Eighth Element

Eighth Element We are a local business that breeds tarantulas along with selling reptiles and feeders
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🕷️🐍🦎 We’re headed to Tuttle Creek State Park for O.K. Kids Day! 🦎🐍🕷️Come meet the wildest crew in town—up close and pers...
08/21/2025

🕷️🐍🦎 We’re headed to Tuttle Creek State Park for O.K. Kids Day! 🦎🐍🕷️
Come meet the wildest crew in town—up close and personal!

📍 Where: Tuttle Creek State Park
📅 When: Saturday August 23rd
🎉 What: A hands-on experience with exotic animals, perfect for curious kids and brave grown-ups alike!

We’re bringing a variety of creatures—from slinky snakes to fuzzy tarantulas—and we’ll be sharing fun facts, safe handling tips, and plenty of jaw-dropping moments. Whether you’re a reptile rookie or an invert expert, there’s something for everyone!

💬 Drop a 🐢 in the comments if you’re coming!
📸 Don’t forget to tag us in your photos—your kid’s “first tarantula moment” deserves to be legendary.

See you there, adventurers!

www.eighthelementllc.com

When your breakfast hits just right…Our Savannah monitor’s signature move? That bold blue tongue flick—served with a sid...
08/20/2025

When your breakfast hits just right…
Our Savannah monitor’s signature move? That bold blue tongue flick—served with a side of superworms and zero regrets.

💬 Got a reptile with a signature look or feeding quirk? We want to see it—drop your pics or stories below!

www.eighthelementllc.com

(even if it’s not Tuesday 😄)

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🕷✨ Meet the Brazilian Jewel: Typhochlaena seladonia ✨🕷This isn’t just a spider—it’s a living gemstone 💎. With iridescent...
08/20/2025

🕷✨ Meet the Brazilian Jewel: Typhochlaena seladonia ✨🕷
This isn’t just a spider—it’s a living gemstone 💎. With iridescent greens, fiery reds, and sapphire legs, T. seladonia is one of the most jaw-dropping tarantulas in the hobby. But don’t let the glam fool you—this tiny arboreal beauty is a stealthy trapdoor hunter, building silk-lined hideouts in bark and ambushing prey like a rainforest ninja.

📍 Native to Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest
📏 Max size: ~2” of pure elegance
🌿 Arboreal + trapdoor builder = exotic behavior goals
🚫 No urticating hairs, but definitely not for beginners

💡 Did you know?
Unlike most arboreals, this species constructs hidden retreats in cork bark and leaf litter. Blink and you’ll miss it—until feeding time.

📸 Swipe to see her up close (and yes, that shimmer is real).
💬 Got questions about care, setup, or availability? Drop them below or message us directly!

🌌💙 Meet the Sapphire of the Spider World 💙🌌Say hello to Poecilotheria metallica—aka the Gooty Sapphire Ornamental Tarant...
08/19/2025

🌌💙 Meet the Sapphire of the Spider World 💙🌌

Say hello to Poecilotheria metallica—aka the Gooty Sapphire Ornamental Tarantula.
This electric-blue beauty isn’t just rare… she’s critically endangered, lightning-fast, and absolutely mesmerizing.

🕷️ Species: Poecilotheria metallica
📍 Origin: Forests of Andhra Pradesh, India
⚡ Temperament: Arboreal, skittish, and not for beginners
🎨 Color: That blue? 100% natural. No filters. No Photoshop. Just pure arachnid royalty.

Whether you’re a seasoned keeper or just here to admire, this is one tarantula that commands attention.
She’s not cuddly—but she is captivating.

📸 Swipe through for a close-up of those fractal leg markings and sapphire shimmer.
💬 Got questions about care, temperament, or setup? Drop them below—we love talking tarantulas.

Are you looking for a unique pal to chill with?This beautiful male Blue-Eyed Lucy loves to do just that! Whether you wan...
08/19/2025

Are you looking for a unique pal to chill with?
This beautiful male Blue-Eyed Lucy loves to do just that! Whether you want someone to lay on you shoulders while you do the dishes or to hangout on your lap while you watch movies; this guy loves it all!! Swing by and take a look at him today!

08/18/2025
🐍✨ Super Mojave Spotlight: Blue-Eyed & Ready to Mesmerize ✨🐍This gorgeous gent is a Super Mojave Blue-Eyed Leucistic—and...
08/18/2025

🐍✨ Super Mojave Spotlight: Blue-Eyed & Ready to Mesmerize ✨🐍

This gorgeous gent is a Super Mojave Blue-Eyed Leucistic—and yes, those dreamy eyes are the real deal. With his creamy white scales and calm, curious nature, he’s the kind of snake that turns casual admirers into lifelong keepers.

🌀 Hypnotic blue eyes
🌀 Ethically bred & feeding like a champ
🌀 Handled regularly—sweet temperament, zero drama

📍 Find him at Eighth Element Exotics 8650 Edgewood Dr, Manhattan KS 66502

www.eighthelementllc.com

Thinking of adding a little elegance to your collection? Drop a 🐍 below or message us for pricing, care info, and pickup options.

We had an amazing time at the Cold Blooded Expo in Pueblo, Colorado—thank you to everyone who stopped by, chatted reptil...
08/18/2025

We had an amazing time at the Cold Blooded Expo in Pueblo, Colorado—thank you to everyone who stopped by, chatted reptiles, and showed love to our exotic crew! 💚
Next stop: Tulsa, Oklahoma! Catch us this weekend at the Cold Blooded Expo—same energy, same epic animals, new city.
🕷️ Come meet the Eighth Element Exotics team and say hi to your favorite scaley and spidery friends!

We are taking Preorders starting today through Thursday for this show. Use code preorder for an addition 10% off.
www.eighthelementllc.com

📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tulsa – Warren Place 6110 S. Yale Avenue Tulsa, OK 74136
📅 August 24, 2025

We are all set up and ready to go for the coldbloodedexpos in Pueblo, Co at the Pueblo Convention Center! Come stop by a...
08/17/2025

We are all set up and ready to go for the coldbloodedexpos in Pueblo, Co at the Pueblo Convention Center! Come stop by and see us! There is a wide variety of reptiles, arachnids and many other cool things to see

We are in Pueblo Colorado for the Coldblooded reptile expo. Come stop by and see all of the animals at the convention ce...
08/16/2025

We are in Pueblo Colorado for the Coldblooded reptile expo. Come stop by and see all of the animals at the convention center

We are headed to Pueblo Colorado tomorrow morning. We can’t wait to see everybody Sunday.
08/16/2025

We are headed to Pueblo Colorado tomorrow morning. We can’t wait to see everybody Sunday.

🕷️ This Sunday: We’re Bringing the Heat to Pueblo. 🕷️Cold Blooded Reptile Expo. August 17.320 Central Main St. Pueblo, C...
08/13/2025

🕷️ This Sunday: We’re Bringing the Heat to Pueblo. 🕷️
Cold Blooded Reptile Expo. August 17.
320 Central Main St. Pueblo, CO. 10AM–4PM.

We’re rolling in with our finest fangs, fluffiest tarantulas, and sassiest scalies.
No gimmicks. No giveaways. Just pure exotic excellence.

📸 Want sneak peeks of what we’re bringing?
💬 Curious about care tips, setups, or just want to nerd out over inverts?

👉 Follow us now. We’re dropping previews all week.
And if you’re coming to the show—come say hi and check out the crew.

Address

8650 Edgewood Drive
Manhattan, KS
66502

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+17853703471

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About Us

History Eighth Element LLC was founded in the late summer of 2019 by three co-founders Amanda and Floyd VanDruff, and Cheyanne Thomas. Before the business there was the hobby, before that, a singular Nhandu Chromatis named Lydia, the very first tarantula in the Eighth Element family. As the hobby grew, they quickly adapted to the need for tarantula food, and began breeding their own supply of feeder insects, along with making their own feeder food. Their goals adapted, and now Eighth Element’s mission is to offer the highest quality, most unique merchandise on the market, from our family to yours. Why Choose Eighth Element? Eighth Element is dedicated to offer the highest quality, most unique merchandise on the market, from our family to yours. We strive to ensure high standard and quality care with all of our captive bred tarantulas and feeders, as well as maintaining the top customer service and care.