Breeding Tarantulas 101

Things you should know about breeding your tarantulas. These are basic fundamentals that have been passed on to me or I have learned through experience and researching.
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[@Gettinbentfishing]

Awesome video, great to see you back at it. Hopefully school wont slow the vids down. Good luck in your new room👍

[@dprimer422]

Thanks Alex, Good to see you back , sounds like you have been busy. Great video, lots of good info. keep it up and stay safe.

[@negronjr7853]

Damn, Alex! You have gotten better and better in a short period of time. Thanks for passing down all the knowledge. You are appreciated.

[@nancysisk935]

I studied spiders in college and had my first tarantula for 9 years (she ruptured her abdomen when we were at Auburn and had surgery -you can look it up!). Anyway, you are a delightful human. The detail and love for tarantulas is obvious. I recently caught 2 male "therapy" tarantulas and would like to them to breed as soon as I find a female. This is very helpful information and I thank you for it!

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thank you so much! I’m humbled by your words. 😊

[@nancysisk935]

​@@TarantulaHaven Humbled by my words?????? You are a master at this!!! Anyway, "Fluffy" lived 3 more years post abdomen repair (sutures). I am saving this video, taking notes, and will subscribe/support your posts. Thank you from all of us that appreciate the beauty of these incredible comforting little creatures!

[@Violet-Lily]

Wait....science is an 'afterthought' subject?! Think I've spotted where the education system is failing! Great video as usual!

[@AdriansCreatures]

USA School science has always been random projects that you never use in the everyday world, 😂 frog cutting open, sand filter water, volcanos, water activities, planting plants like KZbin can show you all that junk

[@jacksamson5968]

@@AdriansCreatures I’m from the US and I think my science education was excellent. Definitely felt prepared for science higher education

[@AdriansCreatures]

@@jacksamson5968 some states aren’t = lol Arizona not it

[@whitneygagnon8010]

Great and informative video, thank you for sharing :) also good luck in your new classroom, I hope the transition goes as smoothly as possible given the circumstances :)

[@LolipopLW13]

This was so interesting! ☺️

[@tarantulamum4322]

15:03 Alex prods spider spider: ill go when I'm ready whats the rush 🤣🕷

[@jenniferc7855]

This is the best video! Love your work Alex.

[@pauljones8054]

Yet again Alex awesome video informative well presented. I've learnt a lot. Thanks Alex 10/10

[@wheezyvettech8781]

This was an incredible video!! Thank you so much!

[@juandimas8813]

Grate video very informative answered lost of my questions

[@Call_Me-Daddy]

That was a very good video everything u talked about and showed was great information thank u

[@ohminsun]

I want to buy a "Pank Toed Tranchula" LOL

[@alexduesling4263]

I just about died at the generic pink toe name! I can't stand places who sell spiders this way or call them fancy tarantulas. I think we all know that every tarantula is secretly fancy.

[@NashHinton]

How to tell a sperm web from a regular web?

[@bighashgang1990]

After your females have been paired how do you personally go about conditioning her so she drops the sack quicky as possible? I have my ways but I wana hear what you do after your fems have been paired

[@beeclark5733]

Thank you. Got a juvenile M. robustum pair that I want to set the scene for and this was super helpful.

[@mysteriousmrrex6654]

If I email someone a picture with a ruler next to my tarantula, can anyone tell me if she's big enough to breed? I'm fairly confident it is a female but maybe y'all will be able to confirm or deny it if I am wrong

[@Cut_Throat_Greedy]

What kind of substrate is that at the 15 min mark

[@TarantulaHaven]

That is a combination of my own substrate mixture which is similar to jungle mix but the sandy red stuff is Exo Terra Stone Desert.

[@nicholasstrano7308]

You put a lot of care into your teaching and it shows, you are an amazing person and I will always watch your videos. Heck, you’re even the perfect videos for my daughters to watch and learn about different species and care for them and overall understanding.

[@TarantulaHaven]

Wow thank you! I couldn't think of a better compliment. I really appreciate it. :)

[@debbiiletchworth3920]

Totally Awesome video, it really helps a lot!!!

[@klaskristian1]

Good introduction into breeding. You coverd most of it. In most of my pairings, females did not eat much between mating and eggsack laying. Another thing is that diffrent speicies, males and females can cohibit for diffrent long timeperiods . When i bred P murinus i left the male in with the female for weeks. It always was no problems. They could mate when they felt like it and was not forced too. The male always survived and i found new spermwebs in the females cage! If i would i could be retriewd after some weeks, but of course i had in mind that it could be eaten. Another thing is that it is more important for the female to have a well desiged cage with a burrow and deep substrate. Its always important with a deep sub and retreat, but after mating is extra important. This increase the chance for her to build a sucessfull sac IMO, and that you some time vefore egglaying mousten the substrate so humidety increase and eggsack does not dry out. In nature they often laying egg in conjunction to wet-seasons. It us also important after egglaying to disturb them as less as possible. Dont feed the female if she has a eggsack. It will only disturb her. They mist likely will not hunt while they carry eggsack. If they eat the sack it has nothing to do with that female is hungry. It is also important to give some speicies like Some Brachypelma a cooling periods after mating. This is some advises i could come up with

[@pruebj3553]

I’m a qualified teacher and used to teach IT. I loved it until I was told I had to teach Maths and English, instead of IT ….. It put me right off being a teacher anymore.

[@TuberoseKisser]

Science is an afterthought which is ironic considering how everyone is about science nowadays. Edits: 13:01 feel like this was glossed over BUT there's some whispers about some people had a higher chance of their females producing after eating the male. Don't know if it's because they're eating or what 14:22 on top of that, the stress of being moved will probably result in fighting or refusals to mate 25:01 I was gonna make a joke but it's waaaaayyy too inappropriate.

[@TarantulaHaven]

I know right? 🤔

[@PETROCK-NROLL]

Excellent video Alex! Fully agree with every point you you covered! Loved the footage you inserted at every point too! You fully had me griped throughout the entire video! 💜💜

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thank you Amy! That means a lot! 😊

[@BethanysSpiders]

Great video 😊 definitely think it’s important to consider what you will do with slings if you get a sac. It’s commonly an afterthought and people get a shock when they’re stuck with hundreds of slings!!

[@imranaboo433]

Wow this is a very comprehensive and well put together video just what I was after thanks.

[@JoseDiaz-lg4fn]

I just got to wild tarantulas in my backyard two different locations I need help is there an email I can email you send you some pictures and videos and more information maybe you can suggest me what should I do. Alex help

[@chinitomist1363]

Hi, do sperm web expired? If they dont use/mate? Is there a method to force MM to do sperm web? Thanks, hope you notice my question,

[@7gdog]

Excuse me sir how would you know if the male is ready for the next action? I just mate one of my tarantulas last night it was a success insemination. But I have two female and one male can I use him right away to mate with the other or I need to condition him again

[@oliviakamara7153]

Thats sad. I went to a small country school and my science classroom had sinks all around the perimeter of the room. And emergency hazard showers and eye wash contraptions. Best class ever!

[@CohlTrain]

Hey brother now how should I buy them buy 3 hope for females then 2 years later buy 3 hope for males? Should I just focus on getting females then just look for a male when the female is ready to breed

[@sniffanyB]

I've been wanting a video like this. I'm not anywhere near ready to attempt to breed but glad I have this video for when I'm ready. Thanks!!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Great video Alex really enjoyed it with some awsome information 👍

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thank you Dave! This means a great deal to me coming from you. :)

[@daveslittlebeasties]

@@TarantulaHaven thank you it was very enjoyable and good luck with your new lessons 👍👍

[@memoriesofviolet]

Great video and information on breeding!Thanks for adding my guys at the end!

[@Violet-Lily]

Beautiful spoods, from one Violet to another!

[@johnhall2974]

It was 666 likes. So I had to add another 😂 good video brah 🤙🏻

[@Raymondreddd]

Why must this have so little views? WHY!?

[@ChantalsCritters]

What a great video full of information.

[@KingTimmy136]

How long have you been doing tarantulas?

[@Fluffypotatoes4]

Do you have any tips on any of the aviculari genus?

[@johntowner1893]

Use washing up tubs and a kettle for hot water!

[@kristiyannikolov8473]

Does your students know that you have a lot of spiders? Have you ever shown them your tarantulas?

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information and update Alex

[@niteowl9733]

Here's an idea. Take two really cool and compatible species and make a unique species. People don't with snakes all the time. They do it with weed too. They even do it with each other. What's the problem with with making a purple tiger striped super colorful bird eater? That would be sweet!

[@smokinpot]

hybrid is bad

[@adambradford6712]

Only thing you can add is what to do after an egg sac is made. Like when to remove it and how to incubate it or when the babies need separation

[@trueaussieray9093]

A little portable camp sink from a camping supply depot could be brought in to the front of the classroom for when needed, unfortunately you probably have to purchase this yourself.. lol.. good luck my frend

[@TarantulaHaven]

Ha! Great minds think alike. I’ve already requested one from my principal. Let’s see where it goes. I’m hoping they may have some money for it or I’m gonna keep bugging his ass until he figures something out.

[@colostomybaguette6122]

I hope they don't force you to teach CRT

[@springmillexotics7871]

Im hoping to be able to get in to breeding soon. Thanks for the information!

[@tylerjoslin6373]

Absolutely brilliant video thankyou for this!

[@TarantulaHaven]

Glad you enjoyed it. 🤓👍🏼

[@ethanmccormack9561]

Honestly an amazing video, filled with so much helpful information but not to much it overload people, definitely a video I will come back to repeatedly for reference. How I wish I had a teacher like you when I was in school many moons ago.

[@theresaklassendyck4150]

Amazing video! Especially the first part about being responsible in breeding is so important! ☺️ Thank you! Greetings from Germany!

[@DageCuller]

Wow I had no idea you were a teacher. It makes sense with your videos being both highly informative and easily digestive. Anyway love your videos thanks for the info

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thank you. I appreciate the compliment. 🤓👍🏼

[@ophiophile7168]

Best video on breeding i've seen as of yet. Amazingly done!

[@grizxmerciless6033]

lol lots of tapping

[@smallnutofmisery]

Wonderful video and info! Love the love songs lol

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thank you! I really appreciate your feedback. 😊

[@anitalangford6975]

Love the video.

[@kiinski]

Thanks!

[@bartverheyden441]

👊👊👊

[@bigbaby2775]

nice vid

[@alvinjandiaz6173]

Done my 1st breeding session with my chacos should i breed them again to make sure that the breeding is successful? If ever how many times?

[@TarantulaHaven]

One time is usually good. You can try again but the female may not be as receptive the next time. Usually you wait until he makes another sperm web before trying again. I wouldn’t try more than twice especially if successful. Good luck!

[@alvinjandiaz6173]

How i can know if the breeding is successful? and if ever once she lay her egg sac when should i get it? Should i get it after she lay or after a day, a week or a month?

[@alvinjandiaz6173]

How i can know if the breeding is successful? and if ever once she lay her egg sac when should i get it? Should i get it after she lay or after a day, a week or a month?

[@tikamcdonald2154]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!! That was the best & most informational video I’ve ever found! ❤️

[@Ryoko53027]

i've seen a trick on another pairing video where the breeder put the hard end of the paint brush down in between the females chelicerae/fang bits to keep her from moving forward bc she wasnt receptive. it was amazing to watch o-o and i cudnt believe the precision xDD Annnyways, Wonderful Vid !! Very informative

[@ashleybarnes9343]

Have you ever used pro rep spider life substrate? If so do you know if its any good for high humidity species and bio reactive tanks??

[@DrGhoulPumpkinstein]

What a great video! I truly appreciate all the helpful info and advice you continue to provide in your videos. I’m looking into getting into breeding in my collection so this was a great help. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Cherylelynn85]

So sad to see that my old Middle school is no more You used to be my art teacher at Jenkins and then my English teacher for a bit :)

[@lauraclegg794]

Glad to see you back. Brilliant video too. I bet you are a brilliant teacher, you are very good at explaining things & have a nice calm manner. Good traits to have in teaching & being around fast Spiders lol. The Cambridgei & Irminia males are very similar, I know I'd struggle to tell them apart xx

[@JEEXOTICS]

Love your channel man! We’re long time viewers!

[@creepycritterkaden9338]

I don't see any reason this video shouldn't have a million views! Subscribed! This channel has got to be one of the best!

[@johannoren2787]

Great great video on breeding, I am pretty new in this hobby, a year in now and about a hundred tarantulas, but I will definitely try breeding in the future!:)

[@negronjr7853]

Very educational!! Thanks

[@gpalmer456]

Love this content. Subscribed!

[@carlap748]

That drumming on the glass was the cutest!!

[@stevenelson197]

Great video Alex!!! I have a question for you, is it normal for a OBT to mature at 9 months?

[@TarantulaHaven]

That’s a bit fast but not unheard of in males. Mine matured a little over a year. Females I don’t think so.

[@RealMelodyBlue]

What kind of tarantula is that really fuzzy one in the intro? It's so fluffy!!! I love it!!! Please don't make hybrid breeds!!

[@Violet-Lily]

Tliltocatl albopilosum, common name, curly hair tarantula! There is a 'true' and a 'hobby' form, the 'true' is the fluffiest.

[@TarantulaHaven]

That is Harriet my Tliltocatl albopilosus (Curly Hair Tarantula) 😊

[@RealMelodyBlue]

@@TarantulaHaven she's freaking awesome!! I love her!!!❤️ She's so fluffy!!

[@Hexonip]

You're awesome sir, so much education in less and half an hour!

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thank you so much! This means a lot to me. 😊

[@2inchANDY]

What was the species at 16:30 ?

[@TarantulaHaven]

Poecilotheria regalis