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Owning an orb weaver is so amazing an such a treat i miss mine I found her as a sling in my car port, I had a 1gram nug jug I let her be in with the lid off.. an she chilled in the safe corner I put her in til she got big enough for me to have in an enclosure an thats where she stayed til she passed away from her old age was so sad to lose her but she was so amazing an I am honored I got to own a horned golden orb weaver
I'm kinda jealous of your collection. I started keeping Ts in 2018, but a fire that almost killed ME, killed all of my Ts in 2020. One year ago, I started new. And I now have seven Ts, but looking forward to expand my collection
Ooh I'm so glad you uploaded this video, maybe now I'll be able to explain the difference to my friends who think I'm mad buying a 'spider' when they've got loads of free ones in their shed/attic/garage etc 😂
since it didn't get mentioned, a black widow was once seen using it's webbing to wrap a cast around it's leg after injury... feel free to do more research on that
In Germany we call the Theraphosidae "Vogelspinnen" which translates to bird spiders. But then we call the Lycosidae "Tarantel" which is similar to the word Tarantula. That always got me confused.
Same in french for the Lycosidae, we say "tarentule". The coloquial for Tarantula is "mygale". The classification terms for arachnids from language to language is effing confusing...
I will add that the downward fangs are not so primitive but specialized. The tarantula can use its fangs along with its bulk to drive the fangs down into terrestrial prey. The side to side fangs are better for latching on to prey in a more 3d environment like in a web where it "pinces" free hanging prey in relation to the spider's body
This was hands down, one of the best, most informative and well put together videos on tarantulas and spiders I have seen. I enjoy all of your videos but this one I will be watching over and over again. Thanks for the channel and thanks for the videos. You da man!!
Great video Richard! A couple of additional points: - Another term for the cephalothorax is the prosoma, which some say is the preferred term for arachnids, as the term cephalothorax means “fused head and thorax,” but there is neither fossil nor embryonic evidence to suggest that arachnids ever had separate heads and thoraxes. Also, the term opisthosoma is another term that may be used to describe the abdomen, and is also thought to be technically more correct by some, as arachnids have hearts and respiratory organs in their opisthosomas, which is atypical of an abdomen; however, given the ubiquitous use of the term abdomen, and its easier pronunciation, it seems that fewer people argue this point - Most seem to think that the tarantula illustrated by Maria Sibylla Merian was actually intended to be an _Avicularia_ species; if you look closely, you can see that they are illustrated with their characteristic pink toes. This is entirely speculation on my part, but if you look carefully at the illustration you’ll notice that the humming bird is depicted as being consumed right next to its nest, I think it’s at least theoretically possible that the humming bird met its demise either defending its nest, or returning to its nest and not realizing that the tarantula was nearby. Also of interest is that this illustration is the reason that the _Avicularia_ genus got its name, which comes from the union of the words _avicula_ meaning “little bird,” and the suffix _aria_ meaning “pertaining to” (both in Latin) - In addition to the infraorders of _Araneomorphae_ and _Mygalomorphae_ spiders, there is also the suborder _Mesothelae_ which includes a single family - the _Liphistiidae_ - which is worthy of note. Much like the _Mygalomorphs_ the _Mesothelae_ have downward facing fangs, lack trachea, and are primitive in their use of silk. However, the _Mesothelae_ also have segmented abdomens, much like an ants, and spinnerets in the middle of their abdomens, instead of at the end, making them the most primitive spiders of all. Also of note is that not all trapdoor spiders are _Mygalomorphs_ as some belong to the _Mesothelae_ suborder - To any unfamiliar with the term “setae,” that is the more technically correct term for the “hairs” on tarantulas and other arachnids. Technically speaking, only mammals have true hair - Just to make it a little more clear, the scientific definition of a tarantula is simply any member of the family _Theraphosidae_ - there is no other criteria. For instance, if theoretically a spider were to be discovered with no setae/hairs at all, and no silk glands, and no venom, but it was concluded that these were all secondary adaptations and the spider was actually a member of the _Theraphosidae_ family, it would still be a tarantula, no matter what the dictionary definition said
I should also mention that all corrections and clarifications made come from a place of utmost respect, are only provided in a spirit of constructive criticism, and are made with the hopes of benefiting the community as a whole
Love the videos, sir. If I may make a slight correction: That particular engraving was meant to depict a Pinktoe eating a bird. The scientific name avicularia literally means bird-eater. Still not a common sight, but probably more likely that an arboreal T nailed a bird, than a goliath getting one. Thanks for the videos. Also, just for fun, I like that different regions have their own styled common names for T's. Birdeaters, like you said, for the New world. Baboon spiders for many African species, Earth Tigers for many Asian species (Even arboreal, which is confusing)
I'm absolutely petrified of tarantulas but I wanted to learn more about them. This was really informative and well-done. Even if they freak me out, 8-legged locomotion is so mesmerizing to watch.
I started my research and keeping of Ts in 1998, To gather such information as in this video I needed to join arachnological society, cause in early 2000s in Slovakia, there was zero chance of getting any information on this topic. To see this video brings me so much joy because it is informative, shared with public and shows interest in arachnids, that so many people fear yet we love. Excellent work!
@@Pomnixxdc123 h. Sp Colombia, b. Minax, g. Pulchra, d. Pentaloris, t. Albopilosus (free), Pseudhapalopus sp. blue (I’m worried they didn’t make it in shipping), and p. Sazimai
THAT was a great video, Richard! Absolutely one of your best ones to date. Loved it, and I learned a few things. I think this should be shared in every school, from 6th graders and up. Its well researched and educational. Keep 'em coming, Richard! It was 💯% spot on! I should mention I currently have three, maybe four of my T's that need rehousing. I recently moved into a new tiny home and I'm still picking thru boxes to find my supplies. And two of the T's, I think, are in pre-molt, and I am holding back so as to not stress them out. And my Dubias need a bigger tote too!
Oh, and as for the Bird Eater's painting by a naturalist let us not forget that they would be more than happy to stage a scene since many were more interested in the scene and making it striking against actually knowing or caring about the habits of their subjects. There is also the possibility that in the past, when there wasn't an encroachment of 'civilization' and nature was more widespread that a tarantula could be seen sometimes, opportunistically munching on a juvenile bird that fell out of its nest.
Hi Richard!!! I missed your videos so much! I had a little relapse of my depression and when I was in such a bad mood it’s impossible doing everything. Luckily now I’m doing some exercises that helps me a lot and I’m going back on track! I loved this documentary (because your videos are REAL documentaries) especially when you mentioned the “Lycosa Tarantola” which is a wolf spider! And it’s a very important cultural thing of that part of Italy which is in the south in the Puglia region. You should go, it’s a beautiful and very characteristic place! But don’t forget to come to visit me in Tuscany! 😄😄 We don’t have real tarantulas here in Italy and I believe in the whole Europe too. Anyway, thanks for your amazing video and sorry for grammar mistakes! Lot of love to you and your family!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm no arachnid expert, but youtube suggested this video to me. I am SO GLAD, and can't wait to look through more of this channel's library. This is the kind of content that I'm here for, and I'm excited to see what more I can learn about the many-legged buddies I might (...probably don't, but I can hope) be sharing space with.
Congratulations!! You are the first after years and years of seeing "bad-naming" "tarantula" to the "migala" as I saw it when I was young many many years ago!!!
Dude, this video was SO FUCKING GOOD and you got so much awsome close up footage! I legit hope you do more videos in this style. You made the 12 minutes just fly by because how damn interesting every part of the video was, holy shit! Me fuckin gusta mucho migo!
I used to live in Colorado, and every fall the tarantulas would migrate, and cover some streets to the point where you couldn't help from driving over a few.
I’d love to see a video of your true spider collection if you have one.. I know they don’t live as long as tarantulas but I feel like they could still be cool to have.
Very well put together from hobby and scientific point of view. I am glad you include positive side of tarantula/spider keeping- it helping to preserve criticaly endangered species. Only one information to not really correct, more like adjust: Recenty was described 50000th species, so you can safely say, there are more than 50000 species of spiders. Overall really good job, keep it up :)
Ok but why did I tear up towards the end lol UGHHHH AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGG video, Richard!!!!!! I'm so glad you touched on all these things, because there's always something more to learn! This channel is everything and I really hope more and more people find it! Beautiful camera work and thank you, as always, for all of the time and effort you put into education, it's so important
@@tarantulacollective I don’t see how this channel doesn’t have 5 times the subs it does, now. Hopefully we can all help it grow so more of your best educational and dedicated videos can reach more and more people, because it IS important, and what you’re doing is SO important to the entire world. The more the world knows and understands its surroundings, the more we can protect it.
I know I'm late, but I love seeing the natural environment of the T's you know and process. I would love to see the natural environment for old world arboreal tarantulas and how they survive in the wild???
Love all your videos. So well done and informative. I've learned so much. I owned a tranatula like 40yrs ago and of course knew hardly anything about it. Now after watching you and several other youtubers, Tarantula Kat, Petko Dark Den, ect. I'm excited to get another and be a good, educated, tarantula mom. ☺
Richard, I just wanted to say Hi and that I still watch your videos and still Love you and your family and think you're wonderful. I'm so sorry that I haven't come back as a member yet and feel so bad about that. Life has just been so dark and hard and I pray my way through it all. I miss being a member. I think this is such a wonderful playlist and can only say Thank you for always caring. So many people are fake and just want the clicks and subs but you have never been like that. I'm still fighting battles bigger than me but my God is bigger than my problems and conquers all. You're all still my adopted family like Tom and Billie Moran and their family. RU-vid hasn't been all that great in many ways but I have found friends here that became family so I can only be very Thankful for that. Love you very much. You just get more awesome as time goes on. Hugs
Thank you for this informative video. There were a lot of information I hadn't known before. The thing with the dance, for example, which is funny somehow.
I think the people back then just started getting the feeling of bugs crawling under their skin after seeing and being bitten by that thing and their arachnophobia made them dance
Very interesting video. I already knew most of the information given, but it was still very complete and informative. I have a question tho, why are downwards facing fangs considered primitive and sideways facing fangs considered more advanced ? I mean is the only reason because the entire genre of Tarentulas are primitive spiders that haven't evolved a lot, or is there an actual advantage to sideways facing fangs ? On the contrary instinctively I would tend to think that fangs like Tarentula's would be more efficient and dig deeper into a prey that araneamorphs' fangs.
really, really good and very educating video! especially the last part i liked very much :) it cant be said enough that most of the ppl that keep ts dont want wild caught ones!
They may not eat adult birds much but I’ve seen a tarantula eat a grounded baby bird before. It’s common for a lot of species of bird to exit the nest and wonder around on the ground for a few days before they gain the ability to fly. Maybe the eye witness account of tarantulas eating birds where actually baby birds
Good educational Content Richard. Espacially for those who know nothing or only heard Horrorstories about these stunning Creatures. If they're curios they now got reliable Info. Note : Because of that famous drawing from M.S.Merian We call the T's Bird Spider in German 😅
I I immediately subscribed, though some close ups of tarantulas startle me, they're amazingly cool, and this is a really well made video. Might one day consider buying one to hang out with!
Spiders: the eight legged poster boys of the Arachnids, has large fangs, produces venom, literally poops out the Strongest material known to science to catch there food, and even use there webs to Connect to electromagnetic fields and fly around like magneto, in a process called ballooning. scorpions: lives In barren deserts that reach hundreds of degrees, has big claws and a stinger for fierce combat, and glows in the dark under uv light. horseshoe crabs: is an ancient seafaring species, that evolved after the great dying, and has converged on the crab body plain and has become the perfect organism. Daddy long legs: literally dose nothing and has no purpose in life and is subject to misconceptions such as: an ability to produce venom, that they are spiders, and that they have fangs, non of witch are true, they are like the worst arachnid, like at this point it’s name is even a meme.
Awesome video brother ! I'm about to get back into the hobby after over 20 yrs away. I see that there are far more species available now. I can't wait !
I have a Chilean Rose, a Brazilian Giant white Knee, and a Goliath Bird eater that I have the pleasure of calling My Friends, such beauty..and such Horror rolled into a adorable hairy 8 legged ball!..I LOVE 'EM!😍
I absolutely love this channel for this very reason it was so informative you told me everything about tarantulas. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos with your gorgeous spiders
I love this video. It’s very educational. While I don’t have any spiders as pets and rarely see them in my apartment ( when I do a catch and release as they do spray for roaches and other pest types of insects) I do enjoy learning about tarantulas.
Hello Richard not related to this video But i was at the British tarantula show this weekend and after watching your video on c versicolor I bought one only my 2nd T but I love this thing already busy little thing webbing I have already spent many stoned hours just watching her All on the advise of this channel Thank you Much respect keep the great content coming 👌
Great video, fun to try and name all the different species. Some awesome camera work really showed the beauty and diversity. My favourite was the lava spider, looked unreal, I know I failed at the name and you probably won't give me OBT or Gooty saphire but in my defence over 2000 species.
Amazing video so well done extremely well done let me correct that lol . Throughly enjoyed the narrative loaded with great info. Keep cranking these out brother you're making sure I have the best in T education during my recovery ! Don't know what I'd do without you Richard many blessings too be sure ......🙏 ❤
