive hunter with lighting-fast striking capabilities and a unique hidden home. In episode 3, we speak with MSU Professor Richard Snider about what makes these creatures so unique. Then we visit Jason Boget of Preuss Pets in Lansing and learn that when it comes to spiders, it's often what's underneath the surface that enthusiasts find compelling.

And yeah, we know, spiders aren't insects. But they're creepy-crawlies, and that's close enough for InsectaPod Cast.

Guest Editor: Dr. Walt Pett
Music: "Cabin by the Lake " by The Pantones, used with permission.
More links: Trapdoor pics and info, video of lunchtime, American Tarantula Society Headquarters, Preuss Pets.