Our History
Founded in 1985 by Dr. Robert Thompson, Barking Spider Farms began as a small research facility dedicated to understanding and preserving barking spider species. What started as a passionate scientific pursuit has grown into one of the most respected spider breeding facilities in North America.
Over three decades, we've established ourselves as industry leaders in professional spider breeding, contributing to scientific research, conservation efforts, and the development of ethical breeding practices.

Dr. Thompson with the first generation of bred specimens, 1985