How To Buy A Pet Tarantula - Don't Get Scammed!

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  • Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
  • One question I am asked a lot, especially by new keepers or people wanting to get into the tarantula hobby, is How Do I Buy a Pet Tarantula? So in this video we are covering how to buy pet tarantulas, where to by pet tarantulas, and what to look out for and avoid so you do not get scammed, ripped off, or end up with sick or old pet tarantulas.
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    00:00 Intro
    00:33 Research Tarantula Care
    01:04 Scientific Name or Common Name
    01:24 Spiderling, Juvenile, or Adult
    02:01 Where To Buy Tarantula
    02:58 Tarantula For Sale Online
    04:14 Buy Direct From Tarantula Breeder
    04:52 Buying Tarantulas from Pet Store
    05:31 Adopt a Pet Tarantula
    06:38 What NOT To Do!
    08:58 Outro
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  • @louiramirez
    @louiramirez 2 роки тому +27

    My wife and I just received our tarantulas today from Josh's Frogs. It was her Mother's day gift. She got two Avicularia avicularias and I got a Hapolopus sp. Colombia Large. Super cute little spiderlings. Greatly recommend Josh's Frogs.

  • @cubbi2789
    @cubbi2789 2 роки тому +16

    Great video about this, Richard. I have seen so many people get scammed by tarantula dealers that just took their money. Glad i found a local reptile store that carries supplies plus tarantulas and more for when I need them. Got my first Avic from them and I love them.

  • @marjorieinverts
    @marjorieinverts 2 роки тому +7

    Just thank you, Richard. You are doing this UA-cam/social media thing for all the right reasons. Not only are you spreading healthy and correct information, you’re spreading love of the “hobby” which, in the end, will result in the hobby thriving in all the best ways. We are all so very thankful for the crazy amount of time, research and passion you put into this for us and for the animals

  • @CheesyFries-fk8ph
    @CheesyFries-fk8ph 2 роки тому +2

    I love this channel. I love how informative everything is and the photography/cinematography. you're amazing Richard!!! Always look forward to your videos!

  • @oun6661
    @oun6661 2 роки тому

    Thanks again for your videos. I’m still researching before purchasing my first spider. Your channel always provides good info, and always help prompt further research.🙏

  • @Ranma2011TMCS
    @Ranma2011TMCS 2 роки тому +3

    This is amazing advice. Coming from the scorp hobby always ALWAYS ask for the scientific name at shops and expos. I have bought from petsmart because i am also a rescuer, but i also educate the employees so they dont catch hairs or hurt the ts they do get in. But i have an advantage in i have access to free parasite testing...

  • @justus7909
    @justus7909 2 роки тому +5

    We’ve always been careful where we get out exotics. For our Ts, we love FearNotTarantuls, but there are lots of other great breeders out there as well.
    Josh’s Frogs and Pinchers & Pokies are great.

  • @jimmysjamin1
    @jimmysjamin1 2 роки тому

    Awsome Richard been hoping you would do a video on this subject 😀 👍

  • @BrettOPediaTV
    @BrettOPediaTV 2 роки тому

    dude great input! I didn’t even realize you could adopt exotic pets! Definitely checking out Eresus and Arachnoboards

  • @1129BAMF
    @1129BAMF 2 роки тому

    Nice video. Great tips!!

  • @thebeast8cunningham643
    @thebeast8cunningham643 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for another great video. I am newer to your channel but I was wondering have you done a video on how to determine the sex of your tarantulas?

  • @Lisa-eu9fy
    @Lisa-eu9fy 2 роки тому

    Awesome vid! 👍🕷🦂

  • @michellecarey583
    @michellecarey583 2 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @dustystotler1376
    @dustystotler1376 2 роки тому +1

    Richard. You might want to look into your mic settings. It sounded like your voice was peaking out the mic. The low end of your voice. Due to the peaking of your voice some of my tarantulas came out to see what the vibration was lol ( looking at you Caribena versicolor and Tliltocatl albopilosus). As a fellow UA-camr once stated..... "If there is reptile in their name sate away." There are very few you can trust that take good care of tarantulas and know how to ship them. I can only think of two. Thanks for the video! You are one of the 5 people I use as tools for this hobby. I wish Tom Patterson had videos. He would make it 6.Sadly my 6th quit making videos. I did buy 5 slings from her and got a freebie after she quit :)

  • @capt25252525
    @capt25252525 2 роки тому +1

    I bought a gooty sapphire and a cobalt blue spiderlings at a pet expo, $150 for both. They both matured into curlys. I got them from a booth that had mainly reptiles and only a few tarantulas and they "cut" me a deal if I bought 2. Live and learn, but I do love both of them and glad I got them.

  • @s34wty_solu_yt35
    @s34wty_solu_yt35 2 роки тому

    thanks thats the info i needed

  • @kimperdue
    @kimperdue 2 роки тому

    very informative! thank you

  • @ignacymoscickifilms670
    @ignacymoscickifilms670 2 роки тому +2

    Your channel finally pushed me over the edge to buy myself a Brachypelma Hamorii. She is very lively and i love her so much

  • @CreatureLove-A189
    @CreatureLove-A189 2 роки тому

    Great video Richard! Scales and Tails is the store I go to for my tarantulas, feeders and gear needed to care for my tarantulas. I am hoping to go to my first exotics expo this summer.

    • @arasartsandjewelry7647
      @arasartsandjewelry7647 2 роки тому

      We had a Scales n Tails that opened up here in Phoenix and they are my go-to now. Awesome store and awesome people.

    • @CreatureLove-A189
      @CreatureLove-A189 2 роки тому

      @@arasartsandjewelry7647 Since one opened up fairly close to me in Colorado Springs they have been my go to for my tarantula care needs and since some are also in the tarantula hobby there are people there that I can turn to for help when needed.

  • @georgiasainsbury6311
    @georgiasainsbury6311 2 роки тому

    🕷️🕸️Thank you for making another very helpful video 😊 got some good tips from this so will keep a eye out 🕷️🕸️I have been watching your care and husbandry videos on my resent TS I have got as I'm new to the hobbie but I was given a Pterinochilus chordatus / Kilimanjaro mustard baboon for free and am struggling to find any info on how to look after it , I would much appreciate any advice you or anyone can give as I want to do the best for it
    🥰❤️ Much love from the UK 😊

  • @AngryChristian1
    @AngryChristian1 2 роки тому

    For those in the Portland area, Tropical Hut is a fantastic pet store that I generally get my tarantulas from, and they breed their own reptiles and frogs too

  • @xieren3855
    @xieren3855 Рік тому

    I just bought my first tarantula, she's an Arizona blonde. I found your channel to be really entertaining and educational, so I've been watching all your videos! T's are such amazing creatures and I'm already thinking of starting a collection- probably with new worlds only for now.
    edit: that being said, you've earned a new sub. hitting the bell too, keep up the good work man!

    • @tarantulacollective
      @tarantulacollective  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much and congrats on your first tarantula!

    • @xieren3855
      @xieren3855 Рік тому

      @@tarantulacollective Thank you! I'm so excited to get into collecting them eventually

  • @gfkysp
    @gfkysp 2 роки тому

    finally got here early 💯

  • @maximilianzaff2822
    @maximilianzaff2822 2 роки тому

    Nice vid. I'm getting my first t in. A week

  • @amazingaquaticsandexotics3030
    @amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 2 роки тому

    Awesome video

  • @detroitsound9364
    @detroitsound9364 8 місяців тому +1

    Spider shoppe is legit! Great buying experience!

  • @johanneabelsen1644
    @johanneabelsen1644 11 місяців тому

    I bought a B. emilia last year, on October 1rst. She was JUST away from being a nymph, so she was so tiny.😊
    Recently, she molted July 24th. This is her 3. molting in my care.
    I really hope, that she will end a pre-molt before October, so that she might be freshly molted for Halloween!
    Tha would be awesome.
    Last year, I showed her off, but neither kids NOR parents were THAT impressed!😂
    So I hope for ONE more molt before November.
    Tarantulas are fantastic creatures... the more, you get to learn about them, the more respect, you gain around the nearest folks around you. My Mom is now interested to hear about my spider, and SHE is usually a person, who DOESN'T okay animals, that aren't dogs, cats, etc..😊

  • @Zane2132-Sub
    @Zane2132-Sub 2 роки тому

    me who got one from petco that labeled it as an assorted basic turantula as the tag but also had a sticker saying it was a curly hair

  • @jasonwolfe9892
    @jasonwolfe9892 2 роки тому

    I use to buy my tarantulas and scorpions from either a local pet store or online from major dealers. Never had a problem.

  • @tuiteyfruity5010
    @tuiteyfruity5010 Рік тому

    I’m very lucky my town has mom & pop exotic pet stores. It is more expensive but you’re right it’s great to see the spiders XD

  • @jacobfrost5279
    @jacobfrost5279 Рік тому

    Bro! It's too late i already bought one last week! I seens this vids toos lates!!! Hahaha she a beauty, caribena versicolor.

  • @tarantulacribs
    @tarantulacribs 2 роки тому

    Nice shirt! 😉

  • @williamschell5454
    @williamschell5454 2 роки тому

    I bought my first three tarantulas from fear not, and loved them! I also went to my cities reptile expo two weeks ago, and found a place that had a ton of tarantulas and other reptiles that only took in rescues. I was planning on getting 2-4 from them when it’s hosted next month. Should I worry about them or are most rescue places ok with procurement and care?

  • @matt80one90
    @matt80one90 2 роки тому

    For those of you in the UK I would highly recommend The Spider Shop and also Virginia Cheeseman!

  • @lelomiliken7598
    @lelomiliken7598 2 роки тому +1

    I've been purchasing from Underground Reptiles without any problems as they called me to make sure my order arrived ok.

  • @carolynd1679
    @carolynd1679 2 роки тому

    I will be DIY my enclosures! Tarantula Cribs is ridiculous in their enclosure prices!!!!!!!!

  • @corradobowden7566
    @corradobowden7566 2 роки тому

    i use the spider shop in the UK. a Gooty in Republic of Ireland is 250 euro for a sling whereas the UK they are 30. so i get them shipped from UK to a relative in northern Ireland and then collect it same day. there's a big difference financially. even a brand name enclosure 30x30x30 is near 200euro in Ireland but the UK its 57.

  • @MeCantSpell
    @MeCantSpell 2 роки тому +1

    What if my country doesn't have an exotic pet store? Go to the next? Lol...
    Nice tee btw...

  • @L.V.exoticpets
    @L.V.exoticpets 2 роки тому

    I miss my petstore we were the best mom an pap store there was in vegas

  • @didisaythat4230
    @didisaythat4230 2 роки тому

    And always have a catch cup handy.

  • @shanemaguire6626
    @shanemaguire6626 2 роки тому

    I had a lady in a pet store telling me a fire leg was a red knee I tried to explain to her but she said no it’s a red knee 😂😂 I just left her to it not to mention it was like an inch in size and it was in an adult size enclosure, when I asked why she said the people need to see it🤔🤔

  • @ferozasad6482
    @ferozasad6482 Рік тому

    any opinion where i can buy a 5 to 6 inch an adult tarantula in Portugal and some opinions on how can i take care of it properly and how much is a and 5 to 6 inch tarantula average price it will help alot

  • @carthius
    @carthius Рік тому

    When you say "Chain pet stores" do you mean like Petco/Petsmart type??

  • @christinadixiano6936
    @christinadixiano6936 Рік тому

    I can not find a local breeder, I live in Anchorage Alaska. Any suggestions?

  • @ryanwilson2665
    @ryanwilson2665 2 роки тому

    Yeaahhhh I got into the hobby in January. I now have 8. 😂

  • @M1diaN
    @M1diaN 2 роки тому

    Hello! I've been watching your videos and this one caught my eye. So I have ordered some Ts online from a breeder in Germany, I live in Greece, who shipped them 5 days ago. I called the shipping company and they told me that it takes about 10 days for the parcel to arrive to my country and I'm wondering if they will make it alive.From your experience what do you think?

    • @tarantulacollective
      @tarantulacollective  2 роки тому +1

      Typically in the US we only ship priority overnight. Even most imports from other companies ship and import overnight when possible. I've seen Petko from Dark Den order spiders from other European countries that took days or even a week to get delivered. A lot will depend on the packaging and the weather while they're in transit. If conditions are optimal I would guess they will be fine. I hope you ordered from has a Live Arrival Guarantee and will replace any slings that don't make the journey.

  • @chrisdixon4379
    @chrisdixon4379 2 роки тому

    Hey rich, I pulled the trigger on a electric blue, very nervous with this one any advice you can share?

  • @SmallTownXotics
    @SmallTownXotics Рік тому

    🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @HeartzzzAle
    @HeartzzzAle Рік тому

    I'm looking to buy a tarantula online since my country doesn't have any exotic pet shops,I finally found an online store who ships to Europe but i don't know if it's legit. It's called Aquaterra and I wanna buy the T kit wich is about 80€, do you guys know anything about this store?? Should I order?

  • @saltyboi8021
    @saltyboi8021 Рік тому

    Does anyone know of any breeders in New Zealand, I’ve tried everywhere but can’t find one

  • @indredcold3191
    @indredcold3191 2 роки тому

    Hey Richard, we live in an extreme environment. Weather is pretty cold a lot. How would you keep any species in my situation? We would love to keep one, however we are concerned about the setup and care.
    We live in a little cottage in far northeastern Washington state.
    To put it, it is 39° today and it is summer!
    Would you keep it on a heating pad or a lamp or nothing? It is my first pet tarantula.

    • @tarantulacollective
      @tarantulacollective  2 роки тому +1

      I would set up something like I show in this video: ua-cam.com/video/fTl3UNZotXE/v-deo.html

    • @indredcold3191
      @indredcold3191 2 роки тому

      @@tarantulacollective thank you! We watched it and that is a great idea. We'll need to tweak it a bit, but it is a good start!
      Thank you Richard for a the great information.

  • @semi5141
    @semi5141 2 роки тому

    Just abought an albo and i think i may have gotten the true form and not the hobby one lol 😂

  • @toulee3551
    @toulee3551 2 роки тому

    man shipping has gone way up. just did Cali to wi and over 90 bucks, (reptiles 2 u)

  • @null9090
    @null9090 2 роки тому

    Awesome video! Can anyone tell me what species of tarantula is at 7:57 please?

    • @tarantulacollective
      @tarantulacollective  2 роки тому

      That is a spiderling T seladonia

    • @null9090
      @null9090 2 роки тому

      @@tarantulacollective Thanks for the reply. Love your videos

  • @someguyithink7753
    @someguyithink7753 2 роки тому

    I always purchased my tarantulas from portsmouth tarantulas and i pick up my prders rather it being delivered

  • @L.V.exoticpets
    @L.V.exoticpets 2 роки тому

    Yea was gonna get myself a chinese trap door spider an I was told it'd be wild caught from China an shipped an im like nah thats sketchy an I don't wanna remove a spider from the wild

  • @carolynd1679
    @carolynd1679 2 роки тому

    Also JOSH'S FROGS!!

  • @Eloiray
    @Eloiray 2 роки тому

    I have wanted to get a tarantula for a long time but i could not find where to buy one in Croatia.
    If anybody could help please do!

  • @erikiacopelli451
    @erikiacopelli451 Рік тому

    WALMART GOT GOOD ONES!! If you live in Puerto Rico then youll know why LMFAO!! IF YOU DONT THEN SO YOU KNOW TARANTULAS ARE EVERYWHERE IN PR!!! If you wanna find them just look for dirt and if you see a hole in the ground then theres a 99.999999% that ones in there sleeping. The Walmart part is cuz I have seen MORE then 50 times I seen a tarantula walking inside walmart and tons where the plant section is at walmart. TIP!!!!! If you go to buy plants at Walmart make sure you look for holes in the dirt in the pot the plant comes in cuz theres a GREAT chance theres one inside of it. You do NOT want to be driving and one crawls out onto you while your drive 50mph lmfao!! Seen 5 crashes cuz of that. Just my front yard ALONE I have counted MORE then 55 holes and all but 2 had tarantulas in them. Wanna buy some? lol

  • @GhostOfBigfoot
    @GhostOfBigfoot 2 роки тому

    Will you ever announce the Eresus giveaway winner? You said 2 weeks, now it's been 2 months.

    • @tarantulacollective
      @tarantulacollective  2 роки тому +3

      I have seen your comments, but apparently you havent seen my posts. Due to the influx of scammers on that video contacting people saying they had won and the fallout and issues that came from that, I made a post saying that would be the last giveaway I'd be doing until I can figure out a way to safely have a giveaway on youtube without people getting scammed. The winners were contacted directly. Between scammers stealing my logo and trying to rob viewers of their money and people leaving comments acting as if they have been wronged (even though no one had to do anything more than leave a comment on the video to be entered) bc I didn't post another giveaway video, I will no longer have any giveaways on youtube for the foreseeable future. It is too risky and people get too upset when they don't win and cry foul. I will see if i can have an impromptu live stream where I can draw and announce one winner live so people such as yourself will no longer be upset, but nowhere in the title or description will the word giveaway be seen nor any reference to any contest or drawing. I spent hours clearing out scam comments, blocking shady users, and responding to emails and messages from upset viewers angry because they thought they'd won and given up personal info thinking they would be getting the prize. You can look at the comments under that video right now and I'm sure you will still find some replies to comments that are obviously a scam account telling people they won. Even checking back everyday for a weekvor more, and blocking any scam account, they kept making new accounts and leaving replies. Which is why I unfortunately can't do that anymore.

  • @javedkhan-ic4jj
    @javedkhan-ic4jj Рік тому

    I m from Pakistan and I have a black truntola spider having size 7.1 inches and 168 g weight

  • @johnericksonmalaluan822
    @johnericksonmalaluan822 Рік тому

    do you sell tarantulas?
    do you ship here in philippines?

  • @olivearodriguez9603
    @olivearodriguez9603 2 роки тому

    Why are eresus spiders going up in price so much if there being captive bread? 😑 ughhhh

  • @mortallybroken4736
    @mortallybroken4736 2 роки тому

    I just received 5 racks from my tax return so I might actually drop a stack on a community enclosure, why does no one do pink toe community enclosures anymore? It was a thing in the 80s and 90s I believe

  • @hideph_tv861
    @hideph_tv861 Рік тому

    Im so jealous im in the philippines 😭

  • @freedycabanas435
    @freedycabanas435 2 роки тому

    i lost my costa rican zebra he or she got escape in her or hes enclosure i dont know what im gonna do

  • @jdmcareditz5170
    @jdmcareditz5170 2 роки тому

    FIRST!! FINALLY!!!

  • @mikejessmax
    @mikejessmax 4 місяці тому

    Avoid big box pet stores

  • @Fangsoutexotics
    @Fangsoutexotics Рік тому

    Didn't you say the sponsor of this video had been ripping people off?

  • @cbr900rr6
    @cbr900rr6 2 роки тому

    The only tarantula scam I know of is the unsexed section. Trust me when theyn say it's unsexed the be assured that it's a male. Here in the UK at least... I never buy juvie unsexed...

    • @maximilianzaff2822
      @maximilianzaff2822 2 роки тому

      Well with slings it's not all scams

    • @CW1971
      @CW1971 2 роки тому +1

      I bought a juvenile LP unsexed from a buy/sell website. I was suspicious and asked if the seller if it was a male and seller said he had no clue as the spider shreds it's moults every time. I bought the little guy anyway, he was only cheap and to be fair, he's now moulted with me and shredded the moult 🤷 WTF dude!? I've still got no clue if he's a dude or a lady 🤷

  • @sactown_huslahsactown5005
    @sactown_huslahsactown5005 4 місяці тому

    In a respectful way can you use some other background music

    • @tarantulacollective
      @tarantulacollective  4 місяці тому

      Once the video is edited and uploaded, there is no way to change something like background music. But I use different music from different genres in all my videos, so if you don't enjoy the style of music in one video, then maybe you will like it in another video.

  • @DathoxUdictus
    @DathoxUdictus 2 роки тому

    No! Dont make facebook posts! I lost everything trying to find a home for my cat. I lost all prom pictures, graduation pics, childhood pics. Facebook will nuke your account you make a post soliciting an animal.

  • @shauryaaviary
    @shauryaaviary Рік тому

    Bro can I get your Instagram I want to purchase tarantula