3 GOLIATH Spiders - Theraphosa Genus Review!

[@jaungiga]

I see we're in the same club, Tom. But be aware, people, we're not bald, we're skittish. We have kicked all our hair off, hopefully it'll come back in our next molt

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, bud! hahhaha Yup, this was a really stressful year, so I definitely kicked all of my hair off! Sadly, I don't think that most of mine will be coming back! :) I hope that all is well with you!

[@dilboo]

Hello Tom, stumbled upon one of your videos a few months ago and at first scoffed, as usual, at people who keep Spiders as pets. Just ordered my first T, thank you for introducing me to a hobby!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Man, I LOVE these kinds of comments, as this is what I do this stuff for! Thank you for taking the time to tell me, and welcome to the hobby! :)

[@amykeepsarachnids]

yaaaaaaaay welcome to the hobby!!!!

[@dilboo]

@@TomsBigSpiders yes, it is a C. Versicolor 3/4 inch baby. I know you don't personally recommend them as a very first species, but I have done my homework. First it will be housed in a fifty dram vial with extra holes for cross ventilation, substrate and some twigs for her to make her home on. Then I plan on going to the dark den arboreal, and then the 8x8x12 arboreal from TC! SO excited, I'm definitely going to be a fancy enclosure guy 😂

[@shellydumont9251]

I just got a stirmi sling this week. I'm so excited to watch it grow!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome, Shelly! They grow like weeds!

[@lynnettecook6973]

I'm itching just watching her kick!!!!!! Very impressive, all of them!!!!!!! I definitely agree with you, I LOVE the bigger T's. Have a fantastic weekend and be safe on the 4th!! 😃

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Lynette! I'm lucky that their hairs don't seem to bother me very much (Xenesthis, on the other hand...haha). Thank you so much; you have a great weekend as well!

[@321cynth]

They are impressive in size for sure! Thanks for another interesting video (great camera work, Billie!)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

They really are. And Billie did a great job with this one!

[@321cynth]

@@TomsBigSpiders I kept thinking one was gonna kick hairs and you and Billie would be out of commission for the nonce.

[@stephaniemiller5458]

Since you introduced the Barbarous Growth enclosures, I use them exclusively for all my Ts. Great video as always! 💜

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'm always on the lookout for new enclosures to try out, but the Barbarous/Reptile growth ones have become my favorites! :) Thanks!

[@iced_berg]

Great video, you have some gorgeous ladies! It's funny, photos/videos of these guys never seem to properly convey just how big they are (footage in general, not just yours!). I saw my first one in real life at the Philly zoo a few months ago, a ~9-10" T stirmi, and was really shocked and awed by just how huge it was! It was like, "OH, that spider IS seriously massive". Makes me think that people who write them off as "just a big brown spider" haven't ever seen one in person, because it was seriously breathtaking to behold! How could anyone think "it's just..." about something so big???

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I really wish that I could put my fat mitts in with them so that folks could get a better idea of the size. It really is something that you have to see in person. I agree completely that folks just don't get it until they "meet" one.

[@Gdwmartin]

Awesome spiders Tom. Love them. Love the pink colours on the knees of the last one. Anything but a big brown spider as far as I am concerned.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much! And I agree completely! Billie did a great job getting their colors to pop.

[@Artsandarthropods]

Beautiful Genus of spiders!! ❤❤ Working on my crochet rainbow of spiders at the moment!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome! I'd love to see some pics when you're done. :) And thanks!

[@Artsandarthropods]

@@TomsBigSpiders YESS I'll make a video and send them too you through email :)

[@Vladim_98]

Hey Tom. I recently got into the hobby and the goliath's were on the top of my list for a decade. When I had the opportunity I was able to obtain the T.apophysis and T.Blondi! Your genus reviews, videos, podcast and website is what got me into the hobby and felt comfortable enough to obtain some larger specimens as well as some other wonderful tarantulas. You are my best source for information and bring a a logical easy to understand teaching style to people whether brand new or experienced. Thank you so much! Your podcast is my work commute go to and I have found tons of information I have brought to my own keeping that has been invaluable. Staple creator in our hobby.

[@1968tmb]

Wow!! They are all incredibly beautiful! I didn't realize until now just how big they are.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

They get HUGE. I wish that I could give a better idea of perspective in the videos. Thanks!

[@calliew311]

Everyone always talks about how big they are. You saw it, but I couldn't visualize it until I saw a full grown one in person at a reptile expo. I have 17 tarantulas and it honestly scared me. It's abdomen was almost the size of a tennis ball, and it made every tarantula I've seen look like a joke. It's just so much larger than all the other genus' species.

[@GeorgeCardiff]

Absolutely brilliant Tom, very informative and enjoyable, they are a fantastic species of spider 🕷, and definitely worth having, thanks Tom for another wonderful video.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, George! I hope that all is well!

[@torpedo1306]

Nice video. I just got my first scorpion, an emperor. Love the detail you provide on caring for these species. The size of these beasts is quite impressive. Keep putting out these videos, it is enjoyable to learn about the care of such creatures.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you! Love emperor scorpions myself. They are quite impressive.

[@kaliimc]

Another good video, thanks! Sitting in a hotel in Bangkok taking a break from the activities and weather as I watch. Aloha.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, sir! :) And that's awesome!

[@drdoolittlefishhobbyist6055]

Hey Tom. Hope you and the family are all good. I loved this video and I now have two stirmi slings and I’m amazed at how lanky they are lol and yes, super fast at the slightest touch of the enclosure. It’s great to see you’re using the reptile growth enclosures because they are awesome and very well priced for what they are and I’m pleased to say we can actually get these easily in the uk so they’re my go to enclosure now. I’m a great fan of the BBS ( Big Brown Spider) and my stirmi are top of my list now together with all my LPs and curly hairs. All the best bud.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello! We are doing great; I hope that you and yours are aas well! And thank you for talking about the speed; no one seems to ever discuss that. The prices are finally coming down a bit in the states, so hopefully more folks try them out. And I love the big brown spides myself, bud! haha

[@linzyweber7247]

I've been looking for an in depth video for Theraphosa. I don't think I'll ever own one, but I think they are amazing. Thanks!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I've been planning this one for YEARS. I'm glad that I was finally able to put it together! Thank you!

[@Latrodectus_vv_]

So funny! I still remember them being sold as Leblondi in the 90s. Anyways, great video!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Right? It has a ring to it. haha Thanks!

[@krissykolorjunki5304]

Each is so beautiful and has definite color besides "brown". Always great and well thought out videos with good information. Thank you!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Indeed, Krissy! And thank you so much!

[@borjagamarradelalamo2744]

My t. blondi is now arround 20 cm or 7.8 inches (I got it some time ago, close to your first theraphosa podcast as a not that tiny sling haha) and all your advices from all these years have been a blesing. I still make it rain, provide dep substrate, good vent and even though i dont see her too offen because mine is a skittish lady, this is a GORGEOUS animal. If someone is thinking about getting one, do it they dont disapoint. (and they eat like boas, wich makes them even amazing) Again, thank you for all the awesome advice as always Tom, wish you and your loved ones the very very best. Cheers from Spain.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello from the US! That's amazing...she's getting BIG! And I'm so glad that those techniques are working well for you. Thank YOU for taking the time to comment. All the best! - Tom

[@amykeepsarachnids]

perfect timing! I just picked up my first Stirmi last week and could use a refresher =D

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome, Amy! What size did you get?

[@amykeepsarachnids]

@@TomsBigSpiders well, based on photos I thought she was only about 4-5" DLS, turned out she was already AT LEAST 6-7" lol!! She was in a 12x12 exoterra when I got her, and I transferred her to a 60qt sterilite with plenty of deep sub. The rehousing went great even though I was super nervous! Within an hour she found her starter burrow and got comfy in there with her legs contentedly sticking out the front, and I gotta say, my heart swelled with pride =D All of your coverage of the genus helped prepare me somewhat, but you were so right when you said these guys are awe inspiring simply bc of their sheer size. It's insane!

[@markbehrens_CADDUDE]

Gorgeous spiders, Sir! Very impressive cages as well!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Mark!

[@dyatrimavinck5551]

I had one, I called him Roald and he got to be 6 years. My favourite spider ❤

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Love the name! Was that after the author? :)

[@dyatrimavinck5551]

@@TomsBigSpiders No after one of my friends, he was so inlove with my spider that I named him after my best friend, ha ha he was very happy

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@dyatrimavinck5551 Oh! haha I immediately thought of Roald Dahl, a favorite author of mine. Still a great name...and great origin! :)

[@dyatrimavinck5551]

@@TomsBigSpiders Roald Dahl is super cool, I love his story's, also the series they made Tales of the Unexpected

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@dyatrimavinck5551 I LOVE that show! I've actually taught some of his stories in my reading classes, and we've watched a few of the versions from that show. :)

[@LadyKakizaki]

Hi Tom! Awesome video as always! Your blondi is stunning! Unfortunately I got full haired in the face, eyes, and throat by my apophysis male and those three days of hell were enough for me to not keep Theraphosa. It's mass rehousing weekend and I knocked out 5 today. Everyone was very well behaved, thankfully. Also, my Pseudhapalopus sp. Columbia moulted and has its adult colours- absolutely stunning! Definitely going to have to get that one in a new enclosure as well. Also, funny little story for you. I had a fake plastic skull in with my Queen for ages for decoration. She recently decided she didn't like it and threw it in her water dish. It made me think about the ping pong balls since it was the same general size, shape, and material, and she just said "absolutely not." Hope all is well with you! Keep up the awesome work! - Charlotte

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Charlotte! Dear god, that sounds awesome. Like...horrific! And congrats on your mass rehousings; I'm so glad to hear that everything went well. Hahaha She decided that she wanted that skull OUT OF THERE. haha I love when they do stuff like that; it's so cute. I hope that all is well!

[@stuartcox6404]

Great video as always!...love the T-shirt 😁....I have so many of those enclosures now! 😉 they're great👌

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Ha! Thank you, Stuart! I have 20 or more of them in several different sizes. I love them, too!

[@pepperlee2313]

Wow!!! Great video. I want one of these they are beautiful but unfortunately I'm running out of room lol. Thanks Tom and camera lady ❤

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I hear that, Pepper! haha You can only keep so many. :)

[@GargantuanD]

Great t-shirt dude 🧟

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, man! :)

[@invertebratsnicolec.3178]

I rehoused my prob 8” apophysis earlier this week and I wore a mask and gloves but short sleeves and no glasses, figured it would be a quick easy rehouse but those hairs completely annihilated me. My arms and wrists, neck, around my eyes (luckily not in my eyes!)…so bad! Still love her though! Her name is Socks!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Nicole! Yikes...that doesn't sound like fun! Luckily, the Theraphosa hairs don't bother me too badly right now...although that could change over time. And I love the name!

[@Colorista_1]

A great video, as usual! I adore the theraphosa species, but think that they are best left in your confident and experienced hands. Would I love to have one or all of them? Absolutely! Just not yet. Thanks. The experience I get from watching and learning from you is immeasurable!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, if you ever decide to get one, let me know! :) They're not as bad as some make them out to be. :) Thank you!

[@lisaforbes191]

Wow just wow! This is one awesome video thanks Tom! Beautiful spiders❤

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Lisa!

[@Chris_Toop_Tarantulas]

Great informative video buddy, I absolutely love my big stirmi female, she’s around 8in LS and allows me to handle her, very calm and chilled most of the time 👍

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Chris! I just checked that out. What a calm girl!

[@candyscott489]

Yes !!! It’s a Tom Morgan video 👏🏻👏🏻

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Candy!

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information and rehouseing Tom

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Moon! I hope all is well!

[@bigsamdaham523]

Can't wait to see these beauty's in person.....and hello Tom it's Sam lol

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Sam! Ha! Hopefully, next week. I was going to have you come by this week, but my wife had the flu. I'll shoot you a text.

[@UncleBurntApostrophe]

Great stuff mate! The Big Bastards are hard to beat😂👍

[@TomsBigSpiders]

They sure are, buddy!

[@chrisfromsouthaus2735]

They look positively prehistoric. Like they're straight out of that Carboniferous, and they should only appear as fossils, and models, in a museum, alongside other giant inverts, such as Meganeura or Arthropleura.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I can definitely see that!

[@mikepetersen7319]

Although I'm not keeping them anymore ( the Hairs) I still like them. And they are not just big and brown. Espacially T.blondi is showing burgendy red Hairs on the Legs, the Abdomen has a fine silken sheen and sometimes at the right angle of the light the legs can almost look white. And the Stridulation is just as impressive as the whole Spider.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Mike! So far, I'm lucky that the hairs don't bother me that much (unlike Xenesthis sp., which I'm more sensitive to). And I think that Billie did a great job getting some of the more subtle colors to show up. There are definitely some pinks and even purples on the apophysis. Thanks for chiming in.

[@DenverWild]

Absolutely LOVE this genus!! Perfect video to watch while watering some T's!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, I love Theraphosa as well. They are just so HUGE! Thank you!

[@mrdent5648]

i picked up my blondie a few months ago as a juvie here in the uk for close to £100 and boy i was shocked at the speed that these can move and yes the urticating hairs are evil! i got haired earlier on this week and even though i got some of them on my skin the burning was intense! can't wait for mine to grow up.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Man, that's a great price! And I always mention the speed, as they are never mentioned as "fast" spiders.

[@mrdent5648]

@@TomsBigSpiders i was pretty lucky to find one for sale as you don't come across them all that often in my county.

[@jamesslyk6262]

I use Ready 2 Use clear storage bins from Staples (as Dave's Little Beasties uses) and I use the 64 litre for my Theraphosas. As the climate here on the prairies in Canada is bone dry (especially in winter), i had to put them in these large containers even when they were slings/juveniles as my T Blondi had a bad molt in a smaller enclosure (could not keep it moist enough).

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I've used similar sized plastic bins myself - I have some ziploc ones that worked great. It gets cold here in the winter as well, and the heat dries out the air, but I run a humidifier and I've never had an issue with the slings or juveniles drying out if I give them deep sub. I'm glad that you found something that works for you!

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video as always

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Chantal!

[@Queens-tm1wz]

Another great video. I had a mature male blondi that was at least 10 or more try to moult he couldn't pull his legs out all the way I never thought anything like that could happen I wonder how big he would've been

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much! Awwww...I'm so sorry to hear that. :( He could have been pushing 11".

[@heleninglis9961]

Will be watching this in detail, especially for the Apophysis part later (about to pick up a Chinese takeaway for tea!) Got 1 in a mystery box. Already know about them, but you can never have enough knowledge! Also got my dream T in the same mystery box, a Davus sp. Panama!!! Wanted 1 forever but couldn't justify paying £80 for a 1cm sling. Mystery box was phenomenal, I got..... OBT "usumbara" Theraphosa Apophysis Davus sp. Panama Avic Rufa "Brazil" Thrixopelma sp. Golden Blue All for £100! Value was over £200. Tom, do you have any Ybypora Sooretama? Hubby got a sling a few months ago but I cannot for the life of me find anything out about the adults! Don't even know what it will end up looking like lol

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Helen! Well, I hope that you find some useful tips in it! And what a great mystery box...WOW. Unfortunately, I do not have a Y. sooretama yet. I'll have to keep a lookout for one. :)

[@shieldmaiden2660]

Awesome babies Tom!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you!

[@jamesprice7470]

Great video tom.ii will admit I've struggled keeping them alive.rhe t blondi I had from a sling got to 8' in 6 months probably down to me which in the end she had impaction.and I lost her.we have to learn from our mistakes.hopefully at some point I will get one and try again.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, James! A sling to 8" in 6 months? WOW. That is ridiculously fast growth! I'm very sorry to hear that you are having a hard time with them. How often are you feeding yours? What are your temps?

[@dankauffman8568]

Great video Tom ! Really hit home . I have a pair of Stirmis I'm thinking about pairing .

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Dan! Thanks so much, bud! Let me know how it goes.

[@dankauffman8568]

@@TomsBigSpiders If I get the nerve . Gotta rehouse my Apophasis female today . Damn thing's growing mushrooms . Thank you !

[@dankauffman8568]

Sorry to bend your ear like this , but I m going to anyway . Just rehoused the Apo . Didn't kick a hair . Took the aquarium outside and dumped the substrate on a stump in the yard . Scraped it out with a spatula . (Don't tell my wife) Bleached and rinsed the house well . Rebuilt it with all new things . Cork bark , hide , plants ... The girl went in without a hitch . That's when I started itching ...

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@dankauffman8568 No apology needed! I can't tell you how many times Billie has caught me using her kitchen utensils. haha I'm glad to hear that it went well, but sorry about the itching! :)

[@FeebsTarantulas]

YES !!!!!!!! I love the theraphosas i have a few I can’t wait for this video

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I hope that you enjoy it!

[@bflo1000]

I thought I saw somewhere that T Spinipes was the previous name for the Burgundy Goliath before they changed it to Stirmi. But don't just go by what I post, because I'm not sure.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, back before stirmi was described, some people thought that it might be the spinipes. Because their is so little material for the spinipes, it could still be. No one knows at this point!

[@danieledwards4274]

Great vid!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Daniel! Thanks so much, bud!

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

Very nice show.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Michaelnancy!

[@crockbrown5316]

Hey man, your talking about not liking to feed your (probably pregnant) big female dubias, you should get a madigascar hisser colony. That’s what I feed my big guys, and they all love them!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, I used to feed hissers off from my colony, but I stopped. I keep them as "pets" now, because I always felt bad for them. haha

[@clnfreakone8486]

I wasn’t a fan of this genius until recently now I want one or a few 😂😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Oh man, that's awesome! Hopefully, this video made them even more attractive. :)

[@garynorton6853]

Love Theraphosa, although just sent my MM Blondi to a breeder. He was rattling around his enclosure every evening looking for a female, so sent him off to fulfil his destiny 😊. He was quite a friendly BFT. Miss him.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Me too, Gary! I remember when my male stirmi was doing that. That boy could make some noise! haha I hope that the pairing is successful!

[@spydermatt01]

Was thinking of an idea the other day of somehow constructing a liquified feeder pulp like a cricket smoothie for tarantulas to drink after a moult rather than sucking the juice out of their moults for more of a chance to get an intact moult and also benefit the spider with nutrients which i think would help them harden up after a moult

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I think that sucking the excess moisture out of their molts is the natural thing for them to do. I've even trickled some water on the molts in case they want more of a drink. I don't think that their is a need to mess with them until after they've hardened up a bit. Just my 0.02.

[@spydermatt01]

@@TomsBigSpiders yeah that is what they do i just always seem to miss getting the moults out intact when i want to sex the tarantulas some of mine i can never even find the moult until a rehouse because they seem to bury them within the burrow and i find it once it has been emptied so my thinking with the idea seeing as they are in captivity is maybe trying something like this to see if it works in the wild they have no choice but to be in survival mode but in captivity big brother is always watching

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@spydermatt01 I totally get it. It's super frustrating to want to sex one only to have it munch on its molt and destroy what you need. That said, they are super vulnerable and stressed right after a molt, so I tend to just leave them alone and let them do their thing.

[@spydermatt01]

@@TomsBigSpiders yeah 100% as soon as i see one on its back i tend to watch them though the whole process my anxiety levels are through the roof hoping the moult goes smoothly and when it does i know my husbandry is working such a good feeling once they flip over and head for the moult i just always hope for it to be in one piece but 80% of the time it never is so i am currently trying to learn ventrual sexing but it is really hard especially with hairy spiders

[@gerardo5047]

Thanks for your videos Tom. I really want a T apophysis but I'm still need to upgrade my skills on the other I 'd like to ask for a care and husbandry video on Cyriopagopus sp hati hati it's a pretty common so id' like to hear your thoought on this species Thanks in advanced

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Gerardo! They'll be around when you're ready! :) And I NEED to get a hati hati. Twice over the years I've almost grabbed one and it fell through.

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

Those are BIG T's. HUGE is not my fave. I like the medium. But the miniature ones are so cute. Hi Billie. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Joyce! I like them all, which is why I'm currently typing out this comment in a room full over over 200 of them. haha I got your other message; yes, as a man, I can't even imagine how uncomfortable your husband must be. I do hope that he heals up and feels more comfortable soon. Have a great weekend!

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

@@TomsBigSpiders Thanks Tom and those blondi's and thermosas are scary big. They are so pretty!

[@bobbiscrittercave2348]

Theraphosa hairs - the gift that keeps on giving...🤣 "It's just a big brown spider" Well, no they're not, but at any rate it's a BIG brown spider!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Bobbi! Luckily, the hairs don't bother me too much...yet. haha They sure are BIG.

[@markholder9640]

Those new enclosures you used are awesome. Do you know if I can get them shipped to the UK?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Mark! They are sold in the UK under "Reptile Growth". They should have them on Amazon.

[@stuartSteele-tarantulaman]

What a wonderful video. Thanks Tom. Could you please let us know how you heat your room or your enclosures? Do you use heat mats/ heat strips or use a room heater? Do you advise using heat mats on their own, or use heaters to warm the room up to a comfortable room temperature without the need for heat mats? Perhaps if you could do a video showing folks how you keep your room and enclosures warm for winter time?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Stuart! I have a room above my garage with its own heat. I keep the temp set at 73 in the winter. At my old house, I used an oil filled portable heater to raise the temp in the room a couple of degrees. I find it safer to heat the entire room than to try to heat individual enclosures. What are your temps (inside) in the winter time?

[@stuartSteele-tarantulaman]

@@TomsBigSpiders hi Tom. Thank you for the feedback and help. I’m situated in South Africa and we in winter at the moment. We do have rather cold temperatures at night lately and outside temperatures around 4 degrees celcius and I keep my spider room heated with external heat lamps at a temperature of between 21-23 degrees celcius. I have around 80 tarantulas so I’m so glad you confirmed my suspicions on heating by rather heating the room than using heat strips. The spiders are eating a bit during winter and have even had a few molt, which I assume means the spiders are happy? I must be completely honest Tom, I’m a huge fan of your content and is my favorite tarantula channel on KZbin. Here in South Africa we don’t have many KZbin channels, and I would be honored if you wouldn’t mind looking at my channel and subscribing if you mint mind. I’ve just started trying to put videos out there, and am learning so much from you. Thanks Tom, you’re a legend 😎🙏

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@stuartSteele-tarantulaman Ah, okay...that makes total sense. This is similar to the one I've used for years. It does a great job raising the temperature in a small to medium sized room, and you can set the temp to what you need. www.amazon.com/PELONIS-PHO15A2AGW-Electric-Adjustable-Thermostat/dp/B08TGXDRNZ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=38GMD8BPG1ZC9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.k28RWbA1M6ZWMQ3ixUMqASPIWknKnCOT9btRnV1_A_8jyyvTXuQTBJ_6EZPvIRuUcTO40Nnybi8YHfcgNs4T4TArJ81d3RvykdhtQzrkKut1jNzIXDAthLTYx8BOOT9a8qTH23s8TpcPydiL001Y0940_o6oATsnEtzMx2Ug-lbjtvL1i3RXrVOkw9x1jhRikai396AvbBMsZDUxOuiHe3C7YDZ1P6HbB2vtzJgCrwz6akFGiH4ZwG9gSie99RNXWLmn5OPQxQtlODid5UkWz4pgTsFtknUkQke6foH7lqk.vDyeJcWAS_K7e40b5mER9jdQhqK-rwpTgidhUWiD4gY&dib_tag=se&keywords=oil+heater&qid=1719670630&sprefix=oil+he%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-5 I find using one of these is easier than heating with tape. And thank you! I'll check it out in moment!

[@MrPinball1980]

I wish I could get these enclosures in the UK !!!!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

www.amazon.co.uk/Reptile-Growth-Terrarium-Appealing-tarantula/dp/B09JWBQQG8/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2J2TMEGLV263Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PmSHRJo2f8Qk6PAla3xFdfa1hxVl01_WQBE9fHr4Es74Y4G_RsosIt17PhTqEO7_92yjLjdYWTZqraKS_X5s6J97ABEcoP5TVvDTXQGYiuaBXqCG6WYDK_wQQSeM83IJR8RfcBvBUTYbdJKy4H3DIW4o9Dpa1uLutkx8N0BT3uy1qLsyLlmM7O7h1r7yjfZXgvGEuaEh5pv_4q6ZMg3jK6aM-WGwB7SAsfVCKJfXaN-09H8NFZoYvPQILkNo4UGXjAgnxBIEppCFQrgwQFcZZe3DsicSZeH44nw2-m8H0xY.dV9YdTOzI7Dn7Z5j88QjqQ65UxglXtm9z4q77fK1aOI&dib_tag=se&keywords=tarantula+enclosure&qid=1719669238&sprefix=tarantula+%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-4 Here is one of the smaller ones on Amazon UK. I would just search for the larger models. I hope that helps!

[@MrPinball1980]

@@TomsBigSpiders Thank You Tom !!!! Ordering right now. Keep up the great content !

[@leesreptilesandaquatics6368]

Love this genus cant find it around where i live plus cant find them on line . I do have the pink salmon and the bahia birdeaters

[@TomsBigSpiders]

My L. parahybana (salmon pink) is almost as big as the two T. blondi. I love that girl.

[@leesreptilesandaquatics6368]

@@TomsBigSpiders I have 6 pink salmons I got 4 girls and 2 boys and they are huge I'm about to pair them up . The Grey birdeaters are just as big as the pink salmon birdeaters very beautiful species

[@brittenjohnson2312]

What is this enclosure?! I love it! Maybe I missed it in the video, but I’ve gotta get my hands on a few of these

[@TomsBigSpiders]

They are sold on Amazon as either "Reptile Growth" or "Barbarous Growth" enclosures. I have close to 20 now, and I love them.

[@brittenjohnson2312]

Thank you!! 🙏😭 I’m gonna go check them out and grab a few

[@NONNAME152]

What are your thoughts on the Joro Spiders making their way up the east coast?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'm torn. A part of me worries about the invasive aspect of it and what impact they could have on the local ecosystems. The spider dork in me, however, is super excited about the idea. I really want to see one in person, and if they kill lantern flies, they could be beneficial.

[@lianashavalier6384]

Love this video, theses spiders are just so gorgeous .Ive got a Lasiodora parahybana Gothic pink salmon birdeater, she is about 8" got her in 2022 , 9 months old , I would like to know if the Barbarous growth tank that you are rehouseing your T stirmi in , will this enclosure be big enough for her, will I have to rehouse her again, I mean is she going to out grow this , or can this be her permanent home?

[@arupian666]

24:37 true story, I STILL call them "leblondi"... I can't get used to these new-fangled names. They'll ALWAYS be "leblondi" to me.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Those old names really stick! haha

[@thegael1996]

Stirmis are the real monsters of the Genus.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Really? How large is your stirmi in comparison to your blondi? Does it have a larger legspan, or does it appear to be thicker overall?

[@thegael1996]

@@TomsBigSpiders Mine was about 10 - 11 inch's, while Blondi's have more body mass the Stirmi's have larger stronger legs, larger fangs and was the voracious Tarantula I've ever had. You can tell the Stirmi is more built for power and speed when compared to Blondi and Apophysis.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@thegael1996 See, the size differences I've seen have been negligable. As for being built with speed, my vote would be for the T. apophysis over the stirmi or blondi. Those long legs and smaller bodies make them quite fast. That said, who knows?

[@Stefan1006]

Hey Tom, been a massive fan for years and a keeper myself. Though my Theraphosa Blondi is still a juvie, i was curious if the Reptile Growth 20" x 10" x 8" (there's an 11" option) is big enough for an adult T.Blondi? Or do i need to be thinking of converting a RUB? Any guidance greatly appreciated. I use your husbandry notes for all of my other T's (currently up to 49) and love the educational content!

[@Stefan1006]

Ok ignore me. I've rewatched and I must have missed your comment about upgrading the size once she hits about 9" the first time round. Didn't want to delete my comment as I stand by everything else 🤘🏾

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Stefan! Thanks so much! In my opinion, that size would be a little small for a full-grown adult female. That said, it would work until it was around 8" or so.

[@Stefan1006]

@@TomsBigSpiders thank you so much Tom. I love the reptile growth enclosures and I'm slowly moving my collection into them where possible. I want to find a nice enclosure for my Blondi so that she gets pride of place and "statement" set up she deserves.

[@chrisanddeannaparsons4449]

Tom, how dare you prioritize your health and comfort by wearing gloves instead of displaying some unnecessary macho behavior that results in you being miserable all day? I pay good money to see ... oh, wait... this is free. In that case, I really appreciate all the information you put out and your love of these animals really shows. Thank you for making these videos for us viewers. Your spiders are really beautiful.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Aren't I just ridiculous, Chris? haha Thank you so very much!

[@kevsmodellingcorner]

Cool my apophysis just moulted shes about 6inch now, was about 4.5inch b4 so shes grown alot, mines really fast and legs it into her hide when I open the lid, I dont know how im guna rehouse her but need to real soon, its guna be fun 😂😂😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Kev! She's getting big! And good luck with the rehouse. :)

[@michaeltaylor2449]

There is a fourth species just discovered the Theraphosa Surinamensis The Giant Wooly Goliath discovered by Andrew Smith

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Michael! Yeah, I watched that documentary, and it was awesome. I don't believe that the paper has been submitted for peer review yet, and the new species hasn't been added to the World Spider Catalog yet, so I held off on including it.

[@michaeltaylor2449]

@@TomsBigSpiders Fingers crossed we get the chance on having one at some point they look STUNNING

[@RealMelodyBlue]

They're all beautiful ❤😍 Get thay young lady a razor, hydrating shaving gel and some hydrating leg cream to keep her knees from drying out 😂😂😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Bahahaha You can tell her that!

[@haileymeneley5226]

Are H. Gigas slings hard to care for? Mine passed a few days ago & I'm SO sad because I was so excited to have them in my collection.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Hailey! As long as you give them enough moist substrate to dig in, they are usually not that difficult. Were things too dry?

[@haileymeneley5226]

@@TomsBigSpiders looking back, I think so! :( we live in and learn.

[@jemrobertoacosta]

Hey tom, I just got 2" inch Blondi last year. Do they get less humidity dependent as they get bigger? its about 4" inch now and I'm kinda stressing putting it in a bigger enclosure since I'm afraid the enclosure would get mold because of the humidity

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Jem! I think that the adults still need the moist substrate and access to water dishes. I have a theory that many of the adult deaths are due to spiders that didn't have enough access to moisture when they were getting ready to molt. I would keep the lower levels dry and let the top dry out. If you're in a region where it is naturally humid all of the time. You don't have to obsess as much about the moisture. I hope that helps!

[@justaemptymall]

If the heteropoda maxima is rhe largest spider due to leg span, wouldn't that make the Apophysis the largest out of the three Theraphosa due to longest leg span? 😅

[@TomsBigSpiders]

There have been many debates over which spider is the largest. Unfortunately, a photo of a molt (that, as far as anyone knows, could have been doctored) that only a handful of people have seen does not constitute proof. Someone would have to have an adult that large and have it measured by someone of authority.

[@AdsArachnids]

I too gloved up when I rehoused my T.Blondi recently and it was totally necessary as I got a furious hair attack. Mine is still looking quite slender after two years, when do they start chunking out in your experience?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, bud! Hope all is well. If I remember correctly, mine started chunking out at around 6-7" or so. At that point, they tend to thicken up a bit. I check out one of my rehousing videos from when mine were around 2 and a half, and they were around 6" and still pretty gangly.

[@AdsArachnids]

@@TomsBigSpiders good to know! Thank you.

[@spider-queen]

hi Tom, I live in Canada and unfortunate dubias and most feeder roaches in general are considered invasive and we don't have easy access to them, do you think a Theraphosa would be at all viable to raise on crickets and worms, I feel like it just wouldn't be enough :(

[@shsd7579]

You can have discoid roaches

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Sorry, I thought that I had a note about this in the video. Yes, you could feed them large crickets or worms. You would just have to feed more of them in a sitting, and maybe a bit more often than you would if you were using larger prey.

[@AverageCanadianStinky]

@@shsd7579 this. discoid roaches are legal. of course things like speeding and cannabis use prior to 2018 were also illegal. you can find whatever you want on kijiji. so obviously a large part of the community doesn't care about some pencil pushers laws.

[@spider-queen]

@@TomsBigSpiders thank you!!

[@tarantula_xing]

Hey Tom!!! I have a salmon pink birdeater and a T. Stirmi, I definitely want the blondi down the line, would you say that the blondi is better off in a bin setup? For humidity reasons mainly.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome - two amazing species. I actually often encourage folks to use large plastic bins for the blondi as they are great for creating more appropriate enclosures for them. I've used big ones in the past, and they work great!

[@tarantula_xing]

@@TomsBigSpiders awesome, lately I've kind of been in a bioactive binge but I may try that to save a little money

[@brian644]

where do i find that enclosure at 11 minutes?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

www.amazon.com/dp/B09MQBB6CP?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_k0_1_13&amp=&crid=1098AER1L9CAN&sprefix=reptile%2Bgrowt&th=1

[@hillbillymoose2486]

Where can I get that cage

[@TomsBigSpiders]

You can find them on Amazon as either "Reptile Growth" or "Barbarous Growth" enclosures.

[@user-hb4ed8ej1r]

I have a question if you could help me out. I have a Gammastola pulchra juvenile. This lil critter climbs all over the place. Climbing the walls, and on the decor. I changed the substraight thinking it was too damp only to find the same behavior. Appetite seems to be good, and always fresh water. Any thoughts. Thank you happy 4th.

[@user-hb4ed8ej1r]

Sorry Tom it’s a grammostola pulchra. Thanks Jim

[@TomsBigSpiders]

What are you using for substrate? If dry, did you pack it down? Also, is this a new behavior? If it's really hot there (like it is here), it can sometimes cause them to climb. Just some thoughts!

[@user-hb4ed8ej1r]

@@TomsBigSpiders Coco fiber with dirt. Packed but not hard packed. Fresh water all the time. Temps are high but the tarantulas are in the cool part of the basement.

[@user-hb4ed8ej1r]

Yes this new behavior.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@user-hb4ed8ej1r How long have you had her for?

[@njb7319]

Wen hazmat suit?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I've never really needed something that extreme. Long sleeves and gloves works for me.

[@vic7006]

I have a blonde girl, and she is very happy to kick hairs 😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Man, I lucked out with these two girls! :)

[@sydneyhunt6681]

Hello I have 6 3 blonde and 3 stirmi and 1 of the blonde has mold on its bum after molt its still alive but not eating 😅hopefully it will pick up but don't go over wet people 😅

[@TomsBigSpiders]

It has mold on its actually body? Yikes! I hope that she pulls through. How moist is it in her enclosure?

[@kaliimc]

Another good video, thanks! Sitting in a hotel in Bangkok taking a break from the activities and weather as I watch. Aloha.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much! And enjoy your break time!