You are the reason I have been inspired to start in this hobby! I love animals of all shapes and sizes, and when a friend mentioned getting a tarantula, I was intrigued. Out of all of the creators offering tarantula content, yours is by far the most informative and educational. Now I am just trying to decide which genus/species I want and if I want a sling, juvie or adult. I just wanted you to know you inspired a 46-year-old animal lover to branch into arachnid love.
Hello, Charity! Wow...thank you so much. I truly appreciate that! As for juvie vs. adult, a juvenile would be well started in more hardy then a sling, but would still give you the opportunity to grow the spider up a bit. Must my $0.02! :) Thanks again!
Same!!! 43 yo and just got my first tran, a curly haired after rescuing a west black widow (both spiders are now living fat and sassy in enclosures in my office) and then finding Tom's channel. Planning on getting a gbb next.
Thank you! Im still new to keeping only started in August and when this little one arrives it will make number 4. Your videos has helped me a lot thank you!
Yup, mine is certainly a digger..... always redoing the previous reno work it did. Not sure how many water dishes get buried..... lol great video! Thanx!😎🕷
Hi Tom. Are these sexually dimorphic? Mine usually molts into this rich black. However, its current molt it turned this pale grey like a faded black shirt. It's 4 inches and threw me for quite a loop lol.
I know some folks say to never buy them from the pet stores, but I think that it's flawed logic. It's usually not spider hobbyists that pick these animals up; it's folks who know nothing about them. They continue to sell regardless. I wouldn't judge you if you picked it up... ;)
Hi Tom! How do you clean their habitats. My female does not have a lot substrate but she’s not very aggressive either. Very sociable. Eats well. But not much in upkeep. I’d read to clean cages weekly but feel guilty destroying her burrows.
Hi, Brittany! I will use cardboard to block them off, then I use warm water and paper towels to clean poop off of the glass. I will remove boluses that they deposit outside with tongs, but I never touch the burrows. They usually keep those quite clean.
Great video! My mom has a M Robustum juvie and it's super cool! Quick question: Do you have care advice for H Longipes? I am thinking of getting this for my next T, and I cant seem to find care info anywhere! 😕 I heard about it from a video on the Tarantula Collective about 10 beginner species you are overlooking, and I really like the look of it, but I dont want to jump in and get a sling without proper research! Thanks! ♥
My very first husbandry note for M. robustum is "prefers swampy environment." I'll try to track down the source of that husbandry advice. My M. robustum definitely burrows, but never buries... probably because it isn't seeking more moisture than what I maintain it at. I'll let you know what I find.
Hello, Pamela! Hmmmm...not a fan of the term "swampy" (I know the Tarantula Keeper's Guide uses it), as swampy conditions are terrible for them. I would love hear where you got that! Basically, I keep the lower levels moist and let the top dry out with all of my moisture dependent species.
I'm so surprised about behaviour of your female. All that I've heard until now is that they are extreme petholes, very skittish, disappear on single movement of the enclosure and my over 12cm DLS female confirms that. And her substrate most likely has even more depth than yours. That's pretty interesting how different can they be. Nevertheless, amazing species. One of my favourites!
The video I got here was the first time I've caught her out in months! She is usually in her burrow. I tried to film her a few days before this, and as soon as I bumped the enclosure, she bolted her her den. I just got lucky here. haha Yes, they are truly awesome spiders!
I've wanted a Megophobema mesomelas for quite a while, but stories I've read online about cooler temp requirements has me a little spooked, and living in FL where I have to take into account hurricane season and the possibility of the power and AC going out during summer for a few days, to even a week or two, doesn't help.
I did a lot of reading up on them, and it sounds like they can do fine in the 70s, but anything warmer than that for too long can cause health issues. Right now, my tarantula room is around 80, and it will be for the next few days, so that would give me pause, too.
So my son Columbia giant finally molted. After we made sure the fangs were black my son started feeding him. His T was so gentle when taking its food but today was different. My son went to feed his T this time my sons T came at him with a vengeance. And now it has climb the wall of the enclosure. My question is what happened?
Hi, Brandi! Congrats on the molt! Unfortunately, molts can bring a change in attitude with many tarantulas. Some will be very tame but become defensive after a molt. It's one of the reasons that I caution people against handling. The good new is, it could go back to being tame in a molt or two.
I supposedly have like a 2 inch M robustum. Pretty much up ended its whole enclosure to make a burrow and haven't seen it since lol. Only had it for 2 weeks but it did eat the first day.
Lemme get your number, Tom. I can send you my Cyriopagopus sp. enclosures, and we can laugh about how seemingly nothing lives in them, haha. In all seriousness, great video. Could you do an update on your Scolopendra dehaani next?
I listen to you pod cast about this one. I had a thought on the lost T, if they happen to close their den couldn't you feed them a meal worm ever once in a while because those burrow too. They would most likely find them and be eaten. I accidental did this once. I forgot I put some in with my extra substrate. Did a rehouse discovered my mistake but my spider ate them so it worked out.
Hello, Jesse! I would be more inclined to use earth worms in that situation. The meal worms can be very elusive when they burrow, and they can harm a molting tarantula. I have thought of that, though!
What is that? haha Is that a RUclips thing? I'm not doing this for money, and I don't want my content locked behind a payway. I want people to be able to get the info when they need it. :)
Finally!! 😁 Been waiting for a video on M. Robustum. Beautiful species, my girl Cookie likes to hang out in front of her hide but as soon as u go near...right down in the hole she goes, can never get a good pic 🤣 Thanks for sharing
Hello! I've been asked more about this species over the years than any other! I was AMAZED that mine stayed out long enough for me to get this footage! Thank you!
Awesome beautiful tarantula. Very good job, started watching all your vids and advices (in future i want start with my first Tarantula) Still havent decieded which species i want (iam very interested in some old worlds M. Balfurie, Haplopelma Minax, chilobrachys andersoni or kaeng krachan) but old words are not beginner friendly (potend venom, fast, defensiv ect) the Problem is that new worlds are more expensiv here in germany , and its sounds maybe selfish but theyre is no new world for me that i find so fascinating like an Haplopelma Minax (saw her as a child on an expo and it was like i want this beauty) iam 30 now btw xD but the megaphobema robustum is a close candidate too.
If you start with one of the old world species, you just have to be extra careful and make sure that you have them housed correctly. The M. robustum might be a good choice because it acts a bit like an old world!
@@TomsBigSpiders thx for the advice! One of the reasons why i watch your channel (some others too like tarantula collective, dark den aso) to gatter Informations. thx for your great work here on RUclips.
A juvenile of this species about the size you rehoused was the first T i ever lost. I wish this video had been out when i got her. I put her in a medium sized critter keeper and never saw her again. I'd heard term "pet hole" and to just let them do their own thing, don't panic and dig them up every time you a week goes by without seeing them - they'll come out to eat when they get hungry. I thought she'd died maybe because she'd gotten too cold or something but i think she just borrowed down and never came back up to eat. I did not realize that was a thing that they might stay down there and literally starve themselves to death rather than come up to get food. It's a learning experience, i guess. Thanks for the info. They do seem like a cool species. Maybe I'll try one again someday
Hello, Dana! Man, I'm so sorry to hear that. I've actually experienced what you are describing with a few different species now. The thought is that, in the wild, they would find prey in their burrows. I lost a couple P. muticus this way, and almost lost a G. pulchra that did the same thing!
When you said you had one burry itself and not come out for several months because it was in a too big enclosure, I saw a parallel with my A. chalcodes. I quite recently got her as a 1.5" sling and the very first thing she did when I put her in her enclosure was to go in the hide I placed and block off the entrance. For the brief time I saw her, she did not appear to be in pre-molt. She is currently in a 8x4" critter keeper, do you think she might have done that because her enclosure is too big and feels insecure? I'm asking for your professionnal advice since I don't want to unnecessarily dig her up if this behavior is normal. But then again what concerns me is the fact she did not seem to be in pre-molt and we're in the middle of summer (I would've expected that behavior in winter let's say)... Any advice on what to do (I'm quite new to the hobby also)?
I've had this happen with a few different species now. If given too much depth, they will burrow down to the bottom, seal off their dens, and seemingly wait for food to come to them. As a result, I try to give them enough dirt to allow for proper burrowing, but not so much that they get "lost." So, for example, I would no longer advise giving a .75" sling 5" of substrate in a deli cup. I would be more inclined to give it 1-2" in something a bit more shallow. With the A. chalcodes, they like to burrow at that size, and so she might be fine. Also, they are known to fast, so that could be what you are seeing. Sometimes spiders that have just been rehoused will bury themselves for a bit until they become more familiar with their surroundings. If you know where the mouth of her burrow is, you can carefully open it up a bit and leave a pre-killed prey item there before you go to bed. If you come back the next morning and it's gone, she's eating. If it's still there and the burrow is sealed, she's not hungry at the moment.
Hi Tom. Love your videos and podcasts. Do you have Megaphobema Mesomelas. Its a bit on the rare side here in UK.Also there is very conflicting information in regards of their care more specifically temperature requirements.They are thought to be very fragile species even as adults and there are quite a few instances I know of where healthy adults have passed for no apparent reason . Its a gorgeous,gorgeous spider anyway.
Hello! They are apparently a high-elevation species that does not do well in really warm temps. I haven't picked any up, because it can hit 80 or higher in the summer in my tarantula room. If you can keep them in the 60s to 70s, they supposedly do quite well. They are a stunning species.
@@TomsBigSpiders Hi Thanks for your thoughts.I know they are high elevation sp.I have seen discussions on AB in regards of them and while most try keeping them in the 60-70 F temp range there are few mentions of spiders suddenly dying even kept in those temperatures.There was few persons having successfully raised slings to adulthood at 26°C and I have a mate (30 years keeping tarantulas)near me that keeps his at that temperature with success.Also he keeps his adults mostly on the dry side with waterdish.Do you think that it may be a question of too moist(as they are though to be moisture dependent species)and not enough ventilation as Avic sp rather than temperature that is the cause of them sudden deaths even with adults. Also what are your thoughts of captive bred tarantulas drifting away from their natural habitat conditions while born under totally different conditions.Example being the above high latitude ,low temperature species born in low latitude UK location and raised in room with controlled temp of 26°C. Hope that makes sense.lol Regards Konstantin
Hi Tom. Your videos are always great! I've been keeping for about 10 years now and in the last couple years have noticed when doing rehousing or cleaning that I have a increasingly bad reaction to urticating hairs. Is this something you have experienced?
Thank you so much! I've read many instances where folks exposed to urticating hairs become more sensitive to them with repeated exposure. I know a few hobbyists that stopped keeping New World's as a result. So far, I'm only been hit a few times, so I seem to be okay. It IS something I worry a lot about, though.
@@TomsBigSpiders I've already started to do that. The L Parahybana and M Robustum were the first ones to go. Unfortunately I think my Brachypelma and Grammastola are probably going to have to go too. I guess that will be a good excuse to get that Ephebopus rufescens I want.
that's a beautiful tarantula! what do you think about vertical space for terrestrial species? you always hear that the enclosure shouldnt be too high but can it be too low? im thinking of getting the large exo terra faunarium but its only 6 1/2 inches high....
It's funny that you mention vertical space, because I was just telling someone else that I don't like my terrestrial enclosures to be too shallow. For example, I have some cages that are only about 5" high, and I just don't feel that there is enough room to put enough substrate it. 6.5" would be good for a terrestrial species that only needs a few inches of substrate. I would look for a taller cage for a burrower or heavy webber.
@@TomsBigSpiders Yeah that makes a lot of sense. I might put an adult grammastola or phormictopus in there but for now I m planning to get a gbb and this is definitely too shallow.
I just picked one up from petco (I know, I know I shouldn’t have) I couldn’t help it she looked so miserable in the enclosure there. Her abdomen is mostly bald, no black though so I’m thinking stress. Put her in an enclosure with plenty of substrate, a hide, also cork bark to hide under witch ever makes her feel more comfortable. I wet half of the enclosure down flooding the corner so the substrate is wet all the way through to the bottom. And I have her enclosure set up on a shelf in a dark part of the room. Hoping after a few days she’ll be less stressed and doing ok. The bald butt worries me.
Hello! First off, so sorry for the terribly late reply! Hey, I've picked them up from pet stores before, too. We're human, and it's hard to see an animal suffering and not do anything to help it. It's been a month; has she settled in any? They usually are comfortable once they start burrowing.
@@TomsBigSpiders She ended up molting about 3 weeks ago. I finally got her to eat about 2 days ago. Looks like she's doing a lot better. Thank you. And it's ok I know you have a lot going on but thank you for replying to me.
The time mine did it, I made a run for the camera, but he had stopped by the time I came back. haha M. mesomelas supposedly do, but M. robustums do not.
my sling does the booty up in the air thing as well! lol this tarantula kicks more hairs than any other species i have but it's always quick to calm down.
Love the videos, just a note, you tend to repeat almost word for word what you say in the intro once the actual rehouse starts. Maybe skip the intro or start the rehouse right after?
I have had one for over a month, was always told they are hard to keep and I found its not true, I keep all four of mine at room temperature and keep substrate moist and have zero issues.
Someone else was telling me that as well (the part about them being hard to keep). I've had zero issues myself. Glad to hear that it's going well with you!
@@TomsBigSpiders I get a lot of my husbandry advice from so many of your videos, especially for my L parahybana and C Versicolor. All doing well and one has molted so far, thank you for being so knowledgeable and making these kinds of content! Huge fan and love all of them keep up the fantastic work
Question: my robustum stays in her cave. I never see her come out. I do keep her substrate moist but I do have her in a Critter Keeper. Is it possible I would see her more if I put her into a Sterlite bin where I could lessen the top ventilation (while keeping plenty of cross ventilation)? Or is this normal for this species? I've had her over a year and have only seen her during rehousing. She eats good and looks great, so I dunno. Thank you for the information and this video. I hope you have a great day!😀
Oh and I got him or her when a young juvie. I keep the enclosures closer to a smaller size while they are growing. She's now at least 3" dls. Sorry I forgot to put that info. She's not tiny🤣
The M. robustum is actually a fossorial species, so digging is quite normal. They will often burrow right on through adulthood. I don't think that changing the setup would change that.
In Janurary I picked up a 3.5 inch to 4 inch sub adult one of these. Unsexed because the previous owner was unable to get to the molt before it was destroyed. The poor spider was in one of the round critter keeper type enclosures with less than an inch of substrait. I knew this incorrect for this species so I scrambled to get a largeer critter keeper to re housse it. It is a 12 inch deep one that is the equal to a five gallon tank. I filled it up with ten inches of moist cocoa fiber made a little starter burrow and put in some fake plants. It went striaght into it's starter burrow, but For a few weeks it woould come out when it got dark and wander some, It was eating great, Once a week I would give it two super worms. Well eventually it started to really dig, so I figured it must feel morer secure. I am starting to worry about it now though, becaue it's bben almost three months and it hasn't eaten. It's abdomen was getting rather large so I figured some of it must be premolt, At what point should I try and peek in on it's burrow? I really do not want to disturb it, having a pet hole doesn't bother me,I and I know they can go a very long time without eating, but I do know that in general this species is one of the better eaters, so I was hoping that maybe you can give me a little insight, I worry I made a newb mistake and gave it way too much sub.
Hello, Charlotte. I have a couple of those round critter keepers in my garage. They don't hold enough dirt for my tastes. haha At that size, it could likely be in premolt for a couple months. I know that mine tend to take a while between when they stop eating and when they reemerge. Three months is a pretty long time, so you could always carefully open up the mouth of the burrow and leave prekilled prey on its doorstep. If it eats it, it might have gone too deep. If it ignores it and closes the burrow again, it's probably in premolt.
@@TomsBigSpiders Hey! I just wanted to tell you your advice worked, The spider ate! I also tried peeking in its burrow and it's doing totally fine, its looking fat lol
Had nothing to do, so here I am again, watching a vid about one of my most favourite tarantulas. No matter how much I watch them, they never get boring. Feels so good to see them receive attention they deserve.
I got mine today as part of the Fearnot mystery sale (The "cartwheeling columbian" title was... kind of a dead giveaway as to what the spider was...). Watching them move is incredibly interesting. They have what I can only describe as a fluid movement style, almost like watching an octopus on land. Mine is a feisty little turkey, being stressed out from the shipping process (as any of us would be if we were stuck in a giant box and handled by fedex), but she seems to be settling in well
Hello, Sergei! I feel bad for the people that have to come up with those poems. haha They are definitely very unique spiders. If you give them room to burrow, you won't see them all that much. When you do, it's a treat!
I've avoided fossorials up to now just because I like to see my Ts out and about. Now I said that, but a couple of days ago I picked up a four inch female A. Seemanni. They have a rep for burrowing, so I gave her a hide and ample substrate. As of now, she has remained on the surface. Not real impressed by her coloration, but perhaps the stripes become more pronounced as she gets closer to full size? I haven't kept my vow to stop buying Ts. A C. Versicolor is on the way. Now that is a spider that I'm excited about!
Hi, Jeffrey! I wish this would let me post pics, as my A. seemanni just molted, and she's stunning. She's got a great contrast between the blue/black base color and those white stripes. And if you're like me, you might want to just forgot that vow. Don't even try to fight it. hahaha
The Megaphobema robustum (Meg (A) not o) is my first tarantula. This is a bit of reading so sorry in advance. I have a 6 inch female. I had to add more substrate a couple weeks ago because I didn't see how big she was for months. She was on about 3 inches of substrate with a hide. I dug her out and added 3 more inches and now she webs her hide everyday and is active and outside roaming around every night. I purchased her from Austin with 03Arachnids back on November 11 2019 as a late birthday present to myself. She was about 2 inches when I bought her. When she was 3 inches I did a test with her. I wanted to see how much she would eat (I know this is bad but I was new at the time and didn't know better). One Saturday I decided that I was going to feed her every time she showed me she was ready for food. This stance consisted of her putting about half of her body out of her hide with legs stretched out. 5 super worms later and about 12 hours she was done. The next day her legs were back out again btw LOL. They love to eat. She always left me a window so I would add water a little at a time until I saw it barely start to pool up in her burrow. They love it wet (almost swampy) as well and *knock on wood* I haven't had any mold problems the whole time. She is still really twitchy and very sensitive to any kind of air movement. She has never kicked hairs and most of the time she runs to her hide when disturbed. I took her to work one day (after adding substrate) because one of our customer service ladies wanted to see her. She was out on display the whole time! I kept checking on her because I was in shock that she was out and not hiding! The lady in customer service was thrilled to be able to see a huge spider moving around. I brought her back home and POOF! hiding again......... My place is really quiet and our customer service area is kind of noisy. My tarantula is broken lol. I might play some Amon Amarth tonight to see how many of them hide and maybe my Neoholothele incei (female) sp. olive will show herself again. I love your videos and it seems I have been keeping my Megaphobema robustum in very good conditions. Her forever home is going to be bio-active. If you have any ideas on this for the enclosure and what substrate to use I am all ears. Thanks again and you rock!
Hey, Dusty! Yours hide when you play Amon Amarth? Mine all come out and rock out. haha Sounds like you have quite the cool one there. They definitely appreciate some moisture, but I've had a couple folks use the word "swampy" when talking about them. The old Tarantula Keeper's Guide used to talk about keeping spiders in swampy conditions, which has caused some confusion. If kept too moist, it can be a problem with or without mold. I keep dozens of moisture dependent species, including the three Theraphosa species, and the trick is to not let them get too damp. If doing a bioactive with her, I would definitely start with a larger enclosure to allow for you to keep the plant at he opposite end of her burrow. I'd likely go 10-15 gallon with this species. Thanks again!
I'd be really curious to see a podcast or video on the M. Velvetosoma someday. I just recently got a female, despite a major lack of information out there. Although some places say their care is similar to that of the Theraphosas, I'd love to hear your take eventually.
Hi Tom, I havent commented on 1 of your videos for a while, sorry about that. This was another fantastic and informative video that I'm sure many will find helpful. Thanks for sharing 😁👍
Hello, Anna! I hope that you've been well! I haven't posted in a month, so no worries! I know that people have lives. I DO likes chatting with the regulars, though. haha Thanks again!
Part of their defensive behavior that I’ve observed also includes the spider stretching out and grabbing the ground underneath them alongside the aforementioned butt-raising and leg bucking; I currently have a juvenile male and rehousing was... an experience, to say in the least. (Imagine trying to coax an angry starfish out of a burrow!) Absolutely gorgeous spiders, but my goodness, are they stubborn.
Hello, Oliver! I wish I could have caught it on video. After he started, I ran for my phone. When I got back, he had retreated to his burrow! Yes, they are definitely stubborn. haha
Great video Tom. We have a 2inch sling/ juvenile doing great digging out its borrow but still spends time out in the open great T. Keep up the great work.
Truely amazing species. I love mine, i have a sling that is probably about an inch in size, maybe an 1.5 inches. I love their funny walk they do when you try to rehouse them. They are weird but wonderful spiders
The only two tarantulas I’ve ever had that I’ve put in larger enclosures was my h. Himalayan that one solely because every time I tried to feed it it’d make a break for escape and my obt only because he was absolute terror prior to him maturing now he’s more docile and I still won’t trust him lol
Great vid Tom,I use to have one but it sadly died,I did some research and I found out they dont settle very well in captivity,I dont know how true it is,I will try again and get one.
Thank you Tom ! Been waiting for this . Rehoused mine into a quart deli container . Went straight to the bottom . I can see it clearly through the side . Good to see you back !
Yes thank you for this video. I have a female 3.5ish inch and a sling 2 inch (hoping for a male) and just love the look of them. Such a beautiful species. Both of mine loves to dig too. I ended up with a sling from the mystery box from FNT and like I said, hoping for a male so maybe I can get some babies!
Fantastic video Tom! This species has always stood out to me as one of the strangest tarantulas and for that reason they fascinate me I really need to pick one up!
@@goldpieceleo Yeah, it's blowing up in the states. Luckily, I live in one of the only states where they are going down. Fingers crossed that it stays that way! Thanks, bud!
Just added a hopefully female M. robustum to the collection. Found her at a LPS and was definitely not being kept correctly. Brought her home and put her in one of the xl critter keepers with plenty of substrate and she’s settling in digging and building her burrow. Thanks so much for producing a husbandry video that shows how to keep her the right way.
I picked up an M. robustum sling a few months ago and it has quickly become one of my favourite t's. They are just so beautiful, I *love* new world fossorials since there really aren't that many of them (truthfully the only fully fossorial ones I can think of are Ephebopus and M. robustum) and these guys are absolutely amazing. They pick up those adult colours so quickly and it feels like they double in size every time they moult. This will definitely be a long-term favourite for me, I will always have one in my collection for sure! Great video as always, Tom! Keep up the amazing work! - Charlotte
You are the reason I have been inspired to start in this hobby! I love animals of all shapes and sizes, and when a friend mentioned getting a tarantula, I was intrigued. Out of all of the creators offering tarantula content, yours is by far the most informative and educational. Now I am just trying to decide which genus/species I want and if I want a sling, juvie or adult. I just wanted you to know you inspired a 46-year-old animal lover to branch into arachnid love.
Hello, Charity! Wow...thank you so much. I truly appreciate that! As for juvie vs. adult, a juvenile would be well started in more hardy then a sling, but would still give you the opportunity to grow the spider up a bit. Must my $0.02! :) Thanks again!
Same!!! 43 yo and just got my first tran, a curly haired after rescuing a west black widow (both spiders are now living fat and sassy in enclosures in my office) and then finding Tom's channel. Planning on getting a gbb next.
2 - 46 y.os lol
Nice video pal!
Thanks, bud!
Nice vid
Thank you!
Could you possibly do a video on cyriocosmus
Hi, Kevin! Unfortunately, I don't have one yet. :(
Tom Moran, then what are you waiting for? Fear not tarantulas has two species in stock
Would a 7in×7in with a 3in depth be to small for a 2in one of these to start out with
Hi, Angela! Yes, it would be too shallow and this species would outgrow it in a molt or two.
Thank you! Im still new to keeping only started in August and when this little one arrives it will make number 4. Your videos has helped me a lot thank you!
Yup, mine is certainly a digger..... always redoing the previous reno work it did. Not sure how many water dishes get buried..... lol great video! Thanx!😎🕷
My favorite tarantula species.
They are such cool spiders.
Hi Tom. Are these sexually dimorphic? Mine usually molts into this rich black. However, its current molt it turned this pale grey like a faded black shirt. It's 4 inches and threw me for quite a loop lol.
My males looked pretty similar to the females, however, that was a while ago so he might have been darker?
I've just got a sling Tom are you a mind reader. Top video.
Hahaha. I get asked about these guys all of the time! I just wanted to raise a couple up to adulthood before doing the first video on them. :)
Omg same here and I was thinking the same thing!!
Me three 😂
Thinking about getting this species at some point im humming and arring about it 😂😂
I have two females; this is a VERY cool species!
Ugh they have one at my Petco it looks so stressed. So I came home to watch this video to see if I should go buy it and save it.
I know some folks say to never buy them from the pet stores, but I think that it's flawed logic. It's usually not spider hobbyists that pick these animals up; it's folks who know nothing about them. They continue to sell regardless. I wouldn't judge you if you picked it up... ;)
HAHA I just ordered from Tom P....coming in tomorrow. Thank you!
Ha! That's awesome! Good timing! :)
Hi Tom! How do you clean their habitats. My female does not have a lot substrate but she’s not very aggressive either. Very sociable. Eats well. But not much in upkeep. I’d read to clean cages weekly but feel guilty destroying her burrows.
Hi, Brittany! I will use cardboard to block them off, then I use warm water and paper towels to clean poop off of the glass. I will remove boluses that they deposit outside with tongs, but I never touch the burrows. They usually keep those quite clean.
Great video! My mom has a M Robustum juvie and it's super cool!
Quick question: Do you have care advice for H Longipes? I am thinking of getting this for my next T, and I cant seem to find care info anywhere! 😕 I heard about it from a video on the Tarantula Collective about 10 beginner species you are overlooking, and I really like the look of it, but I dont want to jump in and get a sling without proper research!
Thanks! ♥
Thank you, Princess SnekLady! Unfortunately, I have not kept that species yet. Sorry!
What size tank would you recommend putting a full grown 8 inch adult in?
Hello! I've currently got mine in a 12 x 12 x 12" exo terra mini, and it seems to be doing just fine in there.
My very first husbandry note for M. robustum is "prefers swampy environment." I'll try to track down the source of that husbandry advice. My M. robustum definitely burrows, but never buries... probably because it isn't seeking more moisture than what I maintain it at. I'll let you know what I find.
Hello, Pamela! Hmmmm...not a fan of the term "swampy" (I know the Tarantula Keeper's Guide uses it), as swampy conditions are terrible for them. I would love hear where you got that! Basically, I keep the lower levels moist and let the top dry out with all of my moisture dependent species.
I'm so surprised about behaviour of your female. All that I've heard until now is that they are extreme petholes, very skittish, disappear on single movement of the enclosure and my over 12cm DLS female confirms that. And her substrate most likely has even more depth than yours.
That's pretty interesting how different can they be.
Nevertheless, amazing species. One of my favourites!
The video I got here was the first time I've caught her out in months! She is usually in her burrow. I tried to film her a few days before this, and as soon as I bumped the enclosure, she bolted her her den. I just got lucky here. haha Yes, they are truly awesome spiders!
I've wanted a Megophobema mesomelas for quite a while, but stories I've read online about cooler temp requirements has me a little spooked, and living in FL where I have to take into account hurricane season and the possibility of the power and AC going out during summer for a few days, to even a week or two, doesn't help.
I did a lot of reading up on them, and it sounds like they can do fine in the 70s, but anything warmer than that for too long can cause health issues. Right now, my tarantula room is around 80, and it will be for the next few days, so that would give me pause, too.
So my son Columbia giant finally molted. After we made sure the fangs were black my son started feeding him. His T was so gentle when taking its food but today was different. My son went to feed his T this time my sons T came at him with a vengeance. And now it has climb the wall of the enclosure. My question is what happened?
Hi, Brandi! Congrats on the molt! Unfortunately, molts can bring a change in attitude with many tarantulas. Some will be very tame but become defensive after a molt. It's one of the reasons that I caution people against handling. The good new is, it could go back to being tame in a molt or two.
They look like b bohmie can they get confused between the two ,because I have bohmie an it's growing like a weed from 1 inch to 3 1/2 in 2 months
Anything is possible, and I wouldn't be surprised if they did. That would be one super fast growing boehmai!
I supposedly have like a 2 inch M robustum. Pretty much up ended its whole enclosure to make a burrow and haven't seen it since lol. Only had it for 2 weeks but it did eat the first day.
Haha Yup, that sounds about right. I don't think many people realize that these are fossorial!
Lemme get your number, Tom. I can send you my Cyriopagopus sp. enclosures, and we can laugh about how seemingly nothing lives in them, haha. In all seriousness, great video. Could you do an update on your Scolopendra dehaani next?
Hahahaha. We can just stare at pots of dirt!
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Hello, Rensel! Unfortunately, I don't have one. Sorry!
I listen to you pod cast about this one. I had a thought on the lost T, if they happen to close their den couldn't you feed them a meal worm ever once in a while because those burrow too. They would most likely find them and be eaten. I accidental did this once. I forgot I put some in with my extra substrate. Did a rehouse discovered my mistake but my spider ate them so it worked out.
Hello, Jesse! I would be more inclined to use earth worms in that situation. The meal worms can be very elusive when they burrow, and they can harm a molting tarantula. I have thought of that, though!
In u said that was a cross between b bohmie an b bamgardnee I would believe you ,.
I can totally see that!
TOM YOU SHOULD SET UP A MEMBERS CLUB MATE, £/$1.99 MONTH SOMETHING LIKE THAT MATE??
What is that? haha Is that a RUclips thing? I'm not doing this for money, and I don't want my content locked behind a payway. I want people to be able to get the info when they need it. :)
@@TomsBigSpiders well yes it is a RUclips thing, but it's like a patreon you have a regulars video club for members
Thank you Tom for this video!! It was awesome!
You're most welcome...and so sorry for the delayed reply!
Finally!! 😁 Been waiting for a video on M. Robustum. Beautiful species, my girl Cookie likes to hang out in front of her hide but as soon as u go near...right down in the hole she goes, can never get a good pic 🤣 Thanks for sharing
Hello! I've been asked more about this species over the years than any other! I was AMAZED that mine stayed out long enough for me to get this footage! Thank you!
Awesome beautiful tarantula. Very good job, started watching all your vids and advices (in future i want start with my first Tarantula) Still havent decieded which species i want (iam very interested in some old worlds M. Balfurie, Haplopelma Minax, chilobrachys andersoni or kaeng krachan) but old words are not beginner friendly (potend venom, fast, defensiv ect) the Problem is that new worlds are more expensiv here in germany , and its sounds maybe selfish but theyre is no new world for me that i find so fascinating like an Haplopelma Minax (saw her as a child on an expo and it was like i want this beauty) iam 30 now btw xD but the megaphobema robustum is a close candidate too.
If you start with one of the old world species, you just have to be extra careful and make sure that you have them housed correctly. The M. robustum might be a good choice because it acts a bit like an old world!
@@TomsBigSpiders thx for the advice! One of the reasons why i watch your channel (some others too like tarantula collective, dark den aso) to gatter Informations. thx for your great work here on RUclips.
A juvenile of this species about the size you rehoused was the first T i ever lost. I wish this video had been out when i got her. I put her in a medium sized critter keeper and never saw her again. I'd heard term "pet hole" and to just let them do their own thing, don't panic and dig them up every time you a week goes by without seeing them - they'll come out to eat when they get hungry. I thought she'd died maybe because she'd gotten too cold or something but i think she just borrowed down and never came back up to eat. I did not realize that was a thing that they might stay down there and literally starve themselves to death rather than come up to get food.
It's a learning experience, i guess. Thanks for the info. They do seem like a cool species. Maybe I'll try one again someday
Hello, Dana! Man, I'm so sorry to hear that. I've actually experienced what you are describing with a few different species now. The thought is that, in the wild, they would find prey in their burrows. I lost a couple P. muticus this way, and almost lost a G. pulchra that did the same thing!
@@TomsBigSpidersI’ve been keeping T’s for years and Never knew this was a possibility. Holy cow. Thank you tarantula god lol.
Hi Tom great to see ya and awesome video 👊🤘🕷
Thanks so much, Tommy! :)
When you said you had one burry itself and not come out for several months because it was in a too big enclosure, I saw a parallel with my A. chalcodes. I quite recently got her as a 1.5" sling and the very first thing she did when I put her in her enclosure was to go in the hide I placed and block off the entrance. For the brief time I saw her, she did not appear to be in pre-molt. She is currently in a 8x4" critter keeper, do you think she might have done that because her enclosure is too big and feels insecure? I'm asking for your professionnal advice since I don't want to unnecessarily dig her up if this behavior is normal. But then again what concerns me is the fact she did not seem to be in pre-molt and we're in the middle of summer (I would've expected that behavior in winter let's say)... Any advice on what to do (I'm quite new to the hobby also)?
I've had this happen with a few different species now. If given too much depth, they will burrow down to the bottom, seal off their dens, and seemingly wait for food to come to them. As a result, I try to give them enough dirt to allow for proper burrowing, but not so much that they get "lost." So, for example, I would no longer advise giving a .75" sling 5" of substrate in a deli cup. I would be more inclined to give it 1-2" in something a bit more shallow.
With the A. chalcodes, they like to burrow at that size, and so she might be fine. Also, they are known to fast, so that could be what you are seeing. Sometimes spiders that have just been rehoused will bury themselves for a bit until they become more familiar with their surroundings. If you know where the mouth of her burrow is, you can carefully open it up a bit and leave a pre-killed prey item there before you go to bed. If you come back the next morning and it's gone, she's eating. If it's still there and the burrow is sealed, she's not hungry at the moment.
@@TomsBigSpiders I will try that, thanks for the advice!
Hi Tom.
Love your videos and podcasts.
Do you have Megaphobema Mesomelas.
Its a bit on the rare side here in UK.Also there is very conflicting information in regards of their care more specifically temperature requirements.They are thought to be very fragile species even as adults and there are quite a few instances I know of where healthy adults have passed for no apparent reason .
Its a gorgeous,gorgeous spider anyway.
Hello! They are apparently a high-elevation species that does not do well in really warm temps. I haven't picked any up, because it can hit 80 or higher in the summer in my tarantula room. If you can keep them in the 60s to 70s, they supposedly do quite well. They are a stunning species.
@@TomsBigSpiders
Hi
Thanks for your thoughts.I know they are high elevation sp.I have seen discussions on AB in regards of them and while most try keeping them in the 60-70 F temp range there are few mentions of spiders suddenly dying even kept in those temperatures.There was few persons having successfully raised slings to adulthood at 26°C and I have a mate (30 years keeping tarantulas)near me that keeps his at that temperature with success.Also he keeps his adults mostly on the dry side with waterdish.Do you think that it may be a question of too moist(as they are though to be moisture dependent species)and not enough ventilation as Avic sp rather than temperature that is the cause of them sudden deaths even with adults.
Also what are your thoughts of captive bred tarantulas drifting away from their natural habitat conditions while born under totally different conditions.Example being the above high latitude ,low temperature species born in low latitude UK location and raised in room with controlled temp of 26°C.
Hope that makes sense.lol
Regards Konstantin
Enjoyed the video very much Tom.
Thank you, Ed!
Hi Tom. Your videos are always great! I've been keeping for about 10 years now and in the last couple years have noticed when doing rehousing or cleaning that I have a increasingly bad reaction to urticating hairs. Is this something you have experienced?
Thank you so much! I've read many instances where folks exposed to urticating hairs become more sensitive to them with repeated exposure. I know a few hobbyists that stopped keeping New World's as a result. So far, I'm only been hit a few times, so I seem to be okay. It IS something I worry a lot about, though.
@@TomsBigSpiders I've already started to do that. The L Parahybana and M Robustum were the first ones to go. Unfortunately I think my Brachypelma and Grammastola are probably going to have to go too. I guess that will be a good excuse to get that Ephebopus rufescens I want.
that's a beautiful tarantula! what do you think about vertical space for terrestrial species? you always hear that the enclosure shouldnt be too high but can it be too low? im thinking of getting the large exo terra faunarium but its only 6 1/2 inches high....
It's funny that you mention vertical space, because I was just telling someone else that I don't like my terrestrial enclosures to be too shallow. For example, I have some cages that are only about 5" high, and I just don't feel that there is enough room to put enough substrate it. 6.5" would be good for a terrestrial species that only needs a few inches of substrate. I would look for a taller cage for a burrower or heavy webber.
@@TomsBigSpiders Yeah that makes a lot of sense. I might put an adult grammastola or phormictopus in there but for now I m planning to get a gbb and this is definitely too shallow.
I just picked one up from petco (I know, I know I shouldn’t have) I couldn’t help it she looked so miserable in the enclosure there. Her abdomen is mostly bald, no black though so I’m thinking stress. Put her in an enclosure with plenty of substrate, a hide, also cork bark to hide under witch ever makes her feel more comfortable. I wet half of the enclosure down flooding the corner so the substrate is wet all the way through to the bottom. And I have her enclosure set up on a shelf in a dark part of the room. Hoping after a few days she’ll be less stressed and doing ok. The bald butt worries me.
Hello! First off, so sorry for the terribly late reply! Hey, I've picked them up from pet stores before, too. We're human, and it's hard to see an animal suffering and not do anything to help it. It's been a month; has she settled in any? They usually are comfortable once they start burrowing.
@@TomsBigSpiders She ended up molting about 3 weeks ago. I finally got her to eat about 2 days ago. Looks like she's doing a lot better. Thank you. And it's ok I know you have a lot going on but thank you for replying to me.
Great video! Was hoping you'd have a shot of the spinning wheel of death ha ha. I've heard M mesomelas needs lower temps, does rubustum need that too?
The time mine did it, I made a run for the camera, but he had stopped by the time I came back. haha M. mesomelas supposedly do, but M. robustums do not.
@@TomsBigSpiders you're the man, thanks!
my sling does the booty up in the air thing as well! lol this tarantula kicks more hairs than any other species i have but it's always quick to calm down.
I love when they do that! I'm lucky in that none of mine have really kicked.
Hello Mr. Moran! I miss you!
Noah! How are you? I hope that you're enjoying your summer break!
Love the videos, just a note, you tend to repeat almost word for word what you say in the intro once the actual rehouse starts. Maybe skip the intro or start the rehouse right after?
Thanks for the heads up, John. I'll be more aware of that for next time!
@@TomsBigSpiders so glad you didn't take offence to that. I'm a massive fan. 5 T's and counting
I have had one for over a month, was always told they are hard to keep and I found its not true, I keep all four of mine at room temperature and keep substrate moist and have zero issues.
Someone else was telling me that as well (the part about them being hard to keep). I've had zero issues myself. Glad to hear that it's going well with you!
@@TomsBigSpiders I get a lot of my husbandry advice from so many of your videos, especially for my L parahybana and C Versicolor. All doing well and one has molted so far, thank you for being so knowledgeable and making these kinds of content! Huge fan and love all of them keep up the fantastic work
Nice video tom! I love mine!
Hey, Daniel! Hope all is well with you. And thanks so much, bud!
Just got my M. Robustum today and I have to say I'm in love with this species. Thank you for the awesome husbandry video, Tom! Keep up the good work!
Congrats on getting one. I'm so glad that this was helpful!
Question: my robustum stays in her cave. I never see her come out. I do keep her substrate moist but I do have her in a Critter Keeper. Is it possible I would see her more if I put her into a Sterlite bin where I could lessen the top ventilation (while keeping plenty of cross ventilation)? Or is this normal for this species? I've had her over a year and have only seen her during rehousing. She eats good and looks great, so I dunno. Thank you for the information and this video. I hope you have a great day!😀
Oh and I got him or her when a young juvie. I keep the enclosures closer to a smaller size while they are growing. She's now at least 3" dls. Sorry I forgot to put that info. She's not tiny🤣
The M. robustum is actually a fossorial species, so digging is quite normal. They will often burrow right on through adulthood. I don't think that changing the setup would change that.
@@TomsBigSpiders good to know, thank you for your help!😃
Hey my friend! How are you these day’s? Good I hope. Nice video and beautiful T by the way
Hello, Michael! I certainly can't complain! How are you? Thanks, bud!
Tom Moran I’m doing well considering how covid has broken out again. Just been working and taking care of my son
@@michaele.derrickjr.9200 Ugh...it's terrible. I hope that you both stay safe!
They are so pretty. Great video.
Hi, Channy! Thank you so much!
I've seen mine once in 4 months lol, when I pulled the hide out to pull a molt
Hello, Bill! Yeah, they are elusive little buggers! haha
These guys rock I have a large female in 10 nches of sub she eats like a tank!!!!!
Hey, Andrew! Does your burrow? :) I hope you and the family are well!
Me and the family are well it burrows all the way to bottom and big elaborate tunnel's and everything. She has 2 entrances and that's it
GREAT description of their appetite!
@@sandiegopc1904 thank you she always eats and eats and eats only time I c her toes wen she wants some food hoomon
Thanks for the tips! I just got a large sling today and am looking forward to watching it grow.
That's awesome! And you're most welcome.
Awesome post man! Ive missed these care videos! 🤘
Thank you, Dan! I've got a bunch coming over the next few months. I was busy during my break. haha
@@TomsBigSpiders awesome stuff man, ive been into your podcasts over the past month haha. Should be back on patreon at the end of the month too 😁😁😁
In Janurary I picked up a 3.5 inch to 4 inch sub adult one of these. Unsexed because the previous owner was unable to get to the molt before it was destroyed. The poor spider was in one of the round critter keeper type enclosures with less than an inch of substrait. I knew this incorrect for this species so I scrambled to get a largeer critter keeper to re housse it. It is a 12 inch deep one that is the equal to a five gallon tank. I filled it up with ten inches of moist cocoa fiber made a little starter burrow and put in some fake plants. It went striaght into it's starter burrow, but For a few weeks it woould come out when it got dark and wander some, It was eating great, Once a week I would give it two super worms. Well eventually it started to really dig, so I figured it must feel morer secure. I am starting to worry about it now though, becaue it's bben almost three months and it hasn't eaten. It's abdomen was getting rather large so I figured some of it must be premolt, At what point should I try and peek in on it's burrow? I really do not want to disturb it, having a pet hole doesn't bother me,I and I know they can go a very long time without eating, but I do know that in general this species is one of the better eaters, so I was hoping that maybe you can give me a little insight, I worry I made a newb mistake and gave it way too much sub.
Hello, Charlotte. I have a couple of those round critter keepers in my garage. They don't hold enough dirt for my tastes. haha
At that size, it could likely be in premolt for a couple months. I know that mine tend to take a while between when they stop eating and when they reemerge. Three months is a pretty long time, so you could always carefully open up the mouth of the burrow and leave prekilled prey on its doorstep. If it eats it, it might have gone too deep. If it ignores it and closes the burrow again, it's probably in premolt.
@@TomsBigSpiders I will try that, thank you!
@@TomsBigSpiders The round ones are really hard to open too! A loose loose in my opinion lol
@@TomsBigSpiders Hey! I just wanted to tell you your advice worked, The spider ate! I also tried peeking in its burrow and it's doing totally fine, its looking fat lol
Had nothing to do, so here I am again, watching a vid about one of my most favourite tarantulas. No matter how much I watch them, they never get boring. Feels so good to see them receive attention they deserve.
Hahahaha. That's awesome! I have to rehouse a couple of mine soon! :)
@@TomsBigSpiders prepare for some kicks and butt raising then! Tomorrow I'm picking up a M. mesomelas sling, I wonder if they're similar in that way.
I got mine today as part of the Fearnot mystery sale (The "cartwheeling columbian" title was... kind of a dead giveaway as to what the spider was...). Watching them move is incredibly interesting. They have what I can only describe as a fluid movement style, almost like watching an octopus on land. Mine is a feisty little turkey, being stressed out from the shipping process (as any of us would be if we were stuck in a giant box and handled by fedex), but she seems to be settling in well
Hello, Sergei! I feel bad for the people that have to come up with those poems. haha They are definitely very unique spiders. If you give them room to burrow, you won't see them all that much. When you do, it's a treat!
I've avoided fossorials up to now just because I like to see my Ts out and about. Now I said that, but a couple of days ago I picked up a four inch female A. Seemanni. They have a rep for burrowing, so I gave her a hide and ample substrate. As of now, she has remained on the surface. Not real impressed by her coloration, but perhaps the stripes become more pronounced as she gets closer to full size? I haven't kept my vow to stop buying Ts. A C. Versicolor is on the way. Now that is a spider that I'm excited about!
Hi, Jeffrey! I wish this would let me post pics, as my A. seemanni just molted, and she's stunning. She's got a great contrast between the blue/black base color and those white stripes. And if you're like me, you might want to just forgot that vow. Don't even try to fight it. hahaha
I love the coloring as a sling. It is nice to see some coloring in the sling.
I agree! It's nice when they show some color early one!
The Megaphobema robustum (Meg (A) not o) is my first tarantula. This is a bit of reading so sorry in advance.
I have a 6 inch female. I had to add more substrate a couple weeks ago because I didn't see how big she was for months. She was on about 3 inches of substrate with a hide. I dug her out and added 3 more inches and now she webs her hide everyday and is active and outside roaming around every night. I purchased her from Austin with 03Arachnids back on November 11 2019 as a late birthday present to myself. She was about 2 inches when I bought her. When she was 3 inches I did a test with her. I wanted to see how much she would eat (I know this is bad but I was new at the time and didn't know better). One Saturday I decided that I was going to feed her every time she showed me she was ready for food. This stance consisted of her putting about half of her body out of her hide with legs stretched out. 5 super worms later and about 12 hours she was done. The next day her legs were back out again btw LOL. They love to eat. She always left me a window so I would add water a little at a time until I saw it barely start to pool up in her burrow. They love it wet (almost swampy) as well and *knock on wood* I haven't had any mold problems the whole time. She is still really twitchy and very sensitive to any kind of air movement. She has never kicked hairs and most of the time she runs to her hide when disturbed. I took her to work one day (after adding substrate) because one of our customer service ladies wanted to see her. She was out on display the whole time! I kept checking on her because I was in shock that she was out and not hiding! The lady in customer service was thrilled to be able to see a huge spider moving around. I brought her back home and POOF! hiding again......... My place is really quiet and our customer service area is kind of noisy. My tarantula is broken lol. I might play some Amon Amarth tonight to see how many of them hide and maybe my Neoholothele incei (female) sp. olive will show herself again. I love your videos and it seems I have been keeping my Megaphobema robustum in very good conditions. Her forever home is going to be bio-active. If you have any ideas on this for the enclosure and what substrate to use I am all ears. Thanks again and you rock!
Hey, Dusty! Yours hide when you play Amon Amarth? Mine all come out and rock out. haha Sounds like you have quite the cool one there. They definitely appreciate some moisture, but I've had a couple folks use the word "swampy" when talking about them. The old Tarantula Keeper's Guide used to talk about keeping spiders in swampy conditions, which has caused some confusion. If kept too moist, it can be a problem with or without mold. I keep dozens of moisture dependent species, including the three Theraphosa species, and the trick is to not let them get too damp. If doing a bioactive with her, I would definitely start with a larger enclosure to allow for you to keep the plant at he opposite end of her burrow. I'd likely go 10-15 gallon with this species. Thanks again!
Thanks again, Tom! You're a wealth of knowledge, as usual. Getting mine from Jamie's this week! SO STOKED!
Man, I completely missed this one. Thank you, Dan. And congrats on yours! They are awesome spiders!
I'd be really curious to see a podcast or video on the M. Velvetosoma someday. I just recently got a female, despite a major lack of information out there. Although some places say their care is similar to that of the Theraphosas, I'd love to hear your take eventually.
Hello, Zulema! Man, I would LOVE to get one! I'll definitely keep my eyes open for one. :)
Hi Tom, I havent commented on 1 of your videos for a while, sorry about that. This was another fantastic and informative video that I'm sure many will find helpful. Thanks for sharing 😁👍
Hello, Anna! I hope that you've been well! I haven't posted in a month, so no worries! I know that people have lives. I DO likes chatting with the regulars, though. haha Thanks again!
Part of their defensive behavior that I’ve observed also includes the spider stretching out and grabbing the ground underneath them alongside the aforementioned butt-raising and leg bucking; I currently have a juvenile male and rehousing was... an experience, to say in the least. (Imagine trying to coax an angry starfish out of a burrow!) Absolutely gorgeous spiders, but my goodness, are they stubborn.
Hello, Oliver! I wish I could have caught it on video. After he started, I ran for my phone. When I got back, he had retreated to his burrow! Yes, they are definitely stubborn. haha
Great video Tom. We have a 2inch sling/ juvenile doing great digging out its borrow but still spends time out in the open great T. Keep up the great work.
That's awesome! Hopefully, she stays visible for you! :)
Love your videos......Always tell people you know your stuff and to watch your videos.
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate that! :)
Gorgeous T ! Love the podcast, I listen on Spotify. Did you do a video on how you clean your Poecilotheria cages?
Hello, Matthew! Thanks so much! Oh man...I shot it and completely forgot about it. haha
They have very unique look I would say :-) amazing spider
They definitely do. Thanks!
Truely amazing species. I love mine, i have a sling that is probably about an inch in size, maybe an 1.5 inches. I love their funny walk they do when you try to rehouse them. They are weird but wonderful spiders
Hello, Beth! They truly are...so unique! :)
Beautiful species and not one that’s in my collection yet. I’m sure that’ll change one day though 😂
Hello, Tink! They really are cool and unique spiders! Definitely add them to your wish list. haha
The only two tarantulas I’ve ever had that I’ve put in larger enclosures was my h. Himalayan that one solely because every time I tried to feed it it’d make a break for escape and my obt only because he was absolute terror prior to him maturing now he’s more docile and I still won’t trust him lol
Hahaha. Yeah, sometimes it's good to have extra room to keep some space between the keeper and the spider!
Great vid Tom,I use to have one but it sadly died,I did some research and I found out they dont settle very well in captivity,I dont know how true it is,I will try again and get one.
Awwww...that's too bad, James. Mine have all done okay, so I don't think that they are particularly difficult. Hopefully, you give it another shot!
Nice color on adults but juvenile color is specially beautiful👌🏼
Hi, Carlos! Yeah, they are quite bright at that stage! :)
I have a little heart butt (Trinidad dwarf) otw rn, I am so excited! Best way to celebrate is with an upload from Tom 🤘
Awwww...that's adorable! Thanks so much!
Thank you Tom ! Been waiting for this . Rehoused mine into a quart deli container . Went straight to the bottom . I can see it clearly through the side . Good to see you back !
Thanks so much, Dan! Yeah, this species was a LONG time coming! haha.
Man this is a stunning spider.. definitely adding this one to the T bucket list!
Sorry for the late reply, Kara! Yeah, they are quite the lookers. :)
I just received a juvenile yesterday! This is perfect timing ❤️
That's awesome...congrats!
You're a great teacher Tom. Thank you for your time and dedication to the hobby👍
Wow, thank you so much, Derrick! I really appreciate that!
Yes thank you for this video. I have a female 3.5ish inch and a sling 2 inch (hoping for a male) and just love the look of them. Such a beautiful species. Both of mine loves to dig too. I ended up with a sling from the mystery box from FNT and like I said, hoping for a male so maybe I can get some babies!
Hello, Cherette! Fingers crossed that you get your boy! :)
@@TomsBigSpiders thank you!
Gorgeous spiders and very informative video!
Thank you so much, Kim! :)
Thanks Tom and Billy🙂
Thank you for commenting!
Fantastic video Tom! This species has always stood out to me as one of the strangest tarantulas and for that reason they fascinate me I really need to pick one up!
Hello, Dan! Yeah, they are such a cool species!
They are very beautiful spiders Tom. I've only heard about them spinning but never seen it. I would love to. Tyfs God bless you
I tried to catch mine doing it, but by the time I grabbed my camera, he had retreated to his den. :( Thank you, Debbie!
@@TomsBigSpiders I'm sure you will catch one doing it eventually, lol. Yw☺️
Spider with a style. Very nice colors :P
Indeed! Thank you!
I just ordered this giant red leg as soon as I seen on here lol
Hi, Stan! That's awesome!
Nice video Tom.
Thanks, bud! I hope that all is well!
@@TomsBigSpiders everything is fine. I heard there's a lot of cases their. I hope you're fine.
@@goldpieceleo Yeah, it's blowing up in the states. Luckily, I live in one of the only states where they are going down. Fingers crossed that it stays that way! Thanks, bud!
@@TomsBigSpiders yeah, I hope that everybody get through this.
Just added a hopefully female M. robustum to the collection. Found her at a LPS and was definitely not being kept correctly. Brought her home and put her in one of the xl critter keepers with plenty of substrate and she’s settling in digging and building her burrow. Thanks so much for producing a husbandry video that shows how to keep her the right way.
Good grab...that's awesome! I'm so glad to hear that she's doing well!
I picked up an M. robustum sling a few months ago and it has quickly become one of my favourite t's. They are just so beautiful, I *love* new world fossorials since there really aren't that many of them (truthfully the only fully fossorial ones I can think of are Ephebopus and M. robustum) and these guys are absolutely amazing. They pick up those adult colours so quickly and it feels like they double in size every time they moult. This will definitely be a long-term favourite for me, I will always have one in my collection for sure! Great video as always, Tom! Keep up the amazing work! - Charlotte