I don't use tubs but I can definitely see benefits for humidity and the opaqueness making it feel more secure at the end of the day they're all just boxes as long as husbandry is met it doesn't really matter
I never thought that I, a girl who has always been afraid of spiders, would eventually love them and find tarantulas cute! Looking forwards to hopefully keeping one in the future. Thank you for all the work you do and for encouraging me and others to look at "scary" animals with an open and thoughtful mind! :)
I agree with you! Tarantulas absolutely do not give a crap what you keep them in; they are happy with their basic needs met. I enjoy having the super clear enclosure for mine because I have them on shelves and I can look at them without moving the enclosure.
I don't usually watch tarantulas but I love love love these tupperware. Their ease of use make me kinda want to keep some critters. You have a beautifully diverse collection!
Hey Dayyan, thx buds for helping me with my arachnophobia. You and the Dark Den are giving me the knowledge I need to enjoy these guys more than be fearful. I appreciate that so much. Living in the Okanagan of BC, I’ve lived in basement suites that have been overrun with giant 1.5 -2 inch hunters and black widows so knowing more about spiders is helping prevent a heart attack lol I’m even starting to admit that your slings are actually cute to me lol
Would suggest the catch cup method of transfer for the old worlds/teleporters! I learnt from Tom Moran. As for containers, as long as they're being cared for properly, then keep them in whatever you want! Personally I use tubs when they are growing, but I do like a fully clear container for adults.
Not that ur struggling, but I coax with the brush maintaining contact. Applying pressure as needed. No tap tap. I really relate and respect you care and interaction style. With all your animals. You lead one of the best examples I know of when it comes to interacting with animals.
I have my slings in the plastic containers currently, but plan on putting them into glass enclosures once they are adults. This is just because I want to view them and have room. Your videos are so awesome. Keep them up.🥰
Super interesting! I'll be honest, I will never own a tarantula but I am glad you do! I have learned so much! I had no idea there were so many different species and colours! It's fascinating.
For enclosures, I prefer bioactive clear ones, so you can watch the animals. But when you have so many, it doesn't matter. As long they are good for the animals it's okay. Perhaps 1 or 2 in clear ones for our own amusement and the rest in plastic pots... they are well fed and look healthy and aren't agressieve, so they are okay... they don't mind. I think they feeling secure in there boxes.. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Nice! I don't keep tarantulas and I am impressed with the lack of hair kicking. QOTD: I agree completely! As much as I like to see through the enclosures and I like natural looking setups, plastic is so much cheaper. Going to the dollar store for hides and water bowls (and enclosures for smaller species) saves so much money. When my cats broke the top of my kingsnakes enclosure I went to Walmart for a $20 storage tub with an airtight lid. Drilled holes and it is much bigger than a glass tank that would have cost much more. The humidity holding quality is a very nice aspect of plastic too.
I think that for your situation that cheep plastic tubs a great solution! You have many, many spiders that if you bought glass tanks for every single spider you have, long story short you’d be broke! For someone that has 1 or 2 tarantulas glass tanks would be a good way to display the beautiful invertebrate. I believe you are are not only considering your bank account and your well being for cheep and easy setups but also the animals! The inside of these enclosures are phenomenally decorated! You are a amazing pet owner. Keep going!
I definitely agree about glass enclosures. They are super heavy and have no side ventilation. I use the XL Critter Keepers from PetSmart. They are super clear. No handles so no holes there and they have ventilation with locking mechanisms on the sides. I have been buying them online for about $12 each. I have moved all of my larger T's in these.
I would love to put my tarantulas in clear glass so I can enjoy watching them easier, but I think the plastic containers are better for the humidity, and for their sense of security, so plastic it is! Those rehousings went really well, you definitely beat the odds to move that many spiders and only have one do a runner!💜💚
Glad they mostly behaved for you!! Lovely spiders, my T. vagans is a few molts behind yours and I'm so excited for them to get a little darker. I keep my T's in whatever is the right size/shape, regardless of how clear it is. Honestly I think opaque containers are probably better for the tarantula, considering how shy they are.
I have my Harpactira pulchripes in a container but I have my Poecilotheria regalis in an exoterra enclosure I think both methods work but depending on the species is dependent on the method you choose to use.
Also for the exoterra I changed lids to drilled acrylic for air flow to avoid the chance the tarantula gets its toes stuck in the exoterra lids, just thought I’d clarify that.
For the encounter question, I see a lot of people with t's who have a giant collection with a lot of familiar/repeating species. That's well and good, but I've really only been interested to have like 3-4 species specifically. I think that a lot of the enclosure debate is a debate of necessity between keeping those with big collections a realistic shot at making their collections reasonable. I'm really drawn to some of the acrylic enclosures that I see at The Tarantula Collective, but I think it's because I only want a few T's that I think I'd want non-plastic tubs. However I will say that having the plastic enclosures is really helpful when you're raising the slings into adults because they're cheap and easy to collect and upgrade as the T grows. Plastic and glass e closures both have their uses:)
the way you pick up the tarantulas to rehouse was really interesting, because ive found myself doing that as well because ive noticed for whatever reason they dont get as feisty haha. you would think that a light tap on the leg would be less stressful than being fully picked up but it seems like that method works better sometimes xD
for slings, i think prioritizing humidity and security is key. when they're hardier- then aesthetics can be introduced. that being said- i think using ultra clear sterilite tubs or similar tubs is a perfect in-between
My young G. pulchripes, T. albopilosus and C. cyaneopubescens are all really laid back and never kick hair (knocking on wood now, haha), though GBB is skiddish and tends to bolt if anything. Just got a G. puchra and only moved them once, but seems calm too for such a young sling. Job well done there, no hairs!
You can go either way on the enclosures but glass aquariums should supplement humidity. I use a dedicated washcloth that tops the metal screen lid that's sprayed in the morning. On plastic enclosures... Cheese balls. get one of those huge plastic "cheese" ball containers because they're so easy to look through and look cool to boot. Use an anti adhesive to clear whatever residue is left by the label.
I have only just got my first tarantula but I find in Canada it is very hard to find the same kind of clear container options that are in the states. I’d love to see the T more but the cost of some of these enclosures is crazy. There is a uk place arachnosis (might have spelt that wrong) but they are really well thought out and look great. Thanks for your videos and the thought that goes into these videos
I use a combination of plastic tubs, acrylic and glass. It doesn’t matter as long as they have the correct amount of space and humidity. My Ts that are out a lot I like to have in acrylic, that’s just for my viewing enjoyment
Great vid!! Any chance you could give exact brand names/locations where you buy your various substrates for the mixture?! I'd be really interested to know!
I keep most of my tarantulas in either a critter keeper or zilla habitat until they grow to big for them. Just got a new one today that it’s inside of a vial. I do have larger containers once it outgrows the vial too
I use ExoTerra glass for the species that are ok to let dry. my more moisture dependent species are in acrylic because I noticed acrylic keeps humidity way better than glass.
Right now the only tarantula I have is the GBB, and I love it. I've had it for about 8 months now, and it's been coloring up quite beautifully. I think the next tarantula I want to get is the Caribena versicolor; I love how colorful they are, and it would be fun having a bioactive enclosure for a tarantula.
I keep my tarantulas in various kind of enclosure, boxes, aquarium and terrairum. There is no difference since they are opportunistic animals, a shelter, air change, water and food can be provided also in a old box of biscuits ;)
I think it depends on the species and the individual tarantula. If you have a tarantula that is out of its hide/burrow most of the time then a nice glass enclosure is cool for viewing. But if you have a fossorial species that spends most of its time underground not much point in putting it in a big glass decorated enclosure. Most important thing is, the needs of the animal are covered.
Since I enjoyed the hot sauce challenge of you tarantula youtubers a few years ago, your video gave me an idea: What about the same with rehousings instead of feedings? Every hair kicking, every threat pose and every bolting means another drop of hot sauce. Would benefit the tarantulas, too.
There is a lot of personification that happens with humans and animals. Ts need security, food and water, really thats about it. My daughter and I build our own enclosures to standardize sizing and so we can see them. That said as long as we give our animals, security, food and water keep them in whatever works.
Newbie here, I enjoyed watching your methods of rehousing! As far as enclosure types go, I am torn. I love the price and convenience of tubs yet I want to be able to have my spiders on display too bc they are just fascinating to watch….what to do??
I agree with your approach keeping the rehousings uneventful. In my 4 ish yrs and 20+ tarantula, I’ve had like two animals kick. I have had mind boggling easy rehousings with All! This can’t be real life. I always say that I’m the luckiest exotic keeper alive. My reptiles and invertebrates are just amazing. Behavior, health…..I almost always end up with female. I mean…..wtf? Lol and I use cheap tubs until forever homes. They may still be cheap but I try to get something nice and clear at least.
For enclosures I think like you said it depends on your own personal preference. I use a mix of Tupperware and these easy to build acrylic small invert enclosures. My only thing is I try to avoid ones with lids you have to pop off as the vibrations from taking those types of lids off tend to spook my t’s.
I think the key difference is people get confused with Preference VS. Requirement. For example, I personally prefer pvc/glass/clear plastic containers where I can visually see for my own personal enjoyment. However, that does not mean it is a requirement for the animal's health and well-being. It is more a cultural thing in my opinion. When you are at work and your boss says I prefer you to do it this way they aren't telling you" you have to do it that way" to get the goal completed they are telling you that's how they would like you to do it. It is one of those overlapping grey areas that is just part of our culture and everyday lives so we get those interchanged just out of habit with no ill intent or even thinking about it.
I only own one tarantula, a curly hair. I'm currently housing it in a bioactive setup using a Zilla microhabitat, and it's been working well. If I had many tarantulas, I'd probably just use tupperware containers like you as they are more economical.
I only have one semi adult and 2 slings so I like display enclosures for my own pleasure, but for people with very large amount, there's nothing wrong with plastic bins as long as long as they are the proper size. Spiders couldn't care less as they are not keen on being disturbed anyways. Also, I just watched Bethany's Spiders (check out her channel 😊) and she just got a M robustum. I definitely want one now. They are just so beautiful.
I love seeing tiny baby slings graduate into new containers, and the not so tiny ones too! Good thing it was the Bengal that made a run for it and not the OBT, if any of them were going to bolt, not the Orange Bitey Thing. Fun and informative video, Dayyan!
While I love the idea of crystal clear acrylic/glass enclosures they tend to become very expensive for larger collections. At the end of the day, what is important is the animal’s health and plastic Tupperware containers do really well for moisture dependent species. I don’t have a large collection of inverts compared to many keepers, but my thought is while they are growing to keep them in the cheaper plastic bins, and when they get to be adults maybe keep a few species on display in the nicer clear glass/acrylic enclosures as long as they thrive in the setup.
Why did you refer to each single spider as 'they'? And as usual, lovely video of the spiders and of your love & patience for them. Oops, you just answered my question while moving your Orange biter. I'm thinking 'they' is what one uses when sex is unknown. Thanks again!
For moisture dependent species I do prefer a plastic tub because they do hold moisture better. For my non moisture dependent adult species I prefer glass. Also I don’t go overboard with decor until they are in their final home. I agree as long as their needs are being met they don’t care what enclosure they’re in or how esthetically pleasing it is to us.
Plastic tubs are more practical, not as heavy and even if you drop the tubs they don't break. Unlike glass ones which are very likely to shatter to pieces.
Are water dishes necessary in a new enclosure, for the Tarantula's who later turn them into a "decoration"? Or is it more of a "just in case they use it" thing?
Clear cages means more visibility, which is great for us but not necessarily great for a spider who has great eyesight and is more of a hiding species. Part of why your are so well behaved I believe is because of their housing. I would have to agree with you on their comfort level especially when you notice their reluctance to leave or move from their enclosure.
I agree they are less viewable but how viewable are spiders regardless? In an ideal world every spider would be completely hidden until they snuck out at night. Personally I don’t feel that keeping them in bins = stock/specimens over pets but I respect and appreciate your opinion 😊
@@Reptiliatus That’s an interesting question tho, isn’t it? I know Dave (Dave’s Beasties) and Bethany (Bethany’s Spiders) both talk about their secure spiders hanging out visible every evening (so long as it’s not say, a trapdoor species). Makes me wonder: if that’s their experience, does it suggest that the hobby may be repeating truisms that developed when people didn’t know the best ways to care for their animal, and now that’s repeated because it’s what people know vs what’s accurate? It kind of reminds me if hamsters. When I was a kid, it was okay to keep hamsters in these small 30cm enclosures, maaaybe with a really tiny wheel and a second level, some tubes for climbing. These days, that’s nigh on animal abuse-folks in the ham hobby now keep their animals in these beautiful DIY cages with deep digging boxes and separate food/run areas. (Size varies by species, but think of the bare minimum as 2800 square cm of unbroken floor space-so all one level-for the smallest hamster.) We did the best we could with what little we knew in those dark pre- internet days, but knowledge changed. And people were really resistant to that knowledge change, because well. It’s a pretty big size difference in cages! Sometimes, I wonder if the same thing is going on in person the invert space. 🤷🏼♀️ People are seeing different behavior based on different care, and so what we “knew” many not be what we “know” at all. If nothing else, you could try an experiment. 😉 See if you get Dave’s results if you replicate one of his enclosures?
I keep the majority of my tarantulas in sterlite tubs, as well as my Goniurosaurus hainanensis. They don’t mind and I feel as though they like it more because of the reduced visibilty. I’ve also got to rehouse my juvenile 0.1 GBB. Worst urticating hairs I’ve ever received was actually when I pulled a molt from my T apophysis. Whew! She burned!
Nice collection. My GBB likes to live in an arboreal set up but also bone dry. My T vagans is called Bilbo, he's such a good eater and one of my favs. My T violaceus is growing on nicely as well, heard they are amazing display species when older if plenty hiding spots available. My Kaeng krachan is loving called crackhead cause thats his energy and vibe haha! My OBT is actually a fairly chill sweetheart for all they have a scary rep but in saying that - never trust a 'calm' oldworld!!! LAMO. In regard to the tub vs glass enclosure question of the day - it really doesn't make a difference to the animal, as long as the requirements are met and they can burrow or web up they don't care. I use a mix of glass and plastic enclosures for my collection and out of 60 odd they are all happy :) Also I do all my rehousings in the bathroom in the bath with catch cups, tongs, paint brushes and the doors shut with towels at base of the door haha. Good job though very well done!
I don’t keep invertebrates so what is the benefits of keeping them in a smaller enclosure and upgrading as they get larger? Could they start in a large container? And live their entire lives in it?
I put wondering “who” in my tarantula enclosures lol. THEY are the easiest! I do my soil just as you but I don’t buy Creatures soil. I also keep sand and….pretty much every substrate material ur heart desires. Pretty sure the tarantula soils are peat, sand and maybe topsoil.
Yes all the time. Just be super careful with hairs. Personally if it’s a new world tarantula I don’t bother because you DO NOT want to forget and stick your hand in their soil!
The old world rehousing seemed a little stressful. As for the question, I think that glass enclosures are the best for viewing, but they are heavier and cost more. Plastic ones can be stackable and save on space. Either way, if the conditions are appropriate inside, the tarantula will be okay. After all they are not exceptionally visual animals.
One thing I’ve learned since getting my 2 Ball Python’s is that the number one thing they care about is security. Then food. Then temperature. (For some, those last two may switch). If you’re keeping your reptiles in an enclosure that is secure to them, the right humidity and they get food and water, they’re “happy”. The aesthetics are for us humans. 🕷
Hey I have a question, so I have a 49 gallon tank (for my beardie) I am thinking of getting a reptile that won't need a bigger tank than 40 gallons (because I need to upgrade to a 100 gal when my beardies older) so I'm thinking maybe a tarantula would be a good pet for 40 gallons What are your thoughts?? Also I would like to handle a trarantula time to time (I have actually got to hold one, a Mexican red knee) and I want to know which kinds are more easier to handle
How can you tell when a tarantula is comfortable? How much space do they need? If they are comforted by the scent of their own web, would it help to put a piece of their webbing into the new enclosure before moving the animal? Am I asking too many questions? :)
Hey I'm the one who gave you that idea on the reptile spree and I'm a reptile RUclipsr to i just started i only got a lepered gecko that we partner up as reptile RUclipsrs
I don't use tubs but I can definitely see benefits for humidity and the opaqueness making it feel more secure at the end of the day they're all just boxes as long as husbandry is met it doesn't really matter
Well said! I agree!
I never thought that I, a girl who has always been afraid of spiders, would eventually love them and find tarantulas cute! Looking forwards to hopefully keeping one in the future. Thank you for all the work you do and for encouraging me and others to look at "scary" animals with an open and thoughtful mind! :)
I agree with you! Tarantulas absolutely do not give a crap what you keep them in; they are happy with their basic needs met. I enjoy having the super clear enclosure for mine because I have them on shelves and I can look at them without moving the enclosure.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! 😊
I like the way you approach your spiders. You are very respectful and I like seeing that.
I don't usually watch tarantulas but I love love love these tupperware. Their ease of use make me kinda want to keep some critters.
You have a beautifully diverse collection!
Hey Dayyan, thx buds for helping me with my arachnophobia. You and the Dark Den are giving me the knowledge I need to enjoy these guys more than be fearful. I appreciate that so much. Living in the Okanagan of BC, I’ve lived in basement suites that have been overrun with giant 1.5 -2 inch hunters and black widows so knowing more about spiders is helping prevent a heart attack lol
I’m even starting to admit that your slings are actually cute to me lol
Your channel deserves much more subscribers!! 💜 Also I love these re housing videos! 😊 by the way I am in love with your living room! Lol.
Thank you so much! 😊🙏🏼
Haha I love my living room too! I had fun decorating it!
Fantastic video! Super smooth and skilful rehousing 😁🕷
Thank you so much! 🕷
Would suggest the catch cup method of transfer for the old worlds/teleporters! I learnt from Tom Moran.
As for containers, as long as they're being cared for properly, then keep them in whatever you want! Personally I use tubs when they are growing, but I do like a fully clear container for adults.
Not that ur struggling, but I coax with the brush maintaining contact. Applying pressure as needed. No tap tap. I really relate and respect you care and interaction style. With all your animals. You lead one of the best examples I know of when it comes to interacting with animals.
OBTs always good for a jump scare! Nice job on all the rehouse jobs!
Thanks very much!
I have my slings in the plastic containers currently, but plan on putting them into glass enclosures once they are adults. This is just because I want to view them and have room. Your videos are so awesome. Keep them up.🥰
That’s totally fair and makes a lot of sense! Thank you so much! 😊🙏🏼
Super interesting! I'll be honest, I will never own a tarantula but I am glad you do! I have learned so much! I had no idea there were so many different species and colours! It's fascinating.
Thank you for watching! That’s totally cool! To each their own 😊👍🏼!
Pokies are crazy. Still a beautiful genus
I LOVE pokies 😊.
@@Reptiliatus same dude
Hey I love your videos !!! Keep ‘em coming!!!
Beautiful video. I'm sure your tarantulas are happy with their new mansion.
Thank you so much!
For enclosures, I prefer bioactive clear ones, so you can watch the animals. But when you have so many, it doesn't matter. As long they are good for the animals it's okay. Perhaps 1 or 2 in clear ones for our own amusement and the rest in plastic pots... they are well fed and look healthy and aren't agressieve, so they are okay... they don't mind. I think they feeling secure in there boxes.. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
I'll never not be creeped out by large spiders but by watching videos like yours at least i'm no longer freaked out. Thank you!
That’s okay, to each their own! I’m happy to hear my videos help!
Great video! You are smoooooooth with those rehousings. I've had my Ts for about 2 yrs now and I still sweat when I have to do rehousings lol.
I keep them the same way. Great rehouse video.
Are you going to the expo on the 27th
Yes! I just posted about it on Instagram! See you there!
Nice! Thank you!
Nice! I don't keep tarantulas and I am impressed with the lack of hair kicking.
QOTD: I agree completely! As much as I like to see through the enclosures and I like natural looking setups, plastic is so much cheaper. Going to the dollar store for hides and water bowls (and enclosures for smaller species) saves so much money. When my cats broke the top of my kingsnakes enclosure I went to Walmart for a $20 storage tub with an airtight lid. Drilled holes and it is much bigger than a glass tank that would have cost much more. The humidity holding quality is a very nice aspect of plastic too.
I think that for your situation that cheep plastic tubs a great solution! You have many, many spiders that if you bought glass tanks for every single spider you have, long story short you’d be broke! For someone that has 1 or 2 tarantulas glass tanks would be a good way to display the beautiful invertebrate. I believe you are are not only considering your bank account and your well being for cheep and easy setups but also the animals! The inside of these enclosures are phenomenally decorated! You are a amazing pet owner. Keep going!
I definitely agree about glass enclosures. They are super heavy and have no side ventilation. I use the XL Critter Keepers from PetSmart. They are super clear. No handles so no holes there and they have ventilation with locking mechanisms on the sides. I have been buying them online for about $12 each. I have moved all of my larger T's in these.
I would love to put my tarantulas in clear glass so I can enjoy watching them easier, but I think the plastic containers are better for the humidity, and for their sense of security, so plastic it is!
Those rehousings went really well, you definitely beat the odds to move that many spiders and only have one do a runner!💜💚
Glad they mostly behaved for you!! Lovely spiders, my T. vagans is a few molts behind yours and I'm so excited for them to get a little darker. I keep my T's in whatever is the right size/shape, regardless of how clear it is. Honestly I think opaque containers are probably better for the tarantula, considering how shy they are.
How exciting! Don’t worry, they grow relatively quickly! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
LMAO!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🕷🕷🕷🕷❤❤🕷🕷 You got so LUCKY with the OBT... That being said I'd take the win any day hahaaa.... Great Video!!
Yes. I was so bored and now I'm so happy 😁
I have my Harpactira pulchripes in a container but I have my Poecilotheria regalis in an exoterra enclosure I think both methods work but depending on the species is dependent on the method you choose to use.
Also for the exoterra I changed lids to drilled acrylic for air flow to avoid the chance the tarantula gets its toes stuck in the exoterra lids, just thought I’d clarify that.
Well done. Thank you.
Thanks so much!
Nice calm rehousing, great to see. Fantastic job 👏 👍
For the encounter question, I see a lot of people with t's who have a giant collection with a lot of familiar/repeating species. That's well and good, but I've really only been interested to have like 3-4 species specifically. I think that a lot of the enclosure debate is a debate of necessity between keeping those with big collections a realistic shot at making their collections reasonable. I'm really drawn to some of the acrylic enclosures that I see at The Tarantula Collective, but I think it's because I only want a few T's that I think I'd want non-plastic tubs. However I will say that having the plastic enclosures is really helpful when you're raising the slings into adults because they're cheap and easy to collect and upgrade as the T grows.
Plastic and glass e closures both have their uses:)
Thank you for sharing some great points for both perspectives!
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the way you pick up the tarantulas to rehouse was really interesting, because ive found myself doing that as well because ive noticed for whatever reason they dont get as feisty haha. you would think that a light tap on the leg would be less stressful than being fully picked up but it seems like that method works better sometimes xD
Thank you, great video.
Thank you for watching! I’m happy you enjoyed it!
for slings, i think prioritizing humidity and security is key. when they're hardier- then aesthetics can be introduced. that being said- i think using ultra clear sterilite tubs or similar tubs is a perfect in-between
My young G. pulchripes, T. albopilosus and C. cyaneopubescens are all really laid back and never kick hair (knocking on wood now, haha), though GBB is skiddish and tends to bolt if anything. Just got a G. puchra and only moved them once, but seems calm too for such a young sling.
Job well done there, no hairs!
Nice rehousings!
You can go either way on the enclosures but glass aquariums should supplement humidity. I use a dedicated washcloth that tops the metal screen lid that's sprayed in the morning.
On plastic enclosures... Cheese balls. get one of those huge plastic "cheese" ball containers because they're so easy to look through and look cool to boot. Use an anti adhesive to clear whatever residue is left by the label.
I have to say this is probably one of my favorite videos from you you should show your spiders more often
Wow, I’m so flattered! Thank you! May I ask what in particular you liked so much about it?
@@Reptiliatus you always do great work but honestly I think you work better with the spiders and I’m more into them and learning their traits and etc
@@stephaniebruner8534 thanks for sharing!
I have only just got my first tarantula but I find in Canada it is very hard to find the same kind of clear container options that are in the states. I’d love to see the T more but the cost of some of these enclosures is crazy. There is a uk place arachnosis (might have spelt that wrong) but they are really well thought out and look great. Thanks for your videos and the thought that goes into these videos
Arachnosys, and they're German.
I use a combination of plastic tubs, acrylic and glass. It doesn’t matter as long as they have the correct amount of space and humidity. My Ts that are out a lot I like to have in acrylic, that’s just for my viewing enjoyment
Amazing video the spiders were so calm way to go you
2:01 is that a Dinotopia picture?
Yes! 😊
Honestly, I prefer glass enclosures with a terrascaping adapted for each species.
Nice vidéo 😉
Well said! Thank you for sharing your opinion! Thanks!
Very good 🙂
Thank you! 😊
I wish I had known these transfer hacks ages ago! Would have stress for sure! Especially with the large containing tub/staging area during transfers
Great vid!! Any chance you could give exact brand names/locations where you buy your various substrates for the mixture?! I'd be really interested to know!
I keep most of my tarantulas in either a critter keeper or zilla habitat until they grow to big for them. Just got a new one today that it’s inside of a vial. I do have larger containers once it outgrows the vial too
I use ExoTerra glass for the species that are ok to let dry. my more moisture dependent species are in acrylic because I noticed acrylic keeps humidity way better than glass.
Right now the only tarantula I have is the GBB, and I love it. I've had it for about 8 months now, and it's been coloring up quite beautifully. I think the next tarantula I want to get is the Caribena versicolor; I love how colorful they are, and it would be fun having a bioactive enclosure for a tarantula.
I keep my tarantulas in various kind of enclosure, boxes, aquarium and terrairum. There is no difference since they are opportunistic animals, a shelter, air change, water and food can be provided also in a old box of biscuits ;)
I think it depends on the species and the individual tarantula. If you have a tarantula that is out of its hide/burrow most of the time then a nice glass enclosure is cool for viewing. But if you have a fossorial species that spends most of its time underground not much point in putting it in a big glass decorated enclosure. Most important thing is, the needs of the animal are covered.
Since I enjoyed the hot sauce challenge of you tarantula youtubers a few years ago, your video gave me an idea: What about the same with rehousings instead of feedings? Every hair kicking, every threat pose and every bolting means another drop of hot sauce. Would benefit the tarantulas, too.
There is a lot of personification that happens with humans and animals. Ts need security, food and water, really thats about it. My daughter and I build our own enclosures to standardize sizing and so we can see them. That said as long as we give our animals, security, food and water keep them in whatever works.
Well said!
Newbie here, I enjoyed watching your methods of rehousing! As far as enclosure types go, I am torn. I love the price and convenience of tubs yet I want to be able to have my spiders on display too bc they are just fascinating to watch….what to do??
I think it’s up to whoever is keeping them. As long as they r happy
I'm getting my first obt tomorrow and I'm sooo excited! What's your tips or tricks you'd give to someone getting their first obt
Cool rehousing video.
Thank you!
I agree with your approach keeping the rehousings uneventful. In my 4 ish yrs and 20+ tarantula, I’ve had like two animals kick. I have had mind boggling easy rehousings with All! This can’t be real life. I always say that I’m the luckiest exotic keeper alive. My reptiles and invertebrates are just amazing. Behavior, health…..I almost always end up with female. I mean…..wtf? Lol and I use cheap tubs until forever homes. They may still be cheap but I try to get something nice and clear at least.
I switched my Ts into acrylic clear enclosures recently as I had to rehouse a couple anyway.
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I live in West Bengal, from India.. I enjoy your videoes so much...
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I use both. I really like the exo’s because of the way it looks. But the tubs are much easier for the humidity lovers.
For enclosures I think like you said it depends on your own personal preference. I use a mix of Tupperware and these easy to build acrylic small invert enclosures. My only thing is I try to avoid ones with lids you have to pop off as the vibrations from taking those types of lids off tend to spook my t’s.
i love ur videoooss
Thank you so much!
I think the key difference is people get confused with Preference VS. Requirement. For example, I personally prefer pvc/glass/clear plastic containers where I can visually see for my own personal enjoyment. However, that does not mean it is a requirement for the animal's health and well-being. It is more a cultural thing in my opinion. When you are at work and your boss says I prefer you to do it this way they aren't telling you" you have to do it that way" to get the goal completed they are telling you that's how they would like you to do it. It is one of those overlapping grey areas that is just part of our culture and everyday lives so we get those interchanged just out of habit with no ill intent or even thinking about it.
I think it is totally fine as long as the animals like it and are happy.
Thanks for sharing!
I only own one tarantula, a curly hair. I'm currently housing it in a bioactive setup using a Zilla microhabitat, and it's been working well. If I had many tarantulas, I'd probably just use tupperware containers like you as they are more economical.
I only have one semi adult and 2 slings so I like display enclosures for my own pleasure, but for people with very large amount, there's nothing wrong with plastic bins as long as long as they are the proper size. Spiders couldn't care less as they are not keen on being disturbed anyways. Also, I just watched Bethany's Spiders (check out her channel 😊) and she just got a M robustum. I definitely want one now. They are just so beautiful.
9:24 there is a bug on the bark
I love seeing tiny baby slings graduate into new containers, and the not so tiny ones too! Good thing it was the Bengal that made a run for it and not the OBT, if any of them were going to bolt, not the Orange Bitey Thing. Fun and informative video, Dayyan!
In my opinion it doesn’t matter if it’s glass or a bin as long as the animal is getting the care it needs.
While I love the idea of crystal clear acrylic/glass enclosures they tend to become very expensive for larger collections. At the end of the day, what is important is the animal’s health and plastic Tupperware containers do really well for moisture dependent species. I don’t have a large collection of inverts compared to many keepers, but my thought is while they are growing to keep them in the cheaper plastic bins, and when they get to be adults maybe keep a few species on display in the nicer clear glass/acrylic enclosures as long as they thrive in the setup.
I really like your channel.
I'm was just wondering why you don't use glass enclosures? And what benefits are there between glass & plastic?
Clear enclosures allow you to spot any potential problems earlier, as opposed to later.
Why did you refer to each single spider as 'they'?
And as usual, lovely video of the spiders and of your love & patience for them.
Oops, you just answered my question while moving your Orange biter. I'm thinking 'they' is what one uses when sex is unknown.
Thanks again!
Haha yes. When I am unaware of the sex I prefer to say they 😊
Hi! Do u know the suitable tank size for an adult crested gecko???
For moisture dependent species I do prefer a plastic tub because they do hold moisture better. For my non moisture dependent adult species I prefer glass. Also I don’t go overboard with decor until they are in their final home.
I agree as long as their needs are being met they don’t care what enclosure they’re in or how esthetically pleasing it is to us.
When a new Reptiliatus video comes out: 👁👄👁🍿
😊🙏🏼 thanks so much!
Plastic tubs are more practical, not as heavy and even if you drop the tubs they don't break. Unlike glass ones which are very likely to shatter to pieces.
Very true! Great points!
Are water dishes necessary in a new enclosure, for the Tarantula's who later turn them into a "decoration"? Or is it more of a "just in case they use it" thing?
Clear cages means more visibility, which is great for us but not necessarily great for a spider who has great eyesight and is more of a hiding species. Part of why your are so well behaved I believe is because of their housing. I would have to agree with you on their comfort level especially when you notice their reluctance to leave or move from their enclosure.
Wow they are so cute and beautiful, Now Ts are so expensive in our country compare to birds... and fish... hays...
Thank you! Very interesting! What country is that if I may ask?
I dislike plastic tubs because you can barely see the spiders in them. That's when they become more stock/specimens and less pets.
I agree they are less viewable but how viewable are spiders regardless? In an ideal world every spider would be completely hidden until they snuck out at night. Personally I don’t feel that keeping them in bins = stock/specimens over pets but I respect and appreciate your opinion 😊
@@Reptiliatus That’s an interesting question tho, isn’t it? I know Dave (Dave’s Beasties) and Bethany (Bethany’s Spiders) both talk about their secure spiders hanging out visible every evening (so long as it’s not say, a trapdoor species). Makes me wonder: if that’s their experience, does it suggest that the hobby may be repeating truisms that developed when people didn’t know the best ways to care for their animal, and now that’s repeated because it’s what people know vs what’s accurate?
It kind of reminds me if hamsters. When I was a kid, it was okay to keep hamsters in these small 30cm enclosures, maaaybe with a really tiny wheel and a second level, some tubes for climbing. These days, that’s nigh on animal abuse-folks in the ham hobby now keep their animals in these beautiful DIY cages with deep digging boxes and separate food/run areas. (Size varies by species, but think of the bare minimum as 2800 square cm of unbroken floor space-so all one level-for the smallest hamster.) We did the best we could with what little we knew in those dark pre- internet days, but knowledge changed. And people were really resistant to that knowledge change, because well. It’s a pretty big size difference in cages!
Sometimes, I wonder if the same thing is going on in person the invert space. 🤷🏼♀️ People are seeing different behavior based on different care, and so what we “knew” many not be what we “know” at all.
If nothing else, you could try an experiment. 😉 See if you get Dave’s results if you replicate one of his enclosures?
I keep the majority of my tarantulas in sterlite tubs, as well as my Goniurosaurus hainanensis. They don’t mind and I feel as though they like it more because of the reduced visibilty. I’ve also got to rehouse my juvenile 0.1 GBB. Worst urticating hairs I’ve ever received was actually when I pulled a molt from my T apophysis. Whew! She burned!
Nice collection. My GBB likes to live in an arboreal set up but also bone dry. My T vagans is called Bilbo, he's such a good eater and one of my favs. My T violaceus is growing on nicely as well, heard they are amazing display species when older if plenty hiding spots available. My Kaeng krachan is loving called crackhead cause thats his energy and vibe haha! My OBT is actually a fairly chill sweetheart for all they have a scary rep but in saying that - never trust a 'calm' oldworld!!! LAMO. In regard to the tub vs glass enclosure question of the day - it really doesn't make a difference to the animal, as long as the requirements are met and they can burrow or web up they don't care. I use a mix of glass and plastic enclosures for my collection and out of 60 odd they are all happy :) Also I do all my rehousings in the bathroom in the bath with catch cups, tongs, paint brushes and the doors shut with towels at base of the door haha. Good job though very well done!
Major nostalgia rush with that art. I should go find those vooks again.
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I don’t keep invertebrates so what is the benefits of keeping them in a smaller enclosure and upgrading as they get larger? Could they start in a large container? And live their entire lives in it?
I put wondering “who” in my tarantula enclosures lol. THEY are the easiest! I do my soil just as you but I don’t buy Creatures soil. I also keep sand and….pretty much every substrate material ur heart desires. Pretty sure the tarantula soils are peat, sand and maybe topsoil.
I just don’t see how you can appreciate viewing or enjoying watching them in their environment but it’s an affordable alternative I guess
Do you save any of the old substrate?
Yes all the time. Just be super careful with hairs. Personally if it’s a new world tarantula I don’t bother because you DO NOT want to forget and stick your hand in their soil!
The old world rehousing seemed a little stressful. As for the question, I think that glass enclosures are the best for viewing, but they are heavier and cost more.
Plastic ones can be stackable and save on space. Either way, if the conditions are appropriate inside, the tarantula will be okay. After all they are not exceptionally visual animals.
One thing I’ve learned since getting my 2 Ball Python’s is that the number one thing they care about is security. Then food. Then temperature. (For some, those last two may switch). If you’re keeping your reptiles in an enclosure that is secure to them, the right humidity and they get food and water, they’re “happy”. The aesthetics are for us humans. 🕷
Hey I have a question, so I have a 49 gallon tank (for my beardie) I am thinking of getting a reptile that won't need a bigger tank than 40 gallons (because I need to upgrade to a 100 gal when my beardies older) so I'm thinking maybe a tarantula would be a good pet for 40 gallons
What are your thoughts??
Also I would like to handle a trarantula time to time (I have actually got to hold one, a Mexican red knee) and I want to know which kinds are more easier to handle
Hello, how are the tokey geckos doing? Any babies yet?🦎💕
Very good and you’ll see next video hopefully! 😊🦎
How can you tell when a tarantula is comfortable? How much space do they need? If they are comforted by the scent of their own web, would it help to put a piece of their webbing into the new enclosure before moving the animal? Am I asking too many questions? :)
Hey I'm the one who gave you that idea on the reptile spree and I'm a reptile RUclipsr to i just started i only got a lepered gecko that we partner up as reptile RUclipsrs
I don’t even like spiders, but this was funny and disarming. Side note, was that a Dinotopia print?
Haha thanks! Yes! And it has a certificate of authentification on the back of the frame from James Gurney!
@@Reptiliatus so jealous! I grew up reading Dinotopia. It’s such an awesome universe
The fancy glass enclosures are for the humans enjoyment. As long as the husbandry is on point the spider could care less.
Is it bad that I want my first terrestrial T to be an OBT? I currently have a C versicolor and a P regalis
The first tarantula you rehoused, you put them in a bin with no air holes, hopefully you caught that mistake 😅 love your videos though!