A Rainbow Of Tarantulas! (Or, YES...Tarantulas Are Beautiful)

[@FJR_Exotics]

You should 100% do a part 2 of this video, my girlfriend doesn’t like Tarantulas but she loved this video & so did I😁😁

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome! I was really hoping that it might help to win some folks over who don't like them. And I'm sure that I'll do another in the future. :) Thanks again!

[@bradp.3192]

@@TomsBigSpiders Definitely do a part 2. We all loved this - and would love to see more!

[@elainebines6803]

Selidonia is my favourite

[@1995dford]

I LOVE this! I have one of your C. Versicolor babies that is now confirmed female. I have a few videos of her on my channel. Thank you for all you do for the hobby!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Congrats...that's awesome! I just rehoused one of the babies that I kept. :) I'll have to check it out. :) Thanks!

[@ClickClack_Bam]

I would love to have a Versicolor! I think the colors they go through is incredibly pretty. They seem to be in a league of their own with the extreme color shifting.

[@MidnightMuldoon]

The GBB was my first T, and I had wanted one for almost 10 years after seeing these beauties in a documentary about tarantulas back in 2009. When I got the BF to finally agree to live in a house with a tarantula, this was my first and only choice. I of course had watched your husbandry video and read your notes on them and was THRILLED that they are so easy to care for. My Gumdrop has thrived under my care using your husbandry guide and even friends that aren't fond of spiders are amazed by her colors and the changes she's had with each molt. Thanks for making this video, I will be sharing with folks so I don't have to go and google "colorful tarantulas" by color to show them just how stunning these creatures can be.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I know exactly what documentary you're talking about. That was where I first saw them. :) The are such unique and beautiful tarantulas. Thanks so much!

[@ramik5423]

Received a 4-inch P. sp. green femur female two days back, gotta thank you for spreading the word on these beautiful tarantulas! The greens are just about there. Spent HOURS (10?) in the pill jar it came in and eventually I decided to encourage her a bit with a poking stick. Poor poking stick, let's just say that. :P Otherwise quite laid back.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

LOVE that species. They are ridiculously stunning right after a molt. The colors are insane. Congrats! Hahahaha. Glad it went well!

[@NONNAME152]

The title made me think that it would be 20 minutes of an A. Versicolor running around an enclosure. That spider alone is a walking rainbow.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Ha! It sure is! :)

[@CliffDaviszootour]

You really achieved what you set out to do. Excellent work, thank you.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Cliff! This was a lot of fun to put together. :)

[@vickiignaszak5041]

Caribena versicolor is one of my absolute favorites! Unfortunately it also happens to be the one tarantula I've had die on me, pretty sure she slipped, fell on the side of her water dish, and couldn't climb out because she was injured. I know it wasn't due to bad conditions cause I've had no issues with how i keep my Avicularia avicularia slings and also that versicolor had had at least 3 healthy molts in that enclosure. Drained the water from the dish and let her be for a couple days but she was motionless. She had been healthy and active up until that night when I found her in her water dish. Oh well. Had to happen eventually that I'd lose one. That was awhile ago. I think that may have actually been one of yours too! Because I bought it from fear not at tinley in march 2018! Beautiful species. Wish mine was still kickin, but the sacmate my friend has is still thriving! Anyways, great video! I love helping friends and family learn to appreciate the beauty of tarantulas! I've managed to even convince my parents that my G. pulchripes is pretty! They're not going to be joining the hobby anytime soon but I've definitely helped them see the beauty of these amazing animals!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Vicki! Awwwww...I'm so sorry to hear that. UGH. That's such a shame. :( I lost one of the C. versicolor slings that I produced earlier this year after a bad molt, and I'm still bummed about it. Sometimes, it's just out of our control. :( And thank you so much! And the G. pulchripes is one of my favorite species...I have four of them. haha That's awesome. Thanks again!

[@dirtwasp09]

nice work tom, our world has soo much more beauty that, we need to stop and look for a moment to see or we miss it entirely.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I couldn't agree more. Thank you!

[@chloewright1]

So true!

[@SpiderCouple]

Wonderful video! I loved all the species you featured - beautiful rainbow spiders. Maybe you could do a black and white video, with the P. regalis and H. Mac? That would be awesome too. Great video!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, guys! Thank so much! I was originally going to have H. mac, P. regalis, and G. pulchra on the end (White and black), but I couldn't find good footage of all three. Billie and I were JUST discussing the doing a black and white version next. I agree completely! :)

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

You are one of the few collectors that have so many different colored T's. Some say they have colors but they are all different shades of brown, tan and black. You have a fantastic collection. I love all of your T's.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Joyce! Don't get me wrong; I love the brown and earthy toned ones, too. However, there are just SO many pretty colors to choose from. haha

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

@@TomsBigSpiders That's what I mean. Some think their T's have color when they are not solid brown. But your T's ARE colorful. You have so many kinds. I sub to Tarantulapedia too and there are some newly discovered breeds of T. Very beautiful, but it will be years if ever that these newbies will be in the hands of collectors.

[@spoodsnstuff]

Excellent video, some really great choices in there. I honestly don't believe there's such a thing as an ugly tarantula, but I know there's a lot of people out there who'll disagree. Most of my friends aren't tarantula people, but you're right, they all agree that the colours on my spiders are beautiful. My personal favourite at the moment in my collection is my 2 inch Ybyrapora Diversipes, it's like an eight legged rainbow, so pretty

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Robert! I agree completely, but folks not into the hobby can take some convincing. I NEED to get that species. It definitely would have been included. They are stunning. :)

[@PiscesGal]

Please make more! The exposures are not only helping me ease my fears of tarantulas, they're also helping me become more open-minded and increasing my interest to bring them home!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome! As someone who used to be terrified of spiders, that means a lot. Thanks!

[@NGGomes81]

Tom, if you allow me....you should make a poster with that image of the rainbow tarantulas. Amazing image....for the rest....as always a good video :D

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank so much, Nuno! That image is actually from a poster I made and sold a couple years ago! :)

[@PamGabriel]

This is beautiful and informative! Thank you for putting this together!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Pam!

[@TarantulaswithShanti]

I read that green is the rarest color on tarantulas. The green is stunning! Wonderful video, Tom. Thank you. Phormictopus are quite a genus. Love em.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Shanti! Yes, I've heard the same...which is odd considering that it would make for better camouflage than blue or orange. :) Thanks so much!

[@aracknoinfiniteeseekertrip9689]

Nice work bro, and of course amazing specimens! Lol I was recently just talking to some people about the stereotypical "all just giant brown/black hairy spiders" concept, and even often do the same pulling out some pictures like you just showed! People may choose to not be of interest when it comes to the hobby sure, but I can't count how many times I've heard that common misconception pertaining tarantulas, and then you watch as they mentally get their legs pulled from under them as they see a golden blue leg baboon, gooty sapphire (or any of the Poecilotheria really), and the GBB of course lol! This at least helps gain more valid insight towards the hobby, and potentially helping more people be interested wich helps the hobby as well. I typically end up saying "I do have a species that is just all dark brown/black and hairy though......but it's hairs are a very daunting defense mechanism you don't want to mess with, and while mine is still at the sling/juvenile size, here's a picture of it fully grown" and show them the theraphosa stirmi mature female with a person next to it for size comparison! Lol I had one person ask me if I intend to put a leash on it and take it for a walk? Lol I thought that was an interesting idea, and very funny picturing that! "Good afternoon, can we have a booth, and preferably in a dim lit area in regards to my service animal?.......hello? Where did the hostess go?". Besides that amusing situation, thinking of trying to put a harness on a fully grown theraphosa doesn't sound much like a fun time!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

YES! I love seeing the looks on their faces when I show them some of the colorful ones. "Wait, they come in PURPLE??" haha Many will actually soften their anti tarantula stance and ask more questions after that. Hahaha. Man, a tarantula support animal would be amazing. I might have to look into that... haha Thanks again!

[@aracknoinfiniteeseekertrip9689]

@@TomsBigSpiders lol I agree. As far As the senses go the tarantula has a leg up (haha) on what dogs are capable of......might solve the whole "don't pet the support animals" thing as well. I actually picture Tim Allen from "jungle 2 jungle" with the kids pet goliath tarantula "matika". Lol I'll admit that, home alone, arachnophobia, and 8 legged freaks are strong driving forces for initially being interested in tarantulas! It's also important to watch for the things online that have been photoshopped, edited, and mislabled I've seen in regards to the color aspects with people new to the subject. I saw a xenesis photoshopped over in purple (the violet colored substrate made that very obvious) and is was labeled as a brazilian blue lol. But I agree about trying to get passed the barrier when people have a bias stance against taking in information pertaining to certain subjects for varying reasons. And even more so agree that the look on people's faces when they not only get to see the full spectrum of the color scene, but find alot of the stereotypically miscommunicated information is seen for the actual information is quite prominent! A good example of that is the venom/bite aspect. Yes if they decide to turn and bite they may be able to do some damage depending on the situation, but having it in their minds they are big bad kill in one bite venomous monsters couldn't be any farther from the truth! Lol I just the other day had to repeat to someone several times what a "dry bite" was, and they seemed to believe somehow that a tarantula (or any spider for that matter) couldn't NOT bite without doing that no matter how much I tried to explain the venom is mainly for eating, not as much self defence in most cases, let alone go on the attack. That led into explaining that the only attacking they do is in the interest of eating prey, and besides sustenance it's self defence only if simply avoiding the situation isn't possible wich is almost always what they move towards 1st! But if cornered in a situation where it's kill or be killed then perhaps people would see a mean streek, but however in those circumstances it will be provoked to be that way, and the opposing force deserves whatever injuries/loss that is incrued! Lol in those circumstances someone would be hard pressed to honestly state they would do any different really! Or any living thing that can actively defend themselves for that matter!

[@jnew42]

Makes me want more spiders, have one that needs a boyfriend. You know honestly they are pretty much Pokemon once you get started. Thank you for another great video Tom!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahaha. They truly are! It's like an addiction. lol Thanks so much, Jon!

[@ryanwalker4554]

Too bad I couldn’t like this video more then once! Or too bad there is not a ❤️ button to press. Great content again Tom! You’re killing it right now

[@singingsam40]

Have just popped over to your channel from The Dark Den. As someone who still has a 'discomfort' around the Giant House spiders you see in the UK at this time of year, I love watching videos of people passionate about tarantulas. What you all do makes a difference, so will happily subscribe to you too.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Sam! I truly appreciate it! I actually was terrified of spiders, and I got my first tarantula 23 years ago partially to help me get over that fear. :)

[@judygwen3977]

ALL of them are GORGEOUS!! They look like expensive jewelry. So so pretty.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Judy! They really do! :)

[@Dopedruide]

the variety of colours is just amazing thx for showing the full spectrum

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much! I was glad that I was able to pull it off. :)

[@heleninglis9961]

All I can say is WOW! So much beauty in 1 video.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Helen!

[@foxglovepearls]

T’s are creepy beautiful scary gorgeous spooky and adorable! I go nuts over how cute their paws are!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Laurel! haha. Agreed!

[@nineleafclover1477]

Beautiful showcase! I love the colors on these T's, though i know some other spiders are still beautiful even if they aren't as colorful (looking at you g pulchra!)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

The G. pulchra was going to be on this list originally, but I cut black and white (I was going to use H. mac) off of it. I agree completely. Maybe in another video! :) Thanks !

[@justinellis8864]

Whoa Tom! That was an absolutely stunning video. thanks for sharing and a great idea! Justin

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Justin! :)

[@devilslair3715]

I love your thumbnail reminds me of blackest night from dc comics! Hope all is well with you, liquidated my collection a couple years back because life got in the way and getting back into the swing of things now all is settled! Hope the best for you an yours in todays world

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I can totally see that! haha Thank you!

[@arasartsandjewelry7647]

I recently found your channel and got my first tran (honduran curly haired) after watching your 1st starter recommendation. That said, I lovelovelove this particular video. i've watched it multiple times. Love the variety of colors and patterns. Thanks for doing these videos. Planning a gbb next.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

So sorry for the delay in responding! Thank you so much! This was a lot of fun to put together. I use this video to try to convert people who think that tarantulas are ugly. :)

[@arasartsandjewelry7647]

@@TomsBigSpiders my phobic mom told me yesterday in a thought pondering voice "I've never seen a blue spider." after I posted pics on fb of my C. versicolor sling, Tribble.

[@ChantalsCritters]

They are all stunning. Great Video.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Channy!

[@maryescamilla9620]

This is a FANTASTIC video. Thank you SO much for putting it out for us !!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank YOU for commenting, Mary!

[@claudi010778]

Thanks for sharing this amazing video Tom. In my eyes, ALL Tarantulas are beautiful 💞💗💞

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Claudi! :) I agree!

[@flying_hussar3034]

very nice compilation! great idea actually Tom! I bought D Diamentinensis again a BTS too pretty not to have it in collection. Definitely going for Phormictopus next

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, bud! Thanks so much. They ARE just so darned pretty. And I obviously LOVE the Phormictopus species. haha

[@tennesseetarantulas5129]

What a awesome list of beautiful spiders. As always keep up the awesome work.👍

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, bud! This was a lot of fun to put together. :)

[@lonewolfspiders1597]

Awesome video. I've got a few on this list myself. Great picks, I'll definitely be using this video as a reference in the future. Great job Tom 🤘

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much! I was glad that I could finally put it together! :)

[@emilys384]

Stunning tarantulas Tom! Thanks for another wonderful video to unwind after a long day.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Emily! :)

[@legitsalvage7860]

Awesome video as usual Tom. Thank you for this. I just picked up a C. Versicolor sling and it's become my favorite by far. Don't mean to hijack this video, but I really also want to ask you to do a video and/or blog post on all the brouhaha surrounding Birupes simoroxigorum. There are a lot of heated opinions out there (mine included), and I think your tempered and even-keeled perspective on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Brian (and so sorry for the delay in replying!). I've been thinking about covering the B. simoroxigorum. It's definitely a VERY important topic to the hobby, and as you say, folks are VERY passionate on both sides.

[@tink2276]

Awesome rainbow list Thanks for sharing 😊

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much! It was fun to do. :)

[@Flick988]

Your incredible, you put 100% effort into every video, your passion for these T’s makes me happy! Your videos are immaculate, can’t fault you bud keep it up your amazing 😎

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much! Wow! :) I truly appreciate that. :)

[@chuckmaster3000]

What a great selection of so Beautiful spooders.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Ha! Thanks so much, Charles!

[@twistedtarantulas5364]

Fabulous idea and work. You can totally see your a teacher and I love it. Thank you so much for this video because I always want to show ppl who are afraid the beautiful Ts and now I have it at my fingertips because of you. Thank you🙌🏻😍🕷🕸💜

[@TomsBigSpiders]

And thank YOU for the very kind words! I really appreciate it! I've already used this a couple times already. haha

[@N05man]

Great video! I would love to see more videos like this one!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Meyer! I'll definitely do another in the future!

[@rkhnd51]

Thank you so much, Tom! A very enjoyable video! So pretty.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you! :)

[@Thehandbanana]

This was a great idea. I'll make sure to use this video as reference next time I get asked why I keep so many tarantulas.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Anthony!

[@ibnsarachnids9175]

Once again Tom just a fabulous video. I have a few of the species you highlighted. They're all just stunning and the colors that some tarantulas have are just vibrant and beautiful. Every molt I get so excited because I know that one of my babies has grown. I'm so nervous for the first pairing of my Pterinopelma sazimai and Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens. I hope everything goes well And take care Tom. I'll see you in your next episode.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'm so sorry for the delay in replying! Thank you so much! Good luck on your pairings! Watch your male with the GBB...the ladies are notoriously munchy with them. :)

[@ibnsarachnids9175]

@@TomsBigSpiders well your absolutely right because my friend who had the Male lost him because of his female. He wasn't fast enough to save him. I really appreciate your support and replying Tom.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@ibnsarachnids9175 I was just discussing this with another keeper. One guy who was trying to breed them went through three males with one female! :(

[@ibnsarachnids9175]

@@TomsBigSpiders if you don't mind I'm sending you a message on Facebook. I have a couple of questions but I would like to ask you there. Plus send you a photo of my Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens female named "Azure ".

[@jilliancesternino5315]

I would love to see more like this! Maybe with just a bit more info on the basic things to know about each... i am new to these creatures and am searching for the perfect one for me. Again, excellent work! Thank you.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Jillian! I will definitely do more in the future. I didn't go nuts on the info with this one because it was more a "fun" one, but I could definitely do a more informative one. :)

[@draculasvixen1528]

Great video, Tom! super loved it

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much! :)

[@mobility_criteria]

my fav tarantula youtuber

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Man, thank you so much, Justin! :)

[@annasflorafauna7133]

Hi Tom absolutely loved this video. Must of taken you a while to film and put the colours together. My favourite was the H.pulchripes, so pretty. Thanks for sharing this with us 😁👍

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Sorry for the delay, Anna! Yeah, this one took a bit! haha. I couldn't get good footage of some of them. Thanks so much! (The H. pulchripes is one of my top 3 favorite species. :))

[@amandahigh630]

These are awesome picks!!! Several on my list!! After the video I added more lol Thanks for sharing this!!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahaha. I feel like every time I make one of these videos, I cost a lot of folks serious money. haha Thanks!

[@amandahigh630]

@@TomsBigSpiders you just give us an excuse to spend money!! Lol

[@jamiebreez1783]

Thank you so much, I live in Hawaii so even though I see plenty of rainbows, I doubt tarantulas are even aloud here. I only owned one when I was younger, a beautiful rose hair who molted 3 xs while I had her. Sadly I couldn't handle the uneaten crickets & I donated her to a school. Too bad I didn't have all the info 30 years ago or you tube!!! So thanks so much for sharing these videos!!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Jamie! Oh...that's a good question! They might not allow them there as they could become invasive species. Awwww...at least she went to a good home. Thank you so much!

[@jilliancesternino5315]

Wow! Amazing work on this! So interesting and beautiful.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Jillian!

[@Apollo3698]

Great video Tom! I just got some new Ts Wednesday and they are absolutely stellar.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you! What did you end up getting?

[@Apollo3698]

@@TomsBigSpiders Three slings: G. iheringi, A. purpurea and A. geniculata.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@Apollo3698 Oh, wow...great species there! Congrats!

[@Lisa-eu9fy]

Wow! They really are beautiful! 🕷💜💜🕷

[@TomsBigSpiders]

They sure are, Lisa! Thank you!

[@mrether8579]

Top quality content, thanks Tom.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you!

[@kimperdue]

I loved this video! some really amazing spiders I'd never seen some of these!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you very much! I tried to include some less well known species. :)

[@ashleyrumante4112]

Just Beautiful ❤ As always your videos are spot on 😁

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Ashley! :)

[@marlajohnson3736]

Enjoyed this very much, great video

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Marla!

[@NeniMaru]

I've never seen the lava spider before. It's gorgeous! 😍 Where exactly is the Caribena from? Love all the colorful ones but I still prefer my jet black Grammostola Pulchra 🖤

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I love that little girl. There's just nothing quite like that species. The C. versicolor are found on some of the Caribbean Island of Martinique. The G. pulchra was supposed to be on this, but I ended up cutting the black and white tarantulas off. I may have to do another vid for them. Thanks, Leslie!

[@rumpelstilzz]

Far as I know there are no c versi elsewhere than martinique. But there are even 2 different kinds on that island, in the north an arboreal species, on the south a terrestrial. Don't know if they are genetically different or just their behavior. The ones in the hobby are all arboreals, if you ever find a keeper who has a terrestrial, please bloody his nose for poaching an endangerd species.

[@inlandempire3758]

Great video and great shirt!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you!

[@torpedoesntarantulas5758]

Wow man awesome video. So many colors! I have about half of those tarantulas. Now I need the other half! 🤣Thanks for sharing man

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, bud! Thanks so much! I'm glad that I was finally able to pull this one off. :)

[@Dragonemperess]

I just spent the whole video gushing over them all!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Awwww...thanks! :)

[@1968tmb]

I loved this video! So many gorgeous spiders! I think this would be perfect to show people who think tarantulas are ugly. I dpn't see how, after seeing the video, anyone could use ugly to describe them.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Toni! I've had pretty good luck changing some attitudes with photos, so hopefully a video will work even better. :)

[@FragIncorporated]

keep up these recent uploads bro. these videos are prime.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!

[@WRKF0RAMMO3]

Just beautiful.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you!

[@7church6]

Good video!! Just added some to my wish list

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank so much! :)

[@thenorwegiantarantulakeeper]

Awesome! Love your new look! It's makes you look like 20 25!🥇👌😊

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, bud! HAHAHA! You just made my day! I had long hair for years before I cut it. Figured that it was time to bring it back. haha

[@thenorwegiantarantulakeeper]

@@TomsBigSpiders 🤣 good you rocking that!👌👍

[@michaele.derrickjr.9200]

You got a great collection my friend

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, bud! Thanks so much!

[@nicoledonohoe2808]

Great video Tom as always Hi Billy!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Nicole! And she says "hi!". :)

[@nicoledonohoe2808]

Tom I have a question and I always since I started keeping T’S ask you as you give me so much info and you videos taught me everything I know! I have two OBTs now in September they will be a year since I received them and they both were 1/4 inch slings so small anyway man they grew like wildfire and both molted a day apart from each other and both are males but now have hooks so I take it they are mature all my other T’S that are adult are female I was lucky my point is now that they are mature should I feed them differently as I normally feed 2 times a week my slings and once a week for my adults I feed guy loaded crickets and also about how long will they live now that are mature? I heard so many different things but I really want to ask you! Thanks Tom

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@nicoledonohoe2808 Hi, Nicole. It's funny, as I just recorded a podcast, and I was talking about how slowly my OBT grew. What temps do you keep yours at? I'm just curious, as this seems to be a species that can have widely different growth rates depending on the temperatures it's kept at. If you want to keep the males around for a while, keep them in a cooler location. This will help to extend their lives a bit. Also, you can continue feeding them once a week. Males tend to spend more energy wandering around in search of a mate, and they tend to get skinny quickly. You'll want to keep them well fed. As far as how much time they have left, I've had mature baboon males that keep eating last a year or more. I've had others that don't last as long. If you keep them a bit cooler (perhaps in a cooler room or on a lower shelf) and keep them well fed, a year shouldn't be too far fetched. :)

[@nicoledonohoe2808]

Thanks so much for the info as always mine are kept in my son Ryan’s room as it’s warm he has a a wall that’s shelves so we decided to keep all the T’S in his room as it’s warm so they are I want to say 75 degrees I live in NJ Cape May and Even now with the summer it’s really warm as Ryan hardly ever uses his air we were afraid of it being to cool with the air conditioner! I will now that I know bring all the T’S out in the living room!! We always thought the warmest place was best that’s why I asked you what is best ! last night both our male OBTs where transferred into there finally enclosures ofcourse I did it with the cardboard and the catch cup attached with the holes so we can use the paint brush to move them along and I must say it went well and I was shocked not threat posture lol because ours are nasty little buggers you move the enclosure and they are acting up The one is absolutely psycho lol I will say this the one was so crazy when I used the brush to very gently coasted him im he jump so quick To the other side an ran around the enclosures super fast my jaw dropped how quick lol but I let him calm down and tried again and he ran right up so all in all two OBT rehouses when pretty well !! Thanks again for all your help 🕷🖤

[@tarantulaark3182]

Wonderful video! Absolutely love it. Great choice in T’s, my list just got bigger lol.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahaha. Thanks so much!

[@LightYerPipe]

Great vid Tom loved it. You need a Haplocosmia himalayana in your collection with purple legs, sandy colour banding absolutely stunning, chocolate brown abdomen, sandy golden carapace an real beauty.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I sure do...they are absolutely gorgeous. I'll have to work on that one! :) Thank you!

[@bonniehawkins2979]

Wow. What a great collection. TY

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Bonnie!

[@williamneill5441]

Outstanding stuff.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, William!

[@jasonmitchell7520]

Nice vid bruh. Love your Ts

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, bud!

[@Poopaul07]

Great video Tom. Any chance of a video explaining the differences between a T Stirmi and T Blondi ? Thanks again from the UK 🇬🇧

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's a great idea...thanks! Yes, I can definitely work on something. :)

[@SilverNoMakeVideos]

AWWWWW YESSSS AN UPLOAD

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahaha Thank you!

[@klaskristian1]

Lovely video!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much!

[@TomTobin67]

Great video, Tom. Very informative. I'm trying to get my wife to let me keep one in the garage. We have an adult granddaughter who's an Arachnophobe.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Tom! Good luck with convincing her! Sometimes, it just takes time. :)

[@justinellis8864]

brilliant video. thanks so much. loved it.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Justin!

[@AestheticAbe]

Awesome list and excellent video as always Tom! Out of curiosity do you own Chilobrachys sp electric blue? Would love to see a care guide for these amazing specimens. I have two and I absolutely love them! Not much info out there but I take care of them just the same as any other Chilobrachys sp. thanks again, your an inspiration brother! 🤘🏻🕷

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Abe! Thanks so much, bud! And yes...I do! I wanted to include one, but I couldn't get any good footage. They are quite reclusive. That said, I have to rehouse two VERY soon, and I'll be doing care notes on them then. Thanks again, bud!

[@AestheticAbe]

Tom Moran , I agree I wish they were out more to see those amazing colorations. That’s a fossorial species though haha. Awesome can’t wait for the rehouse! Have that catch cup ready!! Little buggers love to teleport xD

[@tedmyers8005]

Great vid as always Tom! I was quite surprised that you didn’t include O. phillippinus. And where is Ephebopus murinus??? Probably the most beautiful T in my collection, or second to C. lividus.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Ted! It's funny, as I just recorded my podcast and mentioned how some folks were offended or surprised that I didn't include a species they like. The idea was to do rainbow colors. As it was getting a bit long, I left off black and white. For the O. philippinus, I didn't like the footage I had, and when I attempted to get a better shot, she hid. My E. murinus spends most of his time hiding, and it didn't fit the ROYGBIV colors I was going for.

[@tedmyers8005]

Tom Moran Ahh, I see. My E. murinus used to spend all of her time in her burrow. I got tired of looking at a hole, so I housed her into a terrestrial setup, and she’s webbed up the enclosure and now spends most of her time out in the open :)

[@rumpelstilzz]

Phew I was just about to insult you for DARING not to include my all time favourite c versi, but then she showed up :D Q: What can possibly be more cute than a c versi? A: A web full of its slings!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahahaha! Of course it's there! And the little blue slings definitely amped up the cute factor. :)

[@pauljohnston6089]

great concept for sure! I can never choose but I love all poeci"s and for colouration C.versi and yes GGB

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Paul! I would love to eventually do one with all poecis. :)

[@ronniet71]

Excellent video my friend.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much!

[@DuchessMyPony]

Awesome videos. Love it!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Beth!

[@Milkingtarantulas]

Wonderful video. Please make a part two video. Neoholothele incei is also a beautiful greenish tarantula ;)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much. I can definitely do another one in the future. :) And great point! I only have the gold version right now, and none of them would come out to get filmed. haha

[@SuperLoops]

wow amazing video so many beautiful spiders 😵😵

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Super Loops! Thank you so much! This one was long time coming. I'm glad that I had enough colors to pull it off. :)

[@tinabbaker37]

Always binge-watch you, the Ts, Farting, Clicking Dogs, and Billie, on my Roku on the Flat Screen then I go back on my computer to Thumbs up and sometimes comment. Just so you know. So interesting, Always Entertaining. I Love Love Love your channel.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Ha! We just put some of the videos up on the Roku the other night! My monitor is only 720p, so I've never seen them in full HD. haha Thank you so much!

[@jaredlevine2002]

Still waiting on the greyscale video Tom! ;) Love this one

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'm working on it! haha Some of these guys are so shy!

[@jaredlevine2002]

@@TomsBigSpiders True! that would be an awesome video haha.

[@ZieSpiralOut]

Yes they are!! 😍😍😍

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Zie! :)

[@ZieSpiralOut]

You’re welcome! You have beautiful Ts! I had no idea you could keep p. Metallicas communally like that... makes for a beautiful scene! Do you ever have issues with them and what is the male/female ratio and do they breed freely or do you have a system to dissuade them from that? Sorry I know that is a lot of questions but I love the idea of communal enclosures when you can.. The balfouri is the only species I have seen live communally before so I am very intrigued....thanks for sharing your beautiful spiders!

[@gator5566]

Great video! At the 5 minute mark what kind of substrate is that I like the look of it better than just the browns from tree bark, coconut husk and wood chips

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's topsoil mixed with a bit of vermiculite. I use either Scott's brand or Timberline. Thanks!

[@gator5566]

@@TomsBigSpiders and just those 2 alone will create that color? That's the look I'm going for.. thanks for the quick reply

[@alexbuess]

great video. I am still wondering if you have any tarantula that is not one of your favourites though ;-) But I totally get it, I feel the same.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Bahahaha! I actually mentioned this during the podcast I just recorded. lol The answer is...NO lol Thanks so much, Alexander! :)

[@bobbiediaz3057]

Beautiful

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Bobbie!

[@brutusjojola4611]

Thank you Tom!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank YOU for commenting! :)

[@RoyIMVU]

Heteroscodra maculata is one of my favs as well. I have not seen a video of Haploclastus devamatha before. I did see it when shopping before and thought it looked nice but the price turned me away. Seeing it here makes me want to get one someday. Definately on the list.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's my wife's favorite. haha (the H. mac). As for the H. devamatha, the prices are finally starting to come down a bit. Here is a video featuring one of mine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z53Ql4iYjNF3qtE

[@NoahBlades]

Great video. I have all of or want all of the species you choose. Greatbstuff

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Noah! Thanks so much much! :)

[@carolinecarty1829]

Hi Tom. I love all tarantulas. I have 2 B. Albiceps . i live in Montreal so I got them from T. Canada. Are they easily available in the States. Great vids so far. still binge watching your vids. Take care.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Me too, Caroline! haha The B. albiceps comes and goes in the states. I DID just grab three slings recently, so folks have them back in stock.

[@rjb91366]

My two favorite the gooty sapphire ornamental, and the Columbian purple bloom!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Robin! Both beautiful spiders. :)

[@aracnoloco]

Even the brown are beautiful. The different warm tones of brown together with the different forms. And especially in theit natural habitat...

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Oh, I agree completely. Some of my favorite species are brown. Unfortunately, those who are not into tarantulas are not as impressed by them.

[@michelleleclair9993]

YES!!! ❤❤❤ This and ❤ your videos😊🖤🕷🕸

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Ha! Thank so much, Michelle! :)

[@headrockbeats]

Few people know this, but as with supercars, the P. Murinus' bright orange color is what makes it go faster than the other tarantulas.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I often wondered about that. Thank you for confirming. :)

[@Philboi28]

That’s was great Tom thank you

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, bud!