Yeah I agree his videos are so engaging but literally feel like Tarantula education videos. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve needed support and have gone to Toms channel and found a video that covers my issue exactly. Thanks Tom xxxxx
Tom, I love your channel! The info you give in your videos is so thorough and well explained that I often come back to rewatch and make sure I didn't miss anything. Your videos and blog are my first stop before Google for anything T related. That being said, my only request is that you invest in a stationary setup for filming and/or GoPro with chest/head mount. It's awesome that your cool family helps film, but I often feel like I can't see everything going on, or that when I'm looking for something specific it gets cut out of frame. Lots of the intangibles that new and intermediate keepers want to see from an experienced keeper's perspective and setup. For example, would be great to see what you're seeing when trying to gauge a Ts behavior during a rehouse, or cutaways to see your methods and surroundings during the rehouse rather than only zoomed on the enclosure. Please keep up the excellent work, and a high five to your family for being awesome enough to support your collection!!!
Man, thanks so very much. And the head mount is a FANTASTIC suggestion! I actually have a GoPro that I've been tying to figure out how to use. I get exactly what your saying about not being able to see the important parts. Basically, I just do my thing and poor Billie has to try to react to what I'm doing. The head mount would fix those problems when she can't react in time (and the viewer misses things). I've dabbled with using more than one camera, and it's been difficult due to time. I have a huge collection, and I film these on days that I'm doing maintenance and such. I did 10 rehousings this weekend, and four of them we tried to cram in before a picnic. A lot of these are, "honey, grab the camera...I want to tape this." haha I'm about to start my summer break where I will have more time to work. I can experiment more with this then. That said, I did just buy a head mount from Amazon, so I'll try that out this weekend. Thanks again!
One quick story to share your impact - I bought a C. Lividum sling (guy gave me an extra!) that was ~2 inches. Seller had them in 16oz deli cups with only 1.5 inch substrate, so they webbed up to the lid. He told me "watch out any time you open the lid, they bolt immediately. These containers should be fine for a while". I watched your video again, rehoused them to containers with 3+ inches substrate - never had a problem since!!
I got into reptiles over 30 years ago when I was just a kid. For a little over a year now I have been getting into the tarantula hobby, too. Your videos have been a great help to me and your taste in music is excellent. Please, keep up the great work!
Hi, Luke! I actually started in the 90s with mostly snakes, so I hear you. And thank so much for the kind words...that's awesome! I'm honestly surprised I don't get more crap about my musical tastes. lol
When I got her the first time she was not in good shape. Neglected and dehydrated. So the first move was relatively easy. Now though. She's been much more active, eating well and in a much better condition. I will just have to take my time, all the precautions and see how she behaves.😀👍
Thank you Tom, I really like and respect the pokies, I'm still a beginner and actually started my collection right in lines with your beginner species video but awhile from now with more experience I'd love to get a pokie. Thanks Tom I always respect you and your knowledge of these awesome T's keeps me coming back. Take care Tom!
You're very welcome. They really are amazing and, in my opinion, much less of a handful than they are often made out to be. They can definitely put a hurting on you if you're not careful, but most would rather hide than fight. When you do feel ready, check out P. ornata or vittata. They are two great starter pokies (and they are stunning as adults). Thank you!
I just finished hearing the video regarding brown boxing. Props to you Tom for such an educational video as always. Have to say I was very ignorant regarding this issue and I pray it will not end with people who love this hobby to pay because of others. Looking forward to another awesome video!
Hi, Leslie! Thanks so much for listing to that. Many folks have no idea that this issue exists, so I was glad to be able to spread the word. Heck, I was in the hobby for years before someone explained it to me! Thanks again!
Recently relocated to LA and caught an invasive brown widow on the side of my house. I've only had her a few days and last night I flicked maybe 5 baby crickets in the critter keeper I've got her in, in hopes maybe one would go close enough for her to grab. Within an hour and she had hunted and caught all of them and was eating them simultaneously in a giant ball she had fashioned. This morning there was only the daintiest little ball of shells she'd dropped that i was able to clean with a tweezers in only a couple seconds. Spider keeper's dream.
love your videos Tom. i like the XL critter keepers for my Gooty. plenty of room made vent hole on the ends. and she has made her self at home in it. almost for got a Large water dish. thanks Tom
Tom, I have been around a long time... Can we just once have a pokie run across the ceiling? Nice job. Having a spotter for potentially flighty tarantulas is a great idea. Nice save Billie.
Eddie! BAhahahahahahaha. NEVAHHHHHH.... lol Seriously, I have a bunch to do, so if it IS going to happen, it will be this month. And she is incredibly helpful with the spotting. Thanks, bud! :)
But, Joyce...you've come so far with them over the last couple years. I'm proud of you. :) Thank you so very much for the kind words and for always taking the time to comment. :)
Freaking Molly. I love that dog, but she always has to be right next to me. haha They really are. Man, and the muticus with those back legs are beasts! haha
The ExoTerra tall terrariums are great for pokies Tom. They are glass so Crystal clear. They open from the front and the top making them ideal. I'll tell ya there's nothing more satisfying than having 40 same ExoTerra terrariums all lined up filled with pokies....it's very nice, and the T's are always on full view.
I'm actually upgrading a lot of my enclosures now, and I'm looking at the taller two-door ones for some of my pokies. I used to keep my female vittata in once, but she was a bit cramped with all of the decorations. I DO use a lot of those now for Psalmopoeus and Tappi species. I love them. :)
Great video. Nice rehouse and what a beautiful T. I agree with you. I been looking for some nice clear enclosures to display my tarantulas in but almost every one I find has a small lid or is in a weird spot. Thank as always for taking the time to make these videos. I'm sure you have slot going on. I don't and I still find it hard to upload videos LMAO and slot of people don't know it but there's alot that goes into making videos. Lol more than I thought anyway. Thanks for sharing and keep up the awesome work.
Thank you! Yeah, it's REALLY difficult finding the perfect clear enclosure. I prefer the ones that offer a wide opening on top, and there is just not one like that out there. Yeah, it gets really tough at time to keep up with them with all that goes on around here. I totally get it, bud! Thank YOU for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
Another great video. Informative as always. Man of all the Poecilotheria species the P. Rufilata is what interest me more maybe because of its unique green coloration. In tarantula I rarely see green than blue. I hope you make a video of it someday.
The enclosure problem is SO annoying! Making your own seems like the only way for things like this, I'll have that same problem when I have a big Stirmi lol. Awesome rehouse as always, I don't think I've developed the guts to handle an OW like that haha
I'm just getting into the hobby but I immediately didn't like the enclosures I saw available or did like them but not the price so I made my own from acrylic, I'm pretty handy so I figured why not, cost about half as much as what I saw and I have front and top access if needed for my avic....Wish I could post a pic here
Hi, Justin! My goal is to clean out my garage this summer so that I can start working with acrylic. It's time. :) Shoot me an email if you'd like...I'd love to see them. tomsbigspiders@outlook.com .
Thanks, Jake! Yeah, I really think that they get a bad rep, and unjustly so. You should be cognizant of what they can do, but most are not out to get you.
Pokies are my very favorite T's I have almost all of them though Ive found out that one of them is almost impossible to find. Im hoping I can find it it would complete my collection. They are very beautiful T's and Ive never had a problem with them.
Great video! My biggest difference from you is that I do my more problematic rehousings in the bathtub. I almost encourage the spider to "bolt" because once it is in the much larger space of the bathtub, it is a lot easier to get them in a catch cup. I don't use an open top enclosure, but that's largely because I use clear plastic or glass enclosures for most of my adults and the wider top I'm worried would make them too heavy. But yeah, I also like just leaving the catch cup in the enclosure and letting them leave on their own accord.
Hi, Jason! I did a few of them in the tub early on, but I have a hard time being on my knees, and I feel like I can't react quickly enough. Still, I know that a lot of people love that method. Personally, I think folks just need to use whatever they are comfortable with. Thanks!!!
Shame you aren't UK have loads of enclosures that would be great for your poeci! (Not sold many because perhaps cost n size). Have a few going cheap and might do a test run by sending one via post/courier soon! Although that said I have two arboreals at the moment who just aren't using them. My Regalis is just never out but I think it's a long pre-moult (could hit 7 inches). Might get a rufilata soon! Communal Regalis also a possibility. Great vid as always!
That pokie was really close to being able to bite you. When you were putting the cup in the new enclosure, you covered a hole in the cup with your finger, with its fangs right on the other side of it lol. Great video anyways
How are you doing, bud? :) Just hit it this afternoon. I'm not going to lie...I'm pretty proud. haha He/she is doing great! I actually caught the little bugger out the other day while feeding. It's getting big! Maybe 1.5" or so?
Tom Moran I'm definitely glad May is over, rough month for sure. But I am so happy you got to 10k! You two put so much love into this, you definitely deserve it! Now we gotta get you to 100k :) Glad to hear the E. Murinus is doing well and getting big. Can't wait to see it!
Hi, Eric! I agree completely. They are a cut above, in my opinion. I'm feeling much better already, thank you! I took a day off work (I was losing my voice, which makes teaching difficult) and played Dark Souls Remastered all day. :)
@@TomsBigSpiders lucky! We dont get many cool bands up here in Alaska. Had tickets to slayer in Ak about 6 years ago but unfortunately they cancelled due to the death of Jeff hanneman. Heard they are going on tour again.
@@CHRISFASSINO420 Oh man...that's terrible. I'm feel lucky that I was actually able to catch them before Jeff's passing. Yeah, this is supposedly their farewell tour, so we HAD to see them again. We're fortunate in that living in Connecticut, we have bands come to Hartford, Mass, New York, and Rhode Island. We have a smaller venue just 35 minutes north in Massachusetts that gets some awesome bands in.
Hi Tom, great video as always, I love my pokies and especially ornata, when I got back into the hobby a few years ago I bought eight sliding front enclosures but have since decided to design and build my own from glass which means I can have them the size I want and top opening too, the building of the first one is on video on my channel if you want to take a look. Thanks. John Waite.
Hey, John! Man, I had no idea this was you! I feel like an idiot now! Pokies are probably my favorite genus overall, and I'd be hard pressed to choose a single favorite. Off to check that out in a moment! Thanks!!!
Tom Moran lol No one seemed to know it was me once I changed the channel name but I thought it was more relevant to the subject. I have to say metallica is my favourite closely followed by the other 13 species in the genus😀
My Ornata sling, 2", ran onto my hand,then up my arm,when I was trying to put her back into her enclosure .I used my other hand to get her off and managed to get her back in.But believe me my heart stopped!!! 😁
Michiel OSH ive had Ts of this kind in the past, I’ve done more current research, and some times you gotta take that step to keep these guys or you never will. thank you for the advice. 🙂🙂
GHOSTLYYOW Yeah you are right. I am still practicing on keeping my cool in transfers but getting better. The great advise on Tom's channel helps a lot! A P.mettalica will absolutely be here one day. Edit; funny story. Just rehoused 1 of my 2 first arboreals, P.pulch, took enormous precautions (taped bag on encl, catchcups all over). I clumsely struggled a bit because of the bag but she walked clamly from her bark to the cup with an attitude of "why are you making this such a circus?!" Lol
Michiel OSH yea a respectful awareness of them is always important, but pokies aren’t as scary as people think. Yea I also watch dark den and exotic lair learned a lot on transfer techniques and equipment made out of stuff lol. My avic is the craziest of the bunch ironically but it is still a juvie
Tom I am new to tranchulas and recently got 4 because of your videos. But my 1.5in Ornata and Regalia has went from being out in the open and eating every 3 days to hiding and not eating. Should I expect a molt sometime soon could that be whats going on. I only ask because I don't want anything to happen to them. And 1 dug a hole a sealed it's self in
Hi, Jonathan! Thanks so much. I would guess that she is getting ready to molt. Most Poecilotheria species actually do a bit of burrowing when they are that size, so you often don't see them out and about much.
Hi, very informative thank you,,,,, I cant decide which to choose a Poecilotheria, Tapinauchenius or Psalmopoeus these are the most common and easy to find/buy here in china at reasonable prices (females') it would be my first arboreal ,,,, thanks
Hi, Edward! You really can't go wrong with any of those genera. Although Poecilotheria have the worst venom, overall, they are the calmest of the three.
If it gets that cold, yes...you may have to use a heat mat. I would mount it on a wall next to the enclosure so you can position the enclosure next to it.
Hey tom, my curly hair is biting at the sides of the lid of the kritter keeper. What does this mean? Am I doing anything wrong or do tarantulas just do this from time to time? Thanks for any help.
I had her for almost 3 months. I might upgrade her to her adult enclosure and see if that helps. I bought a cork bark for her but it may be small, she then webbed it up when i got her. She hasn't bit at the sides in a couple days though. I saw some people say some Ts just do that from time to time. Do you know of any other display enclosures for terrestrial and arboreal? I liked the exo terre breeding boxes but is it deep enough for a curly hair, don't some burrow? I assume they are good for a gbb. What are some good display enclosures for a caribena versicolor that isn't a lot of money like the exo terra vivariums which have mesh lids. Thanks.
Ummmm...it will be a good size once it molts a couple times. Giving them extra room shouldn't hurt...you just want to make sure that it's finding the food you're dropping in.
Always like watching Tom work... I've pickup up a TON of tips from watching these videos. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much, bud! I truly appreciate it! :)
Yeah I agree his videos are so engaging but literally feel like Tarantula education videos. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve needed support and have gone to Toms channel and found a video that covers my issue exactly. Thanks Tom xxxxx
Best support Billie! It's always nice to have an extra set of hands when rehousing. :)
Darn right! haha. It makes it SO much easier and safer. :) She rocks!
Such a pretty T. I cant wait till mine gets this large. Loved the video keep it up!!
Thanks so much! What size are yours now? :)
Tom Moran only about 2.5 inch and just molted so I have some time before it gets as big as yours.
Tom, I love your channel! The info you give in your videos is so thorough and well explained that I often come back to rewatch and make sure I didn't miss anything. Your videos and blog are my first stop before Google for anything T related. That being said, my only request is that you invest in a stationary setup for filming and/or GoPro with chest/head mount. It's awesome that your cool family helps film, but I often feel like I can't see everything going on, or that when I'm looking for something specific it gets cut out of frame. Lots of the intangibles that new and intermediate keepers want to see from an experienced keeper's perspective and setup. For example, would be great to see what you're seeing when trying to gauge a Ts behavior during a rehouse, or cutaways to see your methods and surroundings during the rehouse rather than only zoomed on the enclosure. Please keep up the excellent work, and a high five to your family for being awesome enough to support your collection!!!
Man, thanks so very much. And the head mount is a FANTASTIC suggestion! I actually have a GoPro that I've been tying to figure out how to use. I get exactly what your saying about not being able to see the important parts. Basically, I just do my thing and poor Billie has to try to react to what I'm doing. The head mount would fix those problems when she can't react in time (and the viewer misses things).
I've dabbled with using more than one camera, and it's been difficult due to time. I have a huge collection, and I film these on days that I'm doing maintenance and such. I did 10 rehousings this weekend, and four of them we tried to cram in before a picnic. A lot of these are, "honey, grab the camera...I want to tape this." haha I'm about to start my summer break where I will have more time to work. I can experiment more with this then. That said, I did just buy a head mount from Amazon, so I'll try that out this weekend. Thanks again!
One quick story to share your impact - I bought a C. Lividum sling (guy gave me an extra!) that was ~2 inches. Seller had them in 16oz deli cups with only 1.5 inch substrate, so they webbed up to the lid. He told me "watch out any time you open the lid, they bolt immediately. These containers should be fine for a while". I watched your video again, rehoused them to containers with 3+ inches substrate - never had a problem since!!
That's fantastic! Drives me nuts when folks don't keep them the right way. Glad that you got it better situated. :) Thanks again!
Awesome channel and content! and amazing T. collection.. good to see you're a C.Corpse fan🤟
Thank you so much, Alexandre! And heck yes!
Another top video Tom thank you and she's an absolute beauty too
Thanks so much, FROST BITE! :)
I got into reptiles over 30 years ago when I was just a kid. For a little over a year now I have been getting into the tarantula hobby, too. Your videos have been a great help to me and your taste in music is excellent. Please, keep up the great work!
Hi, Luke! I actually started in the 90s with mostly snakes, so I hear you. And thank so much for the kind words...that's awesome! I'm honestly surprised I don't get more crap about my musical tastes. lol
Stunning spider. Got myself a P. Metallica which will need a new enclosure soon. Nice and easy rehousing on this one. Great video.
Thank you, Martin! Good luck with the P. metallica rehousing. How does she usually behave for you?
When I got her the first time she was not in good shape. Neglected and dehydrated. So the first move was relatively easy. Now though. She's been much more active, eating well and in a much better condition. I will just have to take my time, all the precautions and see how she behaves.😀👍
Boy is she a stunner! I love how ornata looks, one of the best looking Poecs out there imo
They really are beauties! :) Thanks, Sam!
Thank you Tom, I really like and respect the pokies, I'm still a beginner and actually started my collection right in lines with your beginner species video but awhile from now with more experience I'd love to get a pokie. Thanks Tom I always respect you and your knowledge of these awesome T's keeps me coming back. Take care Tom!
You're very welcome. They really are amazing and, in my opinion, much less of a handful than they are often made out to be. They can definitely put a hurting on you if you're not careful, but most would rather hide than fight. When you do feel ready, check out P. ornata or vittata. They are two great starter pokies (and they are stunning as adults). Thank you!
Hey Tom, love your videos, hope you and your family feel better so you can enjoy the nice summer weather!
Thanks so much, David! We are both on the mend! :)
Gorgeous, gorgeous spider! Ornata are my favorite pokie :) Great info and advice, as always!
Hey, Rachael!!!! :) Thanks so much. I have SUCH a hard time choosing a favorite. .
@@TomsBigSpiders agreed. Tho give slight edge to Metallica and Ornata
I'm getting my first pokie next week. This is how I pray that all the rehousings go!
Congrats, Carol! What size and species? :)
Tom Moran I'm getting a P Metallica. It's a sling coming from fear not tarantulas. I am excited and terrified! This is all your fault!😂
I was anxious the whole time 😫... great video, great tips, thank you so much for sharing!
My rehousing videos usually go smoothly, although I try to create some suspense. hahaha Thank you!
I just finished hearing the video regarding brown boxing. Props to you Tom for such an educational video as always. Have to say I was very ignorant regarding this issue and I pray it will not end with people who love this hobby to pay because of others. Looking forward to another awesome video!
Hi, Leslie! Thanks so much for listing to that. Many folks have no idea that this issue exists, so I was glad to be able to spread the word. Heck, I was in the hobby for years before someone explained it to me! Thanks again!
Recently relocated to LA and caught an invasive brown widow on the side of my house. I've only had her a few days and last night I flicked maybe 5 baby crickets in the critter keeper I've got her in, in hopes maybe one would go close enough for her to grab. Within an hour and she had hunted and caught all of them and was eating them simultaneously in a giant ball she had fashioned. This morning there was only the daintiest little ball of shells she'd dropped that i was able to clean with a tweezers in only a couple seconds. Spider keeper's dream.
Man, that sounds awesome. I bet that must be something to watch! She sounds like a stone cold killer. I LOVE it!
love your videos Tom. i like the XL critter keepers for my Gooty. plenty of room made vent hole on the ends. and she has made her self at home in it. almost for got a Large water dish. thanks Tom
Hi, Tim! Thanks so much, bud! I have three of mine in them right now...I completely spaced it. haha Speaking of which, I need to order some more.
Thanks for the safety tips I well use them when i get my little buddy I enjoy your content so much
Thanks so much, Nolan! :)
Tom, I have been around a long time... Can we just once have a pokie run across the ceiling? Nice job. Having a spotter for potentially flighty tarantulas is a great idea. Nice save Billie.
Eddie! BAhahahahahahaha. NEVAHHHHHH.... lol Seriously, I have a bunch to do, so if it IS going to happen, it will be this month. And she is incredibly helpful with the spotting. Thanks, bud! :)
Just found your channel! You’re so likable can’t wait to learn more!
Wow, Carley...thank you so much! :)
Even tho Poci's are not my fave T, I love your videos and would never miss watching them. Tom you are the best keeper. Love your T top. Heh Hehe
But, Joyce...you've come so far with them over the last couple years. I'm proud of you. :) Thank you so very much for the kind words and for always taking the time to comment. :)
I am a loyal subscriber. You keep T's and teach. These are 2 noble vocations. I love your T family.
Another great video. Thanks !
Thank you, Robert! :)
Great vid as always tom and great knowledge, cheers mate👍🏽
Hi, Lee! Thanks so much, bud!
Haha. O those dogs. Always at the wrong moment. Sorry you are sick.
They are so strong! My P. muticus did kick the catch cup right out of my hand.
Freaking Molly. I love that dog, but she always has to be right next to me. haha
They really are. Man, and the muticus with those back legs are beasts! haha
The ExoTerra tall terrariums are great for pokies Tom.
They are glass so Crystal clear.
They open from the front and the top making them ideal.
I'll tell ya there's nothing more satisfying than having 40 same ExoTerra terrariums all lined up filled with pokies....it's very nice, and the T's are always on full view.
I'm actually upgrading a lot of my enclosures now, and I'm looking at the taller two-door ones for some of my pokies. I used to keep my female vittata in once, but she was a bit cramped with all of the decorations. I DO use a lot of those now for Psalmopoeus and Tappi species. I love them. :)
Another perfect video Tom i just received my ornata Fri, 5cm hopefully its a female 🤞🤞👀
5 years old n still being watched!👀
Thank you so much! And congrats on geting the ornata!
lol, i DID NOT expect you to catch that huge thing in a wonton soup container.
Hahaha She was quite well behaved.
Great video. Nice rehouse and what a beautiful T. I agree with you. I been looking for some nice clear enclosures to display my tarantulas in but almost every one I find has a small lid or is in a weird spot. Thank as always for taking the time to make these videos. I'm sure you have slot going on. I don't and I still find it hard to upload videos LMAO and slot of people don't know it but there's alot that goes into making videos. Lol more than I thought anyway. Thanks for sharing and keep up the awesome work.
Thank you! Yeah, it's REALLY difficult finding the perfect clear enclosure. I prefer the ones that offer a wide opening on top, and there is just not one like that out there. Yeah, it gets really tough at time to keep up with them with all that goes on around here. I totally get it, bud! Thank YOU for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
I hope you and Billie feel better soon! although you two sound nice with the husky voices
Hahahahahaha! I've lost my husk, but Billie still has it. hahaha :)
Another great video. Informative as always. Man of all the Poecilotheria species the P. Rufilata is what interest me more maybe because of its unique green coloration. In tarantula I rarely see green than blue. I hope you make a video of it someday.
Hey, bud! Thanks so much. Did you see my rufilata video? ua-cam.com/video/aPRAexyvqA4/v-deo.html
Tom Moran thanks.
The enclosure problem is SO annoying! Making your own seems like the only way for things like this, I'll have that same problem when I have a big Stirmi lol. Awesome rehouse as always, I don't think I've developed the guts to handle an OW like that haha
Caught myself holding my breath. Lol! Great video!
Hey Tom..
.. Love your videos sir..!!
Man.. I am nervous just watching..!!
Awesome looking T.
Hello! Thank you so much. I really appreciate it! Hahaha. I have to stay calm for these...the talking helps. :)
Tom Moran ..
Youre such a pro... lol.
And that pokie is something beautiful isn't it
Love the pokies! :) Thanks!
Love your videos, love your spiders, love your shirt
Thanks so much, Andrew! haha :)
I'm just getting into the hobby but I immediately didn't like the enclosures I saw available or did like them but not the price so I made my own from acrylic, I'm pretty handy so I figured why not, cost about half as much as what I saw and I have front and top access if needed for my avic....Wish I could post a pic here
Hi, Justin! My goal is to clean out my garage this summer so that I can start working with acrylic. It's time. :) Shoot me an email if you'd like...I'd love to see them. tomsbigspiders@outlook.com .
I like how careful u are when rehousing these, thinking about dogs aswell :))
Yeah, we've had to stop a LOT of rehousings due to dogs wandering in. haha Thank you!
I’ve been using REALLY USEFUL BOXES. You can find them at any Office Depot and I think Staples as well you might want to try them.
I'll definitely check them out, Mike! Thanks for the info!
suddenly pokies are a little less intimidating... -great video Tom & Co.
Thanks, Jake! Yeah, I really think that they get a bad rep, and unjustly so. You should be cognizant of what they can do, but most are not out to get you.
She is a beauty!
Thank you so much!
Pokies are my very favorite T's I have almost all of them though Ive found out that one of them is almost impossible to find.
Im hoping I can find it it would complete my collection. They are very beautiful T's and Ive never had a problem with them.
Yup, they are stunning spiders that are almost in a league of thier own.
She's beautiful! I have an ornata sling and can't wait it to get bigger though I have to say that sling grew like twice as big in 1 molt😂
Great video! My biggest difference from you is that I do my more problematic rehousings in the bathtub. I almost encourage the spider to "bolt" because once it is in the much larger space of the bathtub, it is a lot easier to get them in a catch cup. I don't use an open top enclosure, but that's largely because I use clear plastic or glass enclosures for most of my adults and the wider top I'm worried would make them too heavy. But yeah, I also like just leaving the catch cup in the enclosure and letting them leave on their own accord.
Hi, Jason! I did a few of them in the tub early on, but I have a hard time being on my knees, and I feel like I can't react quickly enough. Still, I know that a lot of people love that method. Personally, I think folks just need to use whatever they are comfortable with. Thanks!!!
Great video Tom!
Thanks so much, Hank!
Great video tom!
Thanks so much, Aidan! :)
Shame you aren't UK have loads of enclosures that would be great for your poeci! (Not sold many because perhaps cost n size). Have a few going cheap and might do a test run by sending one via post/courier soon!
Although that said I have two arboreals at the moment who just aren't using them. My Regalis is just never out but I think it's a long pre-moult (could hit 7 inches). Might get a rufilata soon! Communal Regalis also a possibility.
Great vid as always!
Nice video and cool shirt dude! ;)
Great video!!!
Thank you so much, Leighann!
Tom, I love your T-Shirt at the Intro! Greets from a Poeci-lover from Gerany. Ps: Ornatas are beasty!
Hello, Joerg! Thanks so much. :) I LOVE Poecis myself. :)
That pokie was really close to being able to bite you. When you were putting the cup in the new enclosure, you covered a hole in the cup with your finger, with its fangs right on the other side of it lol. Great video anyways
Oh yeah...she was pretty close! :) Thanks!
Almost to 10k brother! So happy for you! How's the E. Murinus doing? Is it a slow grower?
How are you doing, bud? :) Just hit it this afternoon. I'm not going to lie...I'm pretty proud. haha
He/she is doing great! I actually caught the little bugger out the other day while feeding. It's getting big! Maybe 1.5" or so?
Tom Moran I'm definitely glad May is over, rough month for sure. But I am so happy you got to 10k! You two put so much love into this, you definitely deserve it! Now we gotta get you to 100k :) Glad to hear the E. Murinus is doing well and getting big. Can't wait to see it!
Rehousing pokies yaaaay ;D I only have 2 pokies and my P cambridgei is super duper fun as well!
There's just nothing that can compare. haha Yeah, I can't imagine the P. cambridgei will be fun. lol
I use your cardboard around the cup technique, I find it works great.
I just used that the other day for another one. I LOVE when they have nowhere to go. :)
very helpful! thank you very much!
Thank you, Keith! :)
Pokies, we need an extra title for them, like saying they are the (animal) of the spider world. Who knows.
Hope you get better Tom.
Hi, Eric! I agree completely. They are a cut above, in my opinion.
I'm feeling much better already, thank you! I took a day off work (I was losing my voice, which makes teaching difficult) and played Dark Souls Remastered all day. :)
@Tom Moran good to hear. Hope you don’t get to many giant dads going after you
They're also known as tiger spiders
You know I always liked Tom and his videos. But I wholeheartedly love him now that I know he likels real music. Love the Cannibal Corpse shirt Tom!
Hahahaha! Dude, I have a half dozen Cannibal Corpse shirts and two hoodies. I have them on in my videos all of the time! hahaha Thanks, bud!
@@TomsBigSpiders thats awesome bro. Im the same but with Slayer. Tons of slayer shirts and goodies. I even got some Slayer chuck taylors lol
@@CHRISFASSINO420 Love Slayer as well! We saw them with Cannibal Corpse a few months ago. Dude, I want those Slayer Chuck Taylors! haha
@@TomsBigSpiders lucky! We dont get many cool bands up here in Alaska. Had tickets to slayer in Ak about 6 years ago but unfortunately they cancelled due to the death of Jeff hanneman. Heard they are going on tour again.
@@CHRISFASSINO420 Oh man...that's terrible. I'm feel lucky that I was actually able to catch them before Jeff's passing. Yeah, this is supposedly their farewell tour, so we HAD to see them again. We're fortunate in that living in Connecticut, we have bands come to Hartford, Mass, New York, and Rhode Island. We have a smaller venue just 35 minutes north in Massachusetts that gets some awesome bands in.
Loved the video
Hi Tom, great video as always, I love my pokies and especially ornata, when I got back into the hobby a few years ago I bought eight sliding front enclosures but have since decided to design and build my own from glass which means I can have them the size I want and top opening too, the building of the first one is on video on my channel if you want to take a look. Thanks. John Waite.
Hey, John! Man, I had no idea this was you! I feel like an idiot now! Pokies are probably my favorite genus overall, and I'd be hard pressed to choose a single favorite. Off to check that out in a moment! Thanks!!!
Tom Moran lol No one seemed to know it was me once I changed the channel name but I thought it was more relevant to the subject. I have to say metallica is my favourite closely followed by the other 13 species in the genus😀
Great Video thank you tom
Good catch Billie
It sure was, Tam!
Yes the Ornata is definitely SPICY 👌 🔥
Indeed, James! haha
Soooo Quick !!
My Ornata sling, 2", ran onto my hand,then up my arm,when I was trying to put her back into her enclosure .I used my other hand to get her off and managed to get her back in.But believe me my heart stopped!!! 😁
very cool spiders!
Thanks you!
Hey buddy! How have you been doing? Awesome video my friend.
Hey, Michael! Doing well! How are you and the family? :) Thanks, bud!
Great vid
Thanks, Rachael! :)
great rehousing!:)
Just in time for me getting into pokies, I'm getting 2 P. metallica slings and I'm a little nervous but hopefully I manage...
Operative word ‘Hopefully!’
Hahahaha.
awesome videos as always. I'm on my third T now with a Metallica coming next. :)
GHOSTLYYOW Be careful. At least you are at the right channel :) I am on T nr 9 after yrs but still not feel totally ready for these.
Michiel OSH ive had Ts of this kind in the past, I’ve done more current research, and some times you gotta take that step to keep these guys or you never will. thank you for the advice. 🙂🙂
GHOSTLYYOW Yeah you are right. I am still practicing on keeping my cool in transfers but getting better. The great advise on Tom's channel helps a lot! A P.mettalica will absolutely be here one day.
Edit; funny story. Just rehoused 1 of my 2 first arboreals, P.pulch, took enormous precautions (taped bag on encl, catchcups all over). I clumsely struggled a bit because of the bag but she walked clamly from her bark to the cup with an attitude of "why are you making this such a circus?!" Lol
Michiel OSH yea a respectful awareness of them is always important, but pokies aren’t as scary as people think. Yea I also watch dark den and exotic lair learned a lot on transfer techniques and equipment made out of stuff lol. My avic is the craziest of the bunch ironically but it is still a juvie
GHOSTLYYOW Oh that good to know! Dark Den is in my top 3 too. Cudos to them handing us the knowledge if you need it :)
Great vid Tom! Did you feel like you almost lost control of the situation when the T almost kicked the cup out of you hand?
Hi, Mike! It reminded me to pay attention, but I had a pretty good grip on the cup. :) You can never underestimate how strong they can be.
Tom I am new to tranchulas and recently got 4 because of your videos. But my 1.5in Ornata and Regalia has went from being out in the open and eating every 3 days to hiding and not eating. Should I expect a molt sometime soon could that be whats going on. I only ask because I don't want anything to happen to them. And 1 dug a hole a sealed it's self in
Hi, Jonathan! Thanks so much. I would guess that she is getting ready to molt. Most Poecilotheria species actually do a bit of burrowing when they are that size, so you often don't see them out and about much.
Hi, very informative thank you,,,,, I cant decide which to choose a Poecilotheria, Tapinauchenius or Psalmopoeus these are the most common and easy to find/buy here in china at reasonable prices (females') it would be my first arboreal ,,,, thanks
Hi, Edward! You really can't go wrong with any of those genera. Although Poecilotheria have the worst venom, overall, they are the calmest of the three.
Hi thanks I got a Poecilotheria onata its about 11cm and female , colouration is beautiful. my daughter says its hairy like me.
Sick tshirt 🔨
Haha Thanks!
Any chance of doing blog or video on the type of venom these guys have? Would be quite interestingn to find out
Hi, Charles! There's not much out there in terms of studies; just a bunch of bite reports. I'll do some more digging.
@@TomsBigSpiders Thanks Tom keep up the good work. And happy back to school
Gorgeous girl, but I can see where she could be intimidating!
Hi, Toni! Yeah, I totally get it. :)
That's a nice pokieee :D
Hey, buddy! Thanks so much!
Those are huge
Yes, they are!
Cannibal Corpse fuck yeah
\m/ Hahaha
tom i think my b-smithi is an arboreal its always on the roof lol
This was not in my Inbox! Thanks UA-cam! -.-
What the heck happened there? Curse you, UA-cam !:)
I have a question my house temperatures can drop below 60 degrees when its cold should I put a heat pad on the side of the enclosure?
If it gets that cold, yes...you may have to use a heat mat. I would mount it on a wall next to the enclosure so you can position the enclosure next to it.
Are they big enough to take down like baby birds even adult birds
Babies, yes. Adults? Perhaps. They can get 10", so it's possible.
Nice pokie
Hey, Michael...thanks, bud!
Hey tom, my curly hair is biting at the sides of the lid of the kritter keeper. What does this mean? Am I doing anything wrong or do tarantulas just do this from time to time? Thanks for any help.
Hello! How long have you had it for? Is it just settling in?
I had her for almost 3 months. I might upgrade her to her adult enclosure and see if that helps. I bought a cork bark for her but it may be small, she then webbed it up when i got her. She hasn't bit at the sides in a couple days though. I saw some people say some Ts just do that from time to time.
Do you know of any other display enclosures for terrestrial and arboreal? I liked the exo terre breeding boxes but is it deep enough for a curly hair, don't some burrow? I assume they are good for a gbb.
What are some good display enclosures for a caribena versicolor that isn't a lot of money like the exo terra vivariums which have mesh lids. Thanks.
And those round things in the bins, what are the called, n where, hardware , walmart?
The water dishes? Those are ceramic dishes and I get them at Petco.
I was given a P Stiata about 3-4 inches and a 12x12x18 Exo Terra. Is the enclosure to big?
Ummmm...it will be a good size once it molts a couple times. Giving them extra room shouldn't hurt...you just want to make sure that it's finding the food you're dropping in.
Tom Moran , awesome. Thank you
Tom Moran , still hasn’t eaten and she has a nice curtain up hiding her. Probably feel better if I rehouse her in a smaller enclosure
Everyone east of the Mississippi has a cold or is sick.
Yeah, there's a nasty bit of viral bronchitis going around here!
How fast are pokies compared to a sling gbb?
MUCH faster when they get moving. They can really boogie with those legs. Although, I find the GBB to be more skittish overall.
HAMMER SMASHED FACE!!!!! \m/
Hahahaha. Hell yeah! Thanks, Evan!
is it okay to keep pokies or other arboreal in a terrestrial enclosure?
No, definitely not. They are arboreal and need height to live comfortably.
How and where do you get plexiglass cut?
I have a table saw at home, so I buy oversized sheets of it and cut it here. Some hardward stores will do the cutting for you, though.
aren't the P.ornatas meant to be partially red?
Meech nope that's rufilata
aren't those orange?
This one does have some reddish seta on it. The really red ones, with the green base color, are the rufilatas. Those are gorgeous and quite striking.
2 that disliked 🤭😨
Three now! hahaha I figured there would be some snotty folks that didn't like the music. :)
Tom Moran I’m starting poecies do you suggest any for me
I used to love Tom, until I saw his terrible taste in music /s
Yikes, are you for real? haha
Crap...it's the Celine Dion in my playlist, isn't it? So ashamed...
Tom Moran lol Celine Dion, cannibal corpse, same thing
I was acc just about to comment that i love his music taste LOL
Hahahah. Sigh. Well, can't please everyone! lol Who do you listen to, Quinn?