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Dave handles spiders better than some RU-vidrs with millions of subscribers. They want the spiders to act defensive to dramatize it and bring in more viewers.

Just moved our p. metallica male and channeled our inner Dave 🤣 it went perfectly. Moved over like an avicularia!

Dave's over here making this look easy, but we all know that he speaks spider. He tells them to act right before the video begins 😂. Everything in Dave's Beasty Room is so well behaved, that his hissing roaches don't even hiss. He's got some kind of ancient druid magic, he won't come clean about.

I just love your videos and I have never seen an aggressive spider in your care. As a 71 year old new spider keeper I learn a lot from you. Thank you so much . I only have 4 and that's enough for me

Mondays are no longer a chore with these vids to look forward to, thank you Dave and Camera Lady 👍🙌

This guy is criminally underrated!!! He doesn't play up drama or the T's reputation... just calm confidence. I am learning the hobby myself and this is the person I want to emulate. The less stress for the animal the the better things go. I am planning on getting some P. Rufilata and P. Regalis juries and raising em up the beastie way.

Absolutely love the way you handled these spiders. I've seen so many keepers - some very popular ones, actually - poke and prod their spiders while rehousing. I strongly believe that the one thing missing with many, many keepers, is 'respect' for the animal. Frankly, even though they may know a lot about them, they have no respect for the animal itself. But on the other hand, you do. Not only are you a wealth of knowledge, but you also respect them for what they are as a species and understand their behavior thereby allowing them to be the unique individuals that they are.

This should be mandatory viewing for every new keeper!

Never ceases to amaze me at how well the spiders react to you. No other handlers in the hobby get this result. They are almost 100% placid for you. Well done….👍

I really love the fact that you respect the spider for what it is and I think then intern the spider respect you and you’re not trying to show dramatic display or to agitate the spider to make it more interesting for the viewer. I respect that you do everything to make the spider feel safe thank you Dave and camera lady. Wonderful work.

The Bible book of Genesis, describes the intended relationship between man and the rest of creation. (It's variously translated variously as subjection, ruler-ship, and dominion.) Watching you deal with your beasties epitomizes to me the essence of that relationship: knowledge, understanding, appreciation, planning, respect and love. The hobby couldn't have a better teacher.

Dave reminds me of teacher that genuinely cares about what he is teaching

Dave I gotta say…. I’ve been watching you for a while know-maybe 8 months to a year or so and one thing that impresses me (other than the sheer amount of spiders of all ages you look after) is the way all your vivs are set up. All the same size on each shelf and how they look inside. It looks fantastic. Very professional looking.

Honestly this video was so amazing. You conveyed the lesson so gently and precise. This reminded me of those educational shorts about animals I used to watch as a kid. You made spiders look like such gentle creatures compared to what our fears tells us about them. Great work.

I’m going to need oxygen therapy after holding my breath throughout this video! You truly are an amazing man! Standing ovation for camera lady, steady as a rock and great shots! Fantastic video for sure!!

I appreciate how patient you are with the spiders. Every other RU-vidr I have watched who rehouse their spiders are pushing their spiders towards their new enclosure, seemingly not allowing the spider to release their grip on the surfaces. Also, thank you for the great tip about maintaining contact while directing them! I will remember this for when I need to rehouse my own tarantulas.

We are all so lucky to have a spider guy like you, you are so realistic, you've given me much success with all my Spiders.

Thanks to you and Camera Lady !! Oh how I wish some other select RU-vid creators in the hobbey would just study this video !! LOVE this channel!

This was the most professional and competent house move I've seen in awhile, it's entertaining watching other youtubers struggle but it's nice to see someone show that struggle is an unnecessary one.

I have seen so many people that think they are gentle during a rehouse that actually are not gentile. They man-handle the enclosures or move too fast with the brush. And then the spider ends up kicking hairs. This is usually driven by them being impatient. You have to be very patient and gentle when rehousing. You are doing it at the spider's pace and not your pace.

Feels like I’m watching the Bob Ross of tarantula caring, this is very relaxing

Love this longer video ; the 2nd spider you moved was beautiful 😍 Thank you for your time and hard work (camera lady too!) It really is appreciated !!!!!

I can’t believe just as you moved one of the spiders my dog barked and I shouted at her thinking she would make the spider jump !! Doh 🙄 !! Job well done 👍

Not centipedes, but I also keep millipedes. They are fascinating to watch. I totally agree with your number 2, jumping spiders. I recently had a very old lady in my collection pass away, she was 3yrs, 1month and 8 days old; absolutely stoked at her age ❤

Absolute masterclass,best in the business in my humble opinion,first class

Easily the most knowledgeable spider RU-vidr I’ve come across

Dave is amazing can't forget Camara Lady, I struggle dealing with basic things in life, these videos help put a smile on my face. 😀👍

This was one of the best videos I've ever seen for hobbyists. It's just as, if not more important to learn the nature of a proper hobbyist, in order to become one. Thnx, Dave and camera lady.

Yes! I love these longer visits to the Beastie Room! Thank you Dave and Camera Lady!

This channel has just become my bible. Any questions I have as a beginner I find answer for here, and this is the content I trust the most! Professional, calm, very informative and down to earth approach to the spider hobby, helped me an awful lot while dipping my toes in the world of tarantulas! Everything that I learned here has worked, I'm very thankful! Please keep them coming, this is the stuff what people need to see! Hats off to you!

What a superb video! I love your calm, patient and gentle way that you handle your tarantulas. The whole process was relaxing viewing.

I'm defenitly a newby in the hobby. I even don't have a T yet but I did a lot of research. I watched like a million rehousing video's and they all makes it look so simple. But with you telling me what you do and why you do it in detail is a great help to me. +1 Hour of great entertainment and education. Well done!

Absolute master class Dave but being The Dumbledore of Tarantula Trainers your students are so well behaved.Just goes to show with correct technique a calm demeanor flows down the brush/wand.Im bloody sure in this case the brush chose the handler lol.Cracking watch really entertaining and educational.All the best.Tony

That 3rd spider, what an absolute beauty and dang she is a big one.

Those Metallicas are something else, like the band, magnificent.

There is nothing like a beautiful glass enclosure with live plants and a spider.

This morning life felt crap for me, but after watching this video I feel a lot calmer and more positive, cheers Dave 👍🏻

Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I’m VERY new to this hobby. Truth be told, my friend broke his back, and as his wife HATES spiders, I volunteered to spider-sit his b. boehemi. Since I have ZERO experience, I have been watching a multitude of different RU-vid channels to get as much information as possible. I find you to be an excellent educator, whose passion for these creatures is apparent in the gentle and caring way you interact with them. Thank you again, from a California native!

its so beautiful to see u treat ur spiders with such consideration and care for them as if they a fellow human

When you were moving the fury... If you had drilled a couple medium sized holes in the bottom of your round catch cup you could have inserted the paint brush from the back end making pushing her out even less awkward.. this was an amazing demonstration of best practices.... Question:. Did you Learn to keep brush contact from watching the way males move the females? It's brilliant really. Top Job Done there... That's the beastie way!

Dave, we can call you the "whisperer" or what not, but I think that would go against everything that you are saying here... You have simply shown us that by observation, and a little knowledge, some forward planning and accepting the fact that these creatures are unique, even to their species characteristics we all can have such outcomes when dealing with our beloved Spidey's... Am I not right?.. As I always say mate, you gave us another master class video of the how to's when interacting with our spiders, a Calibre of which is unmatched on RU-vid... Brother I can't help but say.. "we're not worthy, we're not worthy".😁🤣 Hahaha I love your work Dave, camera lady too. ❤️👍

Oh my goodness, Dave, I absolutely LOVE your spider care videos! I'm a recovering arachnophobic of almost 48 years, and watching your videos is helping me understand these beautiful creatures, and of course, respect and appreciate them. Thank you, and your spidey-friends, so much 🥰

GOOD GRIEF!!!! Nearly an hour and a half...this is fantastic. THANK YOU🙏👍❤️❤️🤣

Whatever it is you're doing with these spiders, it's like watching a zen master at work. Truly satisfying. The dark den is another channel that has some really amazing spiders. He's put small holes in the bottoms of his catch cups that he can put a brush through so he can coax them out without having to bring them in the direction of his hand. Even pros like yourself can pick up a pointer or two. Top notch video in any case.

This was such a great video. I had my kids home when I was watching it and one said, “wow, that’s really interesting. Is this guy a teacher”. Yes, Dave! You truly are. Your passion and care for your beasties is apparent. I always learn something including to be calm during stressful times…something applicable to life generally.

This is a masterclass in rehousing! Thank you Dave

I just stumbled upon this channel and I must say it brings me so much joy. You seem so happy to share your knowledge and love for tarantulas with people. I recently got into keeping tarantulas and most of mine are calm, new world species and still tiny slings. But I did get a P. irminia and since they are known to be quite fast and flighty, I have been nervous about rehousing, but this has reassured me greatly! I love the focus you put on staying calm and making sure the tarantula isn't too stressed either!

That was the best video for all times.

Your spoiling us with this video guys very enjoyable watch, great tips and tricks!! The keeping contact with the brush is brilliant love that!! My question is how do you go about heating your beastie rooms?

Dave certainly has the "touch" with spiders.

Dude, you are the Bob Ross of tarantula care

What a demonstration, More like "Dave's little Sweeties".😁😂🤣👍

A big THANKS to the camera lady and Dave for this nice,exating video!

Dave, your calm demeanor made these spiders look docile. You truly have found your calling. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Hello from KS, USA.

The love and understanding of your spiders is breathtaking…as I’ve said before you’ve completely changed my life in the fear of these beautiful creatures….. that metallica was just magnificent …. Thank you 🤘❤🤘

Love this video. The embodiment of Be Calm, Be Gentle and Love your Spiders.

I've watched this video quite a few times and every time I am just so amazed by your abilities to read your spiders. That GBB move was especially awesome. You are truly a spider whisperer!

Absolutely amazing video, Dave. You have taught me so many ways to be comfortable with these beauties. I admire you greatly! Thank you so much!

The True Master of Spiders.. seen many make the Mistake of forcing to much.. you where gentle and those spiders where just super calm. i know everyone has different on how to do things. but i think you are the best.

I love your videos, you are best tarantula keeper for me Greetings from Croatia 🇭🇷

Who knew a spider-phobic like myself could watch a video like this transfixed from start to finish? Fascinating to see the variety in this impressive spider collection, each one unique in appearance and personality. And Dave's problem-solving based on his knowledge of each arachnid's likely behaviour was gripping stuff! I suspect Dave hypnotises his 8-legged friends, with his soothing voice. He certainly does me, as well as being educational, these are wonderful ASMR videos! 🤣🤣🤣 Great job Dave and Camera Lady! 🌹🌹💖🕷🕸🕷🕸🕷💖🌹🌹

Best channel regarding everything Tarantula, hands down.

Oh my goodness, I actually saved this video & now shared with my grandson who has the beastie fever like his Mimi Safta . Thank you Dave . Your teachings are still the absolute best ! 🕸️🕷️💞

I genuinely can’t thank you enough Dave. As a beginner keeper this has been absolutely fantastic, I have learnt so much!!! Appreciate you sharing your time and expertise with us, just goes to show how it can be done calmly and stress free! Amazing

Thank you, Dave and Camera Lady for a very informative, interesting video. The new enclosures are well constructed to meet each spider's needs. The last spider was stunning. Great job moving them all!

I am scared of spiders and I don’t have a tarantula. Why am I watching this in its entirety🤔🤣?

Brilliant video Dave👍🏻👍🏻 I couldn't help laughing at the vision I had in my head of you wearing a GBB on your head 🤣 I'm looking forward to your psalmopeous victori video.....hint hint😉🤣🤣🤣

One of the most informative tarantula keepers on youtube. Thank you so much. I have 7 now and have a niche for collecting things, so i’m sure it’s only the start for me.

I've started watching spider videos to overcome my irrational fear. I now really love to see these gentle giants. I dare say I will ever have one to look after, though I hope that through becoming comfortable with seeing them I won't lose it next time I see one. Thank you for providing this resource for everyone!

I really appreciate you showing these because I'm new to the hobby and have a sling that needs to be rehoused, and I'm nervous about it. He/she went straight into his first enclosure easy, and I did it just like you said, I kept contact and he just walked over. But now, he has a burrow and I'm a little worried about how to get him out. I'm watching you do it and it gives me a little confidence to know I can do it myself. I don't want my husband to help because this is my spider, and I want more, but if I'm afraid of it, he won't want me to get another one. I have a regular old curly hair, about 1.5 inch sling, maybe more if it's diagonal leg measurement, and I don't want to stress him or hurt him or scare him.

Hi Dave and Camera Lady 💙💕 hope you’re both doing well and having a lovely day. I sat on my sofa for the entirety of your video, hardly breathing, not moving, I was glued to my phone screen! For someone that’s not too fond of the house spider 🕷 I’m more respectful of the wee blighters now at the age of 56 😂 I’m fascinated, intrigued and misunderstood by my partner at why I enjoy watching them so much 😂 But it’s because of Yourself and Camera Lady, Bethany, Mr Grindler , Kat, Petko and Tarantula Guy sprouted this curiosity in me about your Hobby. This is another epic video from Ya’s today! Rammed full with new spiders 🕷🕷lovely looking females And they were all putty in your hands! And getting tickled by your magic paintbrush 😉 They were all very well behaved. Even the 1 that was named Fury… I think if she was dealt with any other way other than The Beastie Room way, She may have shown her aggressive attitude. I remember that video with one of your T’s running around your back and neck and your head really well 😂 😂 I’m really glad that you’re gonna do a Q&A 💙💕💙💕 Q1… Did Camera Lady share your love of spiders from the start of your relationship?? Q2… What’s the rarest/more expensive Tarantula/Tarantulas in your grand collection?? I want to thank you both for sharing another exceptional video with us all today again. I always look forward to seeing your next episode 🥰🥰 Take care and enjoy the rest of your evening and week ahead 💙💕🥰😘xxx

You are such a beautiful person! I'm so happy to see you be so gentle with the spiders. I have a three year old Grammostola Pulchra, her name is Legsi and she seems to be happiest when I leave her alone. She is very feisty and always remoddeling her home. She has become a lot faster since her last molt! I really see her as a person, she has so much character.

Hello Dave and Camera Lady. Wow, wow, wow! What a fabulous video! My favorite part of your channel is watching you handle your beasties. I swear they can feel your calm and respond in kind. Question 1: Are there specific behaviours that you watch for to tell if your spiders are healthy? If you do get a sick spider, can they be treated? Question 2: Are there any Metallica babies coming on soon? I would love to see some Metallica slings. They are one of my favorites along with the H. Maculata. Anyway, well done! Bravo! Have a great week. Stay safe and take care y’all. 🤠🙂💖

I rehoused my female stirmi a week ago and all I can say is, next time I'm investing in a full NBC suit and a flame thrower.

Hey Dave maybe you could send this vid to Tarantula Kat to be helpful. Before you react, consider what i'm saying. you're a pro at this, and the way you deal with these guys is really a level above most others. The aforementioned creator is often freaking out, panicking, and stressing the hell out of her spiders with her reactions. Considering they have a very finite life dependant upon their energy reserves, this would be a HUGE benefit to the animals. I know the community is all huggy and super positive and no one wants to admit anyone does anything wrong, but this would really be a huge help and would be really considerate to the welfare of the animals. I think the quality of their lives may be a bit more important than her emotions. I recognize you will probably dislike this comment, but i also know that you love these animals and care about them so it should be said.

I love the respect for the creature.

The P.Metallica rehome was so awesome! That was finesse. 🙌🏼 Congrats on the calm spidey.

That was a fantastic video - thanks Dave and you too Camera Lady

There is another guy on youtube, I don’t want to mention names. I don’t like the way he handles his spiders. Whatever he is doing they always seem stressed. Even your old world spiders seem calm.

Dave, you are the king of spider husbandry! The way you handle your Tarantulas is amazing! It's like you know what you babies are thinking! You my friend, have taught me more about this hobby than any other! Thank you! 😊 🥰

I can't think of a better instructional video on dealing with rehousing all 3 types of Ts in a safe manner. Bravo ! My question to you is an easy one : When did you actually begin to keep Ts and other invertebrates ? Was it before the creation of the British Tarantula Society in the early/mid '80s or after ? Just curious. Stay safe and thanks for sharing :)

Dave, as l am quite sure that the group would agree, you seem to have a hypnotic effect over your Spiders. You seem to get them to do what you want them to , great work mate !!!!!!!!

You are such the master at this. I could spend days just looking at your collection in amazement.

Thank you so much for this. I have a Versicolor Juvi, and WOW I was surprised at how fast she was! She did that zoom into and then RIGHT BACK OUT of her new enclosure XD Scared me to death, but she landed on my hand and for whatever reason... stopped spazzing, so I was able to maneuver her in easily after that, but my poor heart.. and probably hers, too! So I'm all for transferring T's without handling them when possible. It had been 25 years since I owned a Tarantula, and she's my first Arboreal T. I DID research... but apparently not quite enough, as the super zoom was a shocker, so time to do some more! Looking for info on taking care of the Juvies and Slings primarily, and I also have a Mexican redrump as well (got them at the same time), haven't seen him since I put him in, but I KNOW he can't get out, and I don't want to risk terrorizing or squishing him, or letting him get eaten by his own food, so I've been putting cricket legs in since I don't want to risk any live prey, not knowing if he's in pre-molt or something, plus he's SO tiny.

Great instructual video, even though I dont keep anything I still enjoyed watching it! Keep them coming as I'm sure a lot of people will benefit from the videos

Those pink toes! So adorable. Your patience is incredible. What a superb presentation! So thorough concise and comprehensive. Visually stunning and informative.

I'm deathly afraid of spiders, so I could never keep one of the beautiful creatures. They're incredibly interesting to me, though, so thank you for your incredible videos! Greetings from Germany! :)

You are a treasure, Sir! Thank you for this! I’m going to have to rehouse a P. machala in the near future and I’ve been terrified lol. This video made me feel a bit better ❤️❤️❤️

such amazing work so glad people getting into the hobby have people like you thank you for this great video

Dave you're my favorite guy to watch with these spiders. I don't own any, but like to browse every now and then because they're interesting, and yours is the best amongst all the other similar youtube channels. No purposefully antagonizing or releasing the spiders for clickbait views of re-catching them. You're calm demeanor and (british?) accent are just relaxing to watch and listen to. You're the Mr. Rogers or Bob Ross of the tarantula world.

Dave uses the same mantra with camera lady. He's kind, he's gentle and he loves his camera lady. I guess it will work with anything. Dave's mentioned several times the golden rule. My mom taught me to use the golden rule with people. Dave and camera lady are just amazing. A big howdy from Colorado.

All your spiders are stunning

More than anything else I'm really curious how it all began with you and spiders. I would assume that you started with a captive spider and gained an interest in collecting but if the story is something you'd like to share then I'd love to hear about it : )

It’s amazing how all your tarantulas are always calm lol

I really love daves channel. His channel sticks with the husbandry,experience, overall still entertaining. Seems a lot of the other channels that i used enjoy have lost their way. My go to channels for info are tom moran, tarantula haven, bethany, grindlers, deadly spider girl, petko and even exotics lair.

You're like the spider whisperer

Have you ever done one on what to do if they Lose a leg or legs. Great video as always.

Daves relaxed presentation and attention to details , is a good example of properly handling our furry friends.

This was a great video. I am so glad you did not wear one on your head.😁 You have some amazing spiders.

Dave you make dealing with spiders so easy lol! I’m such a arachnophobic!! I’m terrified of them. My nephew was watching one of your videos one day and so that’s how I came to start watching u. U make spiders seem so interesting but still I would still scream my lungs out if I saw one lol!