Thanks for this lovely overview! Couldn't care less if Brachys are "cool" in the hobby or not. They're big sized, long lived, beginner friendly and among the most beautiful T's around!
I agree completely! I speak to a lot of beginners who are under the impression that these guys are "boring", so I'm trying to change that view. :) Thanks!
How on earth do you not have a B emilia? Come on bud we gotta do better. :p I am 100% with you that Brachy's are often overlooked by "experienced" keepers. I love all the boring pet rocks.
I have shamed myself... Hahahaha. I know, right? It's one I'm legitimately embarrassed for not owning. And I agree completely about the experienced keepers passing on them. Heck, I did it for a while. It's a shame. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
I picked up my first ever tarantula about 4 months ago, a little b.hamorii female. The second day I had her she decided to close off her hide and not show herself! After 2 weeks I grew inpatient and decided to get another tarantula, a little unsexed b.albopilosum. Another week goes by and my b.albpolisoum does the fricking same! I now own 2 boxes of dirt, no tarantulas to be seen and Im a little "annoyed" sooo I buy another one, a little davus pentaloris..needles to say she also decides to go into hiding. I now own 6 tarantulas, my b.albopilosum has molted! My b.hamorri is still hiding and my davus pentaloris is showing herself now and eating like a little monster. Tarantulas really test your patience sometimes but theyre so much fun! Your videos have helped me to not freak out over their weird behaviour and to stay calm! thank you so much for that!!
Hahahahaha! I think that's exactly how many of us end up with large collections. We get sick of waiting for tarantulas to appear after burying themselves during premolt, so we buy more. haha. I did the same thing. :) I had a GBB and an LP sling that both buried themselves. I got tired of waiting, so I bought a C. versicolor and an OBT sling. lol We've all been there. Thank YOU for the kind words! Glad I could help. :)
I have several Brachypelmas also namely B. albopilosum (Hobby form), B. albiceps, B. auratum, B. boehmei, B. emilia, B. hamorii, B. klaasi, B. sabulosum and B. vagans. They are very docile and hardy species. 😊
Curious where you find the half rounds of cork bark for hides? I can only seem to find chunks. And thank you for your videos!! As someone who is unnerved by spiders in general, I just acquired my first two, a B. boemei and a B. smithii (guys swears it’s not a hamori). Thank you again!
Awesome, 20 min. of Brachy's! Such a cool genus. I have 4 atm, got emilia and albo as 1" at the same time and albo is twice as big a year later! Both cute as a button though 🙂 Thanks for the video!
Thanks so much, Michiel! They seem to put on size much more quickly once they hit the 1" mark (although someone just told me that their B. albo went from .3" to 3" in a year!). That's awesome that they sprouting up for you. :)
The species we had been referring to as "B. smithi" in the hobby for years was mislabeled and had already been described as "B. hamorii" earlier. So the name was changed to reflect this. B. smithi is a different spider from a different region that looks similar. This breaks it down: tomsbigspiders.com/2017/05/28/b-smithi-is-now-b-hamorii-a-breakdown-of-the-taxonomic-revision/
i love brachypelma spiders 😍😍 I have a vagans and a kahlenbergi and two albopilosums one is the hobby form and the other is a small spiderlet of Nicaraguan albopilosum.
Just recently “saved” a what I believe is a small or sub adult albopolosum didn’t spell that right. From a pet store typical bad husbandry no hide water dish with nasty sponges. Well she’s great eater and temperament so far but I noticed a small red bump on one of the sides of the top of her fangs no on the fang itself. I have checked her very thoroughly and don’t see any more marks or any mites. Maybe an old wound or sore? Anything to worry about Tom??
Ugh, I HATE when pet stores do that! It could be an old wound or a sore from the poor conditions. Is she eating okay? If so, she may molt out of it without any issues.
u kept talking about the exceptions to rules being albo and vagans, and its funny now considering the taxonomic changes and them being in a separate genus
Hi, Mary! So, after a tarantula eats enough to trigger it's next molt cycle, they go into premolt. At this point, the spider usually won't eat, will often bury itself in its burrow (not always), and will get ready to molt. Depending on the size of the spider, this can take several weeks to several months.
Awesome video bud. I need to get some of these. I did like you and kinda skipped some of them. I just figured I could come back and get them later. As always bud. Keep up the awesome work and hope you and your family has a great Thanksgiving. Lol don't eat to much. I know I will. Lol
Thanks, bud! I think a lot of us overlook them for a while, but eventually circle back with a better appreciation for them. I know I did. haha I hope you and yours had a great Thanksgiving as well! And I TOTALLY ate too much. lol
Hello! So sorry for the delay. It honestly depends on so many different factors that it would be impossible to come up with an accurate guess. Temperature, feeding schedule, genetics, and size/age of the tarantula all play into it. Mine did grow a bit faster than my other Brachypelma species, but it was still only molting once every 5-6 months or so.
Tom you have been finding too many ads for Black Friday. Ha ha. HAPPY THANKSGIVING> This was published on our wedding anniversary. 48 years. We celebrated with friends who were married 56 years! Together we two couples have been married over 100 years,
Bahahahaha....indeed! And congratulations...that is amazing! 48 years? WOW. Sadly, not many couple reach that landmark anymore. It does my heart good to hear that there were TWO couples around the 50 year mark! :)
Hi Tom, great educational video. May I ask what is the normal Behaviours of the B. Bohemi? I have a juvenile (4-6cm big) and it’s roaming around a lot/ climbing the enclosure side/lid. The enclosure has dry substrate (one moist corner) and a water dish. I’ve left it alone in a corner of my bedroom to avoid more distress for 4 days (as recommend by the seller) the only interaction between me and the T is when I’ve refilled the water dish on the 3rd day of acclimatisation after delivery. I offered it a small roach in the morning of the 5 day but it rejected and flicked hairs at it, so I’ve removed the roach. Would it be that the T is still acclimating to its enclosure and monitor it to see what happens? I Don’t think it’s due for a moult but as this is my first tarantula I’m not 100% sure on what to look for. So I thought I’d ask yourself and your viewers for some advice as I’m sure there are a lot of experienced keepers who may be able to help. Great video again, defiantly subscribed as I few I can learn a lot from you. Cheers, Ross.
Hello, Ross! Thanks so much! Well, mine are usually pretty sedentary, although they can be a bit skittish when disturbed. Did you just rehouse yours? If not, and you're using coco fiber, did you pack it down first or leave it fluffy? Just a few ideas off hand. Has it been particularly humid where you are at?
Tom Moran I have rehoused it after shipping I’ve left it for 6 days. It kicked hairs at the roach I offered it 5 days after shipping. It’s starting to develop bold patches on its abdomen. Personally I think it’s more than likely I’ve put it in an enclosure which is too big with not enough substrate (classic newbie error apparently). And it’s possibly not stressed. I use cocofibre not compacted as substrate. I have smaller enclosures on the way to rehouse it into with deeper substrate. Thank you for the reply and keep up the great work and informative videos. Cheers, Ross.
@@rossnation8092 It can take them a while to settle in after first being rehoused. That could be what you're seeing. Giving it a bit more packed down substrate might help! Good luck!
Great video full of information thanks Tom. Would you say the b. Verdiez care is similar? We have a T. Vagans she's doing fantastic. Keep you the great work Tom and family.
@@TomsBigSpiders don't be sorry it's crazy time's especially in the US. We took the plunge and got her. she was to good to pass up. After 8 molts in the past 2 weeks we a binge watching your rehouseing vids lol. Thanks Tom you all stay safe.
Brachipelmas Bhomei. I don’t remember how but I have a molt from one. Even though I don’t own any t’s. Anyways, I really like these species reviews. Keep it it up Tom
That’s the plan once I get my own place. T’s are a lot cheaper than cats but right now I’m volunteering for quite a while. So sadly the t,s must wait. But I did save a gecko recently that I’m keeping. Very new to lizards but so far so good. It has been over a month and it is still alive
brachypelma boehmei was described by the german arachnologist Günter Schmidt "Böhm" is a common german surname i guess the correct pronunciation would be german same for baumgarteni, kahlenbergi and schroederi
Hello! That's the problem with some of these "Latin" names...they are actually words from different languages that we then try to pronounce in Latin. I think that's why there is so much confusion around this one. Thank you!
Im sorry, but all the suggested pronunciations of boehmei are wrong. XD The pronunciation of the "oe" and the "ei" is in 2 syllables each. That means, as a native english speaker, one has to pronounce it BO A MA I, which still isnt fully correct, because you dont pronunciate the E as, for example, the germans do, but this is probably the closest you can get. Hope that helps. ;)
Hey Tom, thanks so much for this video. I think it's probably been one of the most helpful I've seen on RUclips. Particularly the information about growth rates/moisture levels and the hybridization. Great, great video geezer! Hope you and your family are keeping well during this awful pandemic. Best Wishes Justin UK
I know this is 2 years old, but thank you for doing this video. I just rescued a brachypelma from a chain pet store and they only had it identified "mexican red knee". This helps identify her.
Hi, Judy! It depends on the species, size, temperatures, and feeding schedules. No one ever mentions it because there are just too many variables. For example, I had a G. pulchripes that I got at .3" that was molting every three months. I was feeding it twice a week and it was kept in the 70s. A friend of mine had one that was fed weekly and kept in the 80s, and it molted once a month. It can vary greatly depending on the species and situation.
@@TomsBigSpiders So interesting! Do they get larger with each molt. I thought the purpose of molting was to accommodate their growth. I saw a video that suggested the more humidity/ heat, the more they molt the faster they grow. What do you think?
My Mexican red knee turned into a huge bitch after her last molt. Being pissy, kicking, and threat postured and tried to bite for the first time. She kicks all the time though thats the most annoying thing. I cant wait to get OW species cuz at least there will be no hair kicking....just trying to murder me
@@TomsBigSpiders mine is probably about 3in leg span it hard to tell since she hides a lot and doesnt like to spread out. She also thinks shes arboreal so shes sometimes on the walls
Nice video! I got several of them and all the things you said i see in mine as well. I do have to say that my Brachypelma albopilosum's (i got 2) like to stay in their hides and i rarely see them ot side during the day. My "orange" colored Brachypelma's prefer to be outside and don't seem to use their hides.
Thanks so much, Koen! What size are your B. albos? Our of all the species covered, that seems to be the one with the most diversity in behavior from specimen to specimen. :)
One lady is about 5 to 6 inches, i think she about 7 years old now. I got her (with a B hamorii) from a lady who stopped with the hobby. I also paired her with succes. 86 little babies. Unfortunatly i only got 2 left as there may have been something wrong with the substrate (was my first try), i ended up with 84 white molt covered corpses :( Anyway, she's also the one that gives me treath postures sometimes. She doesn't like strangers in her borrow. Pairing was nervewrecking to be fair. I paired her 3 times and i did end up with a heart attack almost as she charged out her den to meet him. He did survive and is currently with another female. The other one is about 4 inches i think, i got him/her as a 2 inch sling end of last year. We had a hot summer here in europe and she or he put one size fast. Usually they are good eaters, but they do skip meals some times. I feed them grasshoppers medium size once a week. I do keep mine one dry substrate with a big water dish. No moist corners (i've had some bad experience with the yellow molt). I do think they are a nice T to have eventhough they are just 'brown". If you look carefully you will see that it has some gold mixed in with the brown on its carapace.
Hey Tom I enjoyed this video but feel like some of the species husbandry and behaviors were covered a little better than others. Maybe since the name change you could revise this video or separate the different species? I listen to the podcast and heard you saying some species you find yourself wanting to do again so it might be the perfect excuse for the tliltocatl/Brachypelma lovers.
Hello! Yes, I definitely plan to do separate ones, and have already started notes for a few of them. Is there a particular species you would like to see first? :)
Personally I’m most interested in the B. Boehmei because I just picked up a sling. I think I’ve got the husbandry down. Just curious about different behaviors that might have been observed as specimens were growing.
Nice hoodie....but on a different note tom ik we are on the topic of brachypelmas but i have a 3.5 inch pamphobeteos species machala hopefully i spelt it right but its showing a lot of purple/pink could it be a male?
Thanks, Ryan! :) It's possible, but I've raised Pamphobeteus duran, and both the male and female were showing purples and pinks at that size. The female later outgrew them.
Awesome! I just ordered three different Brachyopelma so I found this video very informative. I got an emilia, klassi, and an albopilosum (even though that one is a Tliltocatl now)
Ordered two brachypelma albiceps from FNT...look for video about them from Tom Moran. Ahhhh! You're killin me haha Do you have any of them? I'm sure I'm set with them..buuuut I need your advice video anyway! :)
Hahaha I don't! Unfortunately, the one I bought as B. albiceps was a B. vagans. I'm sure you'll do fine...the care is very easy. :) Congrats! I need to order a couple myself.
For most species of Aphonopelma, yes. The A. seemanni would be the one exception as many like a bit of moisture and will burrow even as adults. I have a 4.5" female who has quite the burrow. Which species were you looking at?
@@TomsBigSpiders I am looking at an A. hentzi. I grew up in west Texas, so have some passing familiarity with them in the wild, including an amusing time when one walked up to my foot, sat there tapping on the toe of my boot with one of its front legs for about five minutes, and then turned around and sauntered off the way it came.
Could you do a video on why you shouldn't hybridize two tarantula species? Or at least more on the genetics? Because it's hard to find accurate information on this, and science plays a huge part in my life, so this makes me very curious. Next to that I also wonder what the consequences are breeding two T from the same eggsac? Since it's kinda difficult to make sure they aren't from the same eggsac, especially when you get them from the same breeder... I'm currently not breeding tarantula's at all, I only keep them, but this does intrigue me. Especially, since when you look at reptiles and their genetics, it all seems to be well-researched, but with arachnids it all seems to be vague and uncertain..
Oh never mind, I found this: tomsbigspiders.com/2017/09/23/tarantula-hybridization/ which is incredibly helpful!!! However now I'm wondering if you could crossbreed the avicularia morphs? Because in theory (if I'm correct) they are just a color morph of the same species? Again, I'm not planning to do so, I'm just trying to learn about this.
Okay, glad that you found the article! No, I wouldn't crossbreed the color morphs at this point. The hobby is keeping them separate in case a future revision decides that they are indeed separate species.
Very nice! I only sorta only got back into tarantulas. I had a mature male avic avic for a little while that I came home one day to him in death curl. I preserved him but didn't get any more t's for maybe 6mos-1year until my friend notified me that his friend was selling two unsexed p.metallicas (about 3in each, I sexed both. they're female) for $40 with enclosures then all the sudden I fell back in love and bought aphonopelma seemanni and heteroscodra maculata slings and got a free brachypelma vagans because I bought from a friend of mine who breeds a lot. I'm glad you made this video because I got sooooo much more excited for my adorable little Vagans to mature (even though I was already thrilled for all of them) Happy Thanksgiving btw!
Hello, Cass! That's a fantastic deal you got on those P. metallicas...wow! You've got a wonderful collection going. Those vagans are STUNNING when they get their adult colors. :) And Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! :)
How can I convince my housemates that tarantulas especially Brachypelmas are not harmful? I really wanted one but my housemates kept on saying that they might harm everyone. I did a lot of research about husbandry but I can’t apply it since I can’t have one. 😩
Hello! The key seems to be to get them to become more interested and fascinated than scared and repulsed. I did a podcast that sort of covers this topic, if you're interested: www.buzzsprout.com/148967/episodes/734126-convincing-your-mate-to-let-you-get-a-tarantula
@@TomsBigSpiders Thank you sir, I've learned a lot from you and from Schizo-Pelma Tv, he said on his channel that he learned all of his husbandry from you.
Great video, Tom and Happy Thanksgiving! I have a few of these myself. boehmei, hamorii, albopilosum, and vagans. My vagans is a great eater and my albopilosum is a fast grower. I picked up a few of those hinged containers from Amazon and they are great. I tried putting acrylic latches on them but that required too much cutting on the enclosure to get it to work. I started using cabinet magnets and those work great. I also started using a little excavator clay in my substrate mixture to help firm up their burrows so they don't collapse.
Hello and a Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! :) You've got an awesome Brachy collection there! It's odd, as the B. albopilosums seem to have the most variance in growth rates. Mine grow rather slowly overall, but others report their hit 3" in a year. Do you have a link to the cabinet magnets you used? I was wondering if they would work, so that is AWESOME to hear! Thank you!!
Great video Tom! One note about B. Hamorrii/Smithi, I noticed all the info I found online states that they have a slow growth rate but I have experienced almost the opposite. Somehow, maybe the Arizona weather, my little lady has grown like crazy! She always takes food, and grew from 1/2" in January 2018 to just over 2" as of late September and due to molt any day now. She is super fat and still eats! Idk what her deal is but I expected a slow burn waiting and was pleasantly surprised by her speed.
It's funny, as I've had a couple folks from Arizona tell me that they get fantastically fast growth rates with some of the slow growing species. It really does have to be your weather! That is so interesting to me. :) Thanks!
Terrific video! I have a B. Albopilosum and she's an awesome T. She does love to eat and would probably eat every day if I let her. I do plan on getting a B. Hamorii next.
My female albopilosum went from 1/4" to 3" in about 18 months at a comfortable room temperature. One of the several reasons that I always recommend them to brand new people.
Thanks for another great husbandry video. Love my Brachys. I’m seriously considering picking up an auratum for Christmas. They’ve been a little hard to find.
It depends on how big the cage is. If there are too many places to hide, and can make it difficult to keep track of the sling and for the sling to find food. It can also be difficult to monitor and maintain the correct conditions for the slings. For example. most need moist substrate, and it can make it difficult to add water to your dirt in a larger enclosure when you're not sure where the spider is (especially because many of them will burrow). Personally, I like to keep them in something small until they put on a bit of size and become more hardy before I go putting them in large enclosures.
@@TomsBigSpiders that makes sense! I'll keep it in mind in the future. The sling I have is a b. boehmei and even though it's in a larger cage it keeps to the premade burrow towards at the top so I can always keep an eye on it at the moment. Will consider moving it to smaller enclosure if I get something to put in its current one if you think its advisable though!
I have watched your videos for few hours steaught now because I just got an email that my B. Hamoriis are in the mail on their way to me. My first ever spiders! Your sling care videoa were super helpful!
Hey, bud! Man, I'm totally jealous. We were going to try to catch them in Boston next month, but I don't think that we are going to be able to swing it. So bummed. And thanks so much!
After spending over 10 years wanting a T but knowing the other occupants of my house wouldn't be happy, I waited until they grew up and moved out, finally I have bought myself a B. Hamorii and I'm looking forward to it arriving.
Tom can you help me? I'm planning to spray insecticide in my house. My question is when is it safe to bring back my tarantulas in my house after I sprayed insecticide? Thank you for the answer Tom. I think this will be a very valuable question especially from a new keeper like me.
@@goldpieceleo She asked what it was you were trying to kill. We looked up the active ingredient, and she said that stuff is pretty nasty and kills on contact. She would worry about residual traces being left around the room. Will you be spraying the room the tarantulas are kept in?
@@TomsBigSpiders yeah, I'll be spraying the room and the whole house. My dubia and lateralis colony doesn't have any escapees but I have other pest problem so I have to.
Nuts that some people find Hamorii to be docile. I've had I think 5 over the years and all of them have been crazy 🤣 easily the biggest hair kickers I've ever known
@@TomsBigSpiders I've had slings to adults. Male and female and all the same 🤣 just bad luck I guess. By the way dude, it's awesome that you respond to everyone one the comments section. I've been listening to your podcasts a lot lately. I've gone back and caught up on almost a years worth. They've got me through the lockdown while being off work so thank you for those.
@@iandavies7991 You're not the first to say that theirs were less than calm. Haha. Mine is still not what I'd call "handleable". And no problem! I would feel terribly rude not replying. :) And that's awesome! Those podcasts help to keep me sane. haha
@@TomsBigSpiders In contrast to the diva of an adult female I had, the enclosure next to hers housed my adult female T. blondi who was an absolute darling. She never used a hide, never flicked hairs and would sit there while I cleaned around her enclosure without even moving. As long as I didn't touch her she was not in the slightest bit bothered by me 😆
I have been pronouncing hamorii incorrectly for.... so long.... Other than my mistake, great video! Very informative! Thanks again for the work you put into your content.
@@TomsBigSpiders Eventually we will find out who's wrong. Everyone, place your bets.... Also, you're more than welcome. You're the reason I got into the hobby and the one who helped me learn everything.
I recently picked up a B Albiceps teeny tiny sling. My first brachy! And hopefully not the last one. Thank you for the vid Tom! Can't wait to see more.
Hello, Alexis! Man, I'm jealous! I'm still on the hunt for a B. albiceps. I bought a sling years ago, and it was apparently mislabeled. Now that it's got it's adult colors, it's obvious that it's a B. vagans. I'm sure it won't be your last. :) Thanks!
@@TomsBigSpiders Oh no that is bad! I dont understand how it happens so often that they are mislabeld. I hope you can get one in your hands, they are so cute. Its a bit clumsy but a really good eater. Not a problem with the tiny dust crickets. The grow rate of the albiceps is similiar with all the others i assume? I dont mind it tho eventually there will be a beautiful T.. Just have to be really patient :').
@@Ansj88 Yeah, I love my little B. vagans, but I was NOT pleased. Not sure what happened there. Awwww....she sounds cute! Yeah, the growth rate should be similar, although I've heard they grow a bit faster than the B. hamorii or B. auratums.
I have a B.Vagans B. Hamorii and a B. Albopilosum who is hiding now closed herself off to the world but was all over before that lol great video thumbs up.
My hamorii locked herself up in her burrow for over 2 months now. Getting pretty worried, but as long as I don't smell that awful 'death stench', I guess it'll be alright and she'll emerge bigger :P
lol ik right. the P. Cancerides I just got I gave it a few days and wanted to take some pics but it made a hole and will only come out at night when im sleeping every day something has moved lol it's 3''
You say they grow slowly like its a bad thing, but for me, thats a plus. If I get a critter, I want longevity, and a long life with me. Ive got a Rose Hair thats been with me for probably atleast 15 years, and I dont know how old she was when I got her.
Hi, Grey! I say it as a warning to those who might get a sling as a first tarantula, as it's going to be years before they have an adult. I talk to a lot of beginners, and this can be a huge source of frustration for them. Scroll down, and one of the commenters is complaining about how slow they grow. I just want folks to be aware of it before buying a tiny sling. It's a commitment. Personally, I'm with you. I have patience and love the fact that they will be with me for decades in some instances. That's a definite plus for me, too!
@@TomsBigSpiders Heh, I understand your reasoning as to the warning, I just think that if youre going to get a wee babby(ies), you should be prepared to go into it for the long haul. As much as I like instant gratification, being patient with a long term investment can be very rewarding.
I completely agree. This is not a hobby for people who lack patience. :) Personally, I find it very rewarding when they start showing their adult colors. It makes it SO worth the wait.
Tom my male strip knee I think is passing I put him on a seed heating pad he has moisture in and water and moistened vermiculite and coco fiber I think they sold him knowing he was on way out is there something more I can d0
I absolutely love you and your wife's videos. I am working on getting a Brachypelma Smithi and a Grammostola Pulchra. They are both so beautiful. Thank you for all your informative videos.
B albopilosum. I’ve raised both hobby and Nicaraguan forms from slings and have handled a couple wild-caught Nicaraguan adults. They aren’t defensive. I’ve never gotten the impression that they were going to bite, but they are every bit as skittish and jumpy as your average Avicularia. They WILL jump off your hands, so handling is not recommended. The Nicaraguan sling I’ve raised is WAY more reclusive than the hobby form. My hobby form juvenile will just sit there when you open it’s container while my Nicaraguan juvenile will bolt for its hide, only to come back to the entrance and slowly come back out if I hold still. Surprisingly, my Nicaraguan curly hair has never kicked hair at me even once. Not defensive, not inclined to bite but quick to bolt. Also, they eat like pigs. I’ve seen my Nicaraguan eat within 24 hours prior to molting.
Thank you so much for chiming in on this, Eric. I truly appreciate it. I've heard from a few folks on this one (as I really wanted to know if there was a difference), and some have reported that their specimens are extra skittish. That's really great info to know, as the "hobby form" of this species has a reputation for being super laid back. Beginners picking up a Nicaraguan should be aware of the potential behavioral differences. Thanks again!
There are so many T youtubers now BUT you by far are the most informative.
I truly appreciate that. :)
@@TomsBigSpiders I second this!
@@taeviansworldofreptiles3828 Thank you, Taevian! :)
I agree!
@@TomsBigSpiders I third this 👍
Thanks for this lovely overview! Couldn't care less if Brachys are "cool" in the hobby or not. They're big sized, long lived, beginner friendly and among the most beautiful T's around!
I agree completely! I speak to a lot of beginners who are under the impression that these guys are "boring", so I'm trying to change that view. :) Thanks!
How on earth do you not have a B emilia? Come on bud we gotta do better. :p I am 100% with you that Brachy's are often overlooked by "experienced" keepers. I love all the boring pet rocks.
I have shamed myself... Hahahaha. I know, right? It's one I'm legitimately embarrassed for not owning. And I agree completely about the experienced keepers passing on them. Heck, I did it for a while. It's a shame. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Tom Moran you too bud
I think B emilia are the most elegant looking Brachypelma! I love my girl, she is a sweet and beautiful chunky baby.
SuperNoseFace you nailed it!
You had me at "beautiful chunky baby." :)
I just got a 1/2 inch Brachypelma bohemi (It’s my first ever tarantula)
Congrats! They are awesome spiders. :)
I picked up my first ever tarantula about 4 months ago, a little b.hamorii female. The second day I had her she decided to close off her hide and not show herself! After 2 weeks I grew inpatient and decided to get another tarantula, a little unsexed b.albopilosum. Another week goes by and my b.albpolisoum does the fricking same! I now own 2 boxes of dirt, no tarantulas to be seen and Im a little "annoyed" sooo I buy another one, a little davus pentaloris..needles to say she also decides to go into hiding. I now own 6 tarantulas, my b.albopilosum has molted! My b.hamorri is still hiding and my davus pentaloris is showing herself now and eating like a little monster. Tarantulas really test your patience sometimes but theyre so much fun! Your videos have helped me to not freak out over their weird behaviour and to stay calm! thank you so much for that!!
Hahahahaha! I think that's exactly how many of us end up with large collections. We get sick of waiting for tarantulas to appear after burying themselves during premolt, so we buy more. haha. I did the same thing. :) I had a GBB and an LP sling that both buried themselves. I got tired of waiting, so I bought a C. versicolor and an OBT sling. lol We've all been there. Thank YOU for the kind words! Glad I could help. :)
Hahahaha same as i...😅🤣😂
You are my go to for information. Thank you. I only got Brachypelma and I love them all. 🤘
Thanks so much, Thomas! :)
Thank u.... I have a few of the Brachy's.... and yes... lol... can be slow growing!!! Keep the videos coming.... enjoying them
Thanks so much! Yes, they grow slowly, but man is it worth the wait! :)
I have several Brachypelmas also namely B. albopilosum (Hobby form), B. albiceps, B. auratum, B. boehmei, B. emilia, B. hamorii, B. klaasi, B. sabulosum and B. vagans. They are very docile and hardy species. 😊
They really are awesome tarantulas that sometimes get overlooked. You have some awesome ones there! :)
What substrate do u use for ur Mexican red knee?
I believe that is top soil with a bit of vermiculite mixed in. :)
I have 6 of your Brachypelma videos pulled up. Thank you again for being such a valuable resource!
Hahaha! That's awesome! I have to do a Brachypelma update soon. :)
Those people who released their animals in the wild are cancers.
Love all your Beautiful babies. Very Thankful for your teachings . Your the Best .
Thank you so much, Conchita! :)
Curious where you find the half rounds of cork bark for hides? I can only seem to find chunks. And thank you for your videos!! As someone who is unnerved by spiders in general, I just acquired my first two, a B. boemei and a B. smithii (guys swears it’s not a hamori). Thank you again!
Hello! I usually order them in bulk from NEHERP www.neherpetoculture.com/ And congrats on your new acquisitions!
Awesome, 20 min. of Brachy's! Such a cool genus. I have 4 atm, got emilia and albo as 1" at the same time and albo is twice as big a year later! Both cute as a button though 🙂 Thanks for the video!
Thanks so much, Michiel! They seem to put on size much more quickly once they hit the 1" mark (although someone just told me that their B. albo went from .3" to 3" in a year!). That's awesome that they sprouting up for you. :)
That's a really nice looking B. Albopiosum. Good video by the way.
Thanks so much! :)
I just got my first T. Went for a Vagan. She is beautiful. Not burrowing atall at the moment.. She is just on the surface relaxing. X
Congratulations...that's awesome! What size is she? Some of the larger ones won't burrow (my large female doesn't).
I couldn't decide which B I wanted but finally went for B emilia. auratum or vagans next:)
I HAVE to get a B. emilia myself. haha. The B. auratums are gorgeous, in my opinion. :)
So brachypelma hamorii is a "new" species due to cross-species breeding? I thought it was a general name change from smithi to hamorii.
The species we had been referring to as "B. smithi" in the hobby for years was mislabeled and had already been described as "B. hamorii" earlier. So the name was changed to reflect this. B. smithi is a different spider from a different region that looks similar. This breaks it down: tomsbigspiders.com/2017/05/28/b-smithi-is-now-b-hamorii-a-breakdown-of-the-taxonomic-revision/
i love brachypelma spiders 😍😍 I have a vagans and a kahlenbergi and two albopilosums one is the hobby form and the other is a small spiderlet of Nicaraguan albopilosum.
Oh, man...I need a B. kahlenbergi! haha Sounds like you have a great Brachy collection going. :)
Favorite horror movie Texas chainsaw massacre. You posted this video same time I was looking at getting one for myself lol
One of the classics! And great timing!
Just recently “saved” a what I believe is a small or sub adult albopolosum didn’t spell that right. From a pet store typical bad husbandry no hide water dish with nasty sponges. Well she’s great eater and temperament so far but I noticed a small red bump on one of the sides of the top of her fangs no on the fang itself. I have checked her very thoroughly and don’t see any more marks or any mites. Maybe an old wound or sore? Anything to worry about Tom??
Ugh, I HATE when pet stores do that! It could be an old wound or a sore from the poor conditions. Is she eating okay? If so, she may molt out of it without any issues.
The vagans looks so athletic ! Awesome Spider ! Thanks
They really are, Volker! :)
u kept talking about the exceptions to rules being albo and vagans, and its funny now considering the taxonomic changes and them being in a separate genus
Hahaha That worked out well!
How about B albiceps? I have one, it's a sling though and I'm a beginner at this hobby.
Great species. I bought one years ago, but it ended up being a mis-labeled B. vagans. :(
thank you so much sir tom.. very useful tips for beginners like me..
That's awesome. Thank you, Donna!
What do you mean by pre molt? We are newer to the T world but love the Brachys we have a Vagan and Hamorii.
Hi, Mary! So, after a tarantula eats enough to trigger it's next molt cycle, they go into premolt. At this point, the spider usually won't eat, will often bury itself in its burrow (not always), and will get ready to molt. Depending on the size of the spider, this can take several weeks to several months.
I already looking for another or goliath or something slow very beginner do u have a chalchodies ?
I do have two chalcodes! One is a tiny sling and the other is a 3" young adult. :)
My B. albo eats like an absolute pig. It's fun to watch the take downs!
They really are little piggies. hahaha
Awesome video bud. I need to get some of these. I did like you and kinda skipped some of them. I just figured I could come back and get them later. As always bud. Keep up the awesome work and hope you and your family has a great Thanksgiving. Lol don't eat to much. I know I will. Lol
Thanks, bud! I think a lot of us overlook them for a while, but eventually circle back with a better appreciation for them. I know I did. haha I hope you and yours had a great Thanksgiving as well! And I TOTALLY ate too much. lol
I started last month my 1st t is a b.boehmei after just 1 week i now own 6 ts and 4 scorpion
Congrats, Shoto! Watch out...the hobby is very addictive!
Whats a good website to buy tarantuals? I have no place or breeder near me to buy one in person.
Fear Not Tarantulas has been my go to for a while. You can also try Ken the Bug Guy, Swift's Invertebrates, Pinchers and Pokies, and Palp Friction.
Tom I have B.boemie how long to molt ,total from pre molt molt post molt how long time ,thanks
Hello! So sorry for the delay. It honestly depends on so many different factors that it would be impossible to come up with an accurate guess. Temperature, feeding schedule, genetics, and size/age of the tarantula all play into it. Mine did grow a bit faster than my other Brachypelma species, but it was still only molting once every 5-6 months or so.
Tom you have been finding too many ads for Black Friday. Ha ha. HAPPY THANKSGIVING> This was published on our wedding anniversary. 48 years. We celebrated with friends who were married 56 years! Together we two couples have been married over 100 years,
Bahahahaha....indeed! And congratulations...that is amazing! 48 years? WOW. Sadly, not many couple reach that landmark anymore. It does my heart good to hear that there were TWO couples around the 50 year mark! :)
@@TomsBigSpiders Good Lord willing and you both live that long you and Billie will make it. You are made for one another. :D
Are you selling any brazilian blacks or pink salmons?
Unfortunately, no. I don't sell any. Sorry!
You should start doing scorpion and centipede care videos
Hi, Kevin! I definitely have some scorpion videos coming up. :)
Hi Tom, great educational video.
May I ask what is the normal
Behaviours of the B. Bohemi?
I have a juvenile (4-6cm big) and it’s roaming around a lot/ climbing the enclosure side/lid. The enclosure has dry substrate (one moist corner) and a water dish. I’ve left it alone in a corner of my bedroom to avoid more distress for 4 days (as recommend by the seller) the only interaction between me and the T is when I’ve refilled the water dish on the 3rd day of acclimatisation after delivery. I offered it a small roach in the morning of the 5 day but it rejected and flicked hairs at it, so I’ve removed the roach. Would it be that the T is still acclimating to its enclosure and monitor it to see what happens?
I Don’t think it’s due for a moult but as this is my first tarantula I’m not 100% sure on what to look for. So I thought I’d ask yourself and your viewers for some advice as I’m sure there are a lot of experienced keepers who may be able to help. Great video again, defiantly subscribed as I few I can learn a lot from you.
Cheers, Ross.
Hello, Ross! Thanks so much!
Well, mine are usually pretty sedentary, although they can be a bit skittish when disturbed. Did you just rehouse yours? If not, and you're using coco fiber, did you pack it down first or leave it fluffy? Just a few ideas off hand. Has it been particularly humid where you are at?
Tom Moran
I have rehoused it after shipping I’ve left it for 6 days. It kicked hairs at the roach I offered it 5 days after shipping. It’s starting to develop bold patches on its abdomen.
Personally I think it’s more than likely I’ve put it in an enclosure which is too big with not enough substrate (classic newbie error apparently). And it’s possibly not stressed.
I use cocofibre not compacted as substrate. I have smaller enclosures on the way to rehouse it into with deeper substrate. Thank you for the reply and keep up the great work and informative videos.
Cheers, Ross.
@@rossnation8092 It can take them a while to settle in after first being rehoused. That could be what you're seeing. Giving it a bit more packed down substrate might help! Good luck!
Tom Moran ok bud will do. Thank you for your help :)
where is BRACHYPELMA EMILIA?
I didn't have one at this point.
Great video full of information thanks Tom. Would you say the b. Verdiez care is similar? We have a T. Vagans she's doing fantastic. Keep you the great work Tom and family.
Hello! so sorry for the delay! Yes, I would keep them the same way. Thank you! I hope that you and yours are well!
@@TomsBigSpiders don't be sorry it's crazy time's especially in the US. We took the plunge and got her. she was to good to pass up. After 8 molts in the past 2 weeks we a binge watching your rehouseing vids lol. Thanks Tom you all stay safe.
Brachipelmas Bhomei. I don’t remember how but I have a molt from one. Even though I don’t own any t’s. Anyways, I really like these species reviews. Keep it it up Tom
Hello, Eric! Hahahaha. Now where the heck did THAT come from? And you don't own any yet? Bud, we have to fix that... ;)
That’s the plan once I get my own place. T’s are a lot cheaper than cats but right now I’m volunteering for quite a while. So sadly the t,s must wait. But I did save a gecko recently that I’m keeping. Very new to lizards but so far so good. It has been over a month and it is still alive
I have a b Emilia you didn't include them😢
Because I didn't have one at that time. Here: ruclips.net/video/xZ9qMET6wH4/видео.htmlsi=DipEqgqijUsxIPGP&t=113 This is the new one. She's at 1:50.
brachypelma boehmei was described by the german arachnologist Günter Schmidt
"Böhm" is a common german surname
i guess the correct pronunciation would be german
same for baumgarteni, kahlenbergi and schroederi
listen to the pronunciation on forvo.com from user Perotin
dont watch the video "How to Pronounce Boehm" on youtube, its wrong
Hello! That's the problem with some of these "Latin" names...they are actually words from different languages that we then try to pronounce in Latin. I think that's why there is so much confusion around this one. Thank you!
Im sorry, but all the suggested pronunciations of boehmei are wrong. XD The pronunciation of the "oe" and the "ei" is in 2 syllables each. That means, as a native english speaker, one has to pronounce it BO A MA I, which still isnt fully correct, because you dont pronunciate the E as, for example, the germans do, but this is probably the closest you can get. Hope that helps. ;)
Thanks so much, Archi! This name totally gives me fits. haha
@@TomsBigSpiders youre welcome, but i made a mistake. Its BO A MA E in english. Now there we go. XD
Hey Tom, thanks so much for this video. I think it's probably been one of the most helpful I've seen on RUclips. Particularly the information about growth rates/moisture levels and the hybridization. Great, great video geezer! Hope you and your family are keeping well during this awful pandemic. Best Wishes Justin UK
Hello, Justin! Thank you so much! That's the type of thing I love to hear! And I hope that you and yours are well! All the best!
One can tell that you are an academic my friend, this was a wonderful video. You are my tarantula keeper role model. Happy Thanksgiving!
I really appreciate that...thank you!!! And Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!
I know this is 2 years old, but thank you for doing this video. I just rescued a brachypelma from a chain pet store and they only had it identified "mexican red knee". This helps identify her.
Hi, Terri! You're most welcome. I'm so glad that it was helpful!
Love your channel. Great information
Thanks so much, bud. Happy Thanksgiving!
i would really love an educational video from you in the wild haha, nice vid
I would LOVE to do that someday. Of course, it would have to be after my kids grow up. haha Thanks!
How often do tarantulas molt? I've watched many videos and I don't think I've ever heard anyone say. They are so absolutely beautiful.
Hi, Judy! It depends on the species, size, temperatures, and feeding schedules. No one ever mentions it because there are just too many variables. For example, I had a G. pulchripes that I got at .3" that was molting every three months. I was feeding it twice a week and it was kept in the 70s. A friend of mine had one that was fed weekly and kept in the 80s, and it molted once a month. It can vary greatly depending on the species and situation.
@@TomsBigSpiders
So interesting! Do they get larger with each molt. I thought the purpose of molting was to accommodate their growth. I saw a video that suggested the more humidity/ heat, the more they molt the faster they grow. What do you think?
My Mexican red knee turned into a huge bitch after her last molt. Being pissy, kicking, and threat postured and tried to bite for the first time. She kicks all the time though thats the most annoying thing. I cant wait to get OW species cuz at least there will be no hair kicking....just trying to murder me
What size is yours? Mine was like that when she was 3-4". She finally grew out of it, thank God. hahaha. Yup, no hairs with the Old Worlds! :)
@@TomsBigSpiders mine is probably about 3in leg span it hard to tell since she hides a lot and doesnt like to spread out. She also thinks shes arboreal so shes sometimes on the walls
Nice video! I got several of them and all the things you said i see in mine as well. I do have to say that my Brachypelma albopilosum's (i got 2) like to stay in their hides and i rarely see them ot side during the day. My "orange" colored Brachypelma's prefer to be outside and don't seem to use their hides.
Thanks so much, Koen! What size are your B. albos? Our of all the species covered, that seems to be the one with the most diversity in behavior from specimen to specimen. :)
One lady is about 5 to 6 inches, i think she about 7 years old now. I got her (with a B hamorii) from a lady who stopped with the hobby. I also paired her with succes. 86 little babies. Unfortunatly i only got 2 left as there may have been something wrong with the substrate (was my first try), i ended up with 84 white molt covered corpses :( Anyway, she's also the one that gives me treath postures sometimes. She doesn't like strangers in her borrow. Pairing was nervewrecking to be fair. I paired her 3 times and i did end up with a heart attack almost as she charged out her den to meet him. He did survive and is currently with another female. The other one is about 4 inches i think, i got him/her as a 2 inch sling end of last year. We had a hot summer here in europe and she or he put one size fast. Usually they are good eaters, but they do skip meals some times. I feed them grasshoppers medium size once a week. I do keep mine one dry substrate with a big water dish. No moist corners (i've had some bad experience with the yellow molt). I do think they are a nice T to have eventhough they are just 'brown". If you look carefully you will see that it has some gold mixed in with the brown on its carapace.
Is this why Exotics Lair doesn’t keep Brachy’s anymore?
Haha Why would this be the reason he stopped keeping them?
Tom Moran because he has yet to upload a video on why, and knowing him, he’s probably procrastinating too much to make it.
Hey Tom I enjoyed this video but feel like some of the species husbandry and behaviors were covered a little better than others. Maybe since the name change you could revise this video or separate the different species? I listen to the podcast and heard you saying some species you find yourself wanting to do again so it might be the perfect excuse for the tliltocatl/Brachypelma lovers.
Hello! Yes, I definitely plan to do separate ones, and have already started notes for a few of them. Is there a particular species you would like to see first? :)
Personally I’m most interested in the B. Boehmei because I just picked up a sling. I think I’ve got the husbandry down. Just curious about different behaviors that might have been observed as specimens were growing.
Sadly they ran out of G.Pulchripes :( I was gonna get a second one but I decided to get a B. Vagans cus they look so pretty :)
Awwwww...well, the B. vagans is awesome. too! :)
@@TomsBigSpiders Definitely! very skittish ran up my arm :)
Nice hoodie....but on a different note tom ik we are on the topic of brachypelmas but i have a 3.5 inch pamphobeteos species machala hopefully i spelt it right but its showing a lot of purple/pink could it be a male?
Thanks, Ryan! :) It's possible, but I've raised Pamphobeteus duran, and both the male and female were showing purples and pinks at that size. The female later outgrew them.
Thanks tom! Your videos and your podcasts make me miss keeping tarantulas keep up the great work
I'm sure it does but, will these husbandry notes apply to the B. emilia? It's not listed here so I just want to make sure! Thanks!!!
Hi, K! Yes, they would. I FINALLY have one now. :)
Awesome! I just ordered three different Brachyopelma so I found this video very informative. I got an emilia, klassi, and an albopilosum (even though that one is a Tliltocatl now)
from where did you get the 'pure-bred' boehmeis?
Hello, Troi! I got that one from Kamel Spiders. Unfortunately, he went out of business.
Ordered two brachypelma albiceps from FNT...look for video about them from Tom Moran. Ahhhh! You're killin me haha
Do you have any of them? I'm sure I'm set with them..buuuut I need your advice video anyway! :)
Hahaha I don't! Unfortunately, the one I bought as B. albiceps was a B. vagans. I'm sure you'll do fine...the care is very easy. :) Congrats! I need to order a couple myself.
@@TomsBigSpiders thank you!! You should get a couple of them such a gorgeous species!!! :)
@@Star2003rocks I most likely will. haha. I can't wait to actually get one. lol
Hi tom. Can i just ask a question? I have a T that i dont know what species. Is ther any way i can contact you personally badly needed
Sure! Shoot me an email with some pics at tomsbigspiders@outlook.com :)
I email you. Please check it thanks
The most informative youtube channel about tarantulas. Been watching your videos for husbandry and care informations. Thanks a lot! 😃
Thank you very much! That's what I aim for. :)
Awesome vid! Would love a detailed care vid on the Theraphosa genus!?
I can definitely do one on Theraphosa in the future. :) Thanks!
Tom Moran That be awesome!
Great video
I love Brachys
Thank you, Gaston! :) Me, too!
Great Video thanks Tom!!!
Thank you, Raizurr!
Would Brachypelma husbandry work with Aphonopelma as well?
For most species of Aphonopelma, yes. The A. seemanni would be the one exception as many like a bit of moisture and will burrow even as adults. I have a 4.5" female who has quite the burrow. Which species were you looking at?
@@TomsBigSpiders I am looking at an A. hentzi. I grew up in west Texas, so have some passing familiarity with them in the wild, including an amusing time when one walked up to my foot, sat there tapping on the toe of my boot with one of its front legs for about five minutes, and then turned around and sauntered off the way it came.
Awwww...that's awesome. Funny thing is, that was likely a male looking to mate. haha :)
Could you do a video on why you shouldn't hybridize two tarantula species? Or at least more on the genetics? Because it's hard to find accurate information on this, and science plays a huge part in my life, so this makes me very curious. Next to that I also wonder what the consequences are breeding two T from the same eggsac? Since it's kinda difficult to make sure they aren't from the same eggsac, especially when you get them from the same breeder... I'm currently not breeding tarantula's at all, I only keep them, but this does intrigue me. Especially, since when you look at reptiles and their genetics, it all seems to be well-researched, but with arachnids it all seems to be vague and uncertain..
Oh never mind, I found this: tomsbigspiders.com/2017/09/23/tarantula-hybridization/ which is incredibly helpful!!!
However now I'm wondering if you could crossbreed the avicularia morphs? Because in theory (if I'm correct) they are just a color morph of the same species? Again, I'm not planning to do so, I'm just trying to learn about this.
Okay, glad that you found the article! No, I wouldn't crossbreed the color morphs at this point. The hobby is keeping them separate in case a future revision decides that they are indeed separate species.
@@TomsBigSpiders That's a valid explanation, thank you!
Very nice! I only sorta only got back into tarantulas. I had a mature male avic avic for a little while that I came home one day to him in death curl. I preserved him but didn't get any more t's for maybe 6mos-1year until my friend notified me that his friend was selling two unsexed p.metallicas (about 3in each, I sexed both. they're female) for $40 with enclosures then all the sudden I fell back in love and bought aphonopelma seemanni and heteroscodra maculata slings and got a free brachypelma vagans because I bought from a friend of mine who breeds a lot. I'm glad you made this video because I got sooooo much more excited for my adorable little Vagans to mature (even though I was already thrilled for all of them)
Happy Thanksgiving btw!
Hello, Cass! That's a fantastic deal you got on those P. metallicas...wow! You've got a wonderful collection going. Those vagans are STUNNING when they get their adult colors. :) And Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! :)
Tom Moran thank you! I know I was so thrilled!
How can I convince my housemates that tarantulas especially Brachypelmas are not harmful? I really wanted one but my housemates kept on saying that they might harm everyone. I did a lot of research about husbandry but I can’t apply it since I can’t have one. 😩
Hello! The key seems to be to get them to become more interested and fascinated than scared and repulsed. I did a podcast that sort of covers this topic, if you're interested:
www.buzzsprout.com/148967/episodes/734126-convincing-your-mate-to-let-you-get-a-tarantula
@@TomsBigSpiders Thank you sir, I've learned a lot from you and from Schizo-Pelma Tv, he said on his channel that he learned all of his husbandry from you.
Tom Moran Hi Tom! I had my first T today. Thank you for educating on husbandry!
Off topic but I love the Ghost hoodie
Thank you, Julia!
Great video, Tom and Happy Thanksgiving! I have a few of these myself. boehmei, hamorii, albopilosum, and vagans. My vagans is a great eater and my albopilosum is a fast grower. I picked up a few of those hinged containers from Amazon and they are great. I tried putting acrylic latches on them but that required too much cutting on the enclosure to get it to work. I started using cabinet magnets and those work great. I also started using a little excavator clay in my substrate mixture to help firm up their burrows so they don't collapse.
Hello and a Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! :) You've got an awesome Brachy collection there! It's odd, as the B. albopilosums seem to have the most variance in growth rates. Mine grow rather slowly overall, but others report their hit 3" in a year. Do you have a link to the cabinet magnets you used? I was wondering if they would work, so that is AWESOME to hear! Thank you!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you
Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! :)
Great video Tom! One note about B. Hamorrii/Smithi, I noticed all the info I found online states that they have a slow growth rate but I have experienced almost the opposite. Somehow, maybe the Arizona weather, my little lady has grown like crazy! She always takes food, and grew from 1/2" in January 2018 to just over 2" as of late September and due to molt any day now. She is super fat and still eats! Idk what her deal is but I expected a slow burn waiting and was pleasantly surprised by her speed.
It's funny, as I've had a couple folks from Arizona tell me that they get fantastically fast growth rates with some of the slow growing species. It really does have to be your weather! That is so interesting to me. :) Thanks!
Thanks so much!! You really help me a big time. I am a newbie keeper and your videos are so informative. All questions are answered!
Thank you so much, Rishi! I really appreciate it! :)
Terrific video! I have a B. Albopilosum and she's an awesome T. She does love to eat and would probably eat every day if I let her. I do plan on getting a B. Hamorii next.
Thanks so much, Toni! Mine are the same way...such little piggies! haha And definitely pick up a hamorii when you can. :)
My female albopilosum went from 1/4" to 3" in about 18 months at a comfortable room temperature. One of the several reasons that I always recommend them to brand new people.
Man, the difference in growth rates for that species is insane. I've kept four in the 70s, and they've all grown rather slowly.
Is it a female? That’s pretty fast!
Thanks for another great husbandry video. Love my Brachys. I’m seriously considering picking up an auratum for Christmas. They’ve been a little hard to find.
Hey, bud! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! I would definitely grab up an auratum if you find one. The adults are gorgeous!
do you think that it is a bad thing to have slings in fairly large enclosures as long as they have enough places to hide?
It depends on how big the cage is. If there are too many places to hide, and can make it difficult to keep track of the sling and for the sling to find food. It can also be difficult to monitor and maintain the correct conditions for the slings. For example. most need moist substrate, and it can make it difficult to add water to your dirt in a larger enclosure when you're not sure where the spider is (especially because many of them will burrow). Personally, I like to keep them in something small until they put on a bit of size and become more hardy before I go putting them in large enclosures.
@@TomsBigSpiders that makes sense! I'll keep it in mind in the future. The sling I have is a b. boehmei and even though it's in a larger cage it keeps to the premade burrow towards at the top so I can always keep an eye on it at the moment. Will consider moving it to smaller enclosure if I get something to put in its current one if you think its advisable though!
Happy Thanksgiving, my friend. Love your vids.
Thank you, Bonnie! And a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well!
amazing channel please keep up!
Thank you! I definitely will!
I have watched your videos for few hours steaught now because I just got an email that my B. Hamoriis are in the mail on their way to me. My first ever spiders! Your sling care videoa were super helpful!
Ha! That's awesome! Congrats on your B. hamoriis! Thank you so much !
Ghost! I just saw them last night! Such an amazing show.
Another great video, covering my all time favorite genus, by far!
Hey, bud! Man, I'm totally jealous. We were going to try to catch them in Boston next month, but I don't think that we are going to be able to swing it. So bummed.
And thanks so much!
LOTS OF GREAT INFO, GREAT JOB
Thanks so much, Scott!
just purchased a Hamorii yesterday!! ... getting my popcorn ready!
Congrats! Everyone should have one in his/her collection! :)
Thank You Mr.Tom Moran :)
You're most welcome!
After spending over 10 years wanting a T but knowing the other occupants of my house wouldn't be happy, I waited until they grew up and moved out, finally I have bought myself a B. Hamorii and I'm looking forward to it arriving.
Sorry for the delay, Nochola...that's fantastic. Congratulations!
Tom can you help me? I'm planning to spray insecticide in my house. My question is when is it safe to bring back my tarantulas in my house after I sprayed insecticide? Thank you for the answer Tom. I think this will be a very valuable question especially from a new keeper like me.
Hey, bud! Billie works in pest control, so I can ask her for you. What are you spraying for and which chemical are you using?
@@TomsBigSpiders I'll be using Baygon multi insect killer. Thank you very much Tom.
@@goldpieceleo She asked what it was you were trying to kill. We looked up the active ingredient, and she said that stuff is pretty nasty and kills on contact. She would worry about residual traces being left around the room.
Will you be spraying the room the tarantulas are kept in?
@@TomsBigSpiders yeah, I'll be spraying the room and the whole house. My dubia and lateralis colony doesn't have any escapees but I have other pest problem so I have to.
Nuts that some people find Hamorii to be docile. I've had I think 5 over the years and all of them have been crazy 🤣 easily the biggest hair kickers I've ever known
Hello, Ian! Mine kicked hairs as a juvenile, but stopped once she hit around 4" or so.
@@TomsBigSpiders I've had slings to adults. Male and female and all the same 🤣 just bad luck I guess. By the way dude, it's awesome that you respond to everyone one the comments section.
I've been listening to your podcasts a lot lately. I've gone back and caught up on almost a years worth. They've got me through the lockdown while being off work so thank you for those.
@@iandavies7991 You're not the first to say that theirs were less than calm. Haha. Mine is still not what I'd call "handleable". And no problem! I would feel terribly rude not replying. :) And that's awesome! Those podcasts help to keep me sane. haha
@@TomsBigSpiders In contrast to the diva of an adult female I had, the enclosure next to hers housed my adult female T. blondi who was an absolute darling. She never used a hide, never flicked hairs and would sit there while I cleaned around her enclosure without even moving. As long as I didn't touch her she was not in the slightest bit bothered by me 😆
Love the BRACHYPELMA's, Good video Tom. thanks
Thanks, Tim! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, bud! Hope you have a great one. :)
I have been pronouncing hamorii incorrectly for.... so long....
Other than my mistake, great video! Very informative! Thanks again for the work you put into your content.
Hey, don't base that on MY pronunciation. haha I mess them up all the time! Thanks so much, Averon!
@@TomsBigSpiders Eventually we will find out who's wrong. Everyone, place your bets....
Also, you're more than welcome. You're the reason I got into the hobby and the one who helped me learn everything.
I recently picked up a B Albiceps teeny tiny sling. My first brachy! And hopefully not the last one. Thank you for the vid Tom! Can't wait to see more.
Hello, Alexis! Man, I'm jealous! I'm still on the hunt for a B. albiceps. I bought a sling years ago, and it was apparently mislabeled. Now that it's got it's adult colors, it's obvious that it's a B. vagans.
I'm sure it won't be your last. :) Thanks!
@@TomsBigSpiders Oh no that is bad! I dont understand how it happens so often that they are mislabeld. I hope you can get one in your hands, they are so cute. Its a bit clumsy but a really good eater. Not a problem with the tiny dust crickets. The grow rate of the albiceps is similiar with all the others i assume? I dont mind it tho eventually there will be a beautiful T.. Just have to be really patient :').
@@Ansj88 Yeah, I love my little B. vagans, but I was NOT pleased. Not sure what happened there.
Awwww....she sounds cute! Yeah, the growth rate should be similar, although I've heard they grow a bit faster than the B. hamorii or B. auratums.
Great video Tom
Thanks so much, Roger and Vicki!
I have a B.Vagans B. Hamorii and a B. Albopilosum who is hiding now closed herself off to the world but was all over before that lol great video thumbs up.
My B. albos all buried themselves until they hit about 4" or so. Little buggers. hahaha. Thank you!
My hamorii locked herself up in her burrow for over 2 months now. Getting pretty worried, but as long as I don't smell that awful 'death stench', I guess it'll be alright and she'll emerge bigger :P
lol yea I hear ya my avic molted and didn't eat for 45 days. just got her to eat a dubi and a cricket. lol
lol ik right. the P. Cancerides I just got I gave it a few days and wanted to take some pics but it made a hole and will only come out at night when im sleeping every day something has moved lol it's 3''
The BEST genus ever. LOVE THIS!!!! An Auratum is on my Christmas list.
My auratum has become one of my favorites. I'm SO glad that she's finally showing some of her adult colors. :) Thanks, Erin!
No, thank you!!!
I love my Brachys! Great vid!
Thanks so much, Rita! :)
Love the jacket have you gone to one of there concerts
Thanks! No, we were going to try to see them in Boston next month, but I don't think that we're going to be able to pull it off. :(
Tom Moran that sucks if you do get another chance to go then go because they are very good in concert I saw them in Florida with iron maiden
You say they grow slowly like its a bad thing, but for me, thats a plus. If I get a critter, I want longevity, and a long life with me. Ive got a Rose Hair thats been with me for probably atleast 15 years, and I dont know how old she was when I got her.
Hi, Grey! I say it as a warning to those who might get a sling as a first tarantula, as it's going to be years before they have an adult. I talk to a lot of beginners, and this can be a huge source of frustration for them. Scroll down, and one of the commenters is complaining about how slow they grow. I just want folks to be aware of it before buying a tiny sling. It's a commitment.
Personally, I'm with you. I have patience and love the fact that they will be with me for decades in some instances. That's a definite plus for me, too!
@@TomsBigSpiders Heh, I understand your reasoning as to the warning, I just think that if youre going to get a wee babby(ies), you should be prepared to go into it for the long haul. As much as I like instant gratification, being patient with a long term investment can be very rewarding.
I completely agree. This is not a hobby for people who lack patience. :) Personally, I find it very rewarding when they start showing their adult colors. It makes it SO worth the wait.
Awesome video
Thanks so much!
Love ur hoodie!
Thank you, Zachary!
Tom my male strip knee I think is passing I put him on a seed heating pad he has moisture in and water and moistened vermiculite and coco fiber I think they sold him knowing he was on way out is there something more I can d0
Hi, Rochelle! What was he acting like? I would NOT put him on a heating pad. That could cause more harm than good. Is your house warm?
@@TomsBigSpiders has weak and barely moving he my house is 68 and cooler at nite but he's at least 7 inch or bit less
It's a boy? How long ago did he have his last molt?
@@TomsBigSpiders I dont no but jesus big so I'm bummed he's passing dangit my first t well I'll try again later
I absolutely love you and your wife's videos. I am working on getting a Brachypelma Smithi and a Grammostola Pulchra. They are both so beautiful. Thank you for all your informative videos.
Thank you so much, Shoshannah!!! We both truly appreciate that. :) Let me know if and when you get them. :)
Thanks Tom 🙏
Thank YOU for commenting!
B albopilosum. I’ve raised both hobby and Nicaraguan forms from slings and have handled a couple wild-caught Nicaraguan adults. They aren’t defensive. I’ve never gotten the impression that they were going to bite, but they are every bit as skittish and jumpy as your average Avicularia. They WILL jump off your hands, so handling is not recommended. The Nicaraguan sling I’ve raised is WAY more reclusive than the hobby form. My hobby form juvenile will just sit there when you open it’s container while my Nicaraguan juvenile will bolt for its hide, only to come back to the entrance and slowly come back out if I hold still. Surprisingly, my Nicaraguan curly hair has never kicked hair at me even once. Not defensive, not inclined to bite but quick to bolt. Also, they eat like pigs. I’ve seen my Nicaraguan eat within 24 hours prior to molting.
Thank you so much for chiming in on this, Eric. I truly appreciate it. I've heard from a few folks on this one (as I really wanted to know if there was a difference), and some have reported that their specimens are extra skittish. That's really great info to know, as the "hobby form" of this species has a reputation for being super laid back. Beginners picking up a Nicaraguan should be aware of the potential behavioral differences. Thanks again!