Love your channel almost ready to do my first video for you tube! You are amazing ty for all the great info I've been keeping close to 3 yrs and learn something new every day! Love this hobby
Hi I’ve had my Tliltocatl albopilosus adult female about 2 weeks now she’s my very first T, first couple days she was climbing the glass all around then ignored my nice hide I’d made for her and just curled up in a corner for days, rejecting food so left her alone then she used her hide and promptly blocked it up 🤷🏼♂️, 3 days later it was half open and that’s where she has been for about a week, tried small crickets but is almost scared of it, I’ve left her alone and use a red lamp near her enclosure to check on her and all I see is fluffy legs through some webbing lol, does she now seem calm if she’s staying in her hide? Sorry for this long winded message 🕷
Actually a tarantula staying in their hide is pretty normal! She might be hiding because she's getting ready to molt, which would also be why she doesn't want food. I'd wait a few days before trying to feed her again in case she is molting.
I was really concerned since my tarantula is rather "small" for her enclosure (not tiny, I can always find her easily), she'll grow into it-- so I've been watching alot over stress behaviour, but she's genuinely moving quite little, staying in the same position for hours.. She eats and drinks, I haven't seen much borrowing or webbing yet but I've also only had her since 4 days-- and since she has a hide from me she sometimes retreats I think I can say she's quite comfortable! Which I'm so happy about since she's my first tarantula ever
Your so sweet! I love how you always respond to comments! You need more subs!! Also I have a Mexican red knee and I’m getting kind of worried about her, she refuses to eat even though I’ve let her sit in her tank for more than a couple weeks (obviously filling up her water lol) and she seems to like only one type of soil but if I sprits down the coconut substrate at the perfect amount she will go down there and chill. But also she hangs out on the ceiling so much and I don’t know why. I put a cricket in yesterday and the cricket was so fragile that 4 of its legs popped right off so at least my T would be too scared of it. But also, I can’t tell if she’s malnourished cuz her bum doesn’t look very big because I don’t know what gender she is but my family calls her a girl. (Like you said it’s a little hard to see the difference after a male eats) But anyway, her abdomen does not look very big and she won’t even touch the ground to go on her back or something so I highly doubt she’s in premolt. Also when was at the pet store, The lady we got her from said she ate there, so I don’t know what to do. Should I switch her food? Also she is quite young, not a spiderling but not an adult so probably like 3/4 the size of a lid One other thing: since younger Ts are opportunistic feeders, she would usually come across the cricket, but it jumps out of her reach and scares her
@@TarantulaHeaven so I got her at Christmas and she would not eat (she had just ate at the store) then a week later I tried, she didn’t eat, I tried the next week, still nothing. And the next week had the same result. I’m pretty sure it was the next week when she ate a cricket. The cricket was dead though and she didn’t want to eat the live ones when I gave it to her. When she ate was like a week ago. I tried again this week and she didn’t eat. Should I try feeding her every other week? Also when I placed the dead cricket in front of her, I checked later and she was kneeling over it but I couldn’t see the cricket (my T was facing the other wall so I couldn’t see her mouth) but I think I can be certain that she did eat
We bought our baby Mexican Golden Grey tarantula about 4 weeks ago. He/she fed twice a week for the first 2 weeks, then suddenly started to run away from the locusts and crickets. Then baby T molted 18 days ago (complete exoskeleton), but still isn't eating. Hopefully that's ok...we think we've seen it feeding on its molt.
I got my first T, a pink-toed T and she’s been through a lot- I’ve had to change her into an arboreal tank because she built a web on the lid of the last one and then happened to build a web by the lid of the side door to the new one. I’ve tried feeding her but the food accidentally falls in the web with her. She gets scared of it and backs away, eventually the prey just gets tangled or stuck and is closed to dying then one day it disappears. I haven’t seen her eat but i hope she is. She stayed in that web by the lid a couple days but now she’s roaming around and I really hope she’s gotten water and eaten because it’s been two weeks and now two days of her roaming the terrarium, any help?
It's really common for tarantulas to have several days in a new home where they need to get adjusted and settle in. Many people's tarantulas are never actually seen drinking or eating but it's a good sign that the prey disappears - she is probably eating and drinking at night.
I've had my curly hair for about 3 or 4 months now and within this past week I noticed he/she has developed a bald spot on its abdomen that doesn't look like any pre-molt sign I've seen. How can I destress or deal with this? I've added more substrate and some crushed up leaves to add a more natural environment to its enclosure but that's pretty much everything the internet has told me as far as dealing with stress. It has also been climbing the walls and biting the enclosure and while it has been eating a majority of the crickets I feed it, the abdomen hasn't been getting bigger and I'm lowkey freaking out.
Huh, that is interesting. My guess would have been premolt or stress. Is the temperature and humidity ok? I'm sure it is, just trying to think of other options.
Tarantula Heaven yeah, if anything it’s just a little cooler than room temperature since I live in the basement but I have a heater going all the time. The bald spot is a pinkish color and it’s abdomen is a little smaller than when I got it. I’ve never talked to somebody who’s actually educated on these creatures bc idk anyone who has one so I was just wondering if you’d have some advise on how to make it a little more comfortable and less stressful environment. Thanks for getting back to me
@@kirkbomgardner6871 The abdomen size could mean that it's a male. Their abdomens are kinda oval in shape and thinner than a female's. This also means it won't plump up so noticeabIe after feeding. I have a curly hair as well. I keep mine on dry substrate and just overflow the waterdish now and then. If its slow moving and laid back, it definitely isn't stressed. Mine hid behind it's knees or just disappeared in a flash inside it's burrow at first whenever I switched on the "feeding light". It's a lot less skittish meanwhile. The bald spot on your Ts abdomen could probably mean that it's been kicking hairs inside it's hide and around the enclosure. As a precaution against intruders or predators. How often do you keep looking after your T? Is it retreating, when you do? That's a sign that it noticed your presence and probably isn't feeling completely safe/undisturbed. My hubby breathed onto our juvenile Chaco Golden Knee yesterday and it promptly took a dive back into its hide.
Got my first B. hamorii yesterday, she is 4 years old and its sooo good to hear about "rock pet" hehe. She drank water as soon as she came to her new enclosure, and was wondering around the whole day yesterday. Today she is just hanging out in the same position for the last like 5 hours! is it normal? maybe she just moved the position of her legs twince but stays in the same position, she looks fine, but hours in the same position!? should I be worry? and she hasnt been using or discovering the hide with bark I made, I suppose she will eventually find it, right?
Congrats on your new spider! That is totally normal behavior. My tarantula can stay in the same exact position for DAYS. Very very normal. Tarantulas are often more active at night when we are not watching :)
Just got a zebra tarantula, not webbing up....none of those signs of stress you mentioned though Did just add some more substrate so maybe I needed a few extra inches to build a base
Hi !!!! I'm babysitting my daughter's 5 tarantula. They are all different species. Last night I fed them all roaches because they are easy to maintain as well. However my little beauty she didn't get hers and they are currently in a Mexican standoff lol! Should I just let her find it or try to get it closer to her? I don't hold or move these spiders because I have a allergy to bee sting so I don't take that risk. Anyway will she find the roach on her own or should I try to grab the roach and re-feed it to her?
Sounds like you are a good babysitter! I’d wait another few hours, sometimes it takes them a while. However if she still doesn’t take it she might not be hungry and you should take it out . If she goes on her back that’s a sign she is molting and the food should be removed immediately
So sorry you're experiencing this stress! From what I have heard, metallic pink toes are actually a species that climbs on surfaces (plants, glass, etc.) often! He might be totally fine but continue to watch him to make sure!
Hi! Good "treat" foods are fatty bugs like worms (superworms, hornworms). I think nutritionally, cockroaches have a nice amount of protein. Crickets are low fat as well. Most people find their tarantulas are very healthy with a variety and a treat meal every once in a while.
Not hating but you do know that sometimes a sign of premolt is a big abdomen ? Of course excessive size can be a sign of obesity but i think you should have said that so new tarantula owners don't get confused
I agree with a some of this but... you can tell it's stressed as it roams? When a male matures it will roam around the tank regularly looking for a female, not because it's stressed. I think some of these signs can be misunderstood. Some tarantulas have marks on them, black spots etc. It's just their marking not a sign that they are unhealthy. Some female species, A Gen's, Brazilian black, any of the Goliath's etc. Have big bums, they're meant to have these, it's a sign they're healthy. Unfortunately you cannot judge all 900 odd different types of T's on the same rules. A shriveled bum however is indeed a sign of dehydration or rupture. All T's get enough hydration from their prey and will very rarely drink from a dish, again depends on the species such as curly hairs do drink from dishes occasionally. Main point of water dish is to keep the humidity levels correct. If it is drinking from a dish a lot then it could indicate either under feeding or incorrect humidity levels for that species.
I’ve had my curly hair for 3 weeks now, (my first tarantula, so forgive me if I’m making any mistakes) and decided I want to give her a better hide in her tank, so I go to test her temperament to see if I can get her into a catch cup so I can move some things around, but everytime I do she is very aggressive, so I offer her a cricket and she takes it therefore I assume she’s just hungry, I’ve now been trying this for about a week, but everytime I stroke her with the brush she still turns around and attacks it, so she’s now had about 7 crickets in the span of a week (because I assume her aggressiveness is due to being hungry) is this too many? Am I over feeding her? She’s a juvenile still, and hasn’t rejected any of the crickets so far, so I can only assume she’s not full up yet, do I just keep feeding til she’s full or should I stop even if she’s still hungry? Someone help please, I want to so bad make sure I’m doing the right thing for her! I’d never want to do anything to endanger her
It sounds like you are doing your very best! Regarding feeding, juveniles can be fed more frequently and have big appetites but you likely don't have to give her food every day. Maybe try every other day or 3 times a week. But of course it depends on the size of your spider and the size of the food. If she is getting large and you are giving her baby crickets, she might need feedings more frequently. However, her eating is a good sign! Many tarantulas won't eat when they get into a new home because they are nervous. That may be what is causing your tarantula to be cranky. Sometimes it takes a month or so for them to calm down. Maybe wait a few more days between testing her temperament so she can calm down. Also, some tarantulas are just naturally cranky and will be defensive no matter how much food or time you give them lol. I think she just needs some more time to settle in and recognize that she is safe in her new home. Keep me updated!
@@TarantulaHeaven thank you so much! You definitely settled my nerves haha, I will try and just leave her be for a while, I’m sure she’s happy with her tank for the time being! And hopefully she manages to settle in with more ease :) but I’m definitely loving the experience of tarantula owning, and already fighting the urge to purchase a red knee haha :)
I just got a curly hair tarantula but mines came as an adult. And he’s very nice I’ve taken him out his tank to add more substrate and he didn’t put up a fight he just went into the container. Maybe once it’s an adult it will be more nice.
Thanks for the feedback, Robin, and I apologize for the audio. I have a very basic setup right now and am still getting the hang of things. I hope to improve the quality in the future!
"A nice round... bum"... lol.. Love your vids! Keep it up!
LOL! Thank you so much :)
Love your channel almost ready to do my first video for you tube! You are amazing ty for all the great info I've been keeping close to 3 yrs and learn something new every day! Love this hobby
Yayyy! Good luck!!!!!
Thanks for the info I am a new t dad. My little blinky has been climbing up her walls. I need to get her trust levels up!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi I’ve had my Tliltocatl albopilosus adult female about 2 weeks now she’s my very first T, first couple days she was climbing the glass all around then ignored my nice hide I’d made for her and just curled up in a corner for days, rejecting food so left her alone then she used her hide and promptly blocked it up 🤷🏼♂️, 3 days later it was half open and that’s where she has been for about a week, tried small crickets but is almost scared of it, I’ve left her alone and use a red lamp near her enclosure to check on her and all I see is fluffy legs through some webbing lol, does she now seem calm if she’s staying in her hide? Sorry for this long winded message 🕷
Actually a tarantula staying in their hide is pretty normal! She might be hiding because she's getting ready to molt, which would also be why she doesn't want food. I'd wait a few days before trying to feed her again in case she is molting.
I was really concerned since my tarantula is rather "small" for her enclosure (not tiny, I can always find her easily), she'll grow into it-- so I've been watching alot over stress behaviour, but she's genuinely moving quite little, staying in the same position for hours..
She eats and drinks, I haven't seen much borrowing or webbing yet but I've also only had her since 4 days-- and since she has a hide from me she sometimes retreats I think I can say she's quite comfortable!
Which I'm so happy about since she's my first tarantula ever
Sounds like you are doing a good job!
What is the best food....rouch..cricat or a superworm
incredable Vids it’s probably either a roach or cricket, worms are very fatty!
Your so sweet! I love how you always respond to comments! You need more subs!! Also I have a Mexican red knee and I’m getting kind of worried about her, she refuses to eat even though I’ve let her sit in her tank for more than a couple weeks (obviously filling up her water lol) and she seems to like only one type of soil but if I sprits down the coconut substrate at the perfect amount she will go down there and chill. But also she hangs out on the ceiling so much and I don’t know why. I put a cricket in yesterday and the cricket was so fragile that 4 of its legs popped right off so at least my T would be too scared of it. But also, I can’t tell if she’s malnourished cuz her bum doesn’t look very big because I don’t know what gender she is but my family calls her a girl. (Like you said it’s a little hard to see the difference after a male eats) But anyway, her abdomen does not look very big and she won’t even touch the ground to go on her back or something so I highly doubt she’s in premolt. Also when was at the pet store, The lady we got her from said she ate there, so I don’t know what to do. Should I switch her food? Also she is quite young, not a spiderling but not an adult so probably like 3/4 the size of a lid
One other thing: since younger Ts are opportunistic feeders, she would usually come across the cricket, but it jumps out of her reach and scares her
Aw thank you
@@TarantulaHeaven so I got her at Christmas and she would not eat (she had just ate at the store) then a week later I tried, she didn’t eat, I tried the next week, still nothing. And the next week had the same result. I’m pretty sure it was the next week when she ate a cricket. The cricket was dead though and she didn’t want to eat the live ones when I gave it to her. When she ate was like a week ago. I tried again this week and she didn’t eat. Should I try feeding her every other week? Also when I placed the dead cricket in front of her, I checked later and she was kneeling over it but I couldn’t see the cricket (my T was facing the other wall so I couldn’t see her mouth) but I think I can be certain that she did eat
We bought our baby Mexican Golden Grey tarantula about 4 weeks ago. He/she fed twice a week for the first 2 weeks, then suddenly started to run away from the locusts and crickets. Then baby T molted 18 days ago (complete exoskeleton), but still isn't eating. Hopefully that's ok...we think we've seen it feeding on its molt.
How is he/she doing??
I got my first T, a pink-toed T and she’s been through a lot- I’ve had to change her into an arboreal tank because she built a web on the lid of the last one and then happened to build a web by the lid of the side door to the new one. I’ve tried feeding her but the food accidentally falls in the web with her. She gets scared of it and backs away, eventually the prey just gets tangled or stuck and is closed to dying then one day it disappears. I haven’t seen her eat but i hope she is. She stayed in that web by the lid a couple days but now she’s roaming around and I really hope she’s gotten water and eaten because it’s been two weeks and now two days of her roaming the terrarium, any help?
It's really common for tarantulas to have several days in a new home where they need to get adjusted and settle in. Many people's tarantulas are never actually seen drinking or eating but it's a good sign that the prey disappears - she is probably eating and drinking at night.
Good video/information! I like your earrings :)
Thank you!
1:50: Aaww, they look so adorable, when they drink water...🥰👍
They are!!!!
I've had my curly hair for about 3 or 4 months now and within this past week I noticed he/she has developed a bald spot on its abdomen that doesn't look like any pre-molt sign I've seen. How can I destress or deal with this? I've added more substrate and some crushed up leaves to add a more natural environment to its enclosure but that's pretty much everything the internet has told me as far as dealing with stress. It has also been climbing the walls and biting the enclosure and while it has been eating a majority of the crickets I feed it, the abdomen hasn't been getting bigger and I'm lowkey freaking out.
Huh, that is interesting. My guess would have been premolt or stress. Is the temperature and humidity ok? I'm sure it is, just trying to think of other options.
Tarantula Heaven yeah, if anything it’s just a little cooler than room temperature since I live in the basement but I have a heater going all the time. The bald spot is a pinkish color and it’s abdomen is a little smaller than when I got it. I’ve never talked to somebody who’s actually educated on these creatures bc idk anyone who has one so I was just wondering if you’d have some advise on how to make it a little more comfortable and less stressful environment. Thanks for getting back to me
@@kirkbomgardner6871 The abdomen size could mean that it's a male. Their abdomens are kinda oval in shape and thinner than a female's. This also means it won't plump up so noticeabIe after feeding. I have a curly hair as well. I keep mine on dry substrate and just overflow the waterdish now and then. If its slow moving and laid back, it definitely isn't stressed. Mine hid behind it's knees or just disappeared in a flash inside it's burrow at first whenever I switched on the "feeding light". It's a lot less skittish meanwhile. The bald spot on your Ts abdomen could probably mean that it's been kicking hairs inside it's hide and around the enclosure. As a precaution against intruders or predators. How often do you keep looking after your T? Is it retreating, when you do? That's a sign that it noticed your presence and probably isn't feeling completely safe/undisturbed. My hubby breathed onto our juvenile Chaco Golden Knee yesterday and it promptly took a dive back into its hide.
Got my first B. hamorii yesterday, she is 4 years old and its sooo good to hear about "rock pet" hehe. She drank water as soon as she came to her new enclosure, and was wondering around the whole day yesterday. Today she is just hanging out in the same position for the last like 5 hours! is it normal? maybe she just moved the position of her legs twince but stays in the same position, she looks fine, but hours in the same position!? should I be worry? and she hasnt been using or discovering the hide with bark I made, I suppose she will eventually find it, right?
Congrats on your new spider! That is totally normal behavior. My tarantula can stay in the same exact position for DAYS. Very very normal. Tarantulas are often more active at night when we are not watching :)
Just got a zebra tarantula, not webbing up....none of those signs of stress you mentioned though
Did just add some more substrate so maybe I needed a few extra inches to build a base
It's likely fine, it's totally normal for your tarantula to not do their normal activities for several days while they are adjusting to a new home :)
@@TarantulaHeaven
Cheer, I added substrate up to 4 inches and put up the logs into a big den.
She’s moved there now
Hi !!!! I'm babysitting my daughter's 5 tarantula. They are all different species.
Last night I fed them all roaches because they are easy to maintain as well. However my little beauty she didn't get hers and they are currently in a Mexican standoff lol! Should I just let her find it or try to get it closer to her? I don't hold or move these spiders because I have a allergy to bee sting so I don't take that risk.
Anyway will she find the roach on her own or should I try to grab the roach and re-feed it to her?
Sounds like you are a good babysitter! I’d wait another few hours, sometimes it takes them a while. However if she still doesn’t take it she might not be hungry and you should take it out . If she goes on her back that’s a sign she is molting and the food should be removed immediately
@@TarantulaHeaven thank you so much. I will keep an eye on the situation 😇
@@TarantulaHeaven 💛
I have a Mel pink toe tarantula and he’s on the glass and not moving and I think he’s frustrated I can’t tell
So sorry you're experiencing this stress! From what I have heard, metallic pink toes are actually a species that climbs on surfaces (plants, glass, etc.) often! He might be totally fine but continue to watch him to make sure!
i have a question
what is the healthiest food for them and what food is a good treat
also what are good things to know about tarantulas
Hi! Good "treat" foods are fatty bugs like worms (superworms, hornworms). I think nutritionally, cockroaches have a nice amount of protein. Crickets are low fat as well. Most people find their tarantulas are very healthy with a variety and a treat meal every once in a while.
@@TarantulaHeaven ok thank you so much this will come in useful !
Not hating but you do know that sometimes a sign of premolt is a big abdomen ? Of course excessive size can be a sign of obesity but i think you should have said that so new tarantula owners don't get confused
that's a great point!
@@TarantulaHeaven 😇
I agree with a some of this but... you can tell it's stressed as it roams? When a male matures it will roam around the tank regularly looking for a female, not because it's stressed. I think some of these signs can be misunderstood. Some tarantulas have marks on them, black spots etc. It's just their marking not a sign that they are unhealthy. Some female species, A Gen's, Brazilian black, any of the Goliath's etc. Have big bums, they're meant to have these, it's a sign they're healthy. Unfortunately you cannot judge all 900 odd different types of T's on the same rules. A shriveled bum however is indeed a sign of dehydration or rupture. All T's get enough hydration from their prey and will very rarely drink from a dish, again depends on the species such as curly hairs do drink from dishes occasionally. Main point of water dish is to keep the humidity levels correct. If it is drinking from a dish a lot then it could indicate either under feeding or incorrect humidity levels for that species.
Great points, I agree sometimes it is more nuanced!
I’ve had my curly hair for 3 weeks now, (my first tarantula, so forgive me if I’m making any mistakes) and decided I want to give her a better hide in her tank, so I go to test her temperament to see if I can get her into a catch cup so I can move some things around, but everytime I do she is very aggressive, so I offer her a cricket and she takes it therefore I assume she’s just hungry, I’ve now been trying this for about a week, but everytime I stroke her with the brush she still turns around and attacks it, so she’s now had about 7 crickets in the span of a week (because I assume her aggressiveness is due to being hungry) is this too many? Am I over feeding her? She’s a juvenile still, and hasn’t rejected any of the crickets so far, so I can only assume she’s not full up yet, do I just keep feeding til she’s full or should I stop even if she’s still hungry? Someone help please, I want to so bad make sure I’m doing the right thing for her! I’d never want to do anything to endanger her
It sounds like you are doing your very best! Regarding feeding, juveniles can be fed more frequently and have big appetites but you likely don't have to give her food every day. Maybe try every other day or 3 times a week. But of course it depends on the size of your spider and the size of the food. If she is getting large and you are giving her baby crickets, she might need feedings more frequently. However, her eating is a good sign! Many tarantulas won't eat when they get into a new home because they are nervous. That may be what is causing your tarantula to be cranky. Sometimes it takes a month or so for them to calm down. Maybe wait a few more days between testing her temperament so she can calm down. Also, some tarantulas are just naturally cranky and will be defensive no matter how much food or time you give them lol. I think she just needs some more time to settle in and recognize that she is safe in her new home. Keep me updated!
@@TarantulaHeaven thank you so much! You definitely settled my nerves haha, I will try and just leave her be for a while, I’m sure she’s happy with her tank for the time being! And hopefully she manages to settle in with more ease :) but I’m definitely loving the experience of tarantula owning, and already fighting the urge to purchase a red knee haha :)
I just got a curly hair tarantula but mines came as an adult. And he’s very nice I’ve taken him out his tank to add more substrate and he didn’t put up a fight he just went into the container. Maybe once it’s an adult it will be more nice.
@@MikuMikuManga also question does yours just stand in one spot? I hardly see mines make barrows.
@@Khi420 ah thank you! Yes maybe, that would be great, but either way she is a great pet just to observe :)
Difficult to hear
Thanks for the feedback, Robin, and I apologize for the audio. I have a very basic setup right now and am still getting the hang of things. I hope to improve the quality in the future!
I feel as if they’re webbing up everything shows me the T happy just my humble opinion
Agreed! Them making it their own definitely shows they are "moving in"
Hahahaha "tarantula's big booty" xD love it
Some of them are quite big lol
You are as beautiful as far as the eyes can see stars!!! 🤩
Great info just sub to the channel
Thank you so much Dan!!!
Wowzers 😍
Glad you liked it!
Audio is to low
Sorry!
i think you have nice teeth
Thank you! I had braces for many years lol
"5 worms per year"
I'd be more worried about starvation than overeating
Right?!?! And yet she stays fat lol
This video is so informative, but it's driving me nuts how often you say "um"
I know, it's something I'm trying to work on lol.