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Bro your videos are awesome ever since I caught this Oklahoma brown I notice different stuff it does all the time like here recently it just started digging out it’s hide and the side of the enclosure and has been preening here and there also it’s been like shoving it’s but in the substrate in random spots is that something to watch? Or just doing it’s own thing I know it sounds dumb but I just want to make sure it’s nothing to worry about
I've had my T for a while now, and one thing it did that freaked me out because *I had no idea they did that* , was build a sperm web and lay down upside down under it. Fun way to find out you have a male.
I want to take a moment to thank Richard for all he does for the hobby. He is a guiding light for keepers everywhere. The humility, honesty and commitment for truth is something we should all aspire to in the care of these animals. Never forget that T's are in our care not as pets but almost as miniature exhibits.
Couldn't agree more! Richard is THE BEST source for information on RUclips when it comes to tarantulas. I regularly recommend this channel. Even for people who aren't keepers, this is an awesome channel to watch!
@@alvincole9551 Give them a bottle cap with water so they can get additional water if necessary. But most get enough water through regular feeding. Never spray water directly onto a spider, since that‘s just rude. Put a couple drops on the outer netting or leaves in the enclosure.
@@williamthran8325 I didn't know what was happening 🤣she had her ENTIRE leg in her mouth & I didn't have much experience yet. Now I only panic over odd behavior once a week or so 😄
Learning the difference between "hunker/hiding beneath the knees" and "death curl" really helped me relax a lot. The first time I rehoused a T, it immediately went into "hunker" and stayed for almost 24 hours and I was in such a state, but I looked it up on a forum and was able to reassure myself of what I was looking at. The T eventually realized he was safe and promptly bulldozed his whole new enclosure into something he was happy with, a process I really enjoy watching. Thanks for the tips!
Sometimes they just die. If you have this happen frequently, obviously check your husbandry against the suggestions of people that are experienced keepers. But, sometimes slings just die, even when you are doing things right, and you thought everything was going so well. It is still a good idea to recheck what you are doing, but there are times when you will find it was nothing you will be able to pinpoint. Don't get discouraged, it happens.
Don't have a T, still learning a lot, but even I have already seen people panicking about some of these. XD Makes me wonder though, what behaviors should you worry about?
Problem is, one of my juvenile T have this weird shenanigans where she will put one of her legs out of the vent holes and starts wobbeling it around and when i touch it she bolts to the other side.
What always throws me off every time is seeing 2 tarantulas in the enclosure, it always takes a split second for my brain to process that it is a molt 😂 but this is a great video and will defintely out a ton of new keepers for sure!
I personally wanted to say “ Thank you Richard for all you do, I am fairly new to the hobby and would b absolutely lost without your videos, I know it’s not everything I need to know but it’s helped me so much in keeping my Avicularia safe and healthy. She is doing so well and I appreciate everything.
I'm a brand-new T keeper and just got my first spider a few weeks ago. This video is one of the most helpful I've run across! Things like being upside down for molting and sealing up the burrow are super important and probably would have freaked me to death had I not watched this! Thank you so much for making this available. :)
I am glad you found it helpful. I have actually put together an entire playlist of videos like this, especially for NEW keepers. They may answer even more of your questions: New Tarantula Keeper Playlist!: ruclips.net/p/PLjBrtja7Q8uj435GOoijmU_ZRphfcx6tg
@@tarantulacollective Thanks! Watching these right now. Your channel has been immensely helpful so far and your hard work is definitely appreciated. :)
I feel like your channel deserves waaaaay more love man. That sub count should be in the hundreds of thousands. I believe channels like yours are very important cuz they actually help people get over their fear of certain animals and that eventually will benefit not only those people but the animals as well.
i got a late juvenile/near adult A. seemanni at a Repticon that was missing its left front leg... i knew the guy running the booth so he gave her to me for free with a Scolopendra sp. Centipede that i bought... lo and behold about 4-6 months later she molted and had a BRAND NEW LEG... that was easily 4 or 5 years ago and shes doing fine still... just hanging out in her enclosure enjoying that Carolina weather ... re-growing legs doesnt ALWAYS happen but typically id say its true you DONT need to worry about missing limbs... either way they get by just fine with 7 or even as little as 5 or 6 legs
What would we do without you Richard?! 🌸 You’re a wealth of knowledge about our beloved critters and you’re so gifted at explaining things. As always, thank you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My G pulchra just dug it’s burro last night ! I was worried she was stressed or something because she completely covered the spot she usually likes to hang out. But seems she found a new one !
When I got the notification for this ( mind you I’m at work currently) I threw my hands up and went “ OH MY SWEET JESUS ! THANK YOUUU” 🙌🏻 I have been waiting for a vid like this ! Thank you so much 💕
You helped me with finding a place to order from and I bought my very first tarantula at Fear Not TarantulasThe was in January this year and it finally molted a few days ago 😊
YESSS! I had some of these worries! I just recently got a Chalcodes ... and it's been walking on the walls and then it was in it's burrow and it caved in... At least now I know exactly why. Because it's so worrisome.
This was an awesome video. Very informative for the beginner. You covered every thing I have seen in all my tarantulas. My seemanni and one of my curly hairs stay under ground for extended amounts of time.
First comment as a member can’t wait to get my first two slings tomorrow and take good care of them! You’ve inspired me to get into the hobby with care and heavy thought on what T’s I’m getting!
Thanks for making this video. My Grammastola Pulcra which i got dissapeared about 3 weeks ago, so i feel better knowing this is normal and they can go without eating for a long time. Hopefully it will resurface so i can feed it soon as it trapped itself in. Great video as always :)
3:18 little dude literally saluted, i’m crying 😂 3:25 he looks like a cute little pirate captain searching the horizon for land, so expressive with only one of his pedipalps 😂😂😂
Rearranging... That's happening to me right now. From my usually inactive G. porteri. About a week or 2 ago, she decided to pull all the sub under and around her water dish, to fill the dish with it. I've cleaned it all it 3-4 times already, but she keeps filling it up with it. It's simply annoying. Eventually, she'll return to her typical inactive self. Stay safe and thanks for sharing :)
I remember the first time I heard the tapping, everytime I turned the lights on it stopped. Finally I saw my P. Metallica tapping away . Being photosensitive it took three months to find out.
My room is sort of the "Room of weird noises" since Botia loaches make a very distinctive clicking noise, so when I get my first tarantula, I am fully prepared for more weird noises.
I was SO freaked out for a while because one of my T's kept rubbing her butt so I thought she was impacted, turns out she was just grooming😭 Now i can just chill and know its cute
Hoping to get my first T for my birthday this June! I was told if I got a job to pay for the T and it’s enclosure I could have it so I did just that! They fascinate me
@@justinstrejc make em watch some of Richard's Tarantula Collective videos , The Dark Den and Exotic Lair . These 3 guys help take alot of peoples fear away . Good luck I hope they get you as many as you want . ✌🏽❤
Thank you I just got a curly hair and I saw it climb the side of the enclosure and I was so worried it was trying to escape or just uncomfortable with something
I like it when I see my Tarantula rearranging his enclosure, he's keeping busy, which is nice. I just have to add, you capture some awesome imagery with your equipment and skills. Nice footage, really!
Hey thanks for the vids man. I'm terrified of spiders but your videos are helping with that fear. To the point I'm considering getting a desert blonde. Thanks again man
I’m new to the hobby and find myself anxiously googling everything my T does and a video of yours always comes up assuring me my baby is fine… SO THANK YOU!!! 🤍🕸️😭
This put me at ease some what I have a cobolt blue and I noticed it’s lost a leg randomly I mean it’s still fine wondering round and stuff and there’s nothing it can hurt itself on but this video put me at ease with the missing limb info and climbing round on the glass and roof ! Thanks dude
#2, I recently captured a small brown / black spider. Not sure on the species, too small to tell yet. Black body, brown abdomen, thin legs, can climb acrylic, leaves web strands as it climbs. I spent over an hour just watching it explore the enclosure, methodically testing every corner. It'd climb up and stick a leg through the small gap where the lid slides closed, climb up and feel through each vent hole individually. Reminded me of that line from Jurassic Park "They test the fence systematically. Searching for weaknesses."
Fam just rehomed our sheep, I was joking about what animals we could get for the area we live in in place of sheep aside from more dogs and cats. I have no idea how but for some reason or another I joked about getting a tarantula. 1 Day later and I've watched at least 12 of your videos, I plan on finishing the new keeper playlist before I dive in. What started as a joke is something I'm now extremely interested in. Going to wait until I graduate in a few weeks but bless you for making this topic so approachable.
Glad to hear about the Aphonopelma chalcodes and hunger strikes lol mine has been on one for about 8 months now. I offer food every couple of weeks (and remove if not taken by the morning) I'll just keep offering and keep the water dish filled and fresh.
Preening. My versicolor was on the side of the glass with 6 legs tucked under it and was only hanging on by two legs lol. I have seen the 3 to 4 legs at once on my terrestrial species but six legs being used on an arboreal??? It wasn't even in its web. Spiders doing spider things lol
Thanks for this because now I feel better. I got my very first T just over a week ago, a sub adult Aphonopelma chalcodes. All she does is walk around the enclosure walls or just stand on the wall for hours. The substrate is bone dry, lots of it and well compacted. She has eaten which was awesome to watch. She doesn’t use her hide yet and stood in the corner eating. I watched the entire thing as I have time on my hands lol. Anyway, I was getting worried as I have heard that a T on the enclose walls is a sign of an unhappy T. I want my princess to be happy. I am positive I’ve done everything right so hopefully the little diva will come down soon and enjoy her home.
Gonna recieve my very first arachnid (female Chromatopelma cyanopubescens, or GBB) soon and Your videos are such blessing to me ❤ We all need to know as much as wr can BEFORE getting our hands on an animal. In the earily 2000's when I was getting my 1st leopard gecko, such informations were nowwhere to be found on the internet, but I'm glad to learn on my mistakes as well. Thank You for potentially reducing the ammount of mistakes I'll make with my GBB in the future ❤
I'm totally going to go geeky fan girl, here. LOL. Wow! You have a true gift for making keeping T's an approachable, non-scary hobby. I learn a dozen plus things with every single video. Thank you for doing what you do!
Really useful video, I've got 3 T's so far and they all act so differently, it's reassuring to know that I don't need to worry after several hunger strikes and midnight rooftop climbs.
I am about to get my first avic sling and I cannot thank you enough for all of this information. It is making me a lot less nervous that I am going to do something wrong or hurt my new baby.
I'm glad you mentioned that aphonopelmas go on hunger strike more often, I was actually starting to get a bit nervous about my seemani that buried itself in it's burrow a while back
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This video is going to provide so much relief for so many people, me included lmao...
Have you ever seen a sleeping tarantula. They look funny when they sleep. Only exhibited it with my poecilotheria though.
Bro your videos are awesome ever since I caught this Oklahoma brown I notice different stuff it does all the time like here recently it just started digging out it’s hide and the side of the enclosure and has been preening here and there also it’s been like shoving it’s but in the substrate in random spots is that something to watch? Or just doing it’s own thing I know it sounds dumb but I just want to make sure it’s nothing to worry about
I have a new Trinidad chevron one inch new inclosure haven’t seen it since I put it in there should I be concerned.
I've had my T for a while now, and one thing it did that freaked me out because *I had no idea they did that* , was build a sperm web and lay down upside down under it.
Fun way to find out you have a male.
Owning 20 tarantulas has taught me one thing...
Tarantula shenanigans are 1000% for real.
yup lol
scorpion shenanigans too
Bearded dragons also engage in shenanigans
I want to take a moment to thank Richard for all he does for the hobby. He is a guiding light for keepers everywhere. The humility, honesty and commitment for truth is something we should all aspire to in the care of these animals. Never forget that T's are in our care not as pets but almost as miniature exhibits.
Couldn't agree more! Richard is THE BEST source for information on RUclips when it comes to tarantulas. I regularly recommend this channel. Even for people who aren't keepers, this is an awesome channel to watch!
I agree completely, I have learnt so much from Richard and Dave fisher from Dave's little beasties
My fear is completely gone, OUTSTANDING educator!
He’s so good I’m starting to think he’s actually a tarantula operating a human suit
"So you can relax" he says as he shows footage of one spider savagely murdering another 🤣
Murder!
😂😂😂
Well that is normal as after mating the female would normaly have her boyfriend as a snack
Also got 8 legged freaks look with parts of video where spiders are getting out. Nicely done Richard
My curly hair loves to move around a particular leaf in her enclosure. She moves it around weekly lol
that’s so fricken CUTE
Do they need misting or no. I'm new to this.
@@alvincole9551 there are videos on the play list about it
@@clutchitup8565 thank you 😊
@@alvincole9551 Give them a bottle cap with water so they can get additional water if necessary. But most get enough water through regular feeding. Never spray water directly onto a spider, since that‘s just rude. Put a couple drops on the outer netting or leaves in the enclosure.
My rule #1 of tarantula keeping is "Chill out"
This!! ☝
Where TF were you when my Philomena was eating her leg 🤣🤣🤣 total panic ensued until someone told me she was preening 🤦🏻♀️
My skeleton preens its legs while it sits in its water dish. First time I saw it do this didn't panic me--thought it was fascinatingly cool!
@@williamthran8325 I didn't know what was happening 🤣she had her ENTIRE leg in her mouth & I didn't have much experience yet. Now I only panic over odd behavior once a week or so 😄
I have a Philomena lol
@@Felicity-T awww 😍what kind is yours?
Learning the difference between "hunker/hiding beneath the knees" and "death curl" really helped me relax a lot. The first time I rehoused a T, it immediately went into "hunker" and stayed for almost 24 hours and I was in such a state, but I looked it up on a forum and was able to reassure myself of what I was looking at. The T eventually realized he was safe and promptly bulldozed his whole new enclosure into something he was happy with, a process I really enjoy watching. Thanks for the tips!
I saw my tarantula do that one night and went to bed waiting till the morning to see if he was dead, thanks Richard.
My sling took a small mound of dirt and moved it a few centimeters to the side lol of course it’s a white knee. He never stop decorating
Sometimes they just die. If you have this happen frequently, obviously check your husbandry against the suggestions of people that are experienced keepers. But, sometimes slings just die, even when you are doing things right, and you thought everything was going so well. It is still a good idea to recheck what you are doing, but there are times when you will find it was nothing you will be able to pinpoint. Don't get discouraged, it happens.
Don't have a T, still learning a lot, but even I have already seen people panicking about some of these. XD
Makes me wonder though, what behaviors should you worry about?
sounds like a video I will have to make soon!
@@tarantulacollective Sounds wonderful and we will appreciate it!
@@tarantulacollective my Avic avic went 4½ months without eating last year and I was getting worried .
Problem is, one of my juvenile T have this weird shenanigans where she will put one of her legs out of the vent holes and starts wobbeling it around and when i touch it she bolts to the other side.
Sounds almost like a snake using it's tail to lure prey.
yes I have also observed this my d.pentaloris and t.vagans but if I touch my vagans leg she will threat pose and stay there for about an hour lol
What always throws me off every time is seeing 2 tarantulas in the enclosure, it always takes a split second for my brain to process that it is a molt 😂 but this is a great video and will defintely out a ton of new keepers for sure!
I personally wanted to say “ Thank you Richard for all you do, I am fairly new to the hobby and would b absolutely lost without your videos, I know it’s not everything I need to know but it’s helped me so much in keeping my Avicularia safe and healthy. She is doing so well and I appreciate everything.
So number 6 is why so many people want to kiss tarantulas!
I'm a brand-new T keeper and just got my first spider a few weeks ago. This video is one of the most helpful I've run across! Things like being upside down for molting and sealing up the burrow are super important and probably would have freaked me to death had I not watched this! Thank you so much for making this available. :)
I am glad you found it helpful. I have actually put together an entire playlist of videos like this, especially for NEW keepers. They may answer even more of your questions:
New Tarantula Keeper Playlist!: ruclips.net/p/PLjBrtja7Q8uj435GOoijmU_ZRphfcx6tg
@@tarantulacollective Thanks! Watching these right now. Your channel has been immensely helpful so far and your hard work is definitely appreciated. :)
A new Tarantula Collective video ?
Yes please 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
I feel like your channel deserves waaaaay more love man.
That sub count should be in the hundreds of thousands.
I believe channels like yours are very important cuz they actually help people get over their fear of certain animals and that eventually will benefit not only those people but the animals as well.
I want to share this video in all of my tarantula FB groups.
i got a late juvenile/near adult A. seemanni at a Repticon that was missing its left front leg... i knew the guy running the booth so he gave her to me for free with a Scolopendra sp. Centipede that i bought... lo and behold about 4-6 months later she molted and had a BRAND NEW LEG... that was easily 4 or 5 years ago and shes doing fine still... just hanging out in her enclosure enjoying that Carolina weather ... re-growing legs doesnt ALWAYS happen but typically id say its true you DONT need to worry about missing limbs... either way they get by just fine with 7 or even as little as 5 or 6 legs
What would we do without you Richard?! 🌸 You’re a wealth of knowledge about our beloved critters and you’re so gifted at explaining things. As always, thank you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I still have a little shock moment everytime I see a T. on its back. After that it's like yeah molting! Great video Richard! *cheers!
Me too! Ive been years in this hobby and that still gets me haha
@@BillieBangs666 Speaking of it, my T. blondi is molting as I write this comment. Hopefully I finaly get a molt I can sex.
@@C.S.M.Hageroth has it molted fully yet?
@@elighrodriguez6106 Yes it has, but it is sitting ontop of it's exuvia, so I have to wait. :)
Omg, thank you for this video being new to this I can be admittedly neurotic about making a mistake.
Midnight here in Germany, but I'll watch it anyway
My G pulchra just dug it’s burro last night ! I was worried she was stressed or something because she completely covered the spot she usually likes to hang out. But seems she found a new one !
❤🕷🕸🕷❤
Tuesday starts to be one of my favorite Day ❤🕷🕸🕷
Tuesday AND Fridays 😁
@@tarantulacollective Getting more consistent Richard! I like it, I like it!
When I got the notification for this ( mind you I’m at work currently) I threw my hands up and went “ OH MY SWEET JESUS ! THANK YOUUU” 🙌🏻
I have been waiting for a vid like this ! Thank you so much 💕
LoL...that is awesome 🤣
You helped me with finding a place to order from and I bought my very first tarantula at Fear Not TarantulasThe was in January this year and it finally molted a few days ago 😊
YESSS! I had some of these worries! I just recently got a Chalcodes ... and it's been walking on the walls and then it was in it's burrow and it caved in... At least now I know exactly why. Because it's so worrisome.
First video as a member Thanks for getting me into the hobby my first T comes in tomorrow!
Ohh nice what you got coming
Thats awesome! What species is on its way?
This was an awesome video. Very informative for the beginner. You covered every thing I have seen in all my tarantulas. My seemanni and one of my curly hairs stay under ground for extended amounts of time.
First comment as a member can’t wait to get my first two slings tomorrow and take good care of them! You’ve inspired me to get into the hobby with care and heavy thought on what T’s I’m getting!
That is awesome dude! Congrats on your NEW tarantulas, I bet you are excited!
@@tarantulacollective I’m telling myself I’m only going to keep these two but there are so many cool species I doubt I’ll last long
Thats how it was with me. My wife got my first one and it was over then. Now have over 30.
Perfect timing, just got my first two Ts this past week.
TTC is one of the best tarantula RUclips channels.
Thanks!
Awesome information because I'm looking to start keeping T's 👍
Thanks for making this video. My Grammastola Pulcra which i got dissapeared about 3 weeks ago, so i feel better knowing this is normal and they can go without eating for a long time. Hopefully it will resurface so i can feed it soon as it trapped itself in. Great video as always :)
3:18 little dude literally saluted, i’m crying 😂 3:25 he looks like a cute little pirate captain searching the horizon for land, so expressive with only one of his pedipalps 😂😂😂
Rearranging... That's happening to me right now. From my usually inactive G. porteri. About a week or 2 ago, she decided to pull all the sub under and around her water dish, to fill the dish with it. I've cleaned it all it 3-4 times already, but she keeps filling it up with it. It's simply annoying. Eventually, she'll return to her typical inactive self.
Stay safe and thanks for sharing :)
(First) love from me, my Brazilian Black, and my Pinktoe🖤🕷🧡
I remember the first time I heard the tapping, everytime I turned the lights on it stopped. Finally I saw my P. Metallica tapping away . Being photosensitive it took three months to find out.
My room is sort of the "Room of weird noises" since Botia loaches make a very distinctive clicking noise, so when I get my first tarantula, I am fully prepared for more weird noises.
I DID NOT know about #6!!! How fascinating, and relieving as well. Thank you for this information!
New keeper here - I'm the proud parent of an Aphonopelma chalcodes (aka "Goldie"). Love your videos - I've learned so much! Keep up the great work!
Preening is so cool to watch especially on poecilotheria as mine hang off the glass when doing it
Great video! I've been creeped out from the goo around my GBB slings mouth.
Enjoyed this video very much. Thank you.
Awesome video, Rich, thanks for the help.
I liken the wall of substrate in front of their cave to a "Do Not Disturb" sign on your hotel door
Been searching for a video like this for months. Finally!
Another amazingly done list man, love the work you put in!
Your videos are awesome!
Good video man !! Learned some new stuff and thats why i keep coming back !! 🙌😍🙏
I 💜💜💜 your channel and this is definitely what I wanted to see.
Awesome tips! Thank you, brother 🙏🤘🕷️🕸️
nicw job Richard All of these behaviors have happened to me.
I was SO freaked out for a while because one of my T's kept rubbing her butt so I thought she was impacted, turns out she was just grooming😭 Now i can just chill and know its cute
Awesome video! I bet they say to themselves "I gotcha!" When they preen and stress their owners out lol little head burners but we love them!
Man you're a lifesaver, thank you so much for your videos
Hoping to get my first T for my birthday this June! I was told if I got a job to pay for the T and it’s enclosure I could have it so I did just that! They fascinate me
Wait , what ? If you gotta pay for it then uhmmmm , thats not for your b-day lol
@@whatsupchris Well I’m getting permission to get one for my birthday. My parents are arachnophobic lol
@@justinstrejc make em watch some of Richard's Tarantula Collective videos , The Dark Den and Exotic Lair . These 3 guys help take alot of peoples fear away . Good luck I hope they get you as many as you want . ✌🏽❤
Omg I'm a new tarantula keeper and saw what I know now as "Preening" and thought it was dying. Thank you so much for the video!
Richard!!!! Newfoundland says yer deadly bah!
The real 🐐.
Thank you I just got a curly hair and I saw it climb the side of the enclosure and I was so worried it was trying to escape or just uncomfortable with something
Oldie, but a goodie!!! Thanks for the recap.
I like it when I see my Tarantula rearranging his enclosure, he's keeping busy, which is nice. I just have to add, you capture some awesome imagery with your equipment and skills. Nice footage, really!
I love that you put the beautiful little Jumping Spider with the 1 pedipalp up! The whole "🤦♀️" on her forehead is so cute. 🖤🖤🖤
Was gonna buy that exact same shirt recently
Hello great video information Richard
Hey thanks for the vids man. I'm terrified of spiders but your videos are helping with that fear. To the point I'm considering getting a desert blonde. Thanks again man
Did you ever get one
At 3:23 the jumping spider salutes to Richard because he’s so proud of being in his Collection! 😍🕷🥺
I want to say thank you for all the information you give! I’m new to owning a T and I don’t know squat 🤣. You helped me a lot and helped me learn.
I’m new to the hobby and find myself anxiously googling everything my T does and a video of yours always comes up assuring me my baby is fine… SO THANK YOU!!! 🤍🕸️😭
In so happy to hear that! And thank you for watching and leaving a positive comment.
In so happy to hear that! And thank you for watching and leaving a positive comment.
I've been watching dark den and exotic liar for a little over a year. And I'm so glad your videos have been recommended to me
This put me at ease some what I have a cobolt blue and I noticed it’s lost a leg randomly I mean it’s still fine wondering round and stuff and there’s nothing it can hurt itself on but this video put me at ease with the missing limb info and climbing round on the glass and roof ! Thanks dude
Great job on this video man. I highly appreciated it as a new owner!! (GBB)
I'm amazed nobody said anything about that cricket getting yeeted into the atmosphere at 6:42 lol
#2, I recently captured a small brown / black spider. Not sure on the species, too small to tell yet. Black body, brown abdomen, thin legs, can climb acrylic, leaves web strands as it climbs. I spent over an hour just watching it explore the enclosure, methodically testing every corner. It'd climb up and stick a leg through the small gap where the lid slides closed, climb up and feel through each vent hole individually. Reminded me of that line from Jurassic Park "They test the fence systematically. Searching for weaknesses."
Great video!
Fam just rehomed our sheep, I was joking about what animals we could get for the area we live in in place of sheep aside from more dogs and cats. I have no idea how but for some reason or another I joked about getting a tarantula. 1 Day later and I've watched at least 12 of your videos, I plan on finishing the new keeper playlist before I dive in. What started as a joke is something I'm now extremely interested in. Going to wait until I graduate in a few weeks but bless you for making this topic so approachable.
Excellent video
I'm new to the hobby. And your advice rocks.
Loved the vid. I learned from the Oldtimers at another site. Didn't know about you yet. That's a vid that all newbies should watch.
Some really awesome shots in this one! And a fantastic video idea
This was a great video specially for beginners well done. Thank you for all you do.🕷🕸🕷🕸🕷
GOD BLESS
Glad to hear about the Aphonopelma chalcodes and hunger strikes lol mine has been on one for about 8 months now. I offer food every couple of weeks (and remove if not taken by the morning) I'll just keep offering and keep the water dish filled and fresh.
Dude. Loving the shirt ;) greatest band of all time 🤘
The quality of your footage never disappoints 🕷️🕸️
Sick video... This is gonna help so many beginners
Very interesting next video should be behaviors to worry about! That would be intriguing to hear
Preening. My versicolor was on the side of the glass with 6 legs tucked under it and was only hanging on by two legs lol. I have seen the 3 to 4 legs at once on my terrestrial species but six legs being used on an arboreal??? It wasn't even in its web. Spiders doing spider things lol
Such a good video! Thanks a lot! You helped to ease a lot of my future worries 👍
Thanks for this because now I feel better. I got my very first T just over a week ago, a sub adult Aphonopelma chalcodes. All she does is walk around the enclosure walls or just stand on the wall for hours. The substrate is bone dry, lots of it and well compacted. She has eaten which was awesome to watch. She doesn’t use her hide yet and stood in the corner eating. I watched the entire thing as I have time on my hands lol. Anyway, I was getting worried as I have heard that a T on the enclose walls is a sign of an unhappy T. I want my princess to be happy. I am positive I’ve done everything right so hopefully the little diva will come down soon and enjoy her home.
3:20 “aye aye captain!”
Gonna recieve my very first arachnid (female Chromatopelma cyanopubescens, or GBB) soon and Your videos are such blessing to me ❤ We all need to know as much as wr can BEFORE getting our hands on an animal. In the earily 2000's when I was getting my 1st leopard gecko, such informations were nowwhere to be found on the internet, but I'm glad to learn on my mistakes as well. Thank You for potentially reducing the ammount of mistakes I'll make with my GBB in the future ❤
I'm totally going to go geeky fan girl, here. LOL. Wow! You have a true gift for making keeping T's an approachable, non-scary hobby. I learn a dozen plus things with every single video. Thank you for doing what you do!
Really useful video, I've got 3 T's so far and they all act so differently, it's reassuring to know that I don't need to worry after several hunger strikes and midnight rooftop climbs.
THank you so much, this has helped me enormously! ♥
I am about to get my first avic sling and I cannot thank you enough for all of this information. It is making me a lot less nervous that I am going to do something wrong or hurt my new baby.
I'm going to be that guy, first comment. 😅
Excited for this though, spiders are so interesting. Was watching my curly hair groom itself yesterday.
I love your giggle at the end of your vids it always makes me smile
I'm glad you mentioned that aphonopelmas go on hunger strike more often, I was actually starting to get a bit nervous about my seemani that buried itself in it's burrow a while back