Intense: This Tarantula Mating Ritual Is a Dance w/ Death 🕷️ Smithsonian Channel

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  • @GemKeeper87
    @GemKeeper87 2 роки тому +154

    That male tarantula definitely saw one of those ads on the adults sites that said “she’s only 2.3 miles away” and was all like “BETT”

  • @PassportGaming
    @PassportGaming 3 роки тому +272

    He risked his life for that abdomen 🍑

  • @bugloverspiderlover8490
    @bugloverspiderlover8490 2 роки тому +168

    My female Texas brown is actually very good with males,never shown any aggressive behaviors towards them. She’s actually quite the lady.

    • @Dave-gk6si
      @Dave-gk6si Рік тому +10

      Sure… where you hiding the bodies?

    • @bugloverspiderlover8490
      @bugloverspiderlover8490 Рік тому +9

      @@Dave-gk6si no where,all her mates actually died of old age,one got DKS and had to be euthanized.

    • @Dave-gk6si
      @Dave-gk6si Рік тому +5

      @@bugloverspiderlover8490 Okay I believe you

    • @bugloverspiderlover8490
      @bugloverspiderlover8490 Рік тому +9

      @@Dave-gk6si yeah she’s very sweet,can hold her all day long and she doesn’t mind,my eight legged puppy

    • @Dave-gk6si
      @Dave-gk6si Рік тому +1

      @@bugloverspiderlover8490 ???

  • @dairokutenmaohodanobunaga4499
    @dairokutenmaohodanobunaga4499 3 роки тому +196

    Me: has an arachnophobia
    Also me: "Hm... a tarantula video... Interesting..."

    • @pinchyh
      @pinchyh 3 роки тому +11

      The best way to get over the fear is to embrace it more

    • @magnanimus9692
      @magnanimus9692 3 роки тому +10

      That's right, NOW GET IN THE SPIDER PIT!
      And don't worry. Everything is under control. That feeling of a spider making a nest in your bellybutton and spider legs on your eyeballs is just the feeling of fear leaving the body. EMBRACE IT!!

    • @EarthsGeomancer
      @EarthsGeomancer 3 роки тому +1

      They are harmless to people.

    • @justinwillingale2086
      @justinwillingale2086 2 роки тому +1

      @@pinchyh not really embracing it when you are watching through a screen their is only one way and that is spider therapy which is an actual thing

    • @alexindi
      @alexindi 25 днів тому

      that’s the best way to get over arachnophobia!!

  • @andycraddock7677
    @andycraddock7677 3 роки тому +163

    Incredible footage! How many hundreds or even combined thousands of hours did the filmmakers have to wait to capture Tarantula mating in the wild?

  • @gigachad7962
    @gigachad7962 2 роки тому +36

    So sad knowing that spiders can be so lonely more than humans and they can't even get a crush bec their crush will eat them..

    • @legend-kd6xi
      @legend-kd6xi Рік тому +4

      Stop projecting human traits on any spider they don't get lonely and their solitary creatures they prefer to be left alone in their own space also you dropped this 🧠🤡

    • @XSaltyRamenX
      @XSaltyRamenX Рік тому +4

      Spiders don't have crushes, they're just interested in mating because it's in their nature.

    • @Bobby.546
      @Bobby.546 Рік тому +1

      @@legend-kd6xiit’s a joke genius 🤡

    • @legend-kd6xi
      @legend-kd6xi Рік тому

      @@Bobby.546 what a bad joke but the aggressive response was unnecessary on my part I got annoyed when this person put human traits on a spider when they don't having feelings.

    • @Bobby.546
      @Bobby.546 Рік тому

      @@legend-kd6xi it’s a bad joke sure, but it’s still a joke, don’t take it seriously

  • @freedolphin3077
    @freedolphin3077 Рік тому +9

    This male tarantula was hiking like a warrior... just to mate, salute!

  • @PauloNideck
    @PauloNideck 11 місяців тому +6

    glad I am not the only one who's had a relationship like that

  • @frogglen6350
    @frogglen6350 3 роки тому +140

    And that kids, is why I'm glad I was born a human in a first world country.

    • @joe_mmamaa
      @joe_mmamaa 3 роки тому +10

      wait. You live on Mercury?

    • @lionheart4529
      @lionheart4529 2 роки тому +2

      @@joe_mmamaa 😂🤣

    • @dread1262
      @dread1262 2 роки тому +6

      Human mating ain't so different...

    • @ironcladvee6229
      @ironcladvee6229 2 роки тому +6

      Not America then. We are officially classed as a second world country now.

    • @leenkotob6144
      @leenkotob6144 2 роки тому +11

      As s female , I sometimes wish I was a spider. But I promise I won't eat male spiders....

  • @Milkeemimi
    @Milkeemimi Рік тому +32

    "YOU GOT TO KNOW WHEN TO HOLD HIM AND WHEN TO FOLD HIM" GOT ME SCREAMINGF

  • @An_AspirantBhatB
    @An_AspirantBhatB 2 роки тому +7

    "There is no goodbye kiss " ..😆🙄

  • @lukenheimer5025
    @lukenheimer5025 3 роки тому +131

    “The male knows his mate could still make a meal out of him.” This happens with humans too, unfortunately...figuratively AND literally speaking.

    • @panismith1544
      @panismith1544 3 роки тому +2

      Lol 😆💀🤞

    • @jd1ify
      @jd1ify 2 роки тому +6

      Seriously!
      It says in the bible and adulterous woman will lead you to the grave!
      That’s not a fable

    • @PeacePills.
      @PeacePills. Рік тому +7

      @@jd1ify don’t think that’s what he meant but way to slip your religion in there

    • @bruhno1545
      @bruhno1545 Рік тому +11

      @@jd1ify quite the opposite though, according to statistics majority of the k!llings of women is carried out by their partners.

    • @awddfg
      @awddfg Рік тому +1

      ​@Peace Pills It doesn't matter if it's religion. You don't need to be religious to know that adulterous women are bad romantic partners. If you think it's only because of religion that adultery is frowned upon, you're niave. If you like adulterous women, I won't stop you.

  • @TMNTLOVER24
    @TMNTLOVER24 Рік тому +3

    “He needs to know when to hold them, and to fold them.” OP comment man

  • @danieldevito6380
    @danieldevito6380 Рік тому +23

    The life of an insect is absolutely brutal

    • @joobels2712
      @joobels2712 Рік тому +5

      They're not insects. They're arachnids. They have 8 legs instead of 6, and 2 main body segments instead of 3.

    • @gwang3103
      @gwang3103 Рік тому +8

      @@joobels2712 The life of an arachnid is absolutely brutal.

  • @DivinesDoor222
    @DivinesDoor222 2 роки тому +18

    I love this mans narrative story hahahah you got to know when to hold em and when to fold em hahah I cant stop laughing !!!

  • @hattorihanzo9000
    @hattorihanzo9000 3 роки тому +19

    Nature sure is amazing

  • @Englishsea24
    @Englishsea24 3 роки тому +6

    Glad the fella made it

  • @tonyarichards5430
    @tonyarichards5430 3 роки тому +21

    Aw, I hope they make babies.

  • @StephTheYah
    @StephTheYah 8 місяців тому +2

    The way she tackled him 😂 my girl was ready

  • @VaughnG71
    @VaughnG71 3 роки тому +3

    "Know when to walk away and know when to run!"

  • @matthewgoodson9275
    @matthewgoodson9275 Рік тому +4

    This was strangely beautiful

  • @notherestillnothing
    @notherestillnothing 3 роки тому +3

    I got one of theses guys that lives on the edge of my driveway.

  • @mw2019Mistisizm
    @mw2019Mistisizm 2 роки тому +6

    Hope he had fun on his adventures

  • @CHCLTRC
    @CHCLTRC 2 роки тому +3

    ah yes, here we go again, making my search history full of this stuff for the sake of art.

  • @artificialintelligence2653
    @artificialintelligence2653 3 роки тому +17

    Great content. Keep it up. Your channel is really awesome.

  • @Acc0rd79
    @Acc0rd79 3 роки тому +18

    No dating or foreplay, just go for it and say cya later. I guess he uses Tinder! Good for him not wasting time, lol.

  • @likeicare300
    @likeicare300 3 роки тому +39

    "At 10 years of age he's ready to MATE!" 😂😂

    • @aqsanooryt9145
      @aqsanooryt9145 3 роки тому

      Hhhh

    • @AllieThePrettyGator
      @AllieThePrettyGator 6 місяців тому

      Male tarantulas dont live long as the females

    • @andycross9840
      @andycross9840 3 місяці тому +1

      That's around the age the males in North Manchester are ready to mate, give or take!!! 😂

  • @pendayha353
    @pendayha353 3 роки тому +10

    She's an ultimate badass

  • @Hyraladen
    @Hyraladen 3 роки тому +10

    At least the males live long in this species.
    Usually it's always a few months or a year for insects and arachnids, their only purpose is to mate, not to survive too long like their girls

  • @Goliathbirdeater2025
    @Goliathbirdeater2025 20 днів тому +1

    He s survived :)

  • @Avenue77
    @Avenue77 3 роки тому +8

    "Her front porch"

  • @amareesmith8991
    @amareesmith8991 Рік тому +2

    This is how you calm your lady down😂😅

  • @theconfederacyofindependen7268
    @theconfederacyofindependen7268 2 роки тому +1

    During a Tarantula's mating ritual, even the season itself is doomsday in the perspective of their many eyes like their equivalent of WW3

  • @b.visconti1765
    @b.visconti1765 3 роки тому +7

    WoW he's 10 years before he can mate..who knew they lived that long..where do they hide?

    • @TisEYEthe1
      @TisEYEthe1 3 роки тому +16

      Brenda, they hide under your bed at night and under your pillow and bed sheets. 😵 You're welcome.

    • @EarthsGeomancer
      @EarthsGeomancer 3 роки тому +4

      Some can live for over 30 years.

    • @panismith1544
      @panismith1544 3 роки тому +3

      In you backyard

    • @Khannah69
      @Khannah69 3 роки тому +4

      Underground in burrows. They avoid humans.

    • @goliathmker3335
      @goliathmker3335 2 роки тому +2

      @@EarthsGeomancerfemales live over 30 years
      Males only 5 too 10 years

  • @Joni-lq3rf
    @Joni-lq3rf 8 місяців тому

    Wow so beautifully filmed!

  • @frog3161
    @frog3161 2 роки тому +2

    The dad went to get the milk

  • @deniimacdougall
    @deniimacdougall 3 роки тому +1

    "Made a meal out of me and come back for more"!

    • @panismith1544
      @panismith1544 3 роки тому

      AC🕷DC Lol 😆😂🤣😅 awesome reply:

  • @_REALSAUL
    @_REALSAUL 2 роки тому

    You’ve got to know when to hold them or to fold them
    - the narrator

  • @taylorinvancouver2017
    @taylorinvancouver2017 3 роки тому +10

    WOW, beautiful video even though I hate spiders!

    • @EarthsGeomancer
      @EarthsGeomancer 3 роки тому

      Why do you hate spiders?

    • @zhypez
      @zhypez 3 роки тому

      @@EarthsGeomancer arachnophobia

    • @EarthsGeomancer
      @EarthsGeomancer 3 роки тому

      @@zhypez fear = hate?

    • @zhypez
      @zhypez 3 роки тому

      @@EarthsGeomancer fear makes hate

    • @EarthsGeomancer
      @EarthsGeomancer 3 роки тому +2

      @@zhypez Dark side of the force.

  • @michaelterrell5061
    @michaelterrell5061 3 роки тому +4

    Welp guess I’ve gotta burn my phone now.

  • @armandohernandez3106
    @armandohernandez3106 3 роки тому +2

    Great video 👍 🇬🇷🥊

  • @benmeyers8278
    @benmeyers8278 3 роки тому +4

    Wow, I must admit I got rather excited watching that video! It's a good thing I was at home and not in public though! 😁😁😂😂

  • @sherirobinson5112
    @sherirobinson5112 3 роки тому

    🎶 Do the Love thing🎶
    🎶 Do the Love thing 🎶 yeah yeah

  • @KhmerMinnesnowta
    @KhmerMinnesnowta 3 роки тому +3

    In the other part of the world, these creepy crawlers are just for local delicacy.

  • @alexindi
    @alexindi 25 днів тому

    omg the commentary 😂😂

  • @andreaharris7397
    @andreaharris7397 3 роки тому +1

    He broke her off

  • @Theyloveshnwr
    @Theyloveshnwr Рік тому +1

    bros game was so good he had her knees buckling 😈

  • @zaboomafoo204
    @zaboomafoo204 3 роки тому +1

    LoL this could be us but you on your bull

  • @xavierwashington5408
    @xavierwashington5408 Рік тому

    Yo being a male is hard, literally gotta fight for life

  • @djbreezyteambreezy7028
    @djbreezyteambreezy7028 3 роки тому

    Yeah it is incredible he's strong just look

  • @xxpadmoondaze1282
    @xxpadmoondaze1282 Рік тому

    Aragog my man....

  • @natureenthusiast660
    @natureenthusiast660 3 роки тому +1

    How creepy it is !!!!

  • @benmeyers8278
    @benmeyers8278 3 роки тому +6

    The mating between the two of them could have truly been a very romantic scene, but that was not to be as the male was truly in a rush! 😂😂😁😁

  • @patriciocordova449
    @patriciocordova449 3 роки тому +19

    It’s so strange that the male still wants to mate even though the odds of losing 50% is 50%.

    • @RogueAgentX
      @RogueAgentX 3 роки тому +20

      You act like it's different for men

    • @patriciocordova449
      @patriciocordova449 3 роки тому +6

      @@RogueAgentX that was my point my friend..

  • @mihoyminoy8730
    @mihoyminoy8730 2 роки тому +1

    I live in Arizona and finally got pictures of two Arizona blondes mating today in my backyard. I have a female that has a burrow outside my bedroom window.

  • @Robert-uj6rr
    @Robert-uj6rr 2 роки тому

    It's sort of when you show your misses your wage slip

  • @coldjuice9293
    @coldjuice9293 2 роки тому

    It's hard to take this guy seriously,

  • @diligent8299
    @diligent8299 2 роки тому

    Don’t die for nyash

  • @dawonfields7360
    @dawonfields7360 3 місяці тому

    Omg 10 years old

  • @eruzaaa6492
    @eruzaaa6492 2 роки тому

    A representation if what my dad did.

  • @henriquedearruda8902
    @henriquedearruda8902 2 роки тому

    Are the males and females the same size?

    • @Sapphiresenthiss
      @Sapphiresenthiss 2 роки тому +2

      Male tarantulas are much smaller, most often with longer leg span.
      Females are larger, heavier and more massive/bulky.

  • @PJ-si4zr
    @PJ-si4zr 2 роки тому +10

    He gingerly touches it 🥵😩

  • @rodeocowboy2461
    @rodeocowboy2461 2 роки тому

    Am I the only one who is wondering why kenny rodgers has anything to do with the tarantulas

  • @sonic-t1q
    @sonic-t1q Рік тому

    male X female tarantula’s ❤

  • @sangeethraveendran5898
    @sangeethraveendran5898 2 роки тому

    Amazing rule of nature

    • @Vantainium
      @Vantainium Рік тому

      AND THEY RUN WHEN THE SUN COMES UP
      WITH THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE
      (ALIVVVVEEE)

  • @damionbullock8115
    @damionbullock8115 2 роки тому

    Spiders

  • @youtubewarrior8181
    @youtubewarrior8181 3 роки тому +1

    Wow!

  • @djbreezyteambreezy5556
    @djbreezyteambreezy5556 Рік тому

    I'm glade imma human and not a creature or insect

  • @punjabiclipstv6268
    @punjabiclipstv6268 3 роки тому

    hy i need some movies for my chanel

  • @tyrajenkins6135
    @tyrajenkins6135 Рік тому

    Bapapapaaa😂

  • @sergiovillanueva975
    @sergiovillanueva975 Рік тому

    Jail

  • @sergiovillanueva975
    @sergiovillanueva975 Рік тому

    Long hair don’t care or what

  • @zebrastudio68
    @zebrastudio68 3 роки тому

    The Tarantula species lived along side the dinosaurs, they did not go extinct.

  • @sergiovillanueva975
    @sergiovillanueva975 Рік тому

    🎈

  • @SNIPERjeffO_O
    @SNIPERjeffO_O 3 місяці тому

    But can a spider get h0rny?

  • @erickluu7911
    @erickluu7911 2 роки тому

    Pfffff!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @AnimalsNature
    @AnimalsNature 3 роки тому

    👍

  • @BreezyLoveMachine
    @BreezyLoveMachine 2 роки тому

    Woman. Amirite?