BLUE TARANTULAS! A Guide For Those Interested in the Blue Beauties

[@lilithlane8189]

Stunning to look at, but not gonna be holding them (even the ones that can be held). They really are beautiful.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Lilith! That's how I treat them. :) Thanks!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

First, it is Dolichothele diamantinensis. When I edited the video, I used old clips labeled with the old genus and apparently had a major brainfart. My apologies for any confusion. Unfortunately, I could not include every single blue tarantula or tarantula with blue on it that I could think of. Some others to check out would be Orphnaecus sp. blue Panay, Chilobrachys discolus blue, Idiothele mira, Birupes simoroxigorum, Typhochlaena seladonia, Xenesthis sp blue, Harpactira pulchripes, and P hormictopus sp. blue "Azul." My thought was that I could always do a part two down the road. As with any spider, do your research before you pick one up!

[@abibarclay5419]

I have a harpactira pulchripes spiderling and I think that they are a stunning species

[@dustingocus]

H Pulcripes, idiothele mira.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@abibarclay5419 That was one that I originally had on the list (it's one of my all-time favorite species), but I took it off near the end. Part of it was because males aren't blue at all, and the older females tend to loose the blue as they turn more of a cool gray. That said, I was already second guessing that decision while this was uploading. haha

[@abibarclay5419]

@@TomsBigSpiders I also think that there nice as there not just another brown spiderling and they have blue even as a sling

[@TarantulaHaven]

I'm glad I read this comment. I thought it used to be Oligoxystre and changed to Dolichothele. I was wondering if they'd changed it back. You almost had me busting out with the label maker. XD

[@webbersandpinchers2260]

Blue, orange, black, red, green or brown, I love em all. My favorite blue t is the GBB and P. Metallica. Great video. Can't wait to gain more experience and knowledge to feel comfortable owning a P. Metallica

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Me too, Paul! hahaha They are all pretty to me!

[@Alino-]

Sounds like me, lol! I've been looking into this hobby for years, started last month with my first T, a Greenbottle Blue sling! I'd like to eventually start owning multiple P. Metallicas. (They're my favorite T by... a large margin, I want to keep them / breed them / etc, been reading on it a lot, and i plan to get other Ts beforehand to help me get better at this before committing to even 1 P. Metallica)

[@Mikah234]

Totally agree...I'm starting to really want one. But still a bit worried. I'd never handle one. But would be cool to have a nice glass enclosure. To keep a trantula and watch it thru the glass. :)

[@samuelsung8005]

For beginners, I would recommend to check out the Pterinopelma sazimai. 1) New world tarantula - no strong venom compared to old world tarantulas. 2) She's a calmer one, maybe she will flee, but for my T, she's rarely showing threat poses or kicking hairs. 3) No complex husbandry, tolerates some beginner mistakes 4) Stunning blue colors 5) Good~medium display, you can see her often outside her hide 6) Medium growth rate (faster than most Brachypelma or Grammostola)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Samuel! Sounds like you have a sweetheart! I've had three, and mine were quite skittish, with the juveniles kicking hairs and bolting around their enclosures and my young adults being VERY defensive and slapping and threat posing at the slightest disturbance. That's why I try to give people a heads up. Thanks for chiming in!

[@ClickClack_Bam]

I googled this recommendation & wow the blue color is deep & stunning! Almost so incredible that it looks fake.

[@tHiRzTdEiGh]

Daaaaaamn. I can't have what i want. Cobalt blue

[@TomsBigSpiders]

They are awesome spiders, but they can be a handful.

[@sandiegopc1904]

The feet of my secretive Blue Foot Baboon (Idiothele mira) are a breathtaking treat of electric blue. Rare treat to see, but worth it.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That was one on my first list I made before I narrowed it down! I will likely be doing an update in the future. Thanks, Pamela!

[@ZieSpiralOut]

My favorite is balfouri tarantulas... the way the light tan contrasts with the blue is awesome looking.... also, I love how they can be communal ....

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, they are absolutely stunning. I totally agree. :)

[@twitchiewitch1]

I can't thank you enough for this list and the awesome structure of easy info! I've been keeping a list of T's I want for an upcoming expo, my 1st. I'm listing scientific names, common names, nw, ow, terrestrial, arboreal or fossorial, beginner friendly, not for beginners and side notes like fast, shy, heavy webber, defensive... So you see... this list is PERFECT! I too am enamored with the blue one's, often pointing them out to ppl who think I'm crazy for wanting a spider as a pet! A lot of non spider lovers don't even know any come in these gorgeous colors! Like...how could anyone not love them or be awed by any animal adorned with colors like these??? I really, REALLY wanted Brazilian jewels until I learned how elusive they are. And hard to keep alive. I may still get some one day but for now I definitely want something I'm going to see kinda often. It's already driving me INSANE that I'm not seeing my juvie curly! I really wouldn't want more hiders right now, especially ridiculously expensive one's! But I really enjoy your content and your format. 🤗 🕷🕸🕷🕸🕷🕸🕷🕸🕷🕸🕷🕸

[@TomsBigSpiders]

You're most welcome, Twitchy Witch! I love the blue ones as well. Heck, I love them all. haha Hopefully, you get some good ones at the expo!

[@f9573]

Just got a Xenesthis sp. Blue. A 2 inch female, can't wait for her colors to show

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Billie and I were JUST talking about that species! I NEED one!

[@f9573]

@@TomsBigSpiders I'm surprised that you don't have one. They are NOT cheap!

[@f9573]

@panfriedd that would be me lol The owner of Tarantula Canada himself delivered the T to my house

[@62millwood]

love the cobalt blue.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Tim! Sorry the footage of it was so crappy. I didn't have much because mine was so shy. Thanks, bud. I hope that you and your family are well!

[@dannybailey6443]

Great list! I love blue tarantulas and the C Lividus is by far my favorite that I own. I also think the H Pulchripes should get an honorable mention because their legs are to die for. Hopefully the next few additions will be the chilobracys so electric blue and dyscolus

[@TomsBigSpiders]

The C. lividus are awesome; I just don't think most newbies realize that you barely see them! And the H. pulchripes was originally on it, but the males don't have the blue, and the adult females tend to dull out. While I was uploading the video, I turned to Billie and said, "Now that I took it off the list, I'm thinking people are going to be upset." haha Thanks!

[@torpedoesntarantulas5758]

Nice list. But I feel you forgot a couple. The I mira & of course H pulchripes! How the heck could you forget the golden blue leg baboon 😆. Great video as always man. Thanks for sharing bud

[@TomsBigSpiders]

And here it is! I just told Billie that someone was going to yell at me for not including the H. pulchripes. Hahaha Honestly, it came down to the fact that the males don't have the blue, and the older females lose it a bit. My older girl is more gray now.. That said, I struggled with whether or not to include it, and figured that I could always do a part two down the line.

[@torpedoesntarantulas5758]

Good point. PS : I have a few female black widows 😉

[@Briandotmiller]

Tom Moran you say the males don’t really have the blue. Mine is an unsexed 2in h pulchripes but the legs are insanely blue! Would this be an indication of female?

[@TarantulaHaven]

Loved it Tom. Loved the choices. I've been seriously looking at Pseudhapalopus sp. Blue and sp. columbia. They're so gorgeous. Didn't like hearing about how small and slow growing they are. I've been waiting for what feels like ages for my H. chilensis to grow. :)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Alex...that REALLY means a lot. Right before posting this, I told Billie that I expected to get skewered by people who were upset that I didn't include certain species. As for the Psuedhapalopus, I love them, but they DO start super tiny. The sp. colombia actually hurt my eyes when I try to find them. haha. That said, my sp. blues are finally decent sized, and I think it was well worth the wait. And it's funny because I was going to pick of H. chilensis slings a couple years ago, and didn't because of how small and slow growing they are. haha I'm kicking myself now, though.

[@SuperLoops]

H chilensis can be sooo slow to grow but mine responded really well to being kept warmer I got it last year in July as a tiny 1cm spiderlet and it moulted in August but then didnt moult again all through Sep, Oct and Nov and for those months it hardly ate and I convinced myself that it was going to die 😢 but at the end of November I got a little cabinet w/ glass doors that I put a heater in and I keep it at 28-29°C for small spiders and ones that room temp is too cool for, and since its lived in there my H chilensis moulted in December, January, February and at the start of this month, 4 moults in the time it didnt do any Aug-Dec last year 😲 So yep Alex if you can keep your new Tarantula Room nice and warm I think your H chilensis will like it and other spiders too ofc 😷

[@tntsk868]

I am hooked on spiders thanks to your channel and other channels.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome, TNT!

[@IanTarrantula]

Great video Tom. Although I will point out it is Dolichothele diamantinensis now 😉 I love mine. Such a good eater.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

FACE PALM. I can't believe that I used the old name. Dear God. Thanks, Ian!

[@IanTarrantula]

@@TomsBigSpiders easy thing to do Tom. Still a great video. I love Blue T's I was the same when I first saw a picture of a metallica. I thought that had to be photoshop. When I found out it wasn't, that was when I knew I had to have one!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@IanTarrantula Thanks, Ian...I truly appreciate it. I KNEW I was going to mess something up! YES! I remember clear as day turning to Billie and saying, "and obviously someone was having fun with Photoshop with this one." My mind was totally blown when I realized that it was real!

[@mully107]

I liked the sapphire stunner line. Stunning sapphire specimen would have been a great illteration.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

It sure would, Nicholas!

[@Verminator-kj5kq]

You should do some more top 10s for other colours. Orange is my favourite on a tarantula. Great video as always Tom, spent the day cleaning listening to your podcasts too. Great stuff 👍👍👍

[@Trupiato]

Definitely! Orange, green (not as common but also gorgeous), also jet black species (P irminia or G pulchra immediately come to my mind, absolutely stunning bois 😍), maybe also "rainbow" spiders who rock a lithany of colors, like C versi or T seladonia... I'm seeing lots of possibilities here!

[@HoxterGG]

It's not a top list. Simply some species worth taking a good look at with lots of blue in their coloration.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I will likely do some videos featuring some tarantulas with other colors, but it wasn't really meant to be a Top 10 list. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and who the heck am I to say which ones are prettier? :) That said, I already plan to do green, as many folks ask about them. Thank you!

[@Verminator-kj5kq]

Tom Moran can’t wait for them. Keep up the great work. You and family stay safe. 👍

[@spikeyG]

Felt like I was back in high school, nice video!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahaha. Thanks, Mike!

[@bobbiscrittercave2348]

I love the D. diamantinensis! My female has recently been paired in a breeding loan by Deadly Tarantula Girl. I can't wait to see what we get from her!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome! Fingers crossed you get a sac, Bobbi! :)

[@mrether8579]

First class, first hand. The best information on KZbin. Thanks Tom.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Man, thank you so much! I truly appreciate that! :)

[@josephdaniel8225]

Big help. I've been collecting blue colored tarantulas lately. Thanks for the infos, very informative as ever. :)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'm so glad that this was helpful! Thank you!

[@tarantulaark3182]

All Tarantulas are beautiful but agree the blues are eye catching and pretty. I was waiting to see if you added Harpactira pulchripes to the list. After getting mine, it’s became one of my favorites. As always great video and thanks for sharing.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I took the H. pulchripes off last minute because the males don't have the blue, and the adult females tend to dull out to more gray/black, but I probably should have left it on. Next time... ;) It's one of my all time favs as well!

[@vanillacarnivore]

Excellent video, very informative. Thank you. I always look forward to watching your videos and learn from them.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much! :)

[@lucnadeau2821]

Lots of stunners there, Tom ! The only one I would consider at this point would be the GBB. Another possibility would be M. balfouri, but that one ain't happening for a long time. Stay safe and thanks for sharing :)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Luc! I hope that you and yours are all well! Those are two awesome species...I can't argue with either! :) Thank you!

[@flying_hussar3034]

GBB no brainer best for starter. O.Diamentinensis fast and little bit more available but colours pop quite early and are stunning. Good list Tom!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, bud! The GBB was one of my first. The D. diamentinensis can be okay, but MAN the slings are fast!

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

My favorite color of anything especially T's. Nice video Tom!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

It really looks great on Ts. Thanks, Joyce! I hope you and yours are well!

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

@@TomsBigSpiders We are all well Tom. But I don't know why there still is no TP anywhere. Is the Government hoarding again?? "}

[@thedarkabyss100]

There is another blue Old World that might make for an intermediate keeper's pick and that is the Phlogiellus Johnreylazoi AKA Palawan Blue, they are a smallish species that gets to 4-5 inches and is extremely bolty, but makes for one great display tarantula once they get big enough as they tend to stay out more often

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That was one of the ones I considered; I just need to get one. They are stunning. :)

[@caitlinflohr6416]

Thankyou Tom! This video was perfect for a beginner like me! I guess its really common for beginners to want something pretty to look at, which is definitely one factor I was considering... I was already looking at the GBB and after watching this video I'm going to keep looking for one to purchase. Thank you

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Caitlin! You were definitely my target audience for this one then! Thank you so much for chiming in. I'm so glad that this was helpful! And you'll love the GBB. :)

[@WarMaker160]

Thank you Tom! Always learn something new from every one of your videos! I hope you had a good weekend!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Gave! I hope that you had a good weekend as well. :)

[@NoahBlades]

I'm breeding the D. Diamantinensis now. I didn't realize they changed the genus to o. Thanks for the info and beautiful shots as always

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Noah! It didn't change! So sorry for the confusion. I used the old genus name. I was using old footage that was labeled with the old genus, and I had a major brain fart!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

OH! And good luck on your breeding project!

[@marymccoy6393]

I just found your channel tonight and have watched over a dozen of your videos. I gotta say I really love your channel. I’m hooked!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Mary...and welcome! Thank you so much for the very kind words! I know that I'm not for everyone, so that means a lot. :)

[@colinwinkelmann299]

I just picked up my first P. metallica, had to leave her at the shop for a few day but when I got back to work she had molted into a beautiful blue baby of 1.25"

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Colin! That's awesome! Congrats on the molt!

[@jimmysjamin1]

Tom Just checking in after I lucked out with my C veitnam blue I picked up my first P. metallica blue sapphire Im so excited and will take no chances except she needs a bigger home which I intend to do this evening just great stuff as always Tom stay blessed brother 🙏

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Jimmy! Sorry for the late reply! That's awesome! I hope that the rehouse went well!

[@meagandx]

Great video again! But the Cannibal Corpse hoodie is my fave! Haha

[@TomsBigSpiders]

So sorry for the delay, Meagan! Haha Thanks so much!

[@alexduesling4263]

Love these videos! The doli is absolutely stunning.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Alex!

[@rarebreedmotorworks2995]

"A tarantula that I'm attracted to, but not in a physical way" , haha. As much as I love your videos, it's the podcasts I always look forward to! Keep em coming!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I had to make sure that I was clear on that one. hahaha Thanks so much, Brian! :)

[@tink2276]

Awesome video Tom, I love the blue tarantulas. I was listening to the latest podcast earlier today and just wanted to let you know I have quite a few pictures of T’s drinking from water bowls if you do need them in the future.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Tink! Yeah, I've got a thing for them as well. And that would be great! I was going to put a call out on my Patreon page soon. I'm going to go ahead and do that water dish video. I think that it's needed... :)

[@JunFeril]

Its great to know that your staying safe. Keep on sharing videos your colorful Ts.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Ike! I hope that you and yours are well. Thanks so much, bud!

[@kv2315]

amazing video as always! im getting 5 P. metallicas, they already are at a friends house but i cant pick them up sadly because of the covid19 thing...

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, M.K.! Awwwww...that really sucks. UGH

[@michaele.derrickjr.9200]

Nice video. I have a few of these’s blue beauty’s. Love the camera work and how the colors just pop right in front of you

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, bud! It's so difficult sometimes to get the colors to pop! I'm glad that I was able to get some good footage (darn you, O. violaceopes! haha). Thanks, Michael!

[@thattarantulacouple9740]

Nice timing! We just ordered just 10 tarantulas, 6 of them are blue!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, guys! That's awesome! Congrats on your new acquisitions. :)

[@rumpelstilzz]

This older vid just popped up in my playlist. Now, I remember, it has been the reason why I got my juvie o.violaceopes. She is almost 3 inches in legspan now but still in her brown sling colors :D Thanks for the hint, I do love her!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Ha...that's awesome! I wish that I saw my big girl more. haha

[@earthlimbs]

This is probably my favorite video of yours Tom! Great job!!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Wow, thank you so much, Kristen! :)

[@disappearing23]

I still don’t have one Tarantula, but I’ve been doing some research and the info that you provide is great. Keep up the good work, you’ve made this easier for all who want to know more about this creatures.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello! Thank you so much! I know there is a lot of interest in them, so hopefully this will help some folks choose a good one. :)

[@russemusique]

Missed opportunity creating a common name for the Pseudohapolopus sp Blue... "Blue Booty Sapphire" 😜

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Bahahaha. No joke, I made up a common name for a species years ago (the fire hiney), and I just assumed that everyone would know I was trying to be funny. Nope. People started emailing me about getting a "fire hiney" tarantula! I felt terrible! hahaha

[@Yrkshirepuddin]

I've had my P. Sazimai for roughly one year, it's moulted a few times but hardly grown! It does dart around allover it's enclosure whenever I lift the lid its crazy! Its only around 1 and 1/2 inches! 🕷️

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Mine both went through crazy stages, Dom! Once they hit about 4" or so, they both became very defensive. They seemed to have calmed down, though. :)

[@kadoceleritus]

I've got a Poecilotheria Metallica and a Cyriopagopus Lividus in my collection. One day I'll add a D. Diamantinensis or two, and of course I'll be doing a communal M. Balfouri setup when I've got the space for another big showcase terrarium. Thanks for doing a spotlight on these absolutely stunning Ts, though I think it might have been cool to point out the blue form of the Aphonopelma Seemani since it could be a great beginner option, even if its blues are more muted. Always love your videos, since it's clear how much you love these gorgeous animals.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Dani! I gave brief thought to the A. seemani, but left it off because it's a color form and there are folks out there that don't believe the blue is a color form, but a stage that they go through. I didn't want to get into all that. haha

[@pauls5745]

excellent overview of species by color!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Paul!

[@timmillwood8992]

Hi Tom, I am also a fan of the blue T's. I have 4 of those you mentioned and I love them.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Tim! Thank you so much, bud. I love them, too!

[@sidewaysonhighways]

When I look at the Singapore blue I just see it as the arboreal cobalt blue. They both have much the same color and marking scheme to a tee as well as ill temperament, venom and humidity requirements. Only different builds. I don’t know about everyone, but the first time I watched this, I totally forgot about the Amazon Sapphire tarantula (which is rare), Sabah blue, and the South Mindanao tree tiger.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I can definitely see that, although my Singapore blue is MUCH more leggy than my C. lividus. They are quite similar though!

[@krystinekimes]

I learned a lot thank you I am not in the hobby but find it inspiring for those who are and it's fascinating to see these creatures

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Wow, thank you so much, Krystine! :)

[@ellimameladed7422]

I would LOVE to see a video about green tarantula species! So much harder to come by

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'm taking notes on that now! :) Thanks, Elli!

[@jamesemery1]

Awesome video, I've got quite a few on the list :) hope you and family are safe and well. I miss hearing the dog's clicking around. In the short time I've subscribed my husbandry has improved no end and it's all thanks to your videos and podcasts. Keep up the good work.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

James! First off, I hope that you and yours are well! And thank you so much, bud...that truly means a lot! I'm sure you'll get some clicking soon. hahaha

[@jaredlevine2002]

Surprised no Phormictopus in this!! Great list. Never heard of the Dolichothele diamantinensis but wow do I want one now. I think i may be one of the people who prefer their looks to a gbb....

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I tried, Jared...but my species blue is more green. haha The D. diamantinensis are just gorgeous! Hahaha

[@JRadForReal]

😂🤣 that is true.those guys are so cool!

[@moorhen6156]

my litle 2 inch m balfouri is quite active i see it webbing quite frequently, it's got quite the underground network but has kindly built all the tunnels next to the edges of the enclosure so i can see him busying around down there lol

[@TomsBigSpiders]

It was nice of her to build her tunnels right up against the enclosure for you! :)

[@dustingocus]

Tom I accualy just picked up a sling 2nd instar of the H Pulcripes last night and I can't wait for it to grow up and get those beautiful blue legs

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's one of my favorite species. I actually originally had it on the list, but took it off last minute. The males don't have the blue legs, and the females legs are more of a cool gray when they get larger. That said, they are still stunning. I'll include them on the followup!

[@dustingocus]

@@TomsBigSpiders it's one of my dream spiders

[@nessie421]

Great video! Thank you for breaking it down like that.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Vanessa!

[@rawdawgpendants5490]

My GBB just molted to its green carapas its been orange forever it seems.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Sorry for the delayed reply! That's awesome!

[@1968tmb]

This was such an educational and entertaining video! Thank you

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Toni...thank you so much! I hope that you and yours are well!

[@VexedSpecter]

I find that D. diamantinensis often can be quite defensive and skittish. When I got mine, they didn't hesitate to slap or bite a paintbrush. You also missed Avicularia geroldi! A stunning blue pinktoe!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello! Yup, that's why I made a point of saying that temperaments may vary. I have a friend that handles hers it's so calm. Mine is very skittish. And I didn't miss it...I just couldn't include every blue spider and had to focus on ones I could talk about from experience. There are definitely many more!

[@ohminsun]

This video was a "must watch"...all of my wish list to acquire next is blue lol!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Lynn! :)

[@ohminsun]

@@TomsBigSpiders Also, OBT rehouse (how did she suddenly get so huge) went well thanks to your rehouse demonstration videos! They are FAST but she was more scared than anything!

[@rachaels8leggedwonders448]

As always, absolutely fantastic video!! I couldn’t have chosen better species to highlight!! I know I’ve been absent for a while, but I’m working through your backlog after being incredibly sick the first half of this year. But I’m back, and so excited to catch up with your videos!!!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Rachael!!! Welcome back! Does this mean that you will be doing videos again? :) I did not know that you were sick...oh no! Glad to hear that you are feeling better!

[@rachaels8leggedwonders448]

@@TomsBigSpiders no, I don’t think I’ll be making more videos, unfortunately. The time commitment is just too intense at this time.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@rachaels8leggedwonders448 Awwww...believe me, I get it. This has become like a second job for me.

[@kanamekiyru]

Can we all agree when you see a T that rarely comes out you just stop and stare for a good while and lose track of time

[@TomsBigSpiders]

TOTALLY. I agree COMPLETELY. hahaha

[@johnheyfron5965]

Yes, was sitting yesterday when my P.Imirnia went for a walk, mid day, just got out her hide and strolled around her enclosure, shes freshly molted too so was amazed. Just went and admired her for about 10 minutes or so

[@tedmyers8005]

Great video Tom! I absolutely adore my Blue Ts. My C. lividus is gorgeous (even though I haven’t seen it in 6 months, haha 🙄), and my P. metallica sling/juvenile is getting more and more beautiful with every molt! And, could you do C. lividus for your next Detailed Species Vid? I know that when I last asked this, you mentioned that you don’t have a ton of footage/photos of yours, so if you’d like, I could send you some photos of mine :) Thanks again Tom!

[@RoyIMVU]

I feel like you should have added the "beginner friendly" species first then added the more challenging ones after. I am a fan of blue spiders, and also orange ones. I have a few of the "Baboon" species including the "Blue Footed Baboon" (I.Mira). It is a fossorial so some people don't seem as enthused about them, but I adore mine. I got a confirmed female and seeing her blue feet sticking out of the hole on occasion makes me very happy. I do want to get an m. Balfouri communal as a goal later on. I did purchase a P.metallica sling and it has been my most reclusive of the bunch. It sometimes makes me worry if it is even "alive in there" as it did not eat for a while after getting it and even seemed scared of some prey items. I ended up giving it a couple "pin head" sized crickets for it to eat.

[@RoyIMVU]

Of course after I said this p.metallica has been out every day since.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Roy! I was originally going to put them in order from beginner to advanced, but I wanted to avoid it feeling like it was leading to the "most dangerous" blue T. That said, maybe I should have stuck with the original plan. I love the I. mira as well, and it was on my preliminary list. I just couldn't include them all. My first P. metallica was quite shy as a sling, and I didn't see it much. It's much more bold as an adult.

[@timmillwood8992]

i love the C lividus. i have always had these in my collection. My cobalt i have a 6inch pvc pipe angeled in the soil and thats where she stays.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

She sounds amazing, Tim! Have you seen the green variant? I had a chance to get a few, and now I'm kicking myself for not grabbing them.

[@BillPerryBCPythons]

Awesome stuff Tom!! 👍👍

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you very much!

[@jamesprice7470]

Great introduction of the blue tarantula Tom.i do have a p sazami and p matalica, and also the c lividum which I got not long back she was set up terrestrial so had to rehouse her which was not fun due to there very defensive behaviour.for about a week she hid behind a cork bark and webbed herself in to feel safe.then one day I went to changed her water and wow she had made a huge burrow from the bottom straight up to the lid now I dont see het but she is happy. Dispite her being defensive they are a stunning spider.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, James! Yeah, the C. lividus is a gorgeous spider. I just think some folks don't realize that if you keep them correctly, you rarely see them.

[@TheGrowlingAraknid]

Great video! Thanks so much for sharing man!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much! :)

[@XxHybridFreakxX]

Love your videos. Keep up the awesome work.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Brian!

[@chad4404]

I always enjoy your videos very informative

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you very much, Chad!

[@luisg5713]

i really love this video you really cover everything and anything that’s important

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you very much, Luis! I tried to give a good selection. :)

[@rkhnd51]

I wasn't familiar with the Brazilian Blue Beauty. I like the smaller size as I'm a beginner. I'll put that on my future shopping list. Thanks! I just found your husbandry care for this that I will watch now.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

It's a truly stunning spider. If you find one, grab it up! :) Thanks 1

[@iainstokes6894]

Awesome video again! Great info!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much!

[@nastybrfym]

Great info , dope sweater !!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you!

[@listershat]

Thrixopelma lagunas and Homoeomma sp blue large / 2 are great beginners and around 6 inches. Mine are docile and hardy.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, for the head up, Stacey!

[@m.k.2227]

great video as always! 😊 thank you for helping me out to choose wich tarantula i should give to my friend for her first! i will get her a GBB since they are really beautiful, easy to keep and somewhat laid back. i have a lot if tarantulas and she hold her first one last weekend. it was a versicolor sling. she absolutely adored it! 😊 two days later she called me and said she wanted a tarantula for herself and i have to choose one that is easy to keep. but since versicolors are somewhat hard to raise i did not want to give her one. you know when your first one dies its always a hard and probably a major reason ppl wont continue keeping.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, M.K. And you are most welcome! Probably a good call on the C. versicolor. Some folks still seem to have a very difficult time with them. :( I DO know of many people who got discouraged and left the hobby after losing one or two spiders.

[@m.k.2227]

@@TomsBigSpiders yeah and most versicolour slings in my area are from the same breeder and a lot of them did not make it. but i changed my mind again since noone has a gbb girl for sale now my friend will get a 6 year old G rosea girl. i cant wait to see her face when she sees her! 😁

[@jeffreygolish3827]

I nearly panicked when I saw the title to this video, forgetting that I have a GBB sling, so I've got blue covered! You mentioned green; funny, the GBB has that covered too. Is there any reason to worry about threat poses? Just don't stick your hand up to the T and you'll be OK. Right? I mean, at least it's a behavior I understand. Finally, I got a B. Boehmei sling in yesterday. Got to admit, I really like the Brachy genus. It's the colors.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahaha. Yes, those metallic green carapaces definitely! And I don't worry about threat poses myself, but I've spoken to plenty of new keepers who find them to be quite frightening and disturbing. :) Brachys are gorgeous...I'm trying to collect them all. haha Thank you, Jeffrey!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I FINALLY got a B. emilia. I'll be in a nursing home by the time it's an adult. haha

[@rocfella]

i love my gbb juvie, always out, not skittish and confident eater. i hope she stays like that

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Sounds like you have a sweetheart! :)

[@SuddenEden]

Hi Tom...Thank you for making the hobby more tolerable . I am looking for a good book. A learning of anatomy or/and species. You do such a great job with husbandry; I am so grateful .

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much; I really appreciate that! As for the book, there isn't too much out there. There IS one on Amazon, but it's super expensive.

[@drdoolittlefishhobbyist6055]

Glad to see your keeping well Tom. This video is awesome as always. Keep safe and healthy my friend.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, bud! I hope that you and your family are doing well!

[@billstokesbary6143]

My favorite blue would be Xenesthis sp blue with it's gorgeous blue legs, but I can understand why it didn't they make the list, they aren't easy to find available

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I HAVE to get one of those! They have them at Fear Not right now, too... Thanks, Bill!

[@billstokesbary6143]

@@TomsBigSpiders I got one 2 weeks ago, and it's a plain brown spiderling with super long legs lol

[@Terrovax]

Its pretty cool how the colour blue doesnt really seem to be that uncommon with tarantulas. Id even say that tarantulas that have red, purple, or green are even rarer than blue ones.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I agree completely! Blue almost seems common at this point. I find green to be a bit more rare. And I'd LOVE to see a full red one!

[@Terrovax]

@@TomsBigSpiders Hahaha, same. The closest species I could think of to being full red would probably have to be the recently discovered Selenocosmiinae sp. Bloody Red "North Luzon" from the Philippines. Even then, that species seems to turn brown after a while.

[@FC360D]

My first tarantula was a GBB but it died 2 weeks after getting it and the only thing that I could see that might have killed it is the humidity being a bit too high, I added more holes to the enclosure when I got my current T.Vagans. The death of the GBB has kinda put me off getting 1 for a while and the boltiness of my T.Vagans makes me consider getting a more docile tarantula next time although that Peruvian blue has really caught my eye and I'm very tempted to get 1.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello! Was it kept on moist substrate? When they first came into the hobby, people were told to keep them moist. Many were dying, and they actually had the reputation for being difficult to keep alive for a while. If kept on dry substrate with a water dish and good ventilation, they are very easy to keep. Definitely consider keeping another! Yeah, both the GBB and the T. vagans make it to a lot of beginner lists, but both can be quite skittish. I hope that you can find a Peruvian blue! :)

[@FC360D]

@@TomsBigSpiders I didn't have moist substrate as my research told me that it comes from a dry arid area so prefers dry substrate, the only thing I did was overflow the water dish a little bit. The first week I had the GBB it explored a bit, webbed up a bit and ate a meal worm. The second week I dropped a meal worm but it wasn't interested in it and the worm dug down into the substrate which caused me to have to put the GBB into a new tub while I removed the meal worm, the poor GBB died a few days after I did this but it wasn't looking good before I did it. I kept the enclosure in the exact same way for a couple of months after it died and kept putting water into the dish every week and noticed the humidity never dropped below 70% which I think was the issue. I added more holes and now the enclosure gets down to 30% humidity some days which my T.Vagans seems to like, although it definitely likes a higher humidity when about to moult from my experience so far. I'm loving the hobby so far and only had my T.Vagans since November 2019, got my GBB in September 2019.

[@nicoledonohoe2808]

Hi Tom and Billie you did an amazing job on this video!! This was very much needed in the hobby iam glad you did one! I do agree 100 percent on your recommendation! Hope you and the family are staying safe !

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Nicole! Hopefully, it helps some people out. And we are doing well, thank you! I hope that you and yours are okay!

[@edwardgomez1388]

Great tutorial video Tom. Always enjoy your videos. I still consider myself a beginner even though I've been in the hobby for over a year. I've got six old worlds, with my Tlitlocatl Vagans being very defensive. Still would like to add a blue to my collection. Again thanks for the tutorial. I'll probably start with a new world blue.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Edward! Luckily, there are a lot of awesome blue ones out there!

[@savedtime_]

Thanks for sharing this info.😊

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you!

[@Polyglottia]

Tom, I love your content! It's so thorough and specific!! Have you considered making more general knowledge videos about tarantulas that would be less species or genus specific? I would love to see that sort of thing, but maybe it would be boring to produce for you? I would like to hear more about their commonalities and differences more broadly, and about their history. As a teacher, I think you would be amazing in making such videos. Just an idea, not meant as a criticism. Thanks again!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much! And I'm always up for suggestions. Could you give me a couple examples of the type of topics you'd want to see?

[@Polyglottia]

@@TomsBigSpiders I don't really know much about tarantulas in general. I think it would be cool to hear about their relationship to other spiders and other members of the arachnid branch, as well as to arthropods in general. I don't have any specific ideas, largely because I don't really know much about tarantulas. To give you an example of where I am coming from, I watch your videos that are species specific and find them interesting, but maybe long for a video where you compare tarantulas to other spiders perhaps? Maybe a video where you expand on the major differences between old world and new world tarantulas beyond the obvious stronger venom for old world and urticating hairs for new. It may be that there really just aren't enough differences to expound about in a video between old and new worlds. Maybe generalized tarantulas videos would be boring or something? Perhaps generalized videos would result in too many inaccuracies due to the generalization? I guess what I am saying is that other than sling and newbie guides, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of KZbin content regarding tarantulas generally. I know that's not necessarily up your alley given that you are deep in the trenches of specific and species-related knowledge, but you are very knowledgeable so it would be awesome to hear your perspective. P.S. Your podcast is great too. I enjoy hearing your enthusiasm about tarantulas.

[@thesilkkradle9558]

magic mate. love it.. thank you.

[@chuckmaster3000]

Kick ass video featuring so perrrty blues.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Ha! Thank you so much, Charles!

[@jupiterrocamora4946]

Oh no... There goes my savings... Hahaha awesome upload Tom!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahahaha. Awwww, man....there I go costing people money again! haha Thank you!

[@jupiterrocamora4946]

@@TomsBigSpiders You're totally right though, not a lot of pets come in blues as bright as Ts. These beauties will be worth adding in my collection!

[@michaelfortner8210]

Great video. I really enjoy your dedication to the hobby. I would be interested to see what's on your "wish list". Future t's or maybe ones you haven't been able to get but really want.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Michael! Thank you so much! That would make for a very fun video...thank you!

[@jophiel9120]

Why I don't I hear much about the phormingochilus

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Jophiel! I just don't think think that as many people keep them. Those that do LOVE them, though.

[@bensexotics4901]

What i’ve heard is that they aren’t actually blue but that light can’t pass through the hairs which breaks the light or something giving it the illusion that they are blue. Could explain why majority of them are almost a jet black under no lighting. Now i could be completely wrong here so don’t take my word for it lol.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'd believe it! I'm honestly not sure. haha That would make sense for the iridescent ones! :)

[@imitchell6663]

Started collecting around 16 months ago. Currently have (in order of purchase): C. Darlingi 2.5", OBT 1", Nicaraguan Curly 2cm, Trinidad Chevron 1.5", Poecilotheria Regalis 1.5" and just bought a Venezuelan Suntiger 1cm. My local pet shop has cobalt blue slings for sale atm but I cant lie I am hesitant.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's quite the collection so far! :) If you get a cobalt as a sling and set it up correctly, they only time you should have any chance of negative interactions is during rehousings. :)

[@bodieofci5418]

Love your work sir

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you very much!

[@Kenny762c]

Great video Tom! Can you do black tarantulas next?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Kenny! I can try to put something together. :)

[@Kenny762c]

@@TomsBigSpiders that would awesome!

[@Mikah234]

Amazing trantulas..I've always been creeped out by spiders. But over the last few weeks. Watching for what ever reason. So many trantula videos. It's made me not so scared and actually appreciate them. And from the beginning the Metallica trantula has blown me away. Never even knew they existed or seen one. But I always find myself watching videos on them. Just amazing and so beautiful to look at. My wife heard me watching a beginners video on collecting or getting a trantula. And was like dont even think about it.....Hahaha but I enjoy watching and learning about them. Thank you for sharing. And just curious. what do think about the pink salmon goliath trantula? I think that's its simple name. I've seen alot of videos on it. Mentioning its large size and calm attitude. thanks and keep up the cool content.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Jesse! I got my first tarantula back in the mid-90s partially to get over my arachnophobia. Later on, I too used to watch a lot of videos featuring tarantulas to help me to get over my fear. It really helped, too. As for the P. metallica, they are awesome spiders. Have you seen my video with the communal of them? Also, here is the latest video that I did on the Salmon pink birdeater: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6OViXich8Z1Z8U I think that they can be great beginner spiders.

[@Mikah234]

@@TomsBigSpiders thank you so much..now to convince the wife..hahaha

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@Mikah234 It may take some time, but I'm sure that you'll be successful! haha I actually did a podcast on that topic. lol

[@zinogre5632]

I actually want to have an m balfouri communal but i dont have the money to buy it.

[@RoyIMVU]

I am thinking of getting one in the future. Money is not stopping me as much as wanting some more experience. Rehousing one fast spider is one thing...a communal is definitely something that would require experience.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I got a very good deal on mine when I got it.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Luckily, mine were VERY well behaved for both rehousings. That said, I was really not looking forward to those rehousings. haha

[@demoniccustomtackle6422]

Appreciate all the info. Looking to get into the hobby and there’s no such thing as too much research. Especially when one or two I’m researching are on this list. Awesome video Bud, thank you and stay safe.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Research was always one of my favorite parts of the hobby. I hope this helped out a bit! Thank you, and I hope that you and yours are safe!