Aphonopelma chalcodes, The Desert Blonde pairing

[@jaygullion8013]

THANK YOU MR DAVE AND MRS CAMERA LADY! THE VIDEO DEFINITELY CHEERED ME UP! I AM STILL HERE IN THE HOSPITAL AND YOUR VIDEOS ARE STILL HELPING KEEP MY MIND OFF THE PAIN SO THIS BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE! MOST YT CHANNELS DONT EVEN COMMENT LET ALONE GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO SOMEONE THATS IN THE HOSPITAL AND THATS WHY I LOVE YOU GUYS! AWSOME VIDEO AS USUAL MR. DAVE AND MRS. CAMERA LADY! THANK YOU AGAIN ITS MUCH APPRECIATED TO KNOW SOMEONE TOOK THE TIME TO CARE ABOUT A STRANGER AND THATS WHY ILL BE A SUBSCRIBER FOR LIFE! MUCH LOVE FOR YOU GUYS FROM TENNESEE U.S.A

[@MeghanCruse]

Sending you tons of positive thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery from a neighbor in Arkansas. ❤

[@heleninglis9961]

Sending you lots of love & wishes for a speedy recovery! ❤❤❤

[@marcvandeweghe6832]

Keep it up Jay, good wishes 👍

[@jaygullion8013]

Thank you all for the prayers and best wishes

[@shellydumont9251]

So sorry for your situation Jay. Best wishes for a speedy, full recovery!

[@barbhelle5481]

Jay, you are in my prayers for a fast recovery. 🙏

[@aundriachaboya-bc5es]

Hi Jay keeping you in prayer 🙏 GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU SAFE AND HEAL YOUR BODY FROM THIS DAY FORWARD. Much love from California!

[@BeckyWilson1970]

Best wishes Jay I hope you have a speedy recovery.

[@katelarouche2835]

Hello Jay! Its 4 am on the coast of Maine here in the usa and we're watching Uncle Dave together. His channel has really become a community. I hope you are resting easy today and know that you are in good hands for the days to come. Stay tuned in, my friend. All here are keeping you in their thoughts for a full recovery with no more pain or complications.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

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[@shelleoshelle7252]

Yay Jay! I know how uplifting Dave’s videos can be. Dave’s videos and responses to my comments got me through 2 long spells in a Skilled Nursing Facility and other institutions. Good luck to you. Sending much healing love and light from here. And yes, Dave, our own problems can be pretty small compared to those of others. My own challenges have become gifts and blessings in many ways.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

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[@dawnt7950]

Love these pairing videos!!! So interesting!!! These spiders are beautiful with all the various browns!! Beautiful shots as always camera lady!!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Jeremiah_Johnson139]

Stay strong Jay! Glad you're in the community. We're pulling for you, dude!

[@belindalaing7592]

Hey Jay sending you love and all the best for a speedy recovery ❤ I'm with you I've had a number of invasive surgeries after a work place accident and I always feel better when I watch Dave and camera lady again wishing you all the best for you're future xxx

[@daveslittlebeasties]

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[@allfunnydogsstories2129]

We were coming home from Elephant Butte in New Mexico one day and saw a big tarantula walking in front of the truck. My husband asked, should we stop and I had a panic attack screaming at him to move, I don’t want that thing crawling on my truck. Just don’t run over it but go go go!!! I was so scared and horrified when I saw it I will never forget that day. But that’s why I’m watching your channel now because I believe watching these spiders will help with my arachnophobia. And over the years it has gotten much better, in fact, I told you about the the big orb weavers that I’m able to tolerate in my yard. I also save every spider that I find in my house and I put it outside.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

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[@Colins_Critters72]

Have a speedy recovery Jay. A positive attitude goes a long way for healing. Love this species, I have a juvenile, not sure of the sex yet but fingers crossed it's female. I always try to buy captive bred, it's the only way to stop species going the same way as the Brachypelma's. Personally I believe that only a few breeders should be allowed to import from the wild to start a captive breeding project. We love these 8 legged puppies so should want to see them thriving in their natural habitat as well.

[@animations4588]

Best wishes, Jay, on your recovery. ❤ You sound like such a strong person and your positive energy will bring you far in your journey. Hope you feel our support from all across the globe. California love coming at you! 💕

[@katherinekoza6536]

Jay best wishes Jay , stay strong .We are all behind your recovery .

[@darcystcorner2580]

Hi Jay I'm sending my warmest wishes to you and hope for a progressive recovery 💜

[@elizabethdurocher8308]

Sending lots of prayers for a speedy recovery! 💙

[@georgeennis4125]

Great video, stay strong Jay

[@peterhobson3583]

Kia Kaha Jay ( stay strong ) from New Zealand.

[@A.Steeeve]

Blessings to Jay and Everyone else! 🤗🙏🤞 Scott is an awesome chap for sure!

[@janicehonea7613]

That guy had some big boxing gloves had some big hooks too too bad we couldn’t see very much, but it was nice looking at the spiders. Have a good night. Love you from California. The guy in the hospital we send our love and pray that you have a speedy recovery. May God bless you and help you in Days to come. We’re all praying for you. Good night.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

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[@mhomho1979]

They really have quite different personalities from spider to spider, even of the same species. Thanks for sharing guys 👍

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks for watching!❤️❤️❤️

[@irinafischer3211]

Get well, Jay! There are new challenges ahead , but try to see it as a new chance for personal growth that will definitely come from these challanges. Stay strong!

[@GaryParkinson-yu4ec]

Thanks Dave for another fantastic video. To Jay, wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@sebasbraak580]

Stay strong Jay. Keep up the spirit.

[@tristansmith7142]

Hey Jay. Nothing but love to you, bud. Stay strong and keep going! 💪❤️

[@adriannabcustomfurniture]

So excited for this! 😍 Such a stunning female and super handsome male!

[@EndlessMystify]

Your shout out to Jay reminded me of when I was in hospital back in 2021. I'd been hit hard by Covid (I was put in a medical coma for almost four months because of it) and when I woke up I obviously had a lot of time I needed to kill in-between rehab and medicine and inspections and stuff. So I spent it either watching this channel, a channel about solving sudoku or a vtuber (depending on who had new content and stuff). Helped me keep myself sane and also made me take the decision to get a pair of scorpions and a spider myself, once I got out and was properly recovered to be able to care for them.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

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[@7gdog]

Best wishes Jay stay strong 💪

[@RayBrett-wv7qq]

All the very best Jay

[@PaulHighton-gi4ol]

Get well soon Jay

[@SelenesCreationsByTheSea]

GET BETTER ASAP JAY !!!! Awesome pairing too Dave

[@321cynth]

Best wishes to Jay. Prayers and healthy newer year for you!

[@BlackZtar1]

I love the chalcodes - blonde, pretty and chunky 😍 Jay, sending you positive vibes and hoping for a speedy recovery!

[@bernieshort6311]

Hi Jay, although we don't know one another, there are many like you myself, included who have much to bring us down but somehow, we manage to stay safe with high spirits. I have a cancer in me brain box, it would seem I was doing OK on chemotherapy, but a scan showed a small brain stroke which I knew nothing about, so they have put me on rest for a couple of months, well actually about 4 months. When I see the specialist again, I will find out what’s next. I expect they will try to get me onto radio therapy, but I don't really want that I will prefer to stick with the Chimo as I was tolerating it so well. I am fortunate that I have been able to keep my spirits high and I love watching Daves little buggers and I also watch The Dark Den. I live in the UK so am not afraid of spiders because there is little to no dangerous species where I come from and was shocked when I first came across Dave's little Beasties and his lovely Camera Lady but over time I have become an avid follower of these two channels. All the best and may you be able to cope as time goes by and always, if possible, keep your chin up 😉 Cheers Bernie.

[@mcdazzio73]

Morning Dave & Camera lady wot an educational video even though they looked like statues. I hope u both have a wonderful day wishing u a speedy recovery Jay

[@JoanneKew-t9p]

Best wishes Jay, hope you make a speedy recovery. Looking forward to your show with Scott, I'll be tuning in. Great video. Thankyou Dave and camera lady ❤xxx 😍

[@daveslittlebeasties]

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[@janicehonea7613]

That guy had some big boxing gloves had some big hooks too too bad we couldn’t see very much, but it was nice looking at the spiders. Have a good night. Love you from California.

[@stevenburgess2856]

Get well soon and thanks again for the calendar!!

[@kennysweeney7073]

Brilliant video guys beautiful spider thank you guys xxxx

[@bridgethoskins9809]

Shout out to Jay. Sending you healing prayers for a speedy recovery.

[@jaygullion8013]

@@bridgethoskins9809 thank you for the prayers they are needed for sure

[@georgecardiff1946]

Ah brilliant Dave, love the Chalcodes, their a beautiful species of spider 🕷 Dave and hopefully you'll get a viable egg sac eventually, anyway Dave that's another super job by yourself and camera 📷 lady Dave.

[@melissabrooks3053]

Light and love to you Jay! Your a beautiful human Dave!!!!!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

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[@LM-gc6pk]

A long and leggy embrace. ❤

[@katikilgour4616]

Jay, sending you all the love and light! ✨

[@kennysweeney7073]

Get well soon Jay xxxx

[@electladynanci]

Greetings Dave & Camara Lady! What a great and educational video! Also, get well soon Jay!

[@melaniezagata4402]

Great pairing Dave! Fingers crossed for an eggsack❤❤❤❤😊

[@stevenA44]

I want one or two of those Tarantulas really bad. Have wanted them for years. Hello Jay, hope you get out of the hospital soon and make a great recovery! Best wishes to you.

[@JoeHazlet]

Stay positive, Jay. Be blessed.

[@allenmills9449]

My little juvi hasn’t molted in two years, slowest growing T but worth the wait. Praying for Jay

[@madeleineforster7746]

I will pray for him Dave all the best for the spider I have just seen paired. Spiders make me laugh

[@kenresendez2665]

I remember back in 1976 my step dad had a business meeting in Arizona. When came home the next day. He told us about the bunch of spiders crossing the roadway and everyone was running them over. I looked at his car and it had spider parts and goo all over it. He took a Polaroid picture of the road. You can't tell there spider's. There were hunders . it looked more like a black line across the road. The picture was taken at night. But ill never forget it.

[@elizabethkaftan7929]

I'm a below knee amputee. Tell him he will be ok. Get well soon Jay. I have 8 parrots, 4 dogs and almost 30 tarantulas. Lost my right leg below the knee in 2020. Lots of love to you all from this Northern Irish girl living in Las Vegas. Miss you all back home and love your videos Dave and camera lady ❤

[@daveslittlebeasties]

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[@jdub5509]

Hello Jay! Speedy recovery and get well soon. Sending best wishes from Northern California!

[@Ujuani68]

I love this species. They are such hardy little creatures.🥰

[@Hal-yc9jd]

Thanks for sharing! A treat as always

[@jhagan5628]

Great video Mr. Dave...as always

[@mariannevoight3611]

She is an absolute beauty ... and I bet the babies are cute .. will you post a video after they are born ♥️ Your commentary is so informative & Mrs Camera lady captures every moment Thank you for sharing Marianne NZ

[@konohamarusaurtobi409]

Hi Dave 🕷 and Camera 📷 lady and happy holidays 🎄 🎅🤶🧑‍🎄🎊🎉🎁🎀🎈✨️🧸.

[@NiconD80]

The more videos i watch about this species, the more i want this spider. She is so stunning and fluffy. But i don't have space for more spiders so can only watch other keeper 😅

[@neilpenfold9037]

Hey guys. He was a brave old chap, wasn't he? I didn't see her move at all before he touched her. I got into the hobby to breed these fantastic creatures. I don't want to see them becoming endangered in their natural habitat. There's absolutely no need for it. That's why I find these pairing vid's both fascinating and important. Take care guys ✌️

[@gailwanhala6275]

best wishes JAY get better soon !!

[@It_wasnt_me.8]

A. chalcodes is one of my absolute favourite species. I have a tiny sling and love my little baby so much. 🥰 H. chilensis is still on my wish list too. Great pairing video, hopefully there will be lots of eggs with leggs soon.

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information and pairing Dave

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks 👍

[@mikepetersen7319]

Best wishes to you Jay.

[@susannesamuelsson2930]

Thank you for an interesting video! That's right, someone I know has talked about experiencing that migration of tarantulas in the USA. If you have arachnophobia, it can be scary, of course. I had arachnophobia myself, but my sons tarantula Luni that I had to take care of cured me ( Grammostola Rosea )! I find spiders interesting today, and I never ever kill them but practice the catch and release method. Thank you, dear Dave and Sweet Camera Lady, have a great day! 👋♥️👍

[@bridgethoskins9809]

These pairing videos always make me nervous 😂. Happy all turned out well. Looking forward to seeing an egg sac. 🤞

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Fingers crossed ❤️

[@Gillian-xl7wb]

Get well soon Jay😊👍

[@StephanieBruner-k1e]

One of my favorites

[@belindalaing7592]

This was a great video always good to be reminded that no matter the crap day you're having there is always someone else who is having a much worse day. Looked like a good pairing to me fingers crossed we get some babies and I can't wait for my calendar to arrive 😁 Great video guys 😊👍🏻

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Its on its way ❤️

[@belindalaing7592]

@@daveslittlebeasties I'm so excited 😁

[@toristrubel7961]

I hope u recover as fast as possible J! Dave, I can't tell u how many times in my life the ONLY thing that got me thru the day was telling myself that no matter wat I was going thru, sum1 else was out there going thru WAY worse. Literally saved my life forcing myself to think about that at times. Again, J I hope u recover ASAP nd I'm sending positive thots nd vibes ur way💯💜💪

[@daveslittlebeasties]

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[@albarosewilliams7443]

You are so dear to mention Jay and wish him well. Love and prayers to him from the US. Those spiders were lovely. That male was large and in charge. Fingers crossed for a successful insemination. Stay well, my friend.

[@mariestubbs4606]

Fingers crossed for a successful pairing great vid Dave n Camera Lady ..

[@FranknBerry05]

Nice job mate enjoy your channel i agree she's a beauty

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks 👍

[@barbhelle5481]

Fingers crossed for little babies.

[@Chris_Toop_Tarantulas]

I absolutely love my Female she’s always out and is in beautiful condition so might think about breeding her, great video guys as always 👍

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks 👍

[@Lupus2008]

Get well soon Jay.

[@NoahRoy-c1v]

Hey Dave! Really enjoyed this video. Looked like quite a good pairing!! Jay my man, you are a champion. You are going to pull through and you will be just fine my friend! All of us here on the channel are thinking of you. Oh my god, yes, another Dave & Scott live! I am so happy I am off for this. Would you know what time by chance Dave? I will try and pop in on that Christmas live too. Man those will be fun!! See you on Monday Dave! God I love this community, this whole channel. Much love from Ontario, Canada!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Looking forward to Friday mate starts at 8pm 👍

[@NoahRoy-c1v]

@ Cool Dave, so that would be 3PM in my timezone.

[@candyscott489]

I got my Dessert Blonde from an Arizona man with tons of property. He makes a seasonal Grid Pattern so not to over farm his spiders 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I’ve been with Scott for a Very long time & you’re right !!

[@lindabenny4454]

Hey Jay, sorry to hear that things aren't so great just now. Hopefully things will improve as you start to rehabilitate. Very best wishes & love, I hope you a lovely festive season. Please don't feel the need to reply as I know you will have had a lot of messages! 💜🕷🕸🕷🕷🕸🕷

[@Ujuani68]

4:10: Male:" Wanna get the boogie going?" Female:" Zzzz... "😂

[@TheOriginalKezbian]

I have just acquired one of these beauties, unsexed sub-adult, can’t wait for it to moult 😊 another great video Dave

[@58Kym]

Hi Jay, hope you are improving and can get out for rehab soon!

[@chrismontroe5707]

Great video, I have one of these T's myself. And all the best to Jay, really hope your recovery goes well.

[@phillipadoran9341]

Cant remember if i commented this morning but just to say that was intence paring loved watching and wondering the same as you brilliant video 😊

[@lurkmoar3926]

Thanks, Dave!

[@graemewright2046]

another fine project on the way PROFF. how many pairings have done and to what success do you get. some good footage CAMERA LADY with all the leg actions. how is the new room getting on. --many thanks guys and take care----JAY just stay strong and remember the good times.

[@jonathan2585]

Dave that is my favorite spider I've been trying to find one for a long time here in Ohio and I've found nothing at all 😢 I love that spider to death one of the first I've ever interacted with along with the Texas brown lovely spiders

[@zoomvro9280]

More of this and rehouses.

[@daveythompson2737]

Nice video there Dave 👍 👌

[@paulheyn4423]

I know the pain I've been in a couple of severe accidents I fractured my skull broke my leg in three places got a eight whole plate and a k wire holding my leg together so I can feel that 100% D so yeah man eat healthy and hydrate it'll help have a good day and God bless

[@sharonmclain4158]

How is the orb web doing? I love them. Do they live longer inside? Praying for the gentleman in hospital.

[@EarthsGeomancer]

Support captive breeding and captive bred animals! ❤

[@mariannevoight3611]

Hi Dave - before I watch - I have to know that he didn't pass away during this pairing ... 😊

[@shsd7579]

he survived

[@daveslittlebeasties]

He is fine

[@mariannevoight3611]

@@daveslittlebeasties phew .. thank you ... I always get a bit worried .. they are so beautiful and the females appear to be a bit growly sometimes ☺️😂

[@kayewiththehairylegs4760]

Would love a calendar but not on face book how can I get one please. Also sending love to Jay n his family ❤

[@daveslittlebeasties]

email me [e-mail]

[@a8converterman]

Hi Dave and Camera lady! I've a male here who has the pick of 8 adult females however 3 of them give him 'not today matey' vibes and so he moves on. With the others he's been in more than once with 3 of them but like with yours in the video, the females do have tendency to try and have a go at the male after separation and he has some war wounds of damaged front legs (below the hook). He's still with me and I'm awaiting a new web but again with this I have notice that it looks like they wreak it soon after and so if you haven't caught them making and using it then you're not sure if they have made one. Regards, Mark & Victoria

[@heleninglis9961]

Looking forward to the Xmas live on scotts channel. Hope to see you there x

[@daveslittlebeasties]

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[@craneman2201]

Hi Dave, this was a quick pairing, and thank you for the tips for the pairings.My P metallica is back in his own enclosure for 2 weeks now after pairing the first female , but without making a new spermweb since I put him back. I will walk him into the 30x30x45 enclosure with the second female tommorow. She is well fed now, so I think I can take the risk.

[@tartman540]

Happy Christmas 🎄 ❤🎉

[@daveslittlebeasties]

you too ❤️

[@apertureattic8859]

Was typical! Paid more for that one as it was “confirmed SAF”… woke up one morning to discover Dolly was actually a Dave! I thought something was wrong when i first looked as I wasn’t expecting to see this black, leggy thing sitting there! Glad Dave got to do his business!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

He will be busy mate 👍❤️

[@louisetarrant1071]

I bought my chalcodes as an unsexed sub adult a year and a half ago and I’ve yet to get a moult out of it to be able to find out what it is! It’s a solid four or five inch DLS though so the next moult could well be the MM moult if that turns out to be the case.