3 Best Tarantula Breeds for Beginners | Pet Tarantulas
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People ask me all the time, "Jungle Bob, what's the best tarantula for my kid? He wants to get a really cool pet, and I want to get him a tarantula because it's a wow type of an animal to own." And it's a tough question to answer sometimes, because there's a lot of choices. But if I have to choose, here's the three I'd go for most of the time. Number one is the Chilean rose hair tarantula. And my criteria, being a father as well as a pet store owner, is that I really don't want anybody to get bitten. You never know what's going to happen from a tarantula bite, because people who are allergic to bee stings can have a hard time with it, and wasp stings.
But tarantula venom isn't something that is deadly, so to speak, but if you are allergic to it you could go into anaphylactic shock if you are bitten by a tarantula and it doesn't do well in your system. So let's pick a species, therefore, for a beginner, that is reluctant to bite. Number one on my list, again, the rose hair tarantula. Number two, if you're looking for a desert species that is also very, very calm, would be the palomino blonde. This is an American tarantula found in the deserts of Texas and the Southwest, kind of plodding, kind of slow-moving, not the most exciting tarantula maybe, just like the rose hair. They don't do much, but they're not going to flee from you, and they're certainly not going to bite you for any special reason. They're very, very docile creatures to deal with.
So I think that's a good criteria for a beginner. In terms of keeping, ten-gallon tank, desert, a little more humid environment when it comes to the rose hair. And they eat very, very infrequently. A couple of crickets once a week or some kind of an insect item, and they're good to go. All tarantulas need fresh water at all times. But you don't want to put a bowl in like you do for your cat or your dog. You want to do a shallow dish, and we usually put a sponge or some type of moisture holding instrument that the tarantula more can suck on than he will drink. You don't want to give them a bowl. They can potentially drown in a bowl of water. So that's pretty straightforward and pretty simple. If you're looking to turn that up a notch, you want to go to the very, very beginner animal to the next step, phase two maybe, let's look at arboreal tarantula like the pink toe from Trinidad.
They are easily handled, easy to keep, small cage. Rather than a ten-gallon cage which is more vertical, you want one that's got some height because it's a tree-dwelling creature. The reason he's a secondary animal and a little more difficult to keep in these but still in the beginner class is because pink toes can be extremely quick. You can hold them, interface with them, but when he gets nervous, he darts, and he darts fast. So that makes him a little less of a beginner, but still in the beginner category for sure. The rose hair, the palomino blonde, or the pink toe would be my three readily available, inexpensive beginner tarantulas. Good luck.
I find it funny how I am terrified of the tiny house spiders, yet I LOVE tarantulas. Weird.
Same, I can't stand thin small spiders but I'm totally cool with tarantula's.
maybe because they are furry
Cloe Desautels Maybe, they are more appealing to me.
Same. Thats so weird...
don't smaller spiders tend to be more venemous? at least with tarantulas u see them and locate them a lot easier
Just a quick tip for all the people that want to get a tarantula only because it's a "cool pet"....just don't :)
The Dark Den pekto you sassy keeper you!
Aierek year well just remember every T is different so make sure you do research on that in-particular T
peruboi petko*
Hahaha I mean I can't help but agree. He's right though, know what you are getting yourself into. Years and years of spider addiction.. lol just kidding. But seriously don't just buy the spider because you think it's cool. They each need your attention and respect.
I want it because I really want to have a pet tarantula
I heard you should NEVER use a sponge! They harvest bacteria apparently! My lovely Rose hair loves her simple water dish!
Water the bedding
Truth
if you use the sponge, you should CHANGE the sponge every few days. otherwise it will because bacteria source
"tHeY cAn pOtEnTiAlLy dRoWn"
Tarantulas can, now say it with me, S W I M
I have only seen like 1 drown, but its cos for some reason he tried to
Molt in his waterdish 😬
I’ve had 2 tarantulas that have drowned in their drinking dishes. Sometimes they can end up upside down in their dishes and can’t flip themselves over so they drown.
they can but they obviously are NOT aquatic animals and need to be cared for in such way
Well he DID say Potentially Lmao
They've lived without us in all type of conditions lol now all the sudden they need our help 🙄.
That Rosehair was like "gimme the tree!"
Just bought a mexican red rump and held it for 30 mintues,absolutely enthralled! My bearded dragon of 9 years passed 3 weeks ago,god rest her soul...............
my bearded lived 13 years he died couple months ago
So sorry to here a bout your bearded I'm a reptile mother and my girls love bearded never thought I'd be looking at a video of trantula till . A friend took some pics and my brother bought one a Petco with eggs
Pls 30 minutes just dont
Do NOT handle your tarantula for soooo long! It isn't bad or anything, but they need privacy and do not really benefit from handling. They just want a dark place with hardly any interference.
They're so cute. Spiders are cute to me for some odd reason.
Same!! I want one SOOO bad but NO my moms scared of them 😫😩
+Lps RockDrop same...I have a snake and my mom loves him, but I can't get a tarantula because she's scared
Marshall Lee lol kinda funny lol I'd think it be the oppisite
Kai Me too C:
Kai EXACTLY
Why am I watching this? I hate spiders, but somehow they fascinate me
Same lol just somehow I'm watching these and I hate spiders
+Yorky HD I love spiders/tarantulas im getting a rose hair for my birthday.
+Ben Walton I'm going to claim one for myself also, I wasn't too fond of spiders in the past because of our many extremely venomous species here in Australia im not sure why but the tarantulas are so cute :)
I rather face a turantula tgan a wasp to be honest
same
that desert spider is like me, takes her time and is in no hurry but will totally bite if it needs to
also she looks so fluffy and cute :3
sure c:
So you're fat
That's because Jungle Bob is man handling these T's. That's why he got threat posed by the Arizona Blonde. Sorry, I don't know what the species name is 🤷🏾♂️.
I'm a jumping spider lover. They are just so cool and seem curious of gentle humans. I've taught all my kids to be respectful and appreciative of them. I would love to someday have a tarantula as a pet.
where both aracnidfreaks!
might wanna look into phidipus audax. one of my all time favorites!
You can keep jumpers like you would Ts. phids.net/
PlanetRockJesus I know. Why aren't there people who specifically breed jumping spiders?
I'd have that second one. So calm and elegant
Digital West are they good killers ?
Same but mine has been itching is Adam and I don’t know what to do
Abdomen
@@ashleysturges2322 Sorry I am late for answering this but it itches it's abdomen when it is nervous to remove it's hairs which are very irritating
Really disagree with buying the spiders as a "cool pet", they're animals and if you aren't truly interested in them and don't fully respect them do not buy them.
Michael Morris yes I completely agree I may be 14 years old but I study and admire my OBT
I disagree. They're so low maintenance that only only need to feed once a week and mist every so often. As long as the animal is cared for, what does the reason it's gotten fkr matter?
That's like saying you shouldn't get a dog if you don't admire it and are intrigued by them. They are animals, why not have one if you want one as a cool pet
Evan Schaubeck I disagree. You should get a dog for the companionship, not because it's "cool" (there's an exception if you need an sd, emotional support, etc).
Isn't that kinda obvious...if u aren't interested ur not gonna buy them anyway XD
My favorite spider is the nope species
What does it look like? I have no idea.
Nigerian Crowbar it is invisible
not Aisnley
Tarantula: Cool
Black widow: Ok just wait there let me get my flamethrower
@@misnoch1106 lol black widows are easy.
My fav is the first one
To keep it simple, another good one is a Dachshund dog tarantula. It requires a leash, dry food, and to take him/her out 3 times a day. Finally, on Halloweens, let him/her rock out their Halloween costumes!
Thats too much care.
I have a rose hair tarantula my mom is afraid of it but i used to have arachnaphobia but now i actually held my tarantula yester day and the day b4
congratz ;)
+Angelina Moore You had arachnophobia, yet you bought a tarantula? You are either insanely brave or just insane.
+Slashbash I have arachnophobia too. But i own a chaco golden knee, lol. Tarantula's are great compared to your every day spider.
ThatSN95Gerrl That's strange, but it does make sense. I mean, there is a reason tarantulas are pets.
Scaredy cat
I had 3 rosie's when i was a little girl and they never bit me, I dont remember handling them as much either, but this is true it is good for a beginner BUT i would never buy one for a 5 yr old.
Chilean roses can be fine but they can also fast for long times and be temperamental. The best tarantula I would say is a chilean flame, my first tarantula is a chile flame and oh my, cutest little thing. Great temperment and pretty as well. They don't get that big either. Go have a look, really, I mean it!
Chilean flame is the same as a Rose hair.
No they're not. Look them up :)
You don't need a sponge, that just promotes mold. They're not going to drown in a shallow water dish. They drink with their mouth parts, and their book lungs are located far away from their mouth. Also rose hairs lobe in the desert, and scrublands of Chile. The water dish will keep all the humidity they need. They don't like the humidity too high.
Just an FYI, the tarantula keeping community has generally shifted away from keeping the Chilean rose hair (Grammarstola rosea) as a beginners tarantula. Lots of people find their specimens to be more temperamental and aggressive compared to other species. Brachypelma hamorii (formerly B. smithi) AKA Mexican red knee has become the new stereotypical beginner's tarantula. It's important to note that every specimen has a unique temperament. Any species can be aggressive, and some infamous species can have docile specimens. I don't necessarily recommend handling, but if you choose to handle your spider, always test their mood with a soft paint brush and watch their body language. Never handle your spider if it is skittish or in a threat pose.
These videos were my first bit of knowledge on reptiles, amphibians and inverts. So thank you for making these videos.
I would pick a palomino blonde or Aphonopelma Chalcodes not a rose hair or pink toe
Canada Cam I know Rose Hairs are very iffy
Canada Cam oh, i would Get a rose hair
Aurora Borealis rose hairs generally think “put yo hand near me see what happens” they’re not for beginners and are aggressive
You just love bugs then, befroe and after the perchase. I have 4 T's now, 4 scorpions and a Giant Centipede, Tailess Whip Scorpion and a Solifuge. And Things are going great, I can totally relate to you. But it is because we love bugs.
@@issitussi4110 Maybe its cos their jealous that their natives are blonde with different colours XD
I love that this is straight forward and honest. Thanks how cast.
Awww they are so cute
thank u for helping me know the best trancla for my grand son
This video is embarrassingly inaccurate. 1) It is physiologically impossible to go into anaphylactic shock as a result of a tarantula bite (due to the structure of the peptides). There is also not a single documented death attributed to a tarantula bite. 2) Grammostola rosea (the Chilean rose tarantula) is an arid species and has the same care requirements as the Aphonopelma species he is recommending...do not keep them "a little more humid." 3) Tarantulas will not drown in a water dish. Sponges breed bacteria/mold; don't use them in a tarantula enclosure.
I. Sure the expert knows mor than u
So stop thinking ur so smart
And he said they might go into shock if there allergic
If u change the spone often its fine,also putting it in the microwave illiminates 99% of bacteria
I'm not sure how to respond this this, as it's literally so ignorant that I can't tell if you're trolling or not. On the off chance that you're being genuine, I encourage you to do your own research. Even the most cursory use of a search engine will prove this video horribly inaccurate.
Kyle Saunders We all have our own opinions on how to care for our tarantulas, but I do agree with the anaphylactic shock thing.
Bryan Grim Assuming you want to optimize the well being of your pet, then no, captive husbandry is not subjective. Tarantulas - particularly the New World terrestrials - can *survive* in sub-optimal environments, but will not *thrive.*
The best book on the subject is Michael Jacobi's "Tarantulas." I'd also encourage you to check out the American Tarantula Society forums and Facebook page.
Kyle Saunders Kyle is 100% correct on everything. It is quite obvious he knows what he is talking about.
I ended up getting a pink toe (our first T) for my daughter that she absolutely loves. We both held for the first time after about a week of allowing her to adjust to her new enclosure. She can definitely be quick when she wants to be but is a sweet and fun terantula to handle and watch.
The rose hair tarantula isn't a good beginner tarantula, they are aggressive little shits.
Then yours is mean...
+Metal Lizerd Gaming no a lot of them are
DJ ANON my beginner is a rose hair and has not shown one bit of aggression towards me. not all rose hairs are aggressive.
They tend to become aggressive if they are handled too frequently. Try giving them a day to themselves after a day that you handle them, and they'll be okay.
DJ ANON I've found them to get quite agro
Rose hairs are so incredibly docile, great pet.
lol that desert spider was mad :P thats why he had his legs raised up
i noticed that too the guy seemed nervous XD lol towards the end
spider would show his fangs if he was mad
EDIT: 3 year old comment rip
yeah that's the threat posture
You are really good at giving. Information..Most people aren't...Kudos...
I am terrified of spiders 🕷 and scream when I see one so I’m doing exposure therapy for my fear. This video helped a lot. 👍= good luck with my exposure
i’ve had arachnophobia because of tarantulas for a while but i started looking at tarantulas and now i want one
the rose haired is so cute.... oh my god I want one!!!!
Get a red phase if you can, very beautiful copper, rusty color and mine was 15 bucks! (that was before they closed Chile, though "/)
That "good luck" at the end sounds very promising and safe for beginners :D
Spiders that are reluctant to bite. That sounds quite awesome.
The only problem is, no way I'm going to handle any insects to feed to them. I usually let spiders roam the house so that they can kill insects for me, so that I don't have to run into those insects in the first place!!
-Did you even read my OP? Or perhaps you woke up this morning and decided that you really wanted to tell the world about how spiders are not insects, and chose a thread at random to do that on?-
The person I replied to has apparently retracted their comment.
Well if you feed it crickets, you dont have to worry about biting and you can use tweezers or some kind of device to pick them up (sounds mean but you are killing them anyway so you know, ....not that mean,).
wampaAWESOMEsauce
Not worried about biting, insects just give me massive creeps. I like mantises, but I certainly won't feed them to a spider. Most other insects are... yeeeccccchhh.
Headrock You're scared of crickets? Really?
Kaylyn Z Most insects.
It's not a rational fear, can't help it. Something about the way they move, like I feel they're going to jump around and get under my clothes or whatever. That's why the bigger omnivores scare me because of the erratic movement. If I see a cockroach, for instance, I have to suppress the urge to scream like a little girl, and then run to get the insecticide - and I don't relax until I am 100% sure that it's dead. :/
Big arthropod carnivores though, and especially the slower and deliberate ones, don't scare me at all. I love spiders, mantises, crabs, etc. Scorpions are obviously scary, but for completely different reasons (around here, they will kill you).
I want one really bad and they seem very harmless and sweet! They're creatures too and they have feelings too. They're very beautiful animals
Would I be able to see with a doctor if I'm allergic to tarantula venom? I'm not allergic to anything else, so I am a small bit afraid that tarantula venom might be the one thing I'm allergic to.
I can't stand small spiny spiders that jump but I love tarantulas, especially rose hairs, so calm, slow, and pretty.
My rose hair just spins around randomly on my hand. Is that normal?
code lyoko 34 Well I don't think so, it may have some Psychological problem lol. Same with my snake XD but idk
no
Why is this so funny ong😂😂😂
Well the only way to find it out is by ccheckingfor a trisomal chromosomechecking
+code lyoko 34 she's allergic to you
The past couple of days I've had a huge interest in tarantulas
this guy has balls... and proper experience.
Luis Rosario actually he's not that expert. The way he grabbed the desert tarantula is a no no for an expert breeder. New world tarantulas has urticating hair that they will flick if they got startled and you know best way to startle a tarantula is by grabbing them like that. The sponge in drinking cup and about the heat pads he was recomending is actually bad for tarantulas. Tarantula doesn't need heat pad because it can cause them dehydration and if your comfortable with the temperature usually most tarantula is also comfortable with that temperature. All the tarantula breeders I know don't use heat pads. Tarantulas unlike mammals only breed if they are really healthy and well taken care off.
No, he isn't just arachnophobic
Also the Mexican Red Kneed Tarantula! They are great pets for beginners too. They're reluctant when it comes to biting but will still do if necessary! Every animal will try and harm you if they feel threatened, so still need to be super careful when around them. I've wanted a Red Knee for ages but my mum hates spiders!
need to get over my spider phobia, need to get one of these and handle them a lot hah
Aldiggy2000 not to be a jerk but it’s called arachnophobia
The first two Tarantulas there are among the most popular as pets. I've see a few of them up close behind glass and they are an impressive breed and among the most amazing and beautiful in terms of their colours.
brachypelma smithi ! what about him!
I got my first tarantula on Saturday, a Pink Toe, and I'm using that exact same Exo Terra enclosure. :3
When I was small, I used to have the Boreal Tarantula (no lie)
*Arboreal
Thank you Jungle Bob!
I don't care how DOCILE they are I'd still scream like a little girl if someone tried putting that on me
I like how one of them is throwing a threat posture lol.
Getting a red striped pink toe one question do pink toe tarantulas bite if a little scared?
no, just don't handle it roughly, all tarantulas CAN bite but usually don't. If you ever need to pick it up, use something to push it from behind onto your hand. if they flare their front legs up, just leave them alone.
Cactus Man thanks!
Cactus Man it turned out I got a pink toe tarantula but it's blue and very friendly
Antilles Pink Toe start out blue with barring on their abdomen and eventually turn pink & purple as they molt out. Take lots of pictures! The change is amazing.
Very helpful, thank you
Just started with a pink zebra beauty, she's real calm and amazing
Docile as long as if you're the male of the species looking for love....lol!
Spiders be like "now he is talking anyway, lets casually explore the shoulder region"
Let me watch a non aggresive tarantula
*sees them*
NOPE! STILL NOPE!
Eating Days they don’t bite
I LOVE TARANTULAS!! But sadly I don’t have one :(
Nope spider one Nope spider two and nope spider three
Tarantula
Tarantula’s tarantulas everybody love tarantulas if there’s a fuzz where your hamster was, it’s probably because of tarantulas!🕷🕷🕷music interval🕷🕷🕷
This is very helpful thank you jungle bob
Literally the worst advice I’ve ever heard.
The 2nd one seems pretty chill
DONT LISTEN TO THIS GUY!
Well didn't know spiders were animals thanks for the great info, reliable as always!
I'm pretty sure any creature is an animal.
We are also animals
I love the zoo you got in the background
The Chaco golden knee is another easy to keep spider . extremely docile and tame.
I love your presentations. You're so good at what you do. And yes, tarantulas are fascinating...I had some Pink-Toed Peruvians back in the late 90's.
I just got a pink toed tarantula yesterday,its namr is Sky,and I love it,I heard its better to get them when their babies so they can get used to you
02:08 "a ten gallon tage." Lmao he got tongue tied
0:45 I love all the little legs moving 😻❤️ what a cutie spidey
I love my Aphonopelma, Red River Rust Rump, it doesn't bolt, doesn't even try to bite. I can pick it up almost any way. But, every spider is different.
Thanks for the good information you shared in your video. Our 15 year old son wants a pink toe tarantula, do you recommend it to me safe for a beginner? Is their venom dangerous? Can they be aggressive? Will it escape? We would appreciate your response. Thanks 🙏🏼
Do research on arachnonoards
I'm so glad I saw Kats' video before this one. You got schooled dude!
I love the brachypelma Smithi (mexican redknie Tarantula)
so so cute at his arm at 2:17
FINALLY someone who agrees about Rose Hairs! Everyone hates on them but I began with them (Because of this video) Sadly, my female rose hair (Second one I ever handled) had died. My male (first I ever had) is still alive!!
I don't agree with the Pink Toe, though. Only because of my first time with one. I almost got bit (while I handled her gently) twice in less than 10 minutes apart from each "attack stance." This is my first pink toe experience, and it makes me want to stick with my rose hairs!!
You diserve 100 billion subscribers yay
i am chilean, we call those tarantulas "araña pollito" wich translates to "chicken tarantula", they are great pets!
These are amazing creatures.
Jungle bob is a true hero
I've got a blonde and its a great pet and really easy to keep
Do they bite
So cute!
I grew up with spiders in the house and a family who encouraged us to interact to many animals like said spider and snakes (snakes are my favourite!).
I don't like animals that I can loose sight of easily (like most insects and small spiders). But oh my god your spiders are so cute
I am definitely considering getting one. I'm very mature when it comes to handling species such as tarantulas. My mom is still kinda on the fence about me owning one but if it was up to me I would've had one years ago haha.
This is a great video, very informative. I've heard that the Rose is the best way to go. I used to have a fear of spiders when I was younger but now I would like to have one as a pet. Watching this gentleman handling them they seem 'harmless'* and even a little cute.
Cute!!!!!!!! I wanna own one of them
I need one of them in my life!!!!!! 😍😍😍
I'd argue about the species you mentioned being very docile in general.
Had gentle, docile tarantula species specimens who were completely PSYCHO and had those of more nervous species who were pretty docile. My first Grammostola rosea was the sweetest, gentlest spider I could possibly imagine, to the point I could flip her on her back and she'd lay like this on my hand. She'd grab my finger, mistaking it for a cricket, and always let go in time. She was the first and only tarantula I cried for days after her death. The second one I got, hoping for just as good, was one of my WORST tarantulas to own.
I'd like future owners to keep that in mind because they can end up very, VERY dissapointed if they DO end up with the 'psycho' one.
They're wonderful!
I have a TX Brown tarantula, super docile and easy to handle, although I don’t keep a sponge I keep a small little pitri dish type bowl for water
I've kept so many tarantulas over the years. But the one that I found most docile was Aphonopelma Seemani (Costa Rican Zebra). I had a female for years that you could roll onto her back and 'tickle' her belly with no hint of defensive behavior. She never once kicked hairs, never reared back or even darted in my hand.
In general anything in the Brachypelma, Grammostola, or Aphonopelma families are known to be fairly docile. Avicularia are gentle but very fast.
I've even handled Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens. Nervous and a hair kicker, mine still never once reared up or bit. Once in hand he calmed right down. Not a very first tarantula IMO, but certainly not a difficult animal to deal with either.
Yes, all animals are individuals and even tame critters sometimes have a bad day. Which is why I said 'in general' those species are good for beginners. Just as in general a corn snake is considered a perfect first pet snake, but there will always be individuals that are cantankerous. I offer with confidence those species as a starting point for getting into tarantulas.
My Top 3 recommended begginer sp. Are G. Rosea,(Rose hair) G. Pulchripes (chaco golden knee) and, B. Albopilosum (curly hair)
The rose hair one is beautiful 😍😍😍
Very 😇😇😇😇
The bite of a tarantula will feel like a bee sting.🐝
I think I might get the desert one. It's slow.. like me. And it looks so cute
I like how he nonchalantly picked up the palamino blonde
I have had only two types of tarantulas, the Rose Hair and the Pink toe. my first Rose hair met her demise when my ferret found away to get up on the shelf and into her tank. The second Rose hair live her full life, 8 YEARS!! Molted many times and I kept her safe from the ferret. But I have had bad luck with the pink toe. I understand now that they need a warm moist climate like South America. and my house is in WA st. a cold place in the winter. after I lost one I studied them better. I wish pet stores that sell them would decline potential costumers from purchasing a rare beauty that they don't understand. I didn't and I lost my first pink toe in the first month. they need the humidity and warmth. Make sure your terrarium is ready for a pink toe. I learned something from this vid too, a tall terrarium, so they can climb.
When I was at primary school, a friend of mine had a huge pet ''huntsman spider'' that used to live in his shirt pocket. Thing used to come out and walk around on his shoulder during class...
Thank you this was a very helpful video
THANK U FOR THIS INFORMATION! IM GOING TO GO FOR THE ROSE HAIRED! 😊🕷
I have really bad arachnophobia, but this is really interesting.
Great info! Awesome spiders. I will definitely consider getting a Palomino Blonde for my first T. It seems really chill, and I wouldn't care for a first T that liked to bolt. Great video!
Grammastola Pulchripes (Choco golden knee) is also a great beginner spider, plus they get very large and are pretty docile. :)
I'm looking to get a pet tarantula, and I think I want to get that desert hairy one. I hear that rose hairs aren't the friendliest but I will get one of those later on as well. I've taken plenty of spider bites and I love spiders