how I got into raising moths and jumping spiders

Im Claire, 37 years old and I am a huge jumping spiders & moth lover! you'd never even know I used to have the biggest fear of moths and arachnophobia would you!

Ok. So I still struggle with handling spiders but from the day I started this journey up until now, I have got so much better. Hopefully my content will help others understand a little more about these amazing arachnids and inverts

Let me to give a brief overview. In 2020, I received my first macro lens, followed shortly by my very first jumping spider named Zebby, a Hyllus diardi. At that time, my arachnophobia and fear of moths, bees, and other insects were quite strong. However, I couldn't resist the beautiful eyes of jumping spiders. I embarked on a journey to confront and overcome my fears. Macro photography and caring for these spiders not only supported my mental well-being but also deepened my appreciation of small insects. I eventually decided to raise moths and fell in love with the deaths head moth!

I began sharing my macro photography on Instagram and noticed a significant interest in the detailed close-ups of spiders and moths, which many people had not previously encountered. I expanded to TikTok and Youtube, creating videos that highlight their fascinating characteristics and dispel common misconceptions about their perceived scariness. Among these, the feeding videos featuring the deaths-head hawk moth have been the most popular!