Feel no shame backing out of a pokie handling! Just not worth the risk imo, no matter how chill it may seem at some point. Never feel pressured to do it for us, we care more about your safety! (: Amazing to see them out in the open in their full glory, though!
DEFINITELY no shame in not handling it. My Golden leg Baboons venom probably isn’t as strong as a pokie, but I’m still not taking any chances. Some of my crazy new worlds are hands off as well, even though their venom isn’t nearly as strong as an old world. I have others that seem to enjoy being handled, so no use in taking any chances.
I was actually relieved when you didn't hold the miranda, I was stressing for you! thank you for showing the rehouse. sidenote: I received my t-shirt in the USA and i'm super excited to have it. thanks!
You have opened my mind in so many ways about tarantulas and spider, thank you for your time to upload and educate us all about these wonderful animals. I appreciate you and your content and the drama free side of the internet!
you take the patch out of the card and put it on jean jacket , canvas bag , ect. They put it in a hard cardboard package to preserve the shape before applying or if you just want to put it on your wall....maybe put a magnet from the dollar store on the back and BOOM, you now have a fridge magnet .
Hi Mestra! Just wondering if you've checked out birdspiders ch.. they have a huge variety on habitat advice on most species, the channel specialises in arachnology.. they do a lot of in the wild documentation, definitely a the must-see for tarantula lovers.
Your miranda was so chilled but I don’t blame you for chickening our on holding her 🤣 awesome video dude! Glad you received the stickers and drawing from minirock! She misses poopachino! I launched a new logo today for my Balfouri Communal Club fb group, will have to get some new stickers out to you lol
Yo Petco i am from South Africa🌎it is currantly about 9pm here.I wish i can go and visit croatia it was always one of my dream vacations just want to say that we all love you man and keep up the good content through corona🤩😁❤
Wow you have some beautifull pokies and they were so calm i could see how you were tempted to hold it but im glad you didnt i dont want to see you get hurt we like the bolts and crazy threat postures but seeing you get bit would ruin my day still great video
Great vid, Petko! And I'm glad you changed your mind about handling that Pokie. But thanks for so many beautiful shots of both. Can't wait until I start collecting OWs. That miranda is high inn my list! Gorgeous species!
These are very beautiful Trantulas. Loved the rehouse video. Thank you for sharing Petko. Funny you chickened out on handling the first trantula but honestly I probably would have chickened out as well especially being a old world trantula LOL. Great video and great footage.
Great video petko I don't blame you for not handling the miranda, I've had pokies bolt onto my hands numerous times and I must admit it dosent get any easier..... Major brown pants time
Hey Petko, I've been watching your channel for ages now. I'm a pretty bad arachnophobe and I have been since I was little, I own scorpions, centipedes and mantids and I now have gotten my self a Tarantula! (Selenotypus Sp2.5) Keep up the awesome content which helps people like me get over their fears of spiders!
Shy, but damn gorgeous... They're like the Ferrari's of the tarantula world, sleek, sporty, colourful... I am always so pleased whenever you find one out in the open, when you scroll by your shelves once in a while.
Hey Petko love your videos btw, one thing i really enjoy about them is how down to earth and honest you are, you never edit your mistakes out (not that you had any in this video) and i think that is very important especially in a hobby like this where accidents can happen it helps to show them so others can try to avoid the same or be prepared for the unexpected, we all have accidents even the experts. Bit of a random question but did the spider you released into your garden ever make a web or did you not see it again?
You should think about getting isopods for your higher humidity enclosures because they eat mold and mixed along with springtails, they would keep them nice and clean !
Petko,the cages you built are gorgeous,really,but are you getting mold problems because there's no cross ventilation on the sides? I would think that venting from the top is no good for mold growing on the bottom. Also what good are the balls if you are getting mold?
sighing because my Aphonopelma is apparently meaner than pokies, she's bitten a roll of paper towels and hung on like an angry dog when I tried to lift it away
@@justmythought7658 nah not his life, just the pokie's (if he reacts by throwing it off his hand), for him yes a trip to the hospital, but not life threatening unless he happens to be allergic. Likely some serious painkillers and muscle relaxers needed.
@@owoellie4124 the bigger issue is it encourages young thrillseeking keepers to do it, where the venom will have much stronger effects. Most of us keepers on Arachnoboards are told off for being harsh with this topic, but the stubborn idiocy of many beginner keepers will absolutely shock you. Most of these people all bring up the pokie handling questions due to seeing it done on YT, meaning "it must be safe to do so!". No tarantula keeper is perfect. But i believe that everybody, ESPECIALLY popular tarantula youtubers, should think long and hard about how their actions in front of thousands of viewers will affect said viewers. For most half intelligent keepers, the handling of highly venomous species shouldn't even need questioning. Very glad he didn't handle either of them in the end
From what I've seen in 6 months of nonstop videos from Tom Moran,Petko,Alex,Richard Stewart,Marita and others my conclusion is the aggressiveness of many of the Old World T's is highly exaggerated. Why? In their keeping,housing,feeding videos etc of these spiders,none has been bitten. There are no deaths from tarantula bites. FACTS. I've watched here on YT the Aussies who go out in the wild to find and photograph Ts,including Old World T's.... handle wild Ts without being bit. And by the way,I'll add to that. From watching the typical Old World taratulas getting stuck in the ass,sides, legs with metal tweezers,straws,and bamboo tweezers,during these activities I'd say most are rather mellowed out. I'm surprised that most DONT get nasty when duly prodded. I will say that they are stubborn but not aggressive when "poked" no pun intended. A black mamba,a green mamba,puff adder,fer de lance,eastern diamondback rattler,hell.....even a water moccasin would not tolerate for one second that crap from a human. Guaranteed bite situation. If anything,frankly,I cant see how anyone can say tarantulas need to be left alone,shouldn't be allowed to walk on your hand or arm,only meant for looking at if all you're gonna do is have 100 to 150 spiders,in a room where they see you maybe what 2x a week? And in a cloudy cage where they can't see you. How can anyone learn,understand, and advance the hobby by not taking some different attitudes in relating to these fabulous animals? If anything,we should be going the other way.....take some chances. But from what I see here on YT,highly overrated on temperaments. Tarantulas are not fish. Comments are encouraged
All Poecilotheria are photophobic, they see unexpected bright light, they run. I love all Pokies, but mirandas are the most gentle. I've never handled a Pokie, but they've handled me! Great video.
you're very smart for not taking the risk to handle the Pokie. It's just not worth the risk.I know someone who was bit by an old world and was paralyzed for 2 days.The dehydration messed up their liver for a bit due to their older age..
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Feel no shame backing out of a pokie handling! Just not worth the risk imo, no matter how chill it may seem at some point. Never feel pressured to do it for us, we care more about your safety! (: Amazing to see them out in the open in their full glory, though!
they wont kill you or make you unwell unless you are allergic to the venom, most people will have some pain and swelling, like a sting from a wasp
captainnemo then buy your own spiders and let them bite you, tough guy
Totally agree.
@@capatainnemo I have been bitten by a pokie before and it's not fun it definitely hurts more than a wasp sting
DEFINITELY no shame in not handling it. My Golden leg Baboons venom probably isn’t as strong as a pokie, but I’m still not taking any chances. Some of my crazy new worlds are hands off as well, even though their venom isn’t nearly as strong as an old world. I have others that seem to enjoy being handled, so no use in taking any chances.
"She doesn't appreciate light." Lol me neither spider fren.
Was anyone else shouting "No don't do it" at the screen? I'm glad you changed your mind, accident waiting to happen springs to mind 😊
angielou123 I was!!
Man i have the same wallpaper on my phone 😂
Poecilotheria: I am lightning fast and have powerful venom, all humans should fear me
Humans: P O K I E
@Mercury Hill I JUST NOTICED THAT
@Mercury Hill That's the latin pronounciation
@@lazarrus5316 i pronounce it poh-sil-theer-ria, anything else just sounds absolutely wack to my ears
@Mercury Hill the C should be pronounced as a C not a K. At least if you wanna pronounce it correctly.
Who doesn't enjoy balls?
My immature brain: "Hahahahahahahahaha!"
You could even see Petko laughing to himself after he said it!
Also me when he later said “ let me try to speed her properly”
Yeah I also thought that.
What are those ball things ?
Major he uses them as a drainage layer for the enclosure
Yay its monday again. I was having a jank day today but thanks to this its looking so much better. Thanks brotha much appreciated.
Hope you're having a better day.😊
@@lulu-bellemedina1788 yes i am thank you
Its 8am Tuesday.. morning here in Australia..
Seriously though, right? Theres something about watching petko that is super relaxing. ☺️
"Who doesn't like balls, right?"
hehe.
haha! right?lol
Into the mouth......Noice
🙄 Balls. No matter how old they get, it's always about balls.
Webos
Was hoping for a feed vid but you can never go wrong with a pokie rehouse
I was actually relieved when you didn't hold the miranda, I was stressing for you! thank you for showing the rehouse. sidenote: I received my t-shirt in the USA and i'm super excited to have it. thanks!
You have opened my mind in so many ways about tarantulas and spider, thank you for your time to upload and educate us all about these wonderful animals. I appreciate you and your content and the drama free side of the internet!
you take the patch out of the card and put it on jean jacket , canvas bag , ect.
They put it in a hard cardboard package to preserve the shape before applying or if you just want to put it on your wall....maybe put a magnet from the dollar store on the back and BOOM, you now have a fridge magnet .
The asking Alexandria shirt just stole my heart lmao pretty babies as always and I cant wait to see your next upload!!
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Petko could you talk more about the species you are handling (like where it comes, trivia etc)
Hi Mestra! Just wondering if you've checked out birdspiders ch.. they have a huge variety on habitat advice on most species, the channel specialises in arachnology.. they do a lot of in the wild documentation, definitely a the must-see for tarantula lovers.
Raymond Bakker thanks for the sugestion, i didnt know
Your miranda was so chilled but I don’t blame you for chickening our on holding her 🤣 awesome video dude!
Glad you received the stickers and drawing from minirock! She misses poopachino!
I launched a new logo today for my Balfouri Communal Club fb group, will have to get some new stickers out to you lol
Your the reason I now have 80+ species. Thanks for getting me into the hobby. Great channel awesome videos.
Yeah, him and Exotic Lair is also the reason i got my first one a few weeks ago. She's currently in a enclosure next to me, and i already want more!
80+? Darn. I only have one tarantula :'(
I got 2 because of him, avic avic and a smithi
I only have 8 at the moment
definitely want more lol
Do you have a socal media that you show them on
Awesome video! I don't blame you for changing your mind 😂 those pokies are stunning ♥️
Petko's mood change from the time jump was a roller coaster ride I wasn't expecting. Lol
Beautiful ladies! Honestly I was sweating for you when you said you were going to attempt to handle her 🤣
Can't wait for my merch to show up 🥰 super excited 🤩
"Two big pokies"
*IMMEDIATE flashback to that "Pokie escapes" video*
*grabs popcorn* This is gonna be good!
I’m glad this video is over. You were making me so nervous with those 2 spiders
But she was so chilled, bummer!
Yo Petco i am from South Africa🌎it is currantly about 9pm here.I wish i can go and visit croatia it was always one of my dream vacations just want to say that we all love you man and keep up the good content through corona🤩😁❤
You have the coolest life ever🤩, and the best part- endless "candies" lol 🥰😋🍭🍬
Both those princesses are so beautiful.
I would never handle a pokie :) the venom is too scary. The view should be enough
When I’m sitting in my room alone, sad, your channel is the only thing that brings me joy.
Wow you have some beautifull pokies and they were so calm i could see how you were tempted to hold it but im glad you didnt i dont want to see you get hurt we like the bolts and crazy threat postures but seeing you get bit would ruin my day still great video
You did the right thing, man. Pokies aren’t really for handling, imo. Too dangerous for everyone involved
Great vid, Petko! And I'm glad you changed your mind about handling that Pokie. But thanks for so many beautiful shots of both. Can't wait until I start collecting OWs. That miranda is high inn my list! Gorgeous species!
That heroic music and the ending after that are awesome. :)
Listening to Petko describe his anxiety of potentially handling the tarantula is me with all spiders.
These are very beautiful Trantulas. Loved the rehouse video. Thank you for sharing Petko. Funny you chickened out on handling the first trantula but honestly I probably would have chickened out as well especially being a old world trantula LOL. Great video and great footage.
Always love your slight mild panic lol
We want more videos, so leave that pokie alone and live to film another day. ❤️
6:57 to be honest man, i was stoked to hear you say that haha your safety is #1!
I was really hoping you would do it! Eitherway. Loved seeing them out and about!
Can NEVER have enough Poki vids!
been watching your molting , feeding playlist man. really enjoyed most of those videos
im so glad you didnt handle it. I was getting soooooo nervous watching
You are a fantastic content creator! You bring a lot of knowledge in humorous way.
Great Channel Dark Den!!!
watched so many of your shows, they are awesome!! also loving the T-shirt in this episode ;)
I was thinking OMG DONT DO IT !! Glad you changed your mind its not worth it.
I love the Asking Alexandria shirt, they put on a great show 🤘
I like these chilled Pokie videos, it's nice to see that side of them 😊
You say you chickened out. Dude I think I could see your heart beating through your shirt. I know you were making me nervous as hell. Great video!
Great video petko I don't blame you for not handling the miranda, I've had pokies bolt onto my hands numerous times and I must admit it dosent get any easier..... Major brown pants time
I reckon that girl at the end would have been the better one to pick up. Cheers for being keen about picking it up for us Petko, maybe next time hay
Love the Asking Alexandria shirt Petko!
What a huge beautyful Spider😍
Hey Petko, I've been watching your channel for ages now. I'm a pretty bad arachnophobe and I have been since I was little, I own scorpions, centipedes and mantids and I now have gotten my self a Tarantula! (Selenotypus Sp2.5) Keep up the awesome content which helps people like me get over their fears of spiders!
I love your videos, keep up the good work!
Petko love all the videos and your spider collection is awesome
Shy, but damn gorgeous... They're like the Ferrari's of the tarantula world, sleek, sporty, colourful... I am always so pleased whenever you find one out in the open, when you scroll by your shelves once in a while.
I don't blame you AT ALL for backing out XD
Poecilotheria(Both): stop poking me!
Petko: i won't.
Poecilotheria miranda: I'M GONNA BITE YOU!!!
Petko: evades but look at her with a POKEr face
A big ass mouse pad 😂😂😂 love it. Great idea
Those Pokes are absolutely gorgeous! Oh and I got my Cappuccino shirts and stickers!! Thank you Petko..
He has such a great, positive personality.
Woohoo Pokie rehouses 😁 Live plants 🥰 Love the shirts, great gifts. Amy Pet Rock’N’Roll 🥰
So cute and funny!!! Love it, Petko!!!
Great video once again, those Pokies are beautiful but I don't blame u for wimping out of handling them lol
love your Asking Alexandria tshirt
I'm glad u chickened out xd
Is it just me or that time jump look so magical.
The p.miranda was so beautiful and calm as you got her out...
Damn I haven’t watched your vids for about 10 months, I got some catching up to do 😂
Finally again pokis.I love that species.My favorites are ornata and metallica.Greetings from germany 🤙🏼🕷
I'm glad you chickened out. We dont need people copying you and getting bit.
I was so excited to see you handle her 😩😩
Hey Petko love your videos btw, one thing i really enjoy about them is how down to earth and honest you are, you never edit your mistakes out (not that you had any in this video) and i think that is very important especially in a hobby like this where accidents can happen it helps to show them so others can try to avoid the same or be prepared for the unexpected, we all have accidents even the experts. Bit of a random question but did the spider you released into your garden ever make a web or did you not see it again?
8:32 nice t shirt can I also get that one. By the way Your videos are amazing. Good luck for future and also stay safe in this crisis.
you know what would really improve that enclosure....a fake human skull
😂😂😂😂😂☠💀
You should think about getting isopods for your higher humidity enclosures because they eat mold and mixed along with springtails, they would keep them nice and clean !
I was just searching for videos of you,ihavent watched yet and then this poppedup, awesome!:D
Right on time!
“Big ass mouse pad” 10/10
Petko,the cages you built are gorgeous,really,but are you getting mold problems because there's no cross ventilation on the sides?
I would think that venting from the top is no good for mold growing on the bottom.
Also what good are the balls if you are getting mold?
Those gummies really r THE VERY BEST.... EVER!!! So many flavors & perfect texture
YUUUMMMMM🤗😘☺️
Love you channel keep up the great work Petco
I love how pookies can jump when I'm handling them from my arm to my another arm
They are both beautiful dude
sighing because my Aphonopelma is apparently meaner than pokies, she's bitten a roll of paper towels and hung on like an angry dog when I tried to lift it away
Love your shirt! 👌
XD Fair enough man, that would make me in a cold-sweat too!
my pokie Metallica is chilling next to my monitor on the glass watching with me lol inside the enclosure it's just right next to my monitor
The enclosures look great. EXCEPT, you forgot the MOST important piece of decor. The human plastic skull!!! 😂😂😂
I wonder how to prevent molds 100% in a moist enclosure ... I got them too and it's really disturbing
Better safe then SORRY😂😂😂
Chase you out of your house, and into alien environment.
Probably not the best time to be handled.
Good call Petko .
❤️🇨🇦
You are one of the best RUclipsrs ever
I like the wooden backgrounds a lot more, at least for arborial species
Risking your live doesn't improve the videos. So just keep it save. It's entertaining enough the way it is.
@I M Yes, and he shouldn't start it in future videos.
@@justmythought7658 nah not his life, just the pokie's (if he reacts by throwing it off his hand), for him yes a trip to the hospital, but not life threatening unless he happens to be allergic. Likely some serious painkillers and muscle relaxers needed.
@@owoellie4124 the bigger issue is it encourages young thrillseeking keepers to do it, where the venom will have much stronger effects. Most of us keepers on Arachnoboards are told off for being harsh with this topic, but the stubborn idiocy of many beginner keepers will absolutely shock you. Most of these people all bring up the pokie handling questions due to seeing it done on YT, meaning "it must be safe to do so!". No tarantula keeper is perfect. But i believe that everybody, ESPECIALLY popular tarantula youtubers, should think long and hard about how their actions in front of thousands of viewers will affect said viewers. For most half intelligent keepers, the handling of highly venomous species shouldn't even need questioning. Very glad he didn't handle either of them in the end
@@rezonantsarachnids5351 lol
From what I've seen in 6 months of nonstop videos from Tom Moran,Petko,Alex,Richard Stewart,Marita and others my conclusion is the aggressiveness of many of the Old World T's is highly exaggerated.
Why?
In their keeping,housing,feeding videos etc of these spiders,none has been bitten.
There are no deaths from tarantula bites.
FACTS.
I've watched here on YT the Aussies who go out in the wild to find and photograph Ts,including Old World T's.... handle wild Ts without being bit.
And by the way,I'll add to that.
From watching the typical Old World taratulas getting stuck in the ass,sides, legs with metal tweezers,straws,and bamboo tweezers,during these activities I'd say most are rather mellowed out.
I'm surprised that most DONT get nasty when duly prodded.
I will say that they are stubborn but not aggressive when "poked" no pun intended.
A black mamba,a green mamba,puff adder,fer de lance,eastern diamondback rattler,hell.....even a water moccasin would not tolerate for one second that crap from a human.
Guaranteed bite situation.
If anything,frankly,I cant see how anyone can say tarantulas need to be left alone,shouldn't be allowed to walk on your hand or arm,only meant for looking at if all you're gonna do is have 100 to 150 spiders,in a room where they see you maybe what 2x a week?
And in a cloudy cage where they can't see you.
How can anyone learn,understand, and advance the hobby by not taking some different attitudes in relating to these fabulous animals?
If anything,we should be going the other way.....take some chances.
But from what I see here on YT,highly overrated on temperaments.
Tarantulas are not fish.
Comments are encouraged
How’s felix?!? I love ur vids! Thank you for the entertainment every week!
Hello
I have a question what is your favorite spider?
I love your videos and your enclosures for your animals are amazing !!
>They don't really bite
I wish you could see my regalis trying to kill water when I sprinkle her substrate.
All Poecilotheria are photophobic, they see unexpected bright light, they run. I love all Pokies, but mirandas are the most gentle. I've never handled a Pokie, but they've handled me! Great video.
love your vids🔥
you're very smart for not taking the risk to handle the Pokie. It's just not worth the risk.I know someone who was bit by an old world and was paralyzed for 2 days.The dehydration messed up their liver for a bit due to their older age..
hey man you should get a mat with grids with that way you just have to count the squares and bam done.