How to TARANTULA? Complete beginner guide 101

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All the topics covered in the video:
1:35 Is it the right pet for me?
2:45 Maintenance
4:25 What tarantula should I get?
6:40 Basics of scientific names and recommended genus
9:05 Whether to buy sling, juvenile, or adult tarantula
10:36 Enclosures
14:53 Ventilation/humidity
17:10 Temperature
18:18 Feeding
21:05 Pre-molt and Growth
24:25 Tarantula quantity mark (Example: 1.1.1)
25:20 Enjoy DIY Enclosure Builds
27:37 Re-housing
28:45 Handling
30:09 Burrowing Tarantulas
30:48 Losing limbs/legs
31:20 How to spot Mature Males
32:20 Uricating Hairs
33:17 Latin Names/Scientific Names
35:20 Where to get a pet Tarantula
37:20 Breeders and Groups
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@TheDarkDen 5 лет назад

@tj-nh6pn 5 лет назад

Ehrenmann

@VG-913 4 года назад

I'm curious, why 2x spiders length by 1.5x? Too much space bad?

@Jynxedlove 4 года назад

You should check out the shop called Jungle Bob's Repitles. He runs a shop that he also treats kind of like a zoo exhibit. He has insects from time-to-time as well, and has education programs for all kinds of reptiles and amphibians, and is very responsible in sales. I often go in just to see who they have in this time and the staff will happily tell you all about the different species, how they act in captivity and in the wild, their temperaments, the temperament of this one, so on and so forth. I like going in just to learn about the different animals they are currently housing, with many of them being for sale (though they have some that are just for exhibition as well).

@Juras2137 4 года назад

@@VG-913 No it is not bad. Tarantulas in most cases just wont use it.

@Juras2137 4 года назад

@Jack Snow did you get it?

@kill4nitaly 5 лет назад

I have never seen a hamster with that many legs before

@ras_krystafari3333 4 года назад

Its obviously a SuperSayan Fusion of two

@putinthegreatone1055 4 года назад

lol

@gabrielfarkas257 4 года назад

They are all Kidoumaru's sons

@tonysilva8379 4 года назад

It’s a new species of hamster lol

@kozonsegesplatan2810 4 года назад

lol

@surtu9221 5 лет назад

I love how clearly you communicate that the greatest risk in getting bitten by a Turantula is not the bite but rather the risk of flinging it across the room and killing it XD

@rodneykuhn249 4 месяца назад

It's smaller than you.. Don't be stupid

@TheWeco 5 лет назад

My crickets are answering to your crickets. I meanwhile am going mad.

@TheDarkDen 5 лет назад

I actually enjoy the sound :D

@TheWeco 5 лет назад

@@TheDarkDen It ranges somewhere from enjoyable to chinese water torture 😅

@jerrixx7328 5 лет назад

mine too :D

@Nixxes 5 лет назад

😂 Same here

@Lycky7even 5 лет назад

Holy shit I thought I was the only one, I paused the video and the chirping continued lmao

@karcompany5425 5 лет назад

Came for the tarantulas, stayed for the accent

@bentobento3241 5 лет назад

and the best fcking content

@pablors6718 5 лет назад

Friend.. Petko is the best on youtube.

@TA-tp6vh 5 лет назад

Petko is the best dude ever, i dont even like tarantulas

@andiejones4040 5 лет назад

Haha lmao yes

@AmyinOregon 5 лет назад

KLKKMKLKM What a lovely comment! Petko is an amazing soul with or without his pets!

@WildPortraitArtist 5 лет назад

One of the best care guides for beginners I've ever seen. Fantastic job :D

@InnannasRainbow 5 лет назад

Between you and Exotics Lair, I have largely lost my fear and revulsion of spiders. However, the Huntsman spider still creeps me the hell out.

@santiagoreyes1635 4 года назад

InnannasRainbow Huntsmans are really chill though. They are the bro’s of the spider world. They kill the deadlier species and stay away from people. They also aren’t really agressive

@kj2261 4 года назад

I actually got a pet wolf spider to overcome my fear of them and I cant believe how much these tarantula videos have helped in that

@ChrisCheeseBrown 4 года назад

Its when they bolt gives me chills. Lol

@BugsandBiology 3 года назад

Huntsmen would be one of my favourite spiders to keep, but their short lifespans are a bit off-putting to me.

@beckymcdonald9529 3 года назад

I have bold jumping spiders that I post clips of if anyone is a fan of those

@WintonNight 5 лет назад

40 minute DD episode woooohooooooo now that's what I like on my holidays!!!! thanks heaps bro

@jimleon7894 5 лет назад

I can understand why you went to meet him. Subbed to both of you. Cheers!

@serra9941 5 лет назад

I received my first T (sling) about 2 months ago, and here are the things that I have learned so far; 1) Even though they are low in maintenance, you will end up looking after a bunch of animals since most insect suppliers will not sell you 1 small cricket. Right now I am looking after mealworms, springtails and crickets; the first two are fine, but I hate crickets with passion. 2) Another point where Petko also mentioned is that go for adults/juveniles rather than slings. Not just slings are more vulnerable, but with especially Grammostola species, they are slow growers. Also, slings move faster, which makes it harder to manage during rehousing, substrate change etc. 3) I personally suck at DYIs, therefore finding suitable enclosures can be a challenge. Making sure that you have 2-3 different sized enclosures (if getting a sling) is important in my opinion. 4) Mold issues. 5) You will be surprised at the level of hate that people will give to you just because you love, take care of a certain animal. Nevertheless, I love my G.Pulchra, Sabbath, and I am hoping to get another tarantula next year! Tarantulas are actually really fun!

@stdpozer 5 лет назад

Good comment but sorry I'm lol sorry

@pubgslayer7746 5 лет назад

I agree with #5 cause when I get a girlfriend and pets come up they are like eww that gross or something like that!!! And most people don't like them even though I really had a bad phobia for spiders then when I started watching the dark den I started to like them and finally got one!!!

@nickdexter3113 5 лет назад

Pubg Slayer do you really need to date them then, my girlfriend likes to feed my tarantulas even encouraged me to build my collection only had 6 before I met her a year ago now up to 30 and counting with a sac on the way from a p.rufilata

@pubgslayer7746 5 лет назад

@@nickdexter3113 not all of them but I'm saying most of them.

@snakez1747 5 лет назад

@@pubgslayer7746 you'll either find a girl who either likes them, or has arachnophobia but is so intrigued that they are fine with it. Personally, I get a lot of hate at school for keeping them, but I found a girl who has a fear of them yet a fascination at the same time. The others I just don't bother to talk to. If they got no time for my tarantulas I got no time for them lol.

@selissa 5 лет назад

I only recently found your channel and I just had to say a huge thank you! I suffer from arachnophobia and have tried for decades to find a way to ease this silly phobia. But thanks to your videos and your obvious respect for your tarantulas and really entertaining videos of course I may not be about to pick up the next spider I see, but I have a new found interest in them. So, thank you thank you thank you keep being awesome!

@nikiiannarone7149 5 лет назад

Same! I have been watching this channel, Exotics Lair, Marks Tarantulas, and Reptiliarius(?).. I have a newfound respect for them because I now understand them better.. why they do what they do, their life struggles and what causes them stress or anxiety.. I do not own any, nor will I be touching any anytime soon, but I have already seen an impressive reduction in my arachnaphobia.. I dont want one *ON* me, but I don't freak out if they are near me, and that is a *HUGE* step.. Welcome to the community! Good luck on ur journey of easing ur arachnaphobia!

@breannaspringer8947 5 лет назад

It really is amazing when you reach the point where you start to look at them the same way you might look at a dog or cat. I used to scream and run away when I saw a spider. Now, I get excited. I don’t even know why i was ever afraid of them now.

@misantrope6267 5 лет назад

I was the same and now I own a Grammostola Pulchripes and tomorrow I'll get a Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens: )

@shannonlee3671 5 лет назад

Same here, too bad my hubby doesn't feel the same about me wanting a tarantula. I also like to watch viperkeeper and now want a snake...hubby doesn't like that idea either. 🙄

@amypalladino2584 5 лет назад

Me too. And since watching I find myself more fascinated by the critters than afraid.

@nautilusshell6092 5 лет назад

What’s better then a Dark Den video? A 40 minute Dark Den video!

@klarajirmusova641 5 лет назад

I cant believe i watched 40 minutes of guide how to keep tarantula While I dont really want to keep it

@Mumummymom 4 года назад

I would like one but have no clue when & currently don’t own& I watched it too....

@dean8315 5 лет назад

*takes out a cup* *drinks water straight from the bottle* Silly petko😂❤

@SanelaLucente 5 лет назад

and he calls it "waterdish"

@dean8315 5 лет назад

@@zohandvir9265 yep it is, i just thought it was funny😅

@EliseMonique93 4 года назад

Zohan Dvir u

@0Iive 3 года назад

@@SanelaLucente (23:23 35:26) :)

@paulwilliams8924 5 лет назад

I would definitely recommend the usage of goggles when dealing with the routine care of new worlds. If a beginner wears them from the start, they can avoid problems like I've had, where I got a hair from a B. hamori sling in my eye and spent two weeks going to the eye hospital in agony. It almost stopped me from keeping tarantulas after twenty five years of doing so. I really can't over emphasise how important good eye protection is when dealing with tarantulas, when it goes wrong, it goes really wrong!

@switchtheflip9422 5 лет назад

disposable gloves might also be recommended but not quite as important as those goggles

@literallymyonlyhobbies 5 лет назад

Like do the ones you use for swimming work? Cause I wear glasses, tho I'm planning on switching to contact lenses and I don't wanna buy expensive eye protection as well :/

@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786 5 лет назад

Egret Wensleydale how about thicker gloves to avoid bites?

@juliecorrall6827 5 лет назад

Lara any eye wear is ok you can get cheap safety Google’s form hardware places like B&Q. I picked up a pair the other month £2.50 . Cheap.

@juliecorrall6827 5 лет назад

FBN Flavius Broadcasting Network well if you know that your going to get bit then don’t handle , stressful for you both not worth it. Just remember stress can and does kill. Handling T’s you need to feel them to handle them, I’ve been in the hobby just over 13 years and still learning new info and will never say I know every thing but I stick by what I’ve said. I hope this helps.

@Casspederson 5 лет назад

For the US: Fear Not, Tarantulas Jamie’s Tarantulas Palp Friction And The Bug Plug are all good breeders and sellers. I am personally friends with the owner of The Bug Plug so maybe I’m biased 😂 he attended expos all across California but he does also ship. I have purchase like at least 6 tarantulas from him. I do not have personal experience with the other sellers besides a mutual following on Instagram with the owner of Fear Not but I’ve seen amazing reviews and have friends who have purchased from them all. I hope this helps!

@Slic_Nuts 5 лет назад

Currently in the market for my first T, thanks for the info. I haven’t heard of The Bug Plug but if they’re shipping from CA I’m in OR so that’s a plus. I’ll have to check em out. 🤙🏼

@Casspederson 5 лет назад

Tyler Eilers he does ship! It’s best to contact him on Instagram @thebugplug_

@oldpop788 5 лет назад

I love Jamie's no bad experience yet.

@antiniovillanuea2901 4 года назад

Thanks I really needed to know where to go for real thanks

@bennybot. 3 года назад

I am cousins with the Bug Plug lol

@ellinorhauan1464 5 лет назад

I just set up an enclosure and I have now ordered my first tarantula :o

@peachyxleaf8943 4 года назад

How it doing since then :D ?

@Uaveatz2 3 года назад

{Thy Baron Annabelle Lee} I want a Chaco golden knee I’m not sure if I should get a sling or not

@SantiagousDominguezus 5 лет назад

The crickets are having a concert in the background.

@aussieantkeeping2825 5 лет назад

The longer the vid the better the vid. Very nice vid as always. Dark den for life

@cannibalxvader 5 лет назад

Yasss

@TtotheK83 5 лет назад

Wow 40 minutes! Thank you Petko!

@shayla1939 4 года назад

I have been terrified of spiders my whole life. Ive been doing some exposure therapy to relieve some of the anxiety i get when i see one. First it was just looking at photos briefly, then holding the photo. It was time to move on to videos. Came across this channel and although i am still scared. Ive been able to watch a few without having serious anxiety. Thanks for making it lighthearted. I would never want to own a tarantula, ever, but i highly respect what you do and your love for what you do. Thanks for helping me get over some of my fear!

@nang9484 2 года назад

Hold one and you’ll find that they aren’t that bad

@christawalden4377 Год назад

those furry little creatures are probably more scared of you than you of them......

@shayla1939 Год назад

Never seen a spider leave the house to get away from me. But i have definitely left to get away from them 🤣🤣

@tarantulakat 5 лет назад

Showing up to work late, I see xD

@g3tphukcedgoogl3 5 лет назад

HAHAHA your guys banter is awesome!!

@nikiiannarone7149 5 лет назад

@@RocketdogandSeptembr 😂😂😂😂😂🎅🎄

@Zepper-xs6bu 5 лет назад

@@RocketdogandSeptembr or they are friends? This T RU-vid community seem very friendly with each other...do you not have friends to banter with? Probably not.

@TheDarkDen 5 лет назад

@@RocketdogandSeptembr :'D

@tarantulakat 5 лет назад

Bingo McDoogal maybe you should go to my channel and respond to every comment Petko makes on my videos accusing him of the same?

@sarahfields288 4 года назад

I'm not planning to buy a Tarantula.... Ever! But I enjoyed this video

@matszuwildschut1517 5 лет назад

Because of thsi video i am now a proud pet owner of 3 brachypelma - Red knee , pink beauty , and true red leg , and 1 grammostola Pulchripes chaco golden knee

@werner1 4 года назад

"Petco, Petco, Petco" you made me love spiders, I am no waiting for tarantula number 5. People are shaking their heads and saying i'm crazy i suppose that's true i do love my tarantulas and my wild rescued huntsman spider. Keep well!

@moonmuffins 5 лет назад

A 40 MINUTE DARK DEN?! Sign me up! ♡ Thanks Petko for such a detailed and long video! Though I haven't watched it yet, I know it's going to be great. ♡

@tipsie1885 5 лет назад

You must have worked hard on this video.. I think you did a really good job on this! Love these uploads,really helpful :) 10/10

@HoneySparkles2 5 лет назад

Thank you SO much! I recently purchased a pink toe! I will put Latin name on enclosure, LOVE how you described everything, especially how to humidify them!! When I bought (pet shop 😣😢) they had no water just dried up pebbles in jar lid. After he was put in my home, he drank for a whole minute! I was afraid about putting too much, love just wetting corner!

@Lord11SuuZee 5 лет назад

Dark Den. Just know that you are the reason I got my first Tarantula last month. A. Avic. Pink Toe Tarantula. I’ve always been interested in bugs, and spiders have been my favorite. Thank you for this video. Keep up the great work!

@Stian1342 5 лет назад

This video is perfect for me, i only own snakes, but i want a tarantula so bad :)

@roXXXXXon 5 лет назад

I have 2 things to add: 1. for substrate i have been advised to use regular putting soil, or just pick up some soil from the forrest, works completely fine for me and for my spiders too 2. for making holes in plastic enclosures i use a soldering iron, works faster than drilling. but keep in mind to use it outside! for the rest, good video as always, keep on going!

@MasterOfSlugs 5 лет назад

What I do is heat up a needle either with a lighter or on the stove top and make holes that way, for those that dont own a soldering iron

@shadowfox7599 2 года назад

I just recently got my first tarantula, i decided to go with an old world due to the lack of hair kicking, but i did months of research before bringing one home. I ended up going with a Cyriopagopus sp. Hati hati sling. Excited to see how it grows!

@TheHeadown 5 лет назад

This is one very underrated video, he tells you most of the things you need to now and some really helpful tips from a Tarantula Keeper that is serious in this video. I strongly recommend everyone that is thinking about entering this hobby to watch this and take notes. And of course, you have to do additional research on reliable forums.

@hayleyjohnson9505 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for this video. You have answered so many questions for me. I am seriously considering getting my first tarantula. This is huge for me because I have suffered from arachnophobia since I was a young child. But since I have found your site. I have learned so much and have become addicted. I am in love with your many little animals and how you care for them. In fact, I have actually taken a huge step and saved a garden spider all winter and she has now made her egg sac and is on my back door and has stayed. She is huge now. My fiance and I are floored. I was concerned because she cacooned herself . But I put small bug I her web and she flew out and got it. She is fine and is still re webbing. I could have never done that before. Thanks to you and your videos I have gotten over a huge misconception of a childhood fear.

@hotswedewithwater6473 4 года назад

35:45 I was once at a pet shop where they had exotic animals. I was looking and one bearded dragon was in such a small enclosure. One OBT was dead, the nhandu chromatus was also dead. Pink zebra beauty was just out in the open with no hide or anything. All of them looked like they needed food. So he’s right that there is many pet shops that are bad.

@morumottox519 4 года назад

Hello from Russia! I just wanted to say that tour channel has helped me get over my very, very bad arachnophobia and even inspired me to get a brachypelma albopilosum nicaragua after I do more research! (I want to give it a very good life) I really love your videos!

@dylancarter4858 4 года назад

His channel is really great. I will say that they are beautiful creatures to care for and you won't regret getting one. They can be addicting though..i purchased my first then within a month i had two more.

@midnightcryptworx 3 года назад

Thanks so much for this. I'm in recovery from arachnophobia, I have 7 jumpers and looking into owning my first tarantula. This is helped tremendously!

@jmp868 5 лет назад

I’ve been watching your channel alongside Exotic Lairs and I have to say, This is exactly the type of video I was looking for 😀 I’ve really been wanting to get me a T and get into the hobby of taking care of one. I’m thinking an Arizona Desert Blonde Tarantula for my first!

@bonsaipiper3773 5 лет назад

Own one. They are great. Mine is always out on display so I bought the 8x8x14 enclose from Jamie's Tarantulas. Beautiful enclosure for display T's. They also have the A. Chalcodes for sale. Pinchers & Pokies also has a "Texas Brown" for sale. They look pretty similar. These are US only. Good luck

@jmp868 5 лет назад

Clint Ashley hey thanks! The T in the thumbnail is super cute too ☺️

@earlbryanmercado6544 5 лет назад

Finally!! Been waiting for this since 3am(Philippine Time) Cheeeers!!!

@Preest80 5 лет назад

Petko, you’re one of the youtubers that got me in to this hobby and I’ve enjoyed it very much over the last year. Thanks for sharing your passion! Take care my friend!

@BotanicalCreature 5 лет назад

This is EXACTLY what I was hoping for! Petko, my man, you are the best!

@Yuckoh 5 лет назад

Thanks a lot, just got into the hobby myself and I’m loving it

@Dj.Siner_BPS_Exotics 5 лет назад

Awesome video!!! Longer videos was an awesome trade for the Wednesday video 👌👌👌 hope you keep em coming like this bro!!! Awesome job! 👍😎

@spoodsnstuff 5 лет назад

Excellent video. This is the kind of information I've been looking for all along. It's easy for a new keeper to get lost in care sheets and buy tons of stuff they'll never actually need or use. To hear from real keepers and learn from their knowledge and experiences is worth more than any amount of care sheets or internet searches. Also, can I just say what you did with the fatal fangs tournament was extremely gracious. It shows that you are a great competitor and human being. I know it means the world to Ian Tarrantula, and he could never thank you enough.

@brickblackbull 5 лет назад

Petko I really like your videos! They are so informative and you can tell that you genuinely love T's. Thanks so much for introducing me to this hobby, especially since I've ❤️ tarantulas all my life! Much love to you and keep the videos coming. Peace 🕷️

@majorocarina2603 5 лет назад

Yay! I’m so happy it finally worked for you :)

@zm4916 5 лет назад

who needs cable Animal Planet when you have the Dark Den!!😆❤️

@thekatt... 5 лет назад

heck yeah !!! boycotted cable in the 80's. thank goodness for Internet !

@SantiagousDominguezus 5 лет назад

@@thekatt... also cause they charge too much for cable nowadays.

@werner1 5 лет назад

Thank you Petco- i've been watching your videos for almost 2 months now this video is perfect for me thank you. Also thank you for taking the time to create tutorials and tips e.g. the cd enclosure. Take care!

@nunogomes1834 5 лет назад

GJ....one of the most complete videos ever about starting the hobby.

@fangman2403 5 лет назад

Petko!!! Thank you brother!! Great video for anyone that is in the hobby!! P.S.- Much bigger fan after you bowed out of fatal fangs this week...world needs more good deeds like that brother. Keep rocking!!

@cosmic.synergy 5 лет назад

I absolutely adore the fact that you sound like Gru from Despicable Me. Pretty sure you hear that a lot and I'm sorry if it offends. But yeah, Gru is

@kalebhelsley4834 5 лет назад

I have been waiting for sooooooooooooo long for this episode.😭It's Beautiful, sooo beautiful, Thanks man.

@tarahoglesby2088 5 лет назад

This is the best tarantula care video ive ever seen! Thank you for putting all this together!

@ciaranbyrne6255 5 лет назад

Holes, Holes! HOLES! HOLES! Brilliant video so concise and informative!

@ezekieleleserio2253 5 лет назад

Damn! I wasn't prepared for this, I was about to go out with my friends but you upload this vid and it's 40 minutes, now they are wondering if I ever gonna show up to meet them haha

@ManFromTheBroadMeadow 3 года назад

when I was about 20 years old a friend of mine had a tarantula and i thought it was SO cool, Im 60 now and would like to take up the hobby. Your english is very good!

@nikiiannarone7149 5 лет назад

Another FANTASTIC video Petko! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us!! We *SO* appreciate you and all you do.. Both for the T's, and for us! A 40 min Dark Den video *DEF* made my Christmas season merrier and brighter! 🎅🎄🎅🎄💓

@a_lucientes 5 лет назад

First draft of your future book (: Nice job. Thank you.

@jorgetovar4076 5 лет назад

Waiting all day

@charliewilkinson7432 4 года назад

This is the most useful video I've ever watched on youtube, you covered everything a new tarantula owner would want to know, so thanks very much for the effort.

@lifewiththedukes9381 3 года назад

I’ve been watching tons of videos to learn as much as I can before committing to getting one! This is by far the most informational video I’ve found so far! :) thank you!!

@Guffe9999 4 года назад

Bless this video! I'm getting my first tarantula soon (Brachypelma Hamorii) And I really can't wait. Haven't told my mother yet (ups)

@dannydevito7000 3 года назад

How did it go

@Guffe9999 3 года назад

@@dannydevito7000 It went well and is still going very well. A very easy pet to take care of. Now I'm waiting for her to molt and it's taking its time :/

@riokelathi1528 5 лет назад

This was soooo interesting! I'm not sure i'll ever end up keeping a tarantula but I was curious about their care. This is a super helpful and informative guide and I definitely learnt a lot!

@Diazchannelforeva 5 лет назад

Love you Darko. You kinda inspired me to get some T’s when I first saw your pronunciation video. You’ve come so far and my 3 T’s are all chilling because of you. Thank you

@kylekirkpatrick6850 5 лет назад

I just got my first T a week ago, its an avecularia avic. "Pinktoe" named Twinkle toes.without your videos idk if I would have even considered a tranatula, so glad I did!!!!

@armisssss 5 лет назад

1:35 Is it the right pet for me? 2:45 Maintenance 4:25 What tarantula should I get? 6:40 Basics of scientific names and recommended genus 9:05 Whether to buy sling, juvenile, or adult tarantula 10:36 Enclosures 14:53 Ventilation/humidity 17:10 Temperature 18:18 Feeding 21:05 Pre-molt and Growth 24:25 Tarantula quantity mark (Example: 1.1.1) 25:20 Enjoy DIY Enclosure Builds 27:37 Re-housing 28:45 Handling 30:09 Burrowing Tarantulas 30:48 Losing limbs/legs 31:20 How to spot Mature Males 32:20 Uricating Hairs 33:17 Latin Names/Scientific Names 35:20 Where to get a pet Tarantula 37:20 Breeders and Groups For those who don't read the description :))

@gamingprolegendarychelseah8634 5 лет назад

Love you man

@laurafranco7408 Год назад

I have enjoyed all your videos and especially your fun collaboration with Tarantula Kat. I thank you so much for this very informative guide for those of us just getting started!

@stevehughes9475 5 лет назад

i know this is an old post, but BRAVO!!!!! one of the best beginner guides I have watched, with practical and sound advice. keep up the good work dude!!!

@EdwardTyndall 5 лет назад

lol i got 12 parts out now i have to watch yours rock on bro

@truthteller8795 5 лет назад

Imma check your videos out after this c:

@EdwardTyndall 5 лет назад

@@truthteller8795 thanks we need as many tarantula how to guides as possible for the hobby im glad dark den was able to do this one

@tennesseetarantulas5129 5 лет назад

@@truthteller8795 I like his videos. He has rattle snake's and other awesome venomous snakes. On top of a crap load of tarantulas. Definitely check it out.

@EdwardTyndall 5 лет назад

@@tennesseetarantulas5129 funny you mention rattlesnakes the next video is all about them

@kevinmcallister9201 4 года назад

I’m more used to caring for rodents, do you need to clean the enclosure in any kind of way?

@DeathpriestYuki 4 года назад

I think you should do a basic cleaning of the enclosure before you set it up but normally you use springtails as the cleaning team. These tiny bugs deal with any type of dirt and waste. So you don't need to clean the enclosure.

@grandtheftlemon301 5 лет назад

this video is so helpful! thank you for making such a comprehensive video that is in terms I can understand easily :)

@leah66 5 лет назад

Ahhh yes the video finally uploaded and it’s perfect; just in time for me to consider adding a T to my collection. Thank you Petko!

@conniequinn6708 5 лет назад

You forgot to talk about the obt no matter what level T. Keeper every one needs to know bout the obt

@machinegunkellyawesome9889 5 лет назад

GG bro I have a curly hair tarantula

@ericsandoval3640 5 лет назад

Hey man are they a good tarantula to keep?

@angelagiorno1186 4 года назад

I absolutely love everything you talk about and do......I never thought about raising tarantulas, but after seeing your videos I am now thinking about it. I am so impressed with how much you love all your creatures and care for them.....thank you for everything you do...I look forward to watching your videos......take care and stay safe

@tonicoffin7706 5 лет назад

Really good video packed full of terrific info. I was shocked when I looked to see the length of the video and loved it! I have learned so much by watching videos like this.

@julians.2597 5 лет назад

"I'M also far from being professional", PLEASE WTF!? you're Petko

@Roy19841123 5 лет назад

I live in a rather cold place can I keep the Ts in a little greenhouse?

@TheSpindrift76 5 лет назад

Check the care sheets for the Ts you like. I created a greenhouse to keep my Ts so I could better manage the temperature.

@TheDarkDen 5 лет назад

depends on the temperatures in your greenhouse :D

@Roy19841123 5 лет назад

The Dark Den I see.... the thing is if I keep them in room temperature it drops till around 7-6 C and when we return home all the sudden the room is very warm due to our strong heating system “for humans”, not good for any tarantulas in my knowledge.. so i thought how else can I keep the temperature good for any of them?

@Roy19841123 5 лет назад

Heidy Blalack I notice every tarantula needs special care! I will have a look! Thank you!

@TheDarkDen 5 лет назад

@@Roy19841123 do the heated cabinet then, as I talked about in the video :)

@mintyboy101 5 лет назад

Been keeping tarantulas for about three years now. Still loved this video and watched all of it, thank you for this awesome content Petko!

@90sanimemusiclyrics73 4 года назад

I can feel your passion through my screen bro. You're doing an awesome thing there. Thank you!

@Fkwocjeicmwkcjehsbcowh 5 лет назад

Hi everyone, can anyone help me with trying to convince my family to accept T's? Like, we are from Portugal, and Tarantulas aren't very common here, so they are afraid or simply hate them. Any tips to try to convince them that they are awesome and not so dangerous as they think?

@lemonsgalore93 5 лет назад

Try showing them Dark Den vids! Show the vids with the bright and pretty coloured ones, like Caribena Versicolor, or even the dwarf tarantulas that Petko has. His Spidersworld vids have some amazing shots of amazing spiders. But try catching their attention with the pretty ones first, that can make them question their opinion that every tarantula is horrible and scary. My country probably prohibits this hobby :'( but I managed to change my mom's initial reaction using the above technique. And now she watches Dark Den videos with me. :)

@ronweasley5347 5 лет назад

@@lemonsgalore93 wow dude nice

@playlikesarix8705 4 года назад

"They live pretty long, females can like 10, 20, maybe even 30 years" and males live till they mate if they're unlucky LUL

@Uaveatz2 3 года назад

NUH UH I’m keeping my tarantula alone

@ciregnaborgnam1637 5 лет назад

very nice, learned so much, information overload, watched it twice now and will watch it again... thank you very much Petko.

@EdFrancisofficial 5 лет назад

What a great video Petko. 🙌 I think many folk will find this useful. Thank you.

@jeffet5828 5 лет назад

Hi Petko, I got a Brachypelma Hamorii a few months ago, this is my first tarantula. She has molted 3 times since I got her ( hopefully ''her'' ). Now before she molted last time she got this spot on her abdomen and I was worried that she had might hurt herself somehow ( I had an enclosure that was a little to high so she was able to climb up) and when she molted, the spot was gone. I changed her enclosure to a lower one ( not just because I was scared she'd might climb and fall, but this was just more simple to take care of and move if needed to ) But she has also got the spot this time so I know it's not caused by her falling down. Is this spot just a sigh of premolting? She's had it for a few weeks now and I know premold can last long. Foto of the spot: imgur.com/a/9ywW19Y For the rest she seems to be doing absolutely fine but I just wanted to make sure this spot isn't harmfull to her. ( If any other experienced keeper can give me the awnser I'll happily accept it)

@michaelrosssangco3613 5 лет назад

Maybe you often distrub her in her enclosure. It's a bald spot due to hairflicking. It with grow back next molt.

@jeffet5828 5 лет назад

Yeah I also thought of that but I dont handle her when alot, maybe twice a month. and I never handle her when I think she is gonna molt soon. I open her enclosure sometimes just to refill her water dish and even then she just sits very chill. She's very docile aswell, I've seen her flick hairs maybe 4-5 times in all the time that I have her. She is quite active though even while I'm typing this she is roaming around in her enclosure.

@michaelrosssangco3613 5 лет назад

Just lessen the disturbance in her enclosure. Making a hide also helps because it will just jusy inside instead of defensive hair flicking when disturb.

@michaelrosssangco3613 5 лет назад

Also bracys are notorious hair flickers btw. Specially boehmei

@jeffet5828 5 лет назад

Thanks for the response, she does have a hide :)

@abearah9255 5 лет назад

Meh my second tarantula is a H.maculata

@angrywulf6712 5 лет назад

I've been waiting for you to post a beginner's guide video. I still have questions but nothing a little research can't solve. Thank you for this helpful video. I got some choosing to do haha.

@brightbkh07 5 лет назад

This video is amazing! Very helpful! Thanks for all the info! I just got my first tarantula, grammostola pulchra, and I’m fascinated by it so far. My wife on the other hand, not so much! :) I will definitely be watching all of your videos from now on and already subscribed. Thank you for doing what you do!

@aussieantkeeping2825 5 лет назад

I’m sad so I liked my own comment👍

@jasminejo2424 5 лет назад

yay I've been thinking of getting one for a while and love that you made this. its really helpful, most of it i knew already but its good to have a checklist to remind yourself of what you need

@leonardjohnquillano3180 5 лет назад

This video really helped me a lot as a new keeper! I bought my first tarantula sling and it's a Brachypelma albiceps. Keep up the good work man much love from the Philippines 🇵🇭

@adammoore251 5 лет назад

Nice man. Great Job. Been waiting on this for a long time.

@ReaperMan666 5 лет назад

Hey Petko. Your point at the end about people "getting over their fears" is true. I got over my arachnophobia myself (kinda helps when my fiance finds a spider in the house, and I can catch it and release it carefully) watching your videos. Fascinating animals, amazing collection! Love what you do, keep going strong! :)

@anitalangford6975 3 года назад

Thank you for your time and information. I love that you make your enclosures.

@CS-ks7ll 3 года назад

I've watched a lot of your videos in the last days. They are just great. And honestly I learned a lot more of this video. I have my tarantula since a few years, but now I learned to make things better. Thank you :-)

@bopijpker1855 5 лет назад

Thanks mate this was one of the most helpfull vids/info things I found on T keeping so far, especially the websites for breeders because I just couldn't find anything

@missteadams4704 4 года назад

Thankyou so much Petko this is exactly what we needed to watch. We are new to T keeping but are very fascinated & so are our children. Excellent tips & advice👍🏽 Hi from Australia & yes we are big fans of Winton also🥰

@JamesClarkeCNTO 5 лет назад

Because of the great information from your and Tom's videos I got a Green Bottle Blue almost a year ago and she has molted five times in my care so far and went through two rehousings. Especially for the latter, I was glad to be able to see how you two handle them in a fairly unedited way so I can see what I need to look out for during my rehousings. About two months ago I have "advanced" to an m. balfouri communal and it is extremely rewarding. At first, I was a bit concerned due to the step up from new to old world but I got them as slings so they were less intimidating and due to my GBB being very skittish I'm now really used to fast-moving arachnids. The first rehouse with those nine buggers was challenging but absolutely manageable in the end due to all the infos I got from Tom and you. Currently thinking of adding my first arboreal species, been looking at P. irminia. :)

@gmsuarez7691 3 года назад

Thanks Petko. Everyday I learn something different. I have watched your channel for almost a year and I think I am ready to take care of a new family member. Thanks for you sharing your knowledge. Regards from Tampa Florida USA.