You are the first person to actually explain HOW the molt works. I've watched them molt on probably 10 videos but you're the only one that EXPLAINED how they molt and about the fluid, the way they can regrow legs....I've learned so much from your ONE video. Thank you. I'll be watching you more than the others now. It's nice to have someone actually EXPLAIN how they molt and teach us things we didnt know.
It is softening enzymes, that make their new (and larger) hide being able to fit within the old one, while they shed it. Then they pump the blood back out into their legs, during the next days after the molting process. That is where the spider actually grows. 😄👍
I love this channel, its different to the big budget nature docs, with scene after scene being cut. I prefer just watching one animal for 15/20 minutes and studying it closely as Dave gives out the facts. brilliant mate.
That, is truly amazing to watch. I did not know that they would flip over. The hydraulics during molting reminds me of when butterflies emerge and their wings are all curled up and the abdomen is distended, taking time to pump the fluid to the wings.
That was riveting . The poor thing looks exhausted and must be very vulnerable in the wild . Thank you for the camera work and commentary..first class !
Once again thankyou for another informative video. My kids, aged 5-21 all love watching your video. My youngest says Mr. Dave is her favorite teacher. Your knowledge you share has helped me throw the years of keeping healthy spiders
I have a real fear of spiders but I can honestly say that watching your videos are giving me a new found respect and admiration of these creatures. Thank you.
That girl was just fascinating!!! When she was lying on her back, She looked like she was pushing baby Out,contractions!! Just anazing,they Get to be young and pritty again!!!
That's the first time I've ever seem a spider moult, it was fascinating to say the least. Your spider channel is the best on YT dave I've never seen such events like these on anyone elses channel before. Thanks!
Can't imagine I've worked that hard for a while Dave is the SPIDER MASTER Every now and then someone comes along on youtube Dave is one of these above and beyond dudes Well done Dave We all love your stuff AND camera lady of course Be lucky mate Pete
Still awake at 06.08am, FINALLY starting to feel sleepy, but of course i need to watch this 1st!🤣 Love watching Tarantulas moult, really fascinates me. Thanks Dave!
Great Job Dave! This is as good as a National Geographic/BBC Nature presentation. Awesome Video and Correspondence. This should go Viral so more can see the Wonderful World of Spiders!!
I saw a video of a tarantula moulting and it was the start of me developing empathy towards them, instead of being terrified. It looks like such hard work and they look so tired afterward! The commentary was really interesting. Nature is amazing!
Thanks for putting such great effort into this video Dave and Mrs Camera Lady. It must be a lot of work, with plenty of patience to sit up through the night. A beautiful spider!
This channel is helping me be able to look at spiders with out just being terrified. Still don't ever want to touch them. But Instead of wanting to run away, I can look from afar. :3 Thanks Dave
By total chance about 6 of my Spiders are somewhat on the same "timetable" regarding molting. I have a Balfouri-group of four spiders from the same eggsag and they all molt out within max. two weeks distance and i have A. geniculata and a C. versicolor that happen to molt out around the same time like the Balfouris molt out too. So whenever the first Balfouri starts molting out, i can start to observe their terrariums more frequently. This way i've seen quite a few molts in the past two years... It's an absolutely fascinating procedure and somewhat like a miracle of nature.
That was incredable to watch, She is in such a vunerable state laying there on her back, and so soft.. Great foorage Dave , that's the first time I've ever seen something like that..
Awesome video Dave! This one was jam packed full of information! I knew most of the things you said about moulting because including your AMAZING channel, I follow 8 Tarantula channels ( Yours, Exotics Lair, The Dark Den, Tarantula Kat, The Tarantula Collective, Tarantula Haven, Tomas Pasie, Bug Realms, plus a few of them have side channels for random/short videos which I also follow including Richard’s Podcast channel ). But anyway considering I follow 8 channels, I’ve come to learn lots of moulting facts! Very nice job with this video! I noticed your subscriber count has climbed since I looked yesterday evening! Awesome stuff Dave! And P.Mettalica is one of my favourite species! Take care Dave! See you Monday Matey! Looking forward to what you have in store for us next week!
Hi dave thank you for showing this. It was fascinating. I have never seen a spider do a mult before and I didn't understand when someone else on RUclips spoke about a spider moulting I enjoyed watching this mult take place.
I'm 26 years old and have only been scared of one thing in my life, spiders. Ever since I was a kid I've hated them. About a week ago I found your channel and for some reason you've made me love the creatures. So much that I want to get one of my own and hopefully more. The Gooty is definitely my favorite that I've come across and as you informed me on a different video, the sun tiger! Thank you for educating all of us and for everything you do for spiders and the spider community. Cheers!
Welcome to the club!!! I wouldn’t get a Gooty as your first tarantula though. They are lightning fast, and have some of the most potent venom of any tarantula, although it won’t kill you. I’d start off with a “New World” tarantula if I were you, but ultimately, it’s your decision. New World tarantulas aren’t quite as fast, and aren’t usually aggressive either.
@@chesterswingjr9796 Oh yeah I definitely won't get a metalica for my first. I've been learning a lot. Thank you for your knowledge as well! I was thinking of going in the direction you mentioned as well.
@@VR-tj9ut - Good luck in whatever one you chose. I’m watching my Arizona Blonde moult right now. She’s been about an hour, and is all the way out, and now she’s moving her legs around to get the fluids flowing to them. It’s so cool to watch!!! Her fangs are so white right now, they look like ivory. It also looks like a very tiring, strenuous procedure. It’s also when they are the most beautiful, because their colors are at their brightest right after a moult.
@@chesterswingjr9796 Wow what timing! hahaha. I hope she moults perfectly and has no troubles my man. Everything about Tarantulas is incredible. I love this community.
Superb. So good to catch it on film. In over 30 years of keeping spiders I have only seen it happen a few times. Thanks for sharing that. Beautiful spider too.
i love the way they shimmy out of their old exoskeleton, and how you can see the hooks and pads of their feet spread! i’ve always wondered about the science behind how they fit all that growth under their older tinier shells. thank you for the super informative and interesting video!
Thank you so much for this video, Dave. This was still the part about Tarantulas that I was so creeped out by, I could not watch them molt. But your video, with your calm nature and voice made me able to watch it and actually see it in a whole different light. Not so creepy, now. Can't believe it, thank you!
brilliant video PROFF as usual with some very amazing information and facts about a spider moulting. the colours on the spider are so clear after a moult. thanks for sharing the video and some fine camera work form the camera lady..
Jackson Ohio scardy cat, Hi Dave and camera Lady, that was absolutely fantastic, amazingly beautiful. I watched the whole video with out getting the willies. Thank you both, for your time in the video. Take care.
Another great upload. I’m becoming a bit of a fanboy. Great to see videos of this nature that hit on the science as well, makes us all better keepers. Thanks for staying up late!
I have never seen anything like that before, thank you go sharing that. I actually had no idea how mounting worked. The process must be exhausting for them.
Absolutely amazing thing to watch,thank you for being up all night filming the molt and the info about the limb regeneration,and the most beautiful spider as well!!!
I love your channel Dave and have learnt so much from you,while I was doing my research on Tarantulas (for over 8 months)before I got my 1st T…I watched and watched your videos on care and husbandry on the Tarantulas I wanted to own.x👍🏼🕷
If you really really want to learn about spiders Dave's little beasties is the best from the Bio tanks to his gentle nudging I have learned more about spiders by watching Dave's little beasties than all the other channels combined
Dave another brilliant video, very hard to catch your spiders moulting, so well done to you Dave. And your right Dave never bother with them when moulting. Anyway another brilliant job by yourself and camera lady, i always look forward to your videos Dave because they make for incredible viewing.
Love your videos and your complete approach to these animals. You've made a newbie to the hobby see old worlds and defensive spiders in a whole new way! Thank you for your educational gentle approach. 🖤🕷️
Always a sight to behold :) I've managed to catch one of my Ts flipping on its back and right back only once. It was with my G. porteri. Absolutely magical moment. And thank you Dave for touching up on the importance of internal hydration vs attempting to spray the enclosure. In theory, if a spider feeds well and drinks occasionally leading up to the molt, it ought to be a smooth procedure. Only older animals ought to experience issues. In 12 years of keeping, I have yet to experience issues, but I know the likelihood increases as they get older. Stay safe and thanks for sharing :)
Hi Dave, Im also Dave lol I got to watch my aphonopelma chalcodes , lol I stayed up to 4:30 just to watch the process EDIT: Didn't think you would notice this but you have amazing content mate and deserve WAY more subscribers . Could you do more videos of Eggsac after they go into the "incubator" setup!
9:28 Awesome video! One comment to add: The hooks on the toes are only one mechanism for climbing. An article by National Geographic states that tarantulas also spin fine silk from their feet, which enables them to climb sheer surfaces such as glass.
You are the first person to actually explain HOW the molt works. I've watched them molt on probably 10 videos but you're the only one that EXPLAINED how they molt and about the fluid, the way they can regrow legs....I've learned so much from your ONE video. Thank you. I'll be watching you more than the others now. It's nice to have someone actually EXPLAIN how they molt and teach us things we didnt know.
Thank you so much ❤️👍
It is softening enzymes, that make their new (and larger) hide being able to fit within the old one, while they shed it. Then they pump the blood back out into their legs, during the next days after the molting process. That is where the spider actually grows. 😄👍
When it comes to spiders dave is the man!
I love this channel, its different to the big budget nature docs, with scene after scene being cut. I prefer just watching one animal for 15/20 minutes and studying it closely as Dave gives out the facts. brilliant mate.
Thank you for standing up for the other Tarantula Tubers. I found your channel through them and it's been so helpful and educational.
That, is truly amazing to watch. I did not know that they would flip over. The hydraulics during molting reminds me of when butterflies emerge and their wings are all curled up and the abdomen is distended, taking time to pump the fluid to the wings.
That was riveting . The poor thing looks exhausted and must be very vulnerable in the wild . Thank you for the camera work and commentary..first class !
Once again thankyou for another informative video. My kids, aged 5-21 all love watching your video. My youngest says Mr. Dave is her favorite teacher. Your knowledge you share has helped me throw the years of keeping healthy spiders
Dave does have that touch!
I have a real fear of spiders but I can honestly say that watching your videos are giving me a new found respect and admiration of these creatures. Thank you.
Welcome aboard! ❤️❤️❤️
Hello great video information Dave
Thanks matey 👍
Man I feel like I'm watching somebody giving birth. This is do facinating, thank you for sharing
Your very welcome my friend ❤️👍
That girl was just fascinating!!!
When she was lying on her back,
She looked like she was pushing baby
Out,contractions!! Just anazing,they
Get to be young and pritty again!!!
That's the first time I've ever seem a spider moult, it was fascinating to say the least. Your spider channel is the best on YT dave I've never seen such events like these on anyone elses channel before. Thanks!
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
Can't imagine I've worked that hard for a while Dave is the SPIDER MASTER Every now and then someone comes along on youtube Dave is one of these above and beyond dudes Well done Dave We all love your stuff AND camera lady of course Be lucky mate Pete
Thank you so much my friend 👍❤️
She worked hard for that new outfit!
Still awake at 06.08am, FINALLY starting to feel sleepy, but of course i need to watch this 1st!🤣
Love watching Tarantulas moult, really fascinates me.
Thanks Dave!
Great Job Dave! This is as good as a National Geographic/BBC Nature presentation. Awesome Video and Correspondence. This should go Viral so more can see the Wonderful World of Spiders!!
Thank you so much really appreciate your support ❤️👍
Great luck for all of us you caught this. Fascinating, thanks Dave! 👍
I saw a video of a tarantula moulting and it was the start of me developing empathy towards them, instead of being terrified. It looks like such hard work and they look so tired afterward! The commentary was really interesting. Nature is amazing!
Watching this as exposure therapy. I will beat this phobia.
It works! 😊
It actually does work, and if you're not careful you may just end up owning one ;)
"That was something special" indeed! I have seen this in full length for the first time and I absolutely loved it. Thank You for this!
How neat is that! Thanks Dave and Camera Lady! ❤🇨🇦
You're definitely my favorite tarantula channel. Very nice information, great footage.
Thank you 🙏
Thanks for putting such great effort into this video Dave and Mrs Camera Lady. It must be a lot of work, with plenty of patience to sit up through the night. A beautiful spider!
Our pleasure!
This channel is helping me be able to look at spiders with out just being terrified.
Still don't ever want to touch them. But Instead of wanting to run away, I can look from afar. :3
Thanks Dave
The fact that this was on your P.metallica is so awesome. I've never seen a molt happen live, thanks for sharing this.
That's so cool you were blessed with getting to see the whole process!! Thanks for sharing!!
I feel like a little kid again. That was coool
By total chance about 6 of my Spiders are somewhat on the same "timetable" regarding molting.
I have a Balfouri-group of four spiders from the same eggsag and they all molt out within max. two weeks distance and i have A. geniculata and a C. versicolor that happen to molt out around the same time like the Balfouris molt out too. So whenever the first Balfouri starts molting out, i can start to observe their terrariums more frequently. This way i've seen quite a few molts in the past two years... It's an absolutely fascinating procedure and somewhat like a miracle of nature.
Your videos really are top notch Dave. Kudos to you both.
One of the best channels of tarantula keeping. Thank you good sir.
Wow, thanks
That was incredable to watch, She is in such a vunerable state laying there on her back, and so soft.. Great foorage Dave , that's the first time I've ever seen something like that..
Glad you enjoyed it
I think the Discovery Channel would be jealous of this video. Quality stuff Dave wow. Excellent work
Many thanks!
Awesome video Dave!
This one was jam packed full of information! I knew most of the things you said about moulting because including your AMAZING channel, I follow 8 Tarantula channels ( Yours, Exotics Lair, The Dark Den, Tarantula Kat, The Tarantula Collective, Tarantula Haven, Tomas Pasie, Bug Realms, plus a few of them have side channels for random/short videos which I also follow including Richard’s Podcast channel ). But anyway considering I follow 8 channels, I’ve come to learn lots of moulting facts! Very nice job with this video!
I noticed your subscriber count has climbed since I looked yesterday evening! Awesome stuff Dave! And P.Mettalica is one of my favourite species!
Take care Dave!
See you Monday Matey! Looking forward to what you have in store for us next week!
Hi dave thank you for showing this. It was fascinating. I have never seen a spider do a mult before and I didn't understand when someone else on RUclips spoke about a spider moulting I enjoyed watching this mult take place.
What a stunning gorgeous spider 💓
Thank you! 😊
@@daveslittlebeasties you're welcome
Utterly fascinating stuff! Thank you so much, Dave!
Great video Dave I know now what to expect Metallica moults 👍🏻
She is so beautiful . Those colors are unreal
Perfection as per usual dave 👌
So beautiful! Thank you for showing! I love her spider bed.
You are so welcome!
Wow what an amazing vid loved seeing the moult in progress and great camera work ...
That was so neat. Thank you for sharing.
wow, what footage! and what a spider to capture on film!
Hi Dave, great video!
just a note Chitin is pronouced Kaitin. Just english being that 10 different languages under 1 big coat once again.
I'm 26 years old and have only been scared of one thing in my life, spiders. Ever since I was a kid I've hated them. About a week ago I found your channel and for some reason you've made me love the creatures. So much that I want to get one of my own and hopefully more. The Gooty is definitely my favorite that I've come across and as you informed me on a different video, the sun tiger! Thank you for educating all of us and for everything you do for spiders and the spider community. Cheers!
Thats awsome thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
Welcome to the club!!! I wouldn’t get a Gooty as your first tarantula though. They are lightning fast, and have some of the most potent venom of any tarantula, although it won’t kill you. I’d start off with a “New World” tarantula if I were you, but ultimately, it’s your decision. New World tarantulas aren’t quite as fast, and aren’t usually aggressive either.
@@chesterswingjr9796 Oh yeah I definitely won't get a metalica for my first. I've been learning a lot. Thank you for your knowledge as well! I was thinking of going in the direction you mentioned as well.
@@VR-tj9ut - Good luck in whatever one you chose. I’m watching my Arizona Blonde moult right now. She’s been about an hour, and is all the way out, and now she’s moving her legs around to get the fluids flowing to them. It’s so cool to watch!!! Her fangs are so white right now, they look like ivory. It also looks like a very tiring, strenuous procedure. It’s also when they are the most beautiful, because their colors are at their brightest right after a moult.
@@chesterswingjr9796 Wow what timing! hahaha. I hope she moults perfectly and has no troubles my man. Everything about Tarantulas is incredible. I love this community.
I've seen house spider moult whilst hanging off silk
Another great video Dave and Camera Lady love you guys keep it up your great
Excellent and captivating video. Very informative and educational. David Attenborough would be impressed!
I second this!
Agree
Facinating
My guy is really wearing a jacket shirt and a regular shirt, and he's still poking through. Thats talent tbh
Such an amazing process they go through. Awesome video showing the stages of molting. :-)
Superb. So good to catch it on film. In over 30 years of keeping spiders I have only seen it happen a few times. Thanks for sharing that. Beautiful spider too.
Your Fantastic Dave. Bea.iful detail photography
i love the way they shimmy out of their old exoskeleton, and how you can see the hooks and pads of their feet spread! i’ve always wondered about the science behind how they fit all that growth under their older tinier shells. thank you for the super informative and interesting video!
Best Molting Vid I have seen Mate. Best ever. Great info and thanks for posting. Also… wow, she is pretty and what a “girl”.
Tha nk you 👍
This was awesome to see. So cool thanks
Thanks Mary ❤️👍
Thats so amazing to watch them molt awesome
Thank you so much for this video, Dave. This was still the part about Tarantulas that I was so creeped out by, I could not watch them molt. But your video, with your calm nature and voice made me able to watch it and actually see it in a whole different light. Not so creepy, now. Can't believe it, thank you!
Your very welcome ❤❤❤
brilliant video PROFF as usual with some very amazing information and facts about a spider moulting. the colours on the spider are so clear after a moult. thanks for sharing the video and some fine camera work form the camera lady..
Thanks matey 👍
I get the feeling the person who discovered that spider was a metal fan.
Thanks for sharing! Fascinating little beasts.
This was incredibly fascinating. Thank you for sharing it with us. 🙂👍
Thank you for sharing this special moment.
Jackson Ohio scardy cat, Hi Dave and camera Lady, that was absolutely fantastic, amazingly beautiful. I watched the whole video with out getting the willies. Thank you both, for your time in the video. Take care.
Another great upload. I’m becoming a bit of a fanboy. Great to see videos of this nature that hit on the science as well, makes us all better keepers. Thanks for staying up late!
I have never seen anything like that before, thank you go sharing that. I actually had no idea how mounting worked. The process must be exhausting for them.
Absolutely amazing thing to watch,thank you for being up all night filming the molt and the info about the limb regeneration,and the most beautiful spider as well!!!
This channel definitely deserves way more subscribers such a cool and brilliant channel 🙌🏼
Really great vid as always, would love for you to do a guide on sexing moults one day, keep up the great work
We will see what we can do 👍
Wonderful video
I love your channel Dave and have learnt so much from you,while I was doing my research on Tarantulas (for over 8 months)before I got my 1st T…I watched and watched your videos on care and husbandry on the Tarantulas I wanted to own.x👍🏼🕷
That is awesome!
Awesome video sir. I've always been terrified of tarantulas but you made this absolutely fascinating. Thanks so much. Much love from America.
Glad you enjoyed!
Beautiful.
Mother nature is incredible!
If you really really want to learn about spiders Dave's little beasties is the best from the Bio tanks to his gentle nudging I have learned more about spiders by watching Dave's little beasties than all the other channels combined
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dave another brilliant video, very hard to catch your spiders moulting, so well done to you Dave. And your right Dave never bother with them when moulting. Anyway another brilliant job by yourself and camera lady, i always look forward to your videos Dave because they make for incredible viewing.
Thank you mate 👍❤️
@@daveslittlebeasties Your very welcome Dave.
Molting is amazing, THANKYOU Dave and camera Lady🐺❤️
Thank you for sharing. Her toes are so cute.
Love your videos and your complete approach to these animals. You've made a newbie to the hobby see old worlds and defensive spiders in a whole new way!
Thank you for your educational gentle approach. 🖤🕷️
Thank you very much!
Beautifull mettalica, Great footage and info👌✔️
Amazing - and most educational. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
oh man! that was amazing! Thankyou for sharing!
Always a sight to behold :) I've managed to catch one of my Ts flipping on its back and right back only once. It was with my G. porteri. Absolutely magical moment. And thank you Dave for touching up on the importance of internal hydration vs attempting to spray the enclosure.
In theory, if a spider feeds well and drinks occasionally leading up to the molt, it ought to be a smooth procedure. Only older animals ought to experience issues. In 12 years of keeping, I have yet to experience issues, but I know the likelihood increases as they get older.
Stay safe and thanks for sharing :)
wow those fangs are so fresh and clean when they first pop out :0
Amazing seeing the legs of the molt move while her body is presumably out of that part.
Wow this is amazing watching the molting spider
Looks exhausting.
I think it is ❤️
Great videos Dave. Very knowable and entertaining. Thanks taking the time to make and share them.
That was quite intense and fascinating to watch the whole process.
Great video and even better description. Thanks Dave!
Glad you liked it!
THAT'S AWESOME
fantastic video thanks learnt loads watching this. Cute kiddie drawings on the back wall by the way :).
Thank you so much 😀
This video is definitely helpful for beginners!! Awesome Mr. Dave 🤓👍🏽
Hi Dave, Im also Dave lol
I got to watch my aphonopelma chalcodes , lol I stayed up to 4:30 just to watch the process
EDIT: Didn't think you would notice this but you have amazing content mate and deserve WAY more subscribers . Could you do more videos of Eggsac after they go into the "incubator" setup!
9:28 Awesome video! One comment to add: The hooks on the toes are only one mechanism for climbing. An article by National Geographic states that tarantulas also spin fine silk from their feet, which enables them to climb sheer surfaces such as glass.
Great video Dave. Your channel is my new fave
Can't believe I haven't seen this until now. Awesome, awesome footage! ty!
Very frickin cool! I never realized till I found this channel a couple weeks ago how bad I need a spider.
❤️❤️👍
It is a miracle of the wonders of creation.
Absolutely fascinating to watch. Thanks for sharing my friend 🕷🖤🕸 hope all’s well with you and camera lady xx
amazing and beautiful.
Thank you! 😊