Buying MYSTERY Wolf Spiders from NARBC Expo!

[@adisturbedoneandi]

SNAKE DISCOVERY! Ed and Emily are amazing people you should watch their content sometimes if you have not!

[@emokitty7068]

That’s is true

[@Nephyness]

Yes! I have been watching them for years and they are great!

[@Hayley0412]

I love Snake Discovery, Ed and Emily seem to be really good people! ❤️

[@lunathestoryteller2433]

I've been watching snake discovery since the beginning too!!! They're my nerdy friends I wish I had in high school!!! Really really amazing people!

[@chasewise3649]

I’ve been waiting so long for Tarantula Kat x Snake Discovery meet up

[@arachnid.archives2543]

The red pine is very likely H carolinensis. They don't get a lot larger. The other is Hogna lenta. Wolfies are my favorite true spiders to keep! They're lots of fun to watch them hunt!

[@tarantulakat]

Thank you girl 🤗

[@Beco96]

@@tarantulakat maybe a stupid question, but what does "true spider" means? (I'm a total spider-newbie, just following your channel 🤣 ) ...

[@flareon1368]

@@Beco96 With spiders there are "True Spiders" and then there are also "Mygalomorphs". Basically we are talking in scientific terms when referring to these two groups of spiders. The very basic answer to your question is that True Spiders are more or less "modern spiders" or the most recent adaptations to spiders, whereas Tarantulas and their cousins (like the Trapdoor spiders such as mouse spiders) are Mygalomorphae which are basically prehistoric spiders that haven't evolved much since several thousand to several million years ago. If you want the more complex answer, here it is: If you go down the ladder of Scientific Classifications on spiders, the differentiation between Mygalomorphs and true spiders (Araneomorphs) is going to be one of the places where the different kinds of spiders split in the ladder. To classify spiders we must go; Kingdom (animalia) phylum (arthropoda) subphylum (chelicerata) class (arachnida) order (araneae) and up to the order (araneae) this will include ALL spiders but differentiates spiders from things like scorpions, mites, and crabs which may be in the same subphylum or even the same class as spiders. Then you split the spiders once you hit the suborder and the infraorder. The suborders of spiders are the Mesothelae (A suborder comprised of mostly extinct families of spiders, with only one extant family being Liphistiidae which are native to some countries in Asia including China and Japan. These are the most primitive spiders, basically they've been around the longest hence why they've mostly come to be extinct in the modern day. The big difference between them and other spiders on a physical level is that they have a more segmented body similar to other arthropods rather than to the other spiders.) the second suborder is Opisthothelae (which comprises most spiders still around today and their ancestors) Mygalomorphae and Araneomorphae are the two infraorders within the suborder of Opisthothelae, and are different from one another in a couple different ways, but mainly Mygalomorphs are simply older and more primitive than Araneomorphs. As mentioned in the simplified answer, Araneomorphs or "True spiders" are more evolved, and additionally this is the infraorder of spiders that comprises nearly every single living species of spiders we see today. Orb weavers, widows, wolf spiders, grass spiders, jumping spiders, huntsman spiders, and many many more of the spiders we are extremely familiar with are all Araneomorphs. Some of the evolutions True Spiders have include the most distinguishable characteristic of fangs that point diagonally towards one another rather than the Mygalomorphs whose fangs point straight down, (this is an "improved evolution" due to the fact that fangs that point down can only capture prey from directly under the spiders, whereas fangs that pinch can capture prey from multiple angles. Additionally it should be noted that the other primitive suborder of spiders, the Mesothelae, also have downward pointing fangs which is how we know for a fact that diagonal fangs were an evolutionary advancement) and less easily distinguishable features include that True Spiders tend to have less book lungs whereas Mygalomorphs always have two sets (four) book lungs, and that True Spiders tend to live FAR less time than Mygalomorphs. Additionally, Mygalomorphs lack any complex web weaving capabilities and their webs tend to act less as a trap and more as a "trip line" system, whereas Araneomorphs have developed the ability to weave complex web structures with fewer more intricate lines of silk that can anchor to one another and to objects which makes creating a "trap" and "trip line system" in one web possible. Tarantulas, for instance, grow so large because the messy webbing they lay down simply notifies the spider when prey is near and the shear size and strength of the spider is what helps it to take the prey down. This is actually why true spiders that do not utilize webs such as huntsman and wolf spiders are some of the largest of the Araneomorphs, with some huntsman rivaling the size of the Theraphosas (Goliath bird eaters) which is in total body mass the largest living spider species, and of course the largest tarantula and Mygalomorph. However that doesn't mean size is most important because jumping spiders can still take down prey much larger than them and are of a small size. Every kind of spiders still around today are around because they've evolved the perfect ways to survive in their own micro-ecosystem, and are an apex predator in their own habitats. It's honestly so interesting to learn about spiders! This is all significant of course because with tarantulas being the most familiar Mygalomorphs we know of, and being a common pet kept in the hobby, it is important to be able to differentiate the tarantulas from the other, non tarantula, non Mygalomorph spiders, hence the common use of the term, "True Spider"! I know this was super long but if you read all of it I really appreciate it and hope this helps!!

[@Beco96]

@@flareon1368 Thank you so much for this amazingly detailed answer :) You're truly an expert!

[@flareon1368]

@@Beco96 Not a problem! I love learning about spiders and spreading awareness about their incredibly diverse and unique ways of living among us!

[@kristenerwin2518]

So jealous you met Ed and Emily.

[@idmouse]

Same

[@AS-cc8mp]

Ahh the second one we have in Vancouver, I know because one crawled out of my laundry basket last week. I had never seen such big fangs so I called my neighbour who’s a biologist for insects and they said “oh it’s just a little wolf spider no biggie.” Meanwhile I was in the other room on a bed wearing rain boots. Trying to get over my fear of these guys and your videos have been helping a lot.

[@Rat2rrj]

ayyyyy two of my favorite creature keepers on KZbin, together at last! the pine wolf has markings that look like eyebrows above a pair of eyes lol

[@airyisafairy]

Hi Kat! Thank you so much for your channel! I used to be an avid hater/scaredy cat of spiders because they look so intense and different. But after watching your videos and seeing your love and awe of spiders - you really got me feeling the same way!!! I used to be terrified of having any spider found in my house and would ask my mother to "get rid" of them. But I've actually found 2 recently and mustered up the courage to use a cup to release them back out to the wild! And I actually find them fascinating and even adorable now!! When I released 1 in particular it looked back at me almost like a "bye" before walking off 🥺 I would've never thought I would find spiders to be cute and now here we are :) Thank you Kat for sharing your love for exotic pets ❤ Keep up the amazing content and hope anyone reading this has a blessed weekend! Edit: I also adore your aesthetic and personality 🌌❤ had to let ya know

[@skierprincessakify]

Poor tortoises, I just worry about the kind of people who adopt them, they often don’t care that they outlive you and don’t plan for what will happen to them in the future.

[@SlightlyVenomous]

IM SO HAPPY! I love wolfies so much! I just ordered myself 7 as my Mother’s Day gift this morning and then I see you made a video about them! it’s a sign! 😝🤩

[@tarantulakat]

Totally a sign lol

[@SlightlyVenomous]

@@tarantulakat is the sign that I should go order more…? lol

[@lovebug9386]

@@SlightlyVenomous definitely 😁

[@The_Room_Of_Arachnids]

​@@SlightlyVenomous​, BUY ALL OF THEM MUAHHAA

[@thesmashingolives]

Haven't even started it yet, and im excited!! Love when there's a new Kat video ❤️❤️ you've helped me get over my fear of spiders, Kat ❤️ thank you!!

[@rachelsteedley5441]

Love the videos keep them up and always like to see the new addition to the family hope you feel better and have the rest of the day go well

[@shyeahright]

I love that watching Snake Discovery told the algorithm to bring me to you. 😄 I’m slowly - slooowwwwwlyyy - getting over my arachnophobia because of you!

[@jenrayraymond5231]

I’m always so happy to see a TK video pop up!

[@gracelaw1987]

I have so many wolf spiders. I love them. They have suck fun personalities. I do find that they are happier in larger enclosures tho.

[@locabynature]

awesome seeing you and Emily together!!! I love your new additions. I love wolf spiders. once they get settled in, could you show how the light reflects on their eyes? It's pretty cool to see. 🖤

[@TheTashaDrama]

I've helped 3 Wolf spider with egg sacks to safety in my yard this year! Love em!!

[@eilseleiram]

whoever was selling those large geckos needs to make sure they have enough space next time - they cant even move in the boxes theyre in

[@matthewboyd3653]

I love Wolf Spiders. The ones I have met here in New Zealand have been placid, and I enjoy seeing them in the garden.

[@Alicebaker1392]

THE BEST COLLAB!!! I LOVE EMILY AND ED!!! AND KAT!!!

[@JORKAEV]

Entering the hobby with Rob and Jon as the pioneers of this, its awesome to have good Arachno content from woman. Keep the good work! if you can get Pisauridae (Nursery web spider) it'll be very cool to watch the setup and feeding.

[@sam95000]

Yesss love the small vendors getting shown 🥰 Marshall Arachnids!

[@xsynclaire_8291]

1:40 snake discovery and tarantula kat collab, when??

[@marjorieinverts]

Omg I LOOOOOOOOOOVE wolf spiders!!!!! I love that we have so many varieties of them out here where I live. Thank you for the update on Lacey. Also, I’m always amazed at how much work these vendors put in for these shows. The time it must take to pack up, travel, unload, pack back up, travel, unload….it’s insane and I have so much respect for them taking so much time so we can have amazing shows to go and enjoy 🤍

[@kellyannrowecope8785]

I got to work this morning and felt something crawling on my hair I brushed it of and a tiny spider fell on the table normally I'd freak out lol but I thought what would Kat do so I took it on my hand and put it back outside I'm not a spider person but watching you makes it easier 😅 love your Content keep it up lovely 😊

[@arupian666]

1:34 oh it's her !!! I thought I recognized her from the thumbnail. I love her, her channel is so cool.

[@jamielakes2669]

I live in Kentucky and we have alot of wolf spider's!!! They are so fast when they run... I really enjoy your video's Kat!!! Hope you have a great weekend!!!😊🕷🕸

[@edgufler1122]

Very nice video Kat. Thank you for taking us along to the NARBC Expo.

[@jareddavulture58]

We’re those giant geeko cages big enough? Didn’t look like they could even turn around

[@corrykingsbury7370]

Loved the tour. You also showed my other favorite channel Snake Discovery couple. Fun.

[@TrexxArmz]

Also gotta say, that purple box looked awesome too.

[@DiddyCanFly]

I have a Wolf Spider with 7 legs and a nub because when she malted it didn’t grow back correctly. She lost a leg somehow and I was always scared of spiders and was going to smash her but she just wanted to limp away and I felt bad for her. I scooped her with paper and put her in a box while getting an old aquarium out. I fixed it up and put her in, something about her checking out all the old “caves” and “plants” was kind of cute. She helped me get over my fear of spiders and I wanted to give her a safe life since I didn’t want something to eat or kill her because she had an awkward waddle from only having 7 legs. She’s a very sweet buddy. When I feed her she scurries to her mealworm. The only downside is that I’ve had her for a couple years and she’s slowing down, and I find it ironic that my daughter and I are going to be genuinely sad when she passes away. To be scared of them my whole life up to that point shows just how misunderstood spiders really are. Also, her name is Cydaea. Points if anyone knows what this is from.

[@aphiliarachno]

Cute new additions. I love the bright colored one. And the hides are beautiful, too.

[@mandyluna]

Looks so fun, glad you got to go! Love wolf spiders, such cuties.💞

[@Annabeia1]

Love seeing Snake Discovery here!! Favorite reptile channel!!!!!!

[@twinklescupcake]

Marshall Arachnids are the best! Their purple enclosures are so pretty and I always get the coolest cork bark from them. And, these wolf spiders have the CUTEST faces!!

[@harleymay3388]

We have wolf spiders where I live they are super common in the wild here. Some of the ones we have here are pretty big. Super cool

[@drjeckyller]

@4:27 Giant Gecko, enclosure fit for a small ant.... I'd punch that seller tbh

[@xFTPxJesusx]

The Ants Canada joke cracked me up 😂

[@NahNada00]

My yard has so many wolf spiders (in Ohio)….I have seen some really big ones ….maybe come by and you can catch some lol Hopefully watching you keep them helps me with my fear of them…in Massachusetts I moved into an apartment with tarantula sized wolf spiders and it was truly me living in my hell 😱

[@Nephyness]

The old apartments I used to live at here in Nebraska was teeming with large Wolf Spiders. My cat would beat the crap out of them if they made it in the home.

[@NahNada00]

@@Nephyness I got a cat when I lived in the basement apartment (I was in Massachusetts at the time)….he would attack them but I feared for his life bc they were sooooo damn big….I sprayed home defense every day and night, literally everywhere, and finally stopped seeing them….although they were probably crawling all over when I went to bed 😱 TERRIFYING

[@Beco96]

Awesome video. I've never been especially scared of spiders, but your channel made me actually love them :) Thanx, and cheers from Croatia :)

[@hex_the_rabbit]

I found a wolf spider on death's door from dehydration in my house! After bringing her back to full HP, I found out that she was gravid and she laid an egg sack. Now I'm taking care of around 30 wolf spider babies. 🥴 Good luck with your wolf spiders! They're beautiful.

[@angiep10]

What is the update? How are they doing now?

[@hex_the_rabbit]

@@angiep10 Once mom was done with having the babies on her back, I gave her a nice big meal and released her in the creek near my house where I think she probably came from. I think about 15 or so babies survived in the end and after they molted about twice I released them in the same creek but a little ways down. They were a lot of fun to keep for the time I had them!

[@angiep10]

@@hex_the_rabbit awwwww ❤️

[@curbyx5439]

''Sorry AntsCanada'' LOL haha

[@dldarby82]

I know space is always a consideration, because you don't have a whole reptile room like Dayyon or Mike Tytula, but if you can eventually give the wolf spiders larger enclosures, they will use every inch you give them. They have amazing eyesight, and will spot movement from the other end of a 10 gallon (or even larger). I love watching them hunt things down.

[@dldarby82]

They also don't typically dig/burrow, so you can use a little less substrate. They will climb sticks, rocks, etc too, so the extra height can give you some room for vertical climbing.

[@slytheringingerwitch]

I am so pleased you have met Ed & Emily from Snake Discovery. Awesome.

[@diegocella6791]

Love your channel, have put spiders in a different light for me! Talking about wolf spiders, once i got one roaming around my room, live in northen italy and we have a lot here, but don't know the exact speces, however, she was soo big, that i can actually hear her walking around! Don't worry, i captured her and relocated outside, gently.

[@tammyblankenship8742]

I'm a month late seeing this. I'm still fairly new to the channel. I have to say I'm a bit jealous lol. I live in western NC and we don't have expos like that (that I know of) and I have been wanting a female Carolina Wolf Spider like your big girl for a while now. They are supposed to be native in my area, but I have yet to find any. You've probably learned by now that they are nocturnal hunters with many species of wolf spider preferring pinhead crickets or 1/8inch crickets. Just fair warning, though, with shipments of pinhead crickets come the risk of receiving a cricket thief spider in with your crickets. I kept the one that came with my latest shipment lol. Love your channel.

[@FnUnpeeled]

I wish I could have gone. It looked like a lot of fun! Thank you for posting the picture of Rowena ❤️❤️❤️

[@janis47]

The first one you showed looks more like a fishing spider than a wolf. In the South fishing spiders get large.

[@jennafibich6159]

We used to have tons of wolf spiders growing up in CA. They used to scare me because of how big they could get. Now comparing to a Tarantula, that aren’t as scary. Beautiful spiders!

[@erikcrowe3508]

Just wanted to say I got my Wednesday plush and oh my GOD!! It is one of the cutest/ coolest plush I’ve ever bought!!!!! Please make it’s a series!!!! I’d love a Zelda or a chai !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RisingFromTheAshes97]

My wolf spider just passed away a few days ago. I was given her as an adult female a year ago. She promptly laid an eggsac and was a great mom. I don't know what species she was either.

[@Xiporah]

They're so precious! I miss my wolf spider Boopy, she passed right before the new year. They're so precious, can't wait to find another one!

[@plawson8577]

They’re average lifespan in Captivity is 5-7 years.

[@8jerasikapark8]

We have wolf spiders all over my yard. Who knew they could be pets?! LOL

[@tarantulakat]

Try keeping one! They’re a lot of fun :)

[@lenaChyenne]

The wolf spiders look so cool!😍 Awesome video! PS: can we in Germany help in any way with the lacy act? Like, what can I do to help? Bc i live in Germany

[@anthonycardona2437]

I love your channel TK. It's very informative and Educational. Keep it up. 💯

[@dreams_from_another_life]

Watching emily made me tackle my arachnophobia and house a little jumping spider from my window sill thats been haunting me for days… Watching tarantulakat has only made me grow more fond of spiders in general, and made me brave enough to catch a baby wolf spider at my crawlspace entrance! I went from kill them! To protect them 😢❤ now i grab spiders at work and freak my coworkers out 😅 and garter snakes, ive always liked snakes tho!

[@deniserobinson8294]

You and snake discovery are two of my favorite youtubers ❤❤❤

[@bipolaryx]

some animals cant even move in their small ass cages. this video literally gave anxiety

[@kaotic300]

cool, you got to meet the people from Snake Discovery! :D 🐍🐊 wolf spiders (and all other true spiders) are awesome! 🐺🕷 any plans of adding Herpyllus ecclesiasticus (Eastern Parson Spider) to your collection? (they look really cool) 🕷

[@neolithiumproduction]

I'm a huge snake discovery fan and subscriber. Its so cool to see you meet with them. =)

[@kathryns102]

Ed and Emily and Kat BEST DAY EVER

[@breeanaoldham2634]

Love the pet picks too! Those spiders were gorgeous!

[@decoyneko]

Omg, it's my dream crossover

[@toocold8985]

I wish we had shows like that here in tulsa ok . This show looks amazing

[@mariestubbs4606]

Luv the vid Kat cant wait for updates ...

[@MagicalTLC]

oh cool you got to see emily! I love snake discovery!

[@TrexxArmz]

Wolf Spiders are so cool.

[@sarahjames2991]

It cracks me up that you know ant Canada 🤣🤣🤣.At least you blow her away and find way home .lovely spider

[@herbivorehomestead5717]

"Sorry, Ants Canada" 🤣

[@Demolitiondude]

Tarantula Kat: giant wolf spider. Me: Summer is coming.

[@-AGC-]

So many magical creatures.

[@xraphaelxx]

Can't stop hearing 'Woof' spiders :D

[@AngelinaRose]

What brand of clip on micro lens do you use? Love your videos!!

[@trashed_scattered9555]

Wolf spiders are native pretty much everywhere. They're especially common in grasslands and plains. They can also get as large as your hand :))

[@jgscatsandthings5208]

I might get to a show in the UK. I tend to post about my cats, paranormal and other things. I do have inverts, just don't post on YT about them. Fingers crossed the Lacey thing goes in the favour of us, and the ban doesn't happen. Cool video Kat, well done

[@GalvanisedRed]

Not sure about invert shows but there aren't many reptile expos left in the UK. One of the last ones, IHS meeting at Doncaster just got shut down due to activists.

[@jgscatsandthings5208]

@@GalvanisedRed thats pretty bad. Why do people think that's a good thing?

[@GalvanisedRed]

@@jgscatsandthings5208 because as usual animal activists are misguided. Keeping reptiles is seen as animal abuse because they are "wild" animals which doesn't even make sense. As someone who loves all animals and studies them it does make me sad especially when nobody here cares about roaming housecats killing off our birds. As for the actual IHS meeting, they take issue with the tubs and lights they are kept in/under during the exhibition. Stressful for the animal? Maybe for the day yeah. But good breeders take care of their animals well.

[@sarahhastings1486]

hhhh i was so excited when i saw this posted!!!! oh and I got my wednesday plushie in the mail on wednesday and i had a really horrible day and it made my day so much better

[@sarahhastings1486]

im so excited you met up with emily and ed, they are my favourite reptile channel and your my favourite tarantula channel and i just love all 3 of you dearly!!!

[@abbypierce4196]

Im so glad you saw Emily!!!!! Love those guys.

[@thekana2001]

i was a little bit shocked...that they put so big animels ins such little enclouser...without even water or place to move...this wasnt cool...:/ it shocked me rly hard 😢 sry for my english i live in Germany

[@rickyfromcompton]

Really looking forward to seeing you get Bit one day👍🏽😆

[@amandajenkins2267]

It seems to me (in the maybe 10 mins of reading I did) that the Lacey act amendments have potentially important environmental ramifications. Invasive species are a huge problem and I hear a ton of stories as an environmental science student about new populations being started by released or escaped pets. I’d be interested to learn more about this and why you oppose it, other than just making it harder to have certain exotic pets.

[@tarantulakat]

There are dozens of great amendments in the Lacey act. So we want them to just take out the stupid ones making bearded dragons illegal lol. You can easily check their site USArk.org

[@HannahClarke778]

Omg omg I watch snake discovery and that thumbnail aaaa its a crossover episode aaaaa

[@tinchytarantula]

Cant beat going to a show am hoping to go to a few here in the uk this year and add to my growing collection

[@lizarrrdbeth]

They are free in my basement. I've been leaving water for them. Geeee thanks Kat!! LOL

[@NYMusic89563]

I found a huge wolf spider on my front deck hiding in the dirt. That thing was gigantic. I had to move it so it didn’t get squashed and it sat in one spot for 5 minutes. Very docile.

[@richardbriansmith8562]

Fantastically amazingly awesome wolf spiders Tarantula Kat

[@Curious.Badger]

Ive never seen a white wolf spider before! the only ones that are around me in California are the typical brown with chesnut-looking markings. Or some that look like the red ones.

[@teeandkids937]

Saw Emily and was like what!? I didn’t know you guys knew each other! Haha ♥️

[@katyann4198]

Wow. That is A LOT of spiders. I couldn't go to a place like this, I have no self control.

[@jillianmyb]

I been waiting to see Emily and Ed on ur video. Yay best ever

[@imperatorprime8260]

my wife received her Wednesday plushie and is very happy with it and told me to say thank you and keep being awesome

[@charjoy12]

Yay Snake Discovery!

[@pettime2785]

i love ur videos they are so greatkeep up the amazing work and have a great day

[@dannyspence2390]

Ahhh Marshall Arachnids!! They're local to me! Got my very first T's from them!!

[@aurora_dawn123]

The red pine looks like a hogna carolinensis, they are the largest species of wolf spider, probably one of the cooler ones to.

[@RealMelodyBlue]

I'm taking care of a giant pine wolf spider and they get huge!!! I, mine was wild caught in my house. ( I think it's the giant pine, but if not, it is a wolf spider and it's huge)

[@foreverlove1458]

We get a ton of wolf spiders where I live a lot of big chunky females especially carrying their babies in their backs it’s always freaky but I always leave them alone bc I’m to scared to get close lol

[@Aethelwolf]

A the joy of a mystery spider

[@tarantulagirl_]

@Tarantula Kat I have a serious question, it might be a stupid one, but is it possible for huntsman spiders to be in Wisconsin? Something laid eggs in my house and it’s either a recluse or a huntsman I’ve already caught 2 of them and they seriously look more like the huntsman spider then the recluse?? But idk I’ve tried to look up on the internet and found nothing about huntsman’s being in Wisconsin

[@lunathestoryteller2433]

Lycosidae is the scientific name for wolf spooders!😂

[@johnhorton1879]

I Kat, I just wanted to say that I have been TERRIFIED of spiders my whole life. Now I'm going to be 50 in February, and I wanted to say thank you for showing me that these are magnificent creatures. I'm no longer scared, and I'm looking forward to getting my first. What would you personally recommend for a beginner. Once again thank you. Cheers from Chicago and please you all stay safe and healthy.

[@atay574]

Hey Kat love you