@@ianholmes3761 Yep. Make sure you stomp on it and put it out of its misery. But never flush your tarantula when you're done with it. Just put it in a bag and stomp on it. its more humane.
I see it a lot with children with inverts in Australia. Its irritating as hell. They're pets you don't touch, you feed and watch. They're also so minimalist, so WHY people toss them aside, IDK.
My response to coworkers about keeping tarantulas is that “my tarantulas have never tried to lick them selves and then lick my face. How many times has your dog tried to lick himself and then your face?”
I research like no other! I have the three tarantulas I’m wanting to get in a journal with a bunch of stuff about them! I’m a planner to an excessive amount. 😅 but it makes your life (and the Ts’) so much easier 😂
Thanks for posting! I live in Florida and am excited to own my first tarantula! I’ve literally watched thousands of videos from great tarantula owners and ordered a book last night about tarantula care. I’d like to get a Chaco Golden Knee to start out with. After I read a bit more about them I’ll start purchasing the materials I’ll need to care for it and THEN it’s shopping time!
Absolutely brilliant! Thank you for the super helpful information ☺ I'm doing my research before I get my first New World eight-legged friend... 💞 Keep up the fang-tastic work 🕷🕸
I really am considering an Obt. I’ve never had tarantulas but I had scorpions. I personally find them beautiful & would enjoy a challenge of a pet. I will keep researching it. I have no desire to handle it. I know better from a scorpion that got away from me never to be found. Ty for the awesome video. It truly helped.
I have my 2 Siamese to cuddle.. I am considering looking to get my first T in the next few weeks after alot more research. No desire to handle and defo no urge to breed!!!! X
Hello from England. I've just subscribed to your channel. I like it, it's not over theatrical like some other channels. All we tarantula keepers want is good sound advice, not a dramatic soap opera.
This by far is the best beginner information/ advice video I have seen. I like how you have broken down all factors to consider and then discussed in detail. This is on par with the video you made about how to sex your tarantula, which again was by far the best I have seen. Thank you. X
I'm scared to death of big spiders yet strangely fascinated by them too. So in a way I have the best thing going. I have a good friend who owns a Tarantula lol. No muss, no fuss. I get to gawk at it with no strings attached.
İ recently got in the hobby of tarantulas.. i got my first red knee.. i got into it cause there fairly affordable and beautiful. thank you for taking the time to share the knowledge of keeping different types of tarantulas..
First time T keeper...got my first one coming FedEx as I type this (G. pulchra.) Even though it's supposedly one of the most docile species, I never plan to handle it. I've no desire to ever get two inch fangs sunk into my precious flesh...ever. lol. I am exited and terrified and I'm looking forward to this journey. Very glad I found this video. Thank you Sir! Subscribed.
It's all true, especially DO YOUR HOMEWORK! You can't go wrong if you do. The funny thing is that when you don't own a Tarantula doing the research can be bewildering because there are so many different Tarantulas with their own requirements and so many conflicting statements, particularly on forums. There's always an argument happening, and if you're new it is really confusing! I was dizzied and dazed after a couple of weeks so I said "just buy the damn Tarantula, to hell with this" and I now have 12, all of which are happy and healthy. And yep, they DO NOT WANT TO KNOW YOU! They don't hate you either, they're just terrified of the behemoth that is human. In all honesty none of mine get stressed out at my presence anymore and go about their day-to-day activities regardless of what I'm doing, and that's cool.
You're absolutely right about that. I don't really like going to forums because, like you said, there's always an argument going on. Most of mine are the same way, about not getting stressed out at my presence, but I do have a few skittish ones that will dart into their hides as soon as I approach. Experience is always the best teacher. :)
Tarantula Haven I think it’s caused by there not being a “right way” all the time, so when you have keepers who do things differently but successfully, the debates begin. Once you’ve got the experience under your belt it’s so much easier to learn and grow from there and as you say, experience is what it’s all about! I think they’re all capable of skittish behaviour no matter how used to your disturbances they are xD just this morning my C Darlingi, who usually doesn’t react to my presence at all, went walking back into her burrow as if to say “I’m not ready for this today!” Lol
Another thing to consider is a tarantula doesn't require your constant attention or interaction. Of course, do your research with any pet, it's why dogs and other pets end up in shelters. Because people realize they don't have the time or effort to take care of it
I really like how you presented this. Straight forward and simple. I am relatively new to the hobby, but I plan on getting more. My 1st is a pink toe (Avicularia Avicularia I think), and my 2nd is an Arizona (or Desert) Blonde (Aphonopelma Chalcodes (spelling?)).
Wow really? I didn't know Tom had mentioned me anywhere. I'll have to thank him. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and yes. I always learn something new when I do research. :)
I just rescued an Indian Ornament tree spider from the dump when someone got rid of it(I don’t know the circumstances so let’s not judge). Fact is YAH put me there at the right time and place to save it. Now I am learning and researching as fast as possible to catch up my knowledge so it won’t die. Doing well so far. Looking forward to its first molt so I can identify the sex!
1. Mostly because of trying to get rid of my fear of spiders, but I also think that tarantulas are actually a bit of a fascination. 2. I'm a little squeamish. I can tolerate a lot, but seeing a bunch of white fly larvae crawling around in a box of cat food meat will make most people squeamish. 3. Colorful, especially with my favorite colors Blue and Green. 4. Clear plastic box, at least while they are small. Maybe try to build my own enclosure and give Petko, a run for his money. 5. Yes, although I learn better with experience. Now, where's the next YT-video about tarantula care?
I love this video he gave a lot of useful info. As much as you want your tarantulas to love you and even though you feed them and take care of them, at the end of the day they still won’t like you very much lol
I am looking into getting in the hobby but my mom at the time didn't like spiders but she wants to see my tarantulas I am getting so it's funny how she wants to see them when I get them
Back in school I was kinda lazy, but smart enough to not do my homework and still know how to answer the questions etc. but when it comes to Ts... Man, i can get enough of em. Almost everyday im watchin YT channels like Yours, reading some information, and asking people who got some more experience. Now im a happy owner of 4Ts c: Keep lovin them tarantulas
I have a niece who is very much wanting a tarantula. this video will be a great start for helping her figure out what kind to get and how to get started. thanks so much for the info!
i wanted one to overcome my fear of spiders. not arachnophobia since i have scorpions so it was only spiders. i started with a tiny m.balfouri sling, then a h.pulchripes and p.murinus umv. i suddenly was not scared anymore. i was very scared when i unpacked the first one and the first couple days but then i overcame it. now i have 10 m.balfouri, 2 communals and 1 solo tank. p.murinus umv and rcf, two i.mira, 3 c.versicolor, 1 eph.cyanognothus, 1 c.darlingi, 1 p.vitatta, 1 p.muticus :) and all started with youtube :) first T i handled was my h.pulchripes but that was by accident :P
kristian l help me out then please, I'm considering buying a t even though I'm scared of spiders I find in the bath etc lol ts don't scare me as much but I don't know what type to buy or age/size and I need to know about how to keep it as I can't afford expensive enclosures I've seen ppl have slings in deli cups and larger ts in tupper ware kind of things. I want something docile that won't freak out on me!?👍🏻
kristian l Thank u I'll look into them do some research, my friend told me his brother got a Mexican red knee sling I think it was? what do u think of those he said they aren't expensive as slings?
Great video Lots of information . Very helpful first time having a tarantula . Not going to lie more I’m doing research, and learning more I’m getting more afraid to handle it and the whole debate , I agree with both sides even tho I’m afraid of animals but love them . I got one because it was different my twin brought one and he has four snakes he loves snakes I’m terrified of snakes huge phobia but wanted to face my fears of spiders even tho they never scared me as much likes snakes
Hey brother can you do a video on pacing? Or your opinion on it? My a chalcodes is walking around the cage A LOT. I have the substrate very high so she can’t fall and hurt herself and I have made her a burrow/ hide. I know she is very new so I’m not that alarmed but curious on when it should or is supposed to stop.
i love your videos. you deserve much more viewers ❤️ im new to this topic, a little arachnophobic but always wanted a tarantula when i was a kid. now i have a kid (16) who‘d love to have one. but we have to do a lot of research. so it might be maybe in a year to decide if we want a tarantula. thank you for providing info and putting so much love into this topic ❤️ i really appreciate your channel
A fab video. No doubt you’re a great teacher too, this I can see by the way you talk, engage and explain. I initially wanted a tarantula due to my arachnophobia. I only started in the hobby back in June and now have 12. Yes, I still have the phobia but less so now and proudly am the first to catch a house spider and take it outside into the garden, obviously in a catch cup! 👏🏻
Thank you! I keep hearing from people who get into the hobby because of their phobia. I have a video coming up soon related to the topic probably next weekend.
I started off with Cyriocosmus elegans. 2 weeks later I added Davos Pentaloris, Kochiana Brunnipes & Cyriocosmus Rio Nanay. Another 2 weeks went by before I got my Chromatopelma. Even tho at the beginning I wanted 'only small, calm Ts that don't web too much'. So yea...^^
Already have the acanthoscuria geniculata (juvenile) and psalmopoeus irminia (juvenile) both about the same size,(2.5in diameter) something like that!maybe 3 ?
This was such a great video Alex... I have a lot to learn from you... So so so cool and inspirational.. Such great add ins to make it interesting informative and entertaining from start to end... INCREDIBLE JOB. .. "I BOW BEFORE YOUR GREATNESS" ... LOL
Thanks. That was really helpful. I hope to buy some soon, so I'm researching now. I just subscribed to your channel, as I saw other videos by you that I liked.
New to your channel. I’ve heard about you though and I do follow you on Instagram. Excellent video and like you said. Do the research because it does help out
Shot you an update email. The collection just got a lot bigger! I plan on trying to do a lamp enclosure too for my arboreals! Think the P regalis would look awesome in one!
I'm working on it. I've bought a pre-amp for my DSLR to get rid of that DSLR hiss that keeps plaguing me. Adobe ran some updates and the desnoiser filter has been changed to a different noise reduction filter and now I'm getting some weird warbling sound and there's some parts where I sound like I'm talking through a bottle. XD
Hi there I’m new to the hobby I’ve taken the plunge into purchasing two small ts sling !! One will be a Caribena versicolor One will be a gbb Can you tell me the best substrate for the gbb sling as you said on your vid that gbb slings will not like the substrate to be moist and prefer it dry just like the adults so should I use sand possibly? Hope you can help I love your informative i interesting vids I live in the UK KINDEST Regards David
I want a tarantula that doesn't borrow. And one that looks really pretty so I can just sit and watch it when I have nothing else to do. I mean of course I'll make sure it's feed when needed and always has water. I don't want one to hold just watch
I'm thinking about getting a red knee tarantula for my first tarantula but what is holding me back is the lifespan they can live to 25 years...female of course and I'm 52...I want to know what you think of the tarantula for first time owners and my age for first time owner
I really want a Taruntula but i dont know if I can keep up with them because we need to like give them water daily their food like crikets and all that stuff the Taruntalas like another thing... I have this question Do we have to Clean where they live like their home however it's called? Or it depends?
Question, I have been building up to getting my first few tarantulas. But have been debating on waiting to go to a local expo in Portland, or to get them in a couple weeks, or order online. What do you think?
If you buy from the expo you are saving yourself shipping and you get to see the animal before purchase. Plus you may be helping local vendors. Ordering online is great because you usually have more variety to choose from but you always have a risk in shipping and the extra expense of it. Personally I would try the expo first and if I don’t see what I like I would order online. 🤓🕷
Whaaaah in British Columbia, Canada I was told we can't breed cockroaches.(does anyone know otherwise?) 😢😢 So i have to use and gut load my crickets before feeding days ... And they are so hard to keep alive. Or maybe they just die fast? I have proper cricket keepers, food, adequate moisture etc. But still after a month my stock dies by half. What's happening? What am I doing wrong? Can anyone offer advice?
Well this video was made for folks like me. I've decided and done the research on the 2 trantualas I want to buy. For my 1st pet Ts. Because my wife has agreed to let me get 2 and only 2..hahahaha!!. I just got in the enclosures. One for a arboreal and one for terrestrial. Very nice glass enclosures for my soon to be Ts. But I recently watched a enclosure video while I was doing some research. "What to do when your pet trantula escape". And they mentioned some thing I've never heard of. And threw me for a loop..after Doing my months of research. Maybe you can answer this question with your expertise. Do trantulas chew threw the metal mesh tops on alot of the tarantula enclosures to escape??? Both of my enclosures have thick trim tops but the middle is like a wire mesh. Just not sure If that is accurate about them chewing threw. Any info would be helpful and much appreciated. One of the Ts I will be getting is a old world and I cant allow it to get out. So i plan to make sure to keep it safe and inside its enclosure...:) thank you very much for your videos and tips. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for the kind comment. In answer to your question, yes tarantulas can chew through metal screen but not a stronger metal mesh. Brachypelma and Tliltocatl seem to be the worst at doing this. If you catch your tarantula doing a lot of wandering and possibly testing the screen, then I would recommend switching it out to a plexiglass top or some other more durable material. They won't do it all at once but they will work at it so be observant. Also, if you have an escapee the best thing to do is to look around the room. They usually don't venture too far and will find a nice dark spot to hide in. I've had 2 Pumpkin patch escape recently and I thought I would never find them. I found them both snuggled by my camera bag that was sitting on the floor near where they escaped. If it's an arboreal then look high. Most people find them crawling along the wall close to the ceiling or in the corner of a room. They also like to hide in corners and in curtains or hanging clothing so be careful.
My latest adrenaline overdose was before 2 months when i rehouse the 4inch female p.regalis and with the speed of light she jump on my arm...wow boy!...
Really gets the heart going. I don't know how people who handle old word species do it. I can't bring myself to purposely put myself in that situation. :)
I'm considering getting one after watching numerous videos like this even though I'm scared of spiders we find in our houses here in 🇬🇧 ts don't scare me so much for some weird reason?!... but I don't know what type r what size/age to get or what I can house it in that's not expensive as I can't afford some expensive enclosure.
Do you think a Lasiodora Parahybana is a good beginner tarantula? I've been thinking about it for some time and it seems like a good one to start with, but I'd like to hear from someone who actually keeps T's.
Mysterious Firefly yes I would. They are fast growing and hardy. They get very large. They are not the most handleable of tarantulas. Very food aggressive and prone to kicking hairs. Some people can have pretty bad reactions to their hairs. There are exceptions to the norm however and I have seen some LPs that are pretty docile. They’re usually always out and eager to eat.
Cheat answer for new player 1. Yes I'm aware about their harming potential and willing to take the risk so I can join all the fun. 2. I'm not scared of holding mealworm & crickets with tweezer. I've found that I could buy them for small amount of number from this shop [find it yourself]. 3. I'll get a new world. Ezpz. 4. For the enclosure I'm getting several plastic container with holes already being made by the seller. Also got some eco Earth and turns out they're all cheap and plenty. I also got some soft bristle brush and some tweezer. This should be a great start for me to learn from the very bottom. 5. I know how to search "bracypelma smithi caresheet, bracypelma smithi sling care" on Google and already doing it right now BEFORE I'm buying one.
Just remember it's not a novelty that you can just push to one side when you had enough.
Thank you folks it's nice to know people agree for a change.
@@ianholmes3761 Yep. Make sure you stomp on it and put it out of its misery. But never flush your tarantula when you're done with it. Just put it in a bag and stomp on it. its more humane.
@@therealkarlcolt7116 lol. Really?😂😂
The Real Karl Colt you just get the Argos catalog out
I see it a lot with children with inverts in Australia. Its irritating as hell. They're pets you don't touch, you feed and watch. They're also so minimalist, so WHY people toss them aside, IDK.
A pet hole, that's hilarious! Reminds me how, in the snake hobby, having a ball python is called "having a pet rock."
Pacman frog too
The guys at work don't get why I want one. They think I wanna cuddle with it and don't understand that I don't plan on handling it.
You do you. You don't need their approval. XD
My response to coworkers about keeping tarantulas is that “my tarantulas have never tried to lick them selves and then lick my face. How many times has your dog tried to lick himself and then your face?”
My classmates asked questions like "can it kill you tho?" And said stuff like "that's cool but I could NEVER sleep with a big spider in my room"
I research like no other! I have the three tarantulas I’m wanting to get in a journal with a bunch of stuff about them! I’m a planner to an excessive amount. 😅 but it makes your life (and the Ts’) so much easier 😂
Thanks for posting! I live in Florida and am excited to own my first tarantula! I’ve literally watched thousands of videos from great tarantula owners and ordered a book last night about tarantula care. I’d like to get a Chaco Golden Knee to start out with. After I read a bit more about them I’ll start purchasing the materials I’ll need to care for it and THEN it’s shopping time!
Amy Buccilla I’m going to start with an OBT
Absolutely brilliant! Thank you for the super helpful information ☺ I'm doing my research before I get my first New World eight-legged friend... 💞 Keep up the fang-tastic work 🕷🕸
I really am considering an Obt. I’ve never had tarantulas but I had scorpions. I personally find them beautiful & would enjoy a challenge of a pet. I will keep researching it. I have no desire to handle it. I know better from a scorpion that got away from me never to be found. Ty for the awesome video. It truly helped.
I have my 2 Siamese to cuddle.. I am considering looking to get my first T in the next few weeks after alot more research. No desire to handle and defo no urge to breed!!!! X
Hello from England. I've just subscribed to your channel. I like it, it's not over theatrical like some other channels. All we tarantula keepers want is good sound advice, not a dramatic soap opera.
This by far is the best beginner information/ advice video I have seen.
I like how you have broken down all factors to consider and then discussed in detail. This is on par with the video you made about how to sex your tarantula, which again was by far the best I have seen. Thank you. X
Thank you Donna. It took me a while to put it together but comments like this make it all worth while. :)
I also like Exotics Lair, Dark Den, and Emzotic.
I'm scared to death of big spiders yet strangely fascinated by them too. So in a way I have the best thing going. I have a good friend who owns a Tarantula lol. No muss, no fuss. I get to gawk at it with no strings attached.
İ recently got in the hobby of tarantulas.. i got my first red knee.. i got into it cause there fairly affordable and beautiful. thank you for taking the time to share the knowledge of keeping different types of tarantulas..
Almost peed my self with that "Mmuricaaa!" shout, haha! Very informative video, thank you!
I prefer OldWorld Ornamentals in the Arboreal range :P
I don't want to hold it. I want to look at them
That's what I do. XD
Same my first tarantula is obt lol
First time T keeper...got my first one coming FedEx as I type this (G. pulchra.) Even though it's supposedly one of the most docile species, I never plan to handle it. I've no desire to ever get two inch fangs sunk into my precious flesh...ever. lol. I am exited and terrified and I'm looking forward to this journey.
Very glad I found this video. Thank you Sir! Subscribed.
It's all true, especially DO YOUR HOMEWORK! You can't go wrong if you do. The funny thing is that when you don't own a Tarantula doing the research can be bewildering because there are so many different Tarantulas with their own requirements and so many conflicting statements, particularly on forums. There's always an argument happening, and if you're new it is really confusing! I was dizzied and dazed after a couple of weeks so I said "just buy the damn Tarantula, to hell with this" and I now have 12, all of which are happy and healthy.
And yep, they DO NOT WANT TO KNOW YOU! They don't hate you either, they're just terrified of the behemoth that is human. In all honesty none of mine get stressed out at my presence anymore and go about their day-to-day activities regardless of what I'm doing, and that's cool.
You're absolutely right about that. I don't really like going to forums because, like you said, there's always an argument going on. Most of mine are the same way, about not getting stressed out at my presence, but I do have a few skittish ones that will dart into their hides as soon as I approach. Experience is always the best teacher. :)
Tarantula Haven I think it’s caused by there not being a “right way” all the time, so when you have keepers who do things differently but successfully, the debates begin.
Once you’ve got the experience under your belt it’s so much easier to learn and grow from there and as you say, experience is what it’s all about!
I think they’re all capable of skittish behaviour no matter how used to your disturbances they are xD just this morning my C Darlingi, who usually doesn’t react to my presence at all, went walking back into her burrow as if to say “I’m not ready for this today!” Lol
Im new to this hobby and I only have the most docile T's ever! No old worlds for me!
Another thing to consider is a tarantula doesn't require your constant attention or interaction. Of course, do your research with any pet, it's why dogs and other pets end up in shelters. Because people realize they don't have the time or effort to take care of it
I know this is an old video but I had to sub for the "Merica!!!!!!" segment
Haha awesome..Great Informative video btw.
I really like how you presented this. Straight forward and simple. I am relatively new to the hobby, but I plan on getting more. My 1st is a pink toe (Avicularia Avicularia I think), and my 2nd is an Arizona (or Desert) Blonde (Aphonopelma Chalcodes (spelling?)).
I'm glad I watched this I was thinking on getting one. I don't think so
I'm a new subscriber having heard about you through Tom Moran. I loved the video! You can never do too much research!
Wow really? I didn't know Tom had mentioned me anywhere. I'll have to thank him. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and yes. I always learn something new when I do research. :)
I just rescued an Indian Ornament tree spider from the dump when someone got rid of it(I don’t know the circumstances so let’s not judge). Fact is YAH put me there at the right time and place to save it. Now I am learning and researching as fast as possible to catch up my knowledge so it won’t die. Doing well so far. Looking forward to its first molt so I can identify the sex!
Great job, Alex! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.👍🏼😊
Btw, love Tom Moran and his type of videos, too.☺️
Thank you Sandy. Yep. His videos to me are the most helpful for specific species information.
I have a 10-year-old LP and enjoy holding her sometimes but not very often. She doesn't hit me with hairs, and hasn't for quite a while now.
1. Mostly because of trying to get rid of my fear of spiders, but I also think that tarantulas are actually a bit of a fascination.
2. I'm a little squeamish. I can tolerate a lot, but seeing a bunch of white fly larvae crawling around in a box of cat food meat will make most people squeamish.
3. Colorful, especially with my favorite colors Blue and Green.
4. Clear plastic box, at least while they are small. Maybe try to build my own enclosure and give Petko, a run for his money.
5. Yes, although I learn better with experience. Now, where's the next YT-video about tarantula care?
This was a good video and very informative. I would definitely recommend. And you’re humorous too!
I love this video he gave a lot of useful info. As much as you want your tarantulas to love you and even though you feed them and take care of them, at the end of the day they still won’t like you very much lol
I am looking into getting in the hobby but my mom at the time didn't like spiders but she wants to see my tarantulas I am getting so it's funny how she wants to see them when I get them
My first was a rosey boring. Now I've got 2 p metallica and 2 s calciatum wow what a difference. Makes my hair stand on end
Back in school I was kinda lazy, but smart enough to not do my homework and still know how to answer the questions etc. but when it comes to Ts... Man, i can get enough of em. Almost everyday im watchin YT channels like Yours, reading some information, and asking people who got some more experience. Now im a happy owner of 4Ts c:
Keep lovin them tarantulas
Nice!
I love spiders and tarantulas I've always wanted one and a few months ago i bought an avicularia avicularia and it does nothing but i still love it
Good start. Give it time. It'll do stuff. XD
I have a niece who is very much wanting a tarantula. this video will be a great start for helping her figure out what kind to get and how to get started. thanks so much for the info!
Awesome! Glad to help. :)
This video was amazing! So well presented and informative! (Well actually....they always are) keep up the wonderful work
Thank you Sam!
Dig the coheed and cambria shirt
i wanted one to overcome my fear of spiders. not arachnophobia since i have scorpions so it was only spiders. i started with a tiny m.balfouri sling, then a h.pulchripes and p.murinus umv. i suddenly was not scared anymore. i was very scared when i unpacked the first one and the first couple days but then i overcame it. now i have 10 m.balfouri, 2 communals and 1 solo tank. p.murinus umv and rcf, two i.mira, 3 c.versicolor, 1 eph.cyanognothus, 1 c.darlingi, 1 p.vitatta, 1 p.muticus :) and all started with youtube :) first T i handled was my h.pulchripes but that was by accident :P
I guess you've gotten over it. There's nothing like having an old world decide they want to run up your arm. XD
kristian l help me out then please, I'm considering buying a t even though I'm scared of spiders I find in the bath etc lol ts don't scare me as much but I don't know what type to buy or age/size and I need to know about how to keep it as I can't afford expensive enclosures I've seen ppl have slings in deli cups and larger ts in tupper ware kind of things. I want something docile that won't freak out on me!?👍🏻
kristian l Thank u I'll look into them do some research, my friend told me his brother got a Mexican red knee sling I think it was? what do u think of those he said they aren't expensive as slings?
they are ok :) dont have one myself but heard they are hair kickers as juvies and large slings and grow super slow :) but think they should be ok :)
Awesome information
Great video Lots of information . Very helpful first time having a tarantula . Not going to lie more I’m doing research, and learning more I’m getting more afraid to handle it and the whole debate , I agree with both sides even tho I’m afraid of animals but love them . I got one because it was different my twin brought one and he has four snakes he loves snakes I’m terrified of snakes huge phobia but wanted to face my fears of spiders even tho they never scared me as much likes snakes
Hey brother can you do a video on pacing? Or your opinion on it? My a chalcodes is walking around the cage A LOT. I have the substrate very high so she can’t fall and hurt herself and I have made her a burrow/ hide. I know she is very new so I’m not that alarmed but curious on when it should or is supposed to stop.
I've watched alot of tarantula channels on youtube and i think you are the best!
Two words. Exotic lairs
This is a awesome amazing video bud. And I'm glad to see I'm not the only Tarantula UA-camr that likes firearms lol. Keep up the awesome work.
Yayuh! I guess it's the military side of me. I never shot a weapon until I joined the Air Force. I guess I fell in love with it. Love my M4. :)
@@aracknoinfiniteeseekertrip9689 lol good one😆
Add me as well...I love Hickok and forgotten weps channels
Dude Coheed is one of my favorite bands! I love your shirt!
i love your videos. you deserve much more viewers ❤️ im new to this topic, a little arachnophobic but always wanted a tarantula when i was a kid. now i have a kid (16) who‘d love to have one. but we have to do a lot of research. so it might be maybe in a year to decide if we want a tarantula. thank you for providing info and putting so much love into this topic ❤️ i really appreciate your channel
A fab video. No doubt you’re a great teacher too, this I can see by the way you talk, engage and explain.
I initially wanted a tarantula due to my arachnophobia. I only started in the hobby back in June and now have 12.
Yes, I still have the phobia but less so now and proudly am the first to catch a house spider and take it outside into the garden, obviously in a catch cup! 👏🏻
Thank you! I keep hearing from people who get into the hobby because of their phobia. I have a video coming up soon related to the topic probably next weekend.
I look forward to watching, once you have uploaded the video.
So how's the tralantula keeping going?
I started off with Cyriocosmus elegans. 2 weeks later I added Davos Pentaloris, Kochiana Brunnipes & Cyriocosmus Rio Nanay. Another 2 weeks went by before I got my Chromatopelma. Even tho at the beginning I wanted 'only small, calm Ts that don't web too much'. So yea...^^
So addicting. XD
great info,, I am retired and looking to get into hobby. appreciate the info you provide.
Already have the acanthoscuria geniculata (juvenile) and psalmopoeus irminia (juvenile) both about the same size,(2.5in diameter) something like that!maybe 3 ?
Second time I watched this video,makes me feel better about how I care for my T’s,thank you
This was such a great video Alex... I have a lot to learn from you... So so so cool and inspirational..
Such great add ins to make it interesting informative and entertaining from start to end...
INCREDIBLE JOB.
.. "I BOW BEFORE YOUR GREATNESS" ... LOL
Thank you Spydey! I'm blushing. XD
Great video
Excellent video. This should be the start for most collectors. And so the addiction begins LOL😄👍
Yep! They're like Lay's potato chips. You can't have just one. XD
Me after already ordering my tarantula and knowing tons about them from excessive research: "Ah, yes. Time to watch this video."
Thanks. That was really helpful. I hope to buy some soon, so I'm researching now. I just subscribed to your channel, as I saw other videos by you that I liked.
came for the spiders. subscribed for the coheed shirt.
Nice goatee brother
Great video Alex, your descriptions of the America’s and Loosing money were great 😂👍🏻
Thank you! I love to laugh so why not laugh at myself? XD
Bravo sir!
Your Chanel is amazing
Thank you so much! :)
Love your videos and you inspired me to get A curly hair trantralua sorry if my spelling is bad but thank you and she is very Gorgeous
Your spelling is just fine. I'm glad you were inspired. My curly hair is a sweetheart. Hope your is too. :)
i got into the hobby 3 months ago and i cant stop buy new t's :p great info video!!
Thank you! They are addicting. :)
Your bada** firearms earned you a sub my friend.
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Thanks for your knowledge. Great starter video, very helpful to us new to the hobby.
This is a very good video for potential tarantula newbies
Thank you Karen. :)
Very informative... thank you! Excellent work!
("A pet hole" 🤣🤣🤣)
New to your channel. I’ve heard about you though and I do follow you on Instagram. Excellent video and like you said. Do the research because it does help out
Great informative video guide
Shot you an update email. The collection just got a lot bigger! I plan on trying to do a lamp enclosure too for my arboreals! Think the P regalis would look awesome in one!
I'll go check it out.
Good intro volume. Thumbs up. Best wishes.
I'm working on it. I've bought a pre-amp for my DSLR to get rid of that DSLR hiss that keeps plaguing me. Adobe ran some updates and the desnoiser filter has been changed to a different noise reduction filter and now I'm getting some weird warbling sound and there's some parts where I sound like I'm talking through a bottle. XD
The Dark Den, Exotics Lair, Tarantula Kat!!!
Tom’s Big Spiders, The Tarantula Collective, birdspidersCH!!! 🤷🏻♂️
@@TarantulaHaven I watch the Tarantula Collective to. Don't know the others will check them out.
Hi there
I’m new to the hobby I’ve taken the plunge into purchasing two small ts sling !!
One will be a Caribena versicolor
One will be a gbb
Can you tell me the best substrate for the gbb sling as you said on your vid that gbb slings will not like the substrate to be moist and prefer it dry just like the adults so should I use sand possibly?
Hope you can help I love your informative i interesting vids
I live in the UK
KINDEST Regards
David
LOL @ MERIKUH! props.
great video! i have a question, what kind of tarantula do you prefer?
I want a tarantula that doesn't borrow. And one that looks really pretty so I can just sit and watch it when I have nothing else to do. I mean of course I'll make sure it's feed when needed and always has water. I don't want one to hold just watch
Oh lol I forget I hope to have at least 2 one that will stay kinda small and one that will get big
Love the 👕!!!!!
I'm thinking about getting a red knee tarantula for my first tarantula but what is holding me back is the lifespan they can live to 25 years...female of course and I'm 52...I want to know what you think of the tarantula for first time owners and my age for first time owner
Awesome video ....... i have decided my eight legged pet is going to be ...... a Labrador and a spaniel !!!!!
LMFAO 4:48 luv it. Is that an Eotech site?
Yes it is. :)
Nice
Nice shirt spider man
Well done !
Thank you!
I really want a Taruntula but i dont know if I can keep up with them because we need to like give them water daily their food like crikets and all that stuff the Taruntalas like another thing... I have this question Do we have to Clean where they live like their home however it's called? Or it depends?
A fine video sir
Thank you. :)
Very very good video!
Thank you!
Badass shirt. You should check out my band.
Question, I have been building up to getting my first few tarantulas. But have been debating on waiting to go to a local expo in Portland, or to get them in a couple weeks, or order online. What do you think?
If you buy from the expo you are saving yourself shipping and you get to see the animal before purchase. Plus you may be helping local vendors. Ordering online is great because you usually have more variety to choose from but you always have a risk in shipping and the extra expense of it. Personally I would try the expo first and if I don’t see what I like I would order online. 🤓🕷
Whaaaah in British Columbia, Canada I was told we can't breed cockroaches.(does anyone know otherwise?) 😢😢 So i have to use and gut load my crickets before feeding days ... And they are so hard to keep alive. Or maybe they just die fast? I have proper cricket keepers, food, adequate moisture etc. But still after a month my stock dies by half. What's happening? What am I doing wrong? Can anyone offer advice?
nice video buddy!
Thank you Andrew!
Very nice and interesting video 👍
Thank you!
Well this video was made for folks like me. I've decided and done the research on the 2 trantualas I want to buy. For my 1st pet Ts. Because my wife has agreed to let me get 2 and only 2..hahahaha!!. I just got in the enclosures. One for a arboreal and one for terrestrial. Very nice glass enclosures for my soon to be Ts. But I recently watched a enclosure video while I was doing some research. "What to do when your pet trantula escape". And they mentioned some thing I've never heard of. And threw me for a loop..after Doing my months of research. Maybe you can answer this question with your expertise. Do trantulas chew threw the metal mesh tops on alot of the tarantula enclosures to escape??? Both of my enclosures have thick trim tops but the middle is like a wire mesh. Just not sure If that is accurate about them chewing threw. Any info would be helpful and much appreciated. One of the Ts I will be getting is a old world and I cant allow it to get out. So i plan to make sure to keep it safe and inside its enclosure...:) thank you very much for your videos and tips. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for the kind comment. In answer to your question, yes tarantulas can chew through metal screen but not a stronger metal mesh. Brachypelma and Tliltocatl seem to be the worst at doing this. If you catch your tarantula doing a lot of wandering and possibly testing the screen, then I would recommend switching it out to a plexiglass top or some other more durable material. They won't do it all at once but they will work at it so be observant. Also, if you have an escapee the best thing to do is to look around the room. They usually don't venture too far and will find a nice dark spot to hide in. I've had 2 Pumpkin patch escape recently and I thought I would never find them. I found them both snuggled by my camera bag that was sitting on the floor near where they escaped. If it's an arboreal then look high. Most people find them crawling along the wall close to the ceiling or in the corner of a room. They also like to hide in corners and in curtains or hanging clothing so be careful.
Great video m8
Thank you!
My latest adrenaline overdose was before 2 months when i rehouse the 4inch female p.regalis and with the speed of light she jump on my arm...wow boy!...
Really gets the heart going. I don't know how people who handle old word species do it. I can't bring myself to purposely put myself in that situation. :)
Nice shirt
Thanks! Love me some Coheed! XD
She's adorable i love caribena versicolor another 5 star video as always Alex
Thank you. My versi is one of my absolute favorites. I had to get more because they're just the sweetest tarantulas and the colors are gorgeous. :)
Good Pokemon choice
I'm considering getting one after watching numerous videos like this even though I'm scared of spiders we find in our houses here in 🇬🇧 ts don't scare me so much for some weird reason?!... but I don't know what type r what size/age to get or what I can house it in that's not expensive as I can't afford some expensive enclosure.
Do you think a Lasiodora Parahybana is a good beginner tarantula? I've been thinking about it for some time and it seems like a good one to start with, but I'd like to hear from someone who actually keeps T's.
Mysterious Firefly yes I would. They are fast growing and hardy. They get very large. They are not the most handleable of tarantulas. Very food aggressive and prone to kicking hairs. Some people can have pretty bad reactions to their hairs. There are exceptions to the norm however and I have seen some LPs that are pretty docile. They’re usually always out and eager to eat.
I like to imagine his neighbors watching him screaming with a rifle then crying while throwing money on the ground.
Arboreal new world tarantulas tend to be "poop cannons".
Cheat answer for new player
1. Yes I'm aware about their harming potential and willing to take the risk so I can join all the fun.
2. I'm not scared of holding mealworm & crickets with tweezer. I've found that I could buy them for small amount of number from this shop [find it yourself].
3. I'll get a new world. Ezpz.
4. For the enclosure I'm getting several plastic container with holes already being made by the seller. Also got some eco Earth and turns out they're all cheap and plenty. I also got some soft bristle brush and some tweezer. This should be a great start for me to learn from the very bottom.
5. I know how to search "bracypelma smithi caresheet, bracypelma smithi sling care" on Google and already doing it right now BEFORE I'm buying one.
My first had been a P.ornata in the 90´s - I am still alive and never got bitten.