Lets Talk Tarantulas

[@elizabethkaftan7929]

I'm originally from N.Ireland. Fell in love with tarantulas when you zoo visited my primary school. I now live in Las Vegas Nevada. I have many tarantulas from old worlds to new worlds. Today I found out a tarantula got killed at work even though they said to wait for me. It broke my heart. Aphonopelma ioudis, don't know if spelled that right lol, is so completely harmless. Technically that was a crime as some species are now endangered. I don't know how to tell them to please stop. Cover with a cup and get me. Really wish people knew that these beautiful creatures don't need to be killed because of what they are. I love our desert tarantulas here. I wish I could've saved this one 😢

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Education is the key here maybe do a little talk for them all to get involved ❤

[@allfunnydogsstories2129]

23:20 , 16:55 Spider actually trying to hide with the grain of wood. 32:19 Dave trying to hide with the grain of wood 😂

[@bettylikescrocheting9237]

😂🤣😂

[@katelarouche2835]

When people find out that i keep tarantulas the first question is always do you handle them. My answer is no.

[@shelleoshelle7252]

People ask that same venomous question about venomous snakes. All of the venom LD50s is tested on mice and rats. As a general rule, venomous snakes keepers answer the question something like this, “The most venomous snake in the world is the one who just bit you.” Thank you for this informative video.

[@belindalaing7592]

There are 3 great reasons you have never been bitten Dave and they are 1,Your Calm 2,Your Gentle 3,You love your spiders This one ive added myself and I think most importantly You Respect your spiders I have been watching you since your intro video 4 years ago when your wearing your pink t-shirt and I haven't missed a video yet (except when I had surgery)but as soom as I was home I watched the few id missed when you uploaded them 😊 Ive said this a few times now but ill say it one more time You really should look into teaching classes or write a book, you have so much knowledge and its all from personal experience. If you wrote a book with some glossy pages of yours and camera lady's favorite spiders from your collection I would 100% buy it straight away. Love you guys keep up the excellent content 😊👍🏻

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you Belinda for your kind words ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nickshearer3091]

We just need a Beastie Room handbook.

[@andyross2788]

@@nickshearer3091 that's a great idea

[@michelleburich]

@@nickshearer3091 absolutely!! Please Dave, can you write us this book?? It would be a best seller for sure!

[@thomasbazin1529]

That OBT was like 'Get off ye bloody pedlar, I've no interest in yer cheap brushes'. 😅 I agree. The most important thing is to master the husbandry part. Constantly pestering Ts in their 'home' is the worst thing to do if you want them to show and be visible, and behave 'gently'. Cheers guys! 🤟

[@pennystreet8183]

Fun information for you🙂While the Sydney funnel web spiders venom stops our hearts. The Australian K’gori funnel web spider’s venom looks like it’s going to be used to help heart attack victims. The studies that have been done so far are promising in that it’s stopping the heart attack and stopping the after effects that carry on damaging the heart for weeks after. You have just got to love our spiders 🥰 Thank you Dave and Camera lady. Another great video. 😊

[@susannesamuelsson2930]

If that works out, what a good discovery it is, and it can help so many all over the world! Love the spiders ❤!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Very interesting ❤

[@SpidetteGirl23]

@pennystreet8183 wow sjat an interesting discovery can you link me up to some reading on this please x

[@susannesamuelsson2930]

@@SpidetteGirl23 I found something here; www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/news/compound-from-deadly-spider-venom-set-to-save-lives

[@pennystreet8183]

@@SpidetteGirl23 I first heard about the discovery around 1 1/2 years ago. But if you Google Funnel web spider venom may provide a new drug for heart attacks. It should take you to the page on it. 🙂

[@cat_astrophe5]

If you treat everything like a deranged OBT... Words to live by!

[@borissteinbach8171]

This is one of the best videos on how to deal with spiders that I have ever seen on the internet!!! Thanks for this!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Wow, thanks!❤

[@johnlash6511]

The most venomous tarantula is the 1 the just bit you 😂😂

[@danth6684]

I rehoused 12 tarantulas today! not one single problem! thanks to your training Dave! I treat all my spiders with the utmost respect

[@daveslittlebeasties]

So glad to be of help ❤️

[@fahinfinity]

The most important thing is to love our spiders, and respect their right to privacy and security.

[@elizabethdurocher8308]

From your teachings I got my first tarantula and I know my job is to respect her. Everyone asked my if I was going to handle her my response was no they were not designed to be handle. I just love when I come home I always come in to see her and look at what she has done with her webbing. I talk to her just like my other pets. Make sure she has water and food and her enclosure is okay. Because of your videos I feel at easy with her, however when I open her enclosure I’m totally aware of where she is. Thanks Dave for all your educational videos. 💙

[@daveslittlebeasties]

I’m so glad your enjoying your spider ❤

[@nataliecordell6628]

Beautifully explained Dave treating all spiders in the same way with respect and being prepared sounds like the perfect way to keep them, great video as always. 🕷️🕸️👍

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks 👍

[@traciecabral1794]

Now I know why I couldn’t fall asleep 😂

[@NoahRoy-c1v]

New Beastie Video!

[@susannesamuelsson2930]

Respect the spider, the big fangs, and the venom! They aren't a pet you should handle like a dog or a cat, and it can even shorten their lifespan if they get stressed out often! Even a friendly spider can bite you, and a so-called beginner spider can have a spicy temperament! Thank you for an important video and good advice, dear Dave and Sweet Camera Lady! ❤

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@spider-queen]

you continue to be one of my favourite channels in the hobby, your outlook and experience are so informative and educational, thanks for keeping us all better informed

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you 🙏 ❤️❤️❤️

[@foxhero1337]

Ah a fresh Dave's Little Beasties video. Time to take my feet off the floor, turn on every light in the room and pull my hoodie up. Ok, good to go!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

😂😂❤

[@spiderrico250]

My gosh I had headphones in for the phone call during the OBT. I jumped so high. Lol 😂

[@daveslittlebeasties]

😂😂😂got me too

[@Myriamele]

I'm one of those people who jumps and screams when something startles me - at my age, it isn't going to stop, although I do try - but having said that, even if I thought I might want to delve into the hobby, I'm not going to do it. I can just see myself constantly stressing out the poor things. So, I will happily watch you and the other people I follow, and learn all kinds of cool things and see a whole lot of gorgeous spiders and all the other pets people have.

[@susangrewe262]

Me too! I love them and I love watching Dave and Camera Lady with them but I think I would scare them to death with my twitching and shrieking and jumping around 😂😂

[@susangrewe262]

Hello Dave and Camera Lady! So lovely to see you. Such beautiful spiders. I love it when you show several in a go like this video. I think people ask about venom strength out of morbid curiosity. The hobbyist that is serious and respectful as you are, don’t really care about the scary stuff. The threat postures and will you drop dead if you get bitten, what about that Brazilian Wondering Spider?!!😮. The reason we love you and Camera Lady is because you love your beasties because of how amazing they are! You do everything you can to make them happy and comfortable, and aren’t we lucky that you share all this fabulous husbandry with us!❤❤ I just noticed that my post has gone in the wrong place. Drat!😣. Anyway, I am looking forward to the rehousing of those first two fuzzies.😊. Love you guys. See you soon.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

@@susangrewe262thank you ❤

[@DoctorPolski]

Be calm, be gentle and treat your spider like a deranged OBT!

[@JanineMarshall61390]

lol good one 😂

[@albi769]

Love that 😂😂😂

[@It_wasnt_me.8]

P. murinus: "Put my cave back the way it was and go away with the damn light! And where's my food?" OBT's always make me laugh, but as a beginner I would admittedly be too scared of them. It's always fun to watch you work with the little beasties, very informative and helpful, especially for beginners.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you 🙏

[@321cynth]

I think people ask about this so much is really just morbid curiosity. I appreciate how much you provide information and knowledge in this channel. I will never own one of these, but so appreciate your channel.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Glad you enjoy it!❤️👍

[@hardievantonder3298]

Very true advice! I restarted the hobby recently after 12 years and happily received a hamorii MF and was actually bit nervous handling it to show for awareness and people starting a new pet shop. Following the rules and remembering, i first used a brush to test the behaviour, it indeed was chilled but the day before when she haired me by starting straight with the hand, i remembered… BUT the experience and careful movement with old worlds was the experience needed to do that. I cannot believe i took my adult female obt to class at university, opened the lid and handled her straight away. But this was because you have the experience of raising her from a sling and through breeding. Makes a huge difference in how you treat them, from having a routine in your mind and a feeling of when it will bite or not. Touch wood lol

[@SelenesCreationsByTheSea]

My comfort space is sitting here watching you and the spiders

[@askavilucken8768]

I nearly lost my finger last year to a redback. Both her fangs stuck in the side of my fingernail. That's how I found out I'm allergic to the venom.

[@SelenesCreationsByTheSea]

@@askavilucken8768 oh my yeouch thats jsut gotta hurt for sure

[@askavilucken8768]

@SelenesCreationsByTheSea yeah all good but the tip of my finger will never look the same. I started watching Dave to help rid my fear and now I have 3 adorable tarantulas lol

[@Colins_Critters72]

A very informative video. When I started keeping tarantulas 26 years ago I had a Tliltocatl albopilosus that was as calm as anything, as they generally are. I decided to get a Brachypelma smithi as well, as I've always loved them. It was the total opposite of my curly hair. It would rear up whenever I opened the lid making it difficult to feed or carry out maintenance. As I was only in my first year of keeping tarantulas I made the hard decision to pass her on to a more experienced keeper. I knew it was the right decision as I did not have the experience or the knowledge on how to work with that behaviour. 26 years later I now have over 150 tarantulas in my collection including 20 OBTs which are my favourite for the striking markings and colouration of the various colour forms. Respect for the tarantula, knowing your limits and confidence in what you do are key to safely keeping these wonderful creatures and like you, I have never been bitten. Another key thing I believe, which also comes with experience and research, is ensuring you have a suitable setup for the species you're keeping. If you do not have suitable cover or setup for that species then it will be stressed all the time and more likely to be defensive. Keep up the great work, looking forward to seeing the new Beastie room completed and the wonderful things you have planned for it.

[@DJAnubisMetalTavernRadio]

Great video Dave as always. I would add that some people who get bitten is also due to arrogance. I come across some spider keepers who think that because they can handle and hold a old world species that even though they may not get bitten the first 12 times they handle it that it wont happen at all and then when it does they look like dopes. Those that get bitten also have tendency to be very careless in how they handle said spiders even if its not by hand. I will forever be thankful for your expertise and channel not just for the great information on housing, feeding, etc but the care you take in showing us the proper way to handle and deal with these wonderful creatures. I would have never gotten back into the hobby if not for you and your channel. I am up to 16 different species now with 4 of them being old world and even now i constantly go back to some of your old videos to keep educating myself on their care both in habitat and whenever i have to rehouse. Thank you so much for doing this for us. It means the world.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support we really do appreciate it ❤️👍

[@mikeythemutt8460]

I've wanted to raise a P. metallica for a while now. This video reaffirms the idea that if I use common sense when dealing with it, I should be fine.

[@killerdude666]

I have 2x p Metallica myself both females

[@corlyscrawlies]

I have 5 P. Metallica, over all i have around 60 poecilotheria within 13 different species of them all beautiful creatures and relatively docile.. sudden movements / vibrations, sudden noises etc may make them skittish but all they will do is want to hide, aslong as you use common sense, long tongues to feed and long nozzled water bottles to water their dishes etc you will be absolutely fine..

[@DannyOccoquan]

I recall your video rehousing several juvie Birupes simoroxigorum. I was totally amazed and impressed how well you handled that lively one "doing the Dave circuit." I already held you in high regard, that put you up on a pedestal. Way to live your motto, "be calm, be gentle, and love your spiders."

[@daveslittlebeasties]

I remember it well 😂😂😂❤️

[@Terribletarantulas1]

I don’t worry about getting bit. Like he said, respect the spider and use common sense. I worry far more about some of the New World urticating hairs (looking at you T stirmi). You can do everything perfect and still brush up against hair when cleaning or rehousing (or after rehousing).

[@Kaiyo_no_Ookami]

I really appreciate videos like this. Your levelheaded approach is so helpful. As a new keeper, I’ve heard so much noise telling me I SHOULD be scared of OWs that I’ve almost of started to believe it. The only thing that really worries me about any spider is their speed. IF it gets away from me, how likely is it to disappear and make me spend hours searching every dark corner for it? I’d be devastated if one of my spiders went down an air duct and passed away, or got crushed somewhere, etc. Love that quote at the end, “Respect, not fear.” I think that perfectly sums it up.

[@michelleburich]

Excellent discussion, Dave. I've been keeping tarantulas, spiders, and mygalomorphs for 25 yrs. I've developed similar protocols for dealing with them and have been very successful. Consistency and respect are key!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

❤🙏

[@jacobpyeatt5024]

Good sir you provide more care and respect with your beasties than any other channel i have learned so much from you and i hope to one day be as good of a keeper/ambassador as you are

[@daveslittlebeasties]

I appreciate that ❤️

[@buckhardly5211]

Love these general chat videos and spotlights on multiple species! And camera lady did a smashing job as always 👏

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks so much!❤

[@Lee2k4]

I’ve kept tarantulas for 25 years and even now I still get nervous around certain species, however I have learned to read them through body language. No two spiders are the same, example I have two Venezuelan suntiger’s. From day one, one of them give me threat displays as soon as I even open the enclosure but the other one is calm and will even let me tong feed her.

[@kayelane5868]

Awesomely educational video! That 'deadly phone' made my heart skip a beat, as well! ;)

[@daveslittlebeasties]

You and me both!😂❤

[@charliemum]

I love this vid , I like you treat every t like they are an angry obt , its better to be safe then sorry . Tbh it's not the venom that bothers me , I know how much a cat claw hurts when its caught in your skin and alot of t's have teeth much bigger then a cat claw 😆 I can't imagine even a dry bite would be fun (not saying t's do dry bites but the shear mechanics of the teeth sinking in you will cause alot of damage on its own.) I was literally just discussing you on the arachnoboards, someone was asking if your t's behave because of their genetics, I kindly explained it wasn't dna it was because of the way you treat them , confidence in your method and having your husbandry down goes a long way to getting a calm t. This upload shows that even more. Great vid as always, Dave, Camera Lady ❤❤❤

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you im not on the Arachnobourds ? so never see any of the conversations

[@charliemum]

@@daveslittlebeasties I go on most days you have alot of followers there and you are quite often recommended to new keepers for your info keeping and beautiful vivs 😊

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

I have been watching a lot because your delivery (even calm voice, interesting facts) calms my mind even helps me sleep. (Please do not take offense.) It occurred to me a short segment of :"you would remember:" followed by an up date on slings, wild spiders like the C. lividumi , and new rehousings. Just a quick look type, sort of like your wellness checks you do in am and pm. I am curious about the 2 small clutches and new spiders, etc. Would like compliment Camera Lady for her photography and comments (giggles). I have learned a lot and come really love the spiders.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Great idea and thanks for the support my friend ❤️👍

[@stuartcox6404]

Good point well made Dave!....my b.hamorii is my most feisty T!....over all my other's 😂....even my old world's and Huntsman etc!.....I've never been bitten in over ten year's...like you say be prepared and calm and never handle! Just appreciate them 🙂

[@cindyedge9127]

What a fantastic video! I just love watching you and learning from you! It was fun to see you with an A. chalcodes, my hometown spider! I have 2 of them and they are great spiders! Thanks again for another awesome video!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Awesome! Thank you!🙏

[@AnthonyJCondra]

We think very highly of you and value any and everything you have to say! We stumbled upon this channel a few years ago and never ever watch any other tarantula keepers. While we'd love to run into y'all at a show we live across the pond so we'll just have to watch the videos instead! We love the way the tarantulas behave themselves! Keep being awesome!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Wow, thank you!❤❤❤❤

[@georgecardiff1946]

Fantastic video Dave, and very sound advice, for all keepers, better to be safe than sorry, anyway Dave another super job by yourself and camera 📷 lady Dave.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks 👍

[@nanlinblac]

I'm sitting in a hospital bed after surgery. Totally enjoying your Let's talk tarantulas episode.😊

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Hope your feeling better very soon

[@melaniezagata4402]

Very informative Dave! I have learned so much from watching your videos! Thanks Dave❤❤❤❤😊

[@daveslittlebeasties]

So nice of you❤

[@TaschaDiez]

Brilliant episode! I think this one should go with every sold spider on the planet. 😅 I'm not jumpy in any sense but still I refrain from buying one of the very pretty but high attitude spiders. I simply lack the experience. For now I'm happy with what I have and my lovely bunch is quite relaxed and calm. How's the beastie room progressing? All the best to you two! ❤

[@daveslittlebeasties]

It’s getting there more videos to come ❤

[@rikardandersson5582]

Im a massive arachnophobe but still find your clips fascinating to watch I guess you are fascinated by what you fear

[@cynthialbell9023]

Hi Dave I really enjoyed this video. The spiders were very pretty. Such good information on how to handle them safely. Excellent views camera lady. Cindy USA

[@daveslittlebeasties]

So nice of you❤️

[@321cynth]

H! And nice camera work Camera Lady, especially with that OBT

[@Spiderdan-59]

Banger of a video as per usual dave camera lady, ive rehoused 3 today, T VAGANS, P ORNATA, C KAENG KRACHAN 😊 ALL WENT SMOOTHLY ❤

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Glad to hear it my friend 🙏

[@dawnt7950]

It amazes me how calm and cool you are with these big spiders!!! You really are a master at keeping!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you very much❤

[@graemewright2046]

a magical talk PROFF on this venom problem throughout the hobby from your point of view. some brilliant educational advice. a few great spiders on show with the mad OBT. CAMERA LADY you managed to catch some great footage. brilliant video guys, many thanks guys and take care.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you kindly❤

[@5Raven]

Oh my goodness that hamorii girl. ❤I am looking for one going to Peterborough to my first spider show sooo excited. I am learning so much from your videos. Thank you ❤

[@daveslittlebeasties]

We will have some available at Peterborough in fact that very spider will be going ❤❤❤

[@lindaross4025]

Beautiful spiders I love looking at them and learning more about them here.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gcrauwels941]

I appreciate how the consistency in handling them keeps an accident less likely to occur. I have to relocate Black widows (Latrodectus) from my shop when I find them, and give them a healthy respect. They're usually very timid.

[@r1verman]

Your videos have given me so much confidence in caring for my spiders. I don't handle them, but rehousing and feeding is no longer an anxiety trigger.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thats what we like to hear ❤️❤️❤️

[@51Happy69]

Very good video! I’m 73 and have 22 tarantulas! I started my collection in January of 2023 and love the hobby! I was very careful on what tarantulas I could handle and am very careful when I deal with each one! 22 is about my limit but love watching your videos because I have learned so much on how to care for each in my collection! 👍🏻

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thats awesome 👍❤️

[@deewhitcha6014]

a great video and review of how to interact with spiders..... thanks Dave!

[@joegrossman5073]

Damn was in the shower I'm 20min behind lol. Love your videos keep up the hard work.

[@SuzeE67]

Great video as usual ❤ Before I found you, I looked at a few other spider keeper channels, but they handled them, and badly too, poking and prodding to get them to perform for the camera. After watching you and Camera Lady, it was like a breath of fresh air. I really enjoy watching you care for your beasties. I'm not surprised you haven't been bitten. You treat them all like a true gent ❤

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Awesome! Thank you!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kennysweeney7073]

Great video guys thank you so much beautiful spiders thank you very much xxxx

[@Richard_Nottage]

Good vid, i have an OBT which is so placid, but i never take it for granted, i also have a Ornithoctoninae sp Ho chi Minh which if i walk past the enclosure it wants a piece of me, i think they all have individual personalities!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Very much so 😊

[@albi769]

I have 20 and the only one that gives me trouble Every. Single. Time... 3 guesses who that is!? 😂 Yep. My obt! She is far worse than all my Asian species and my balfouri combined! 👀 Respect definitely is key.

[@gailwanhala6275]

I love spiders, and always have, I am over coming my desire to hold them, ! your videos are so great, and your way of handling them (or not) is really the best way I have seen ! Keep teaching us and showing us the way ! you are my spider guru ! thank you

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you so much 😀❤

[@andyross2788]

Hi Dave, absolutely great video. Really useful information and insight from a keeper with outstanding knowledge and experience. I get the talk about venom, I looked at it from a risk prevention angle. So a person who is new to the hobby and in experienced, who may in error make an innocent handling mistake that leads to a bite. Being informed allows a person new to the hobby to pick a spider, that if they do make an innocent mistake and get bitten, it's no worse than a bee sting, so you have mitigated risk. I myself have learned a huge amount from watching your videos. Your husbandry is outstanding, your always calm and relaxed but always aware of what the spider is doing and the way it's behaving and you act accordingly. I can honestly say yours and Camera ladies videos have changed the way I viewed the hobby, and now I'm obsessed.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

That is fantastic to hear, it really is a great hobby ❤

[@bridgethoskins9809]

Always a good morning when I wake up to a new video from the Beastie room!!!

[@JoanneKew-t9p]

Great Advice and information. Thankyou, always follow your advice. ❤xx

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Glad it was helpful!❤

[@albi769]

31.25 the way your obt side eyed you 😂😂😂😂

[@mcdazzio73]

Morning Dave & Camera lady wot an educational video hope ya days going well hope the build is nearly finished cannot wait to see wot it looks like once everything is in side

[@NoahRoy-c1v]

Hey Dave! I will admit, when I first saw the title, my first thought was: isn’t that what we do on this channel? But then I started watching and I understood. Very good video Dave. I was happy to see one of my favourites as well, the sand spider. That’s two videos in a row they make an appearance! I will admit this Dave, I am guilty of: what’s the biggest most venomous spider that you have…in the very very beginning of your channel, I asked that. That ship has since sailed. Now, I enjoy the channel and of course, support the wonderful people who run this channel. Great video Dave. I love when you cover topics like these. Looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us next week Dave. Well on your way to 100K. This year it’ll happen. I know it! Have a good weekend Dave & Camera Lady. -Noah.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you my friend ❤

[@NoahRoy-c1v]

@@daveslittlebeasties Anytime Dave. Your channel caught my interest as a young teenager and now I’m a young adult. And I’m just as fascinated with your content as I was on day one. However, I’ll forever be sorry for my absence and the grief I caused you. If I’d known that you cared that much…

[@kroman_play8446]

I really hoped to see your h.mac. I have one myself and I love how you deal with them. I feel quite comfortable with her (I’m always using maximum precaution), but there is rather small amount of content on them. Extremely excited to see an update on your h.mac. Great video though. Thank you for a great content. You are the keeper who gives educated decisions and confidence for others. Wish you all the best. Hope to see you at a show someday.

[@bioender]

They’re one of my favorites. Got tired of seeing the lack of content on the internet so I bought two

[@kroman_play8446]

@@bioenderwow! And how are they doing? Mine is very skittish, whenever I touch furniture around her, she runs behind the cork bark. However, if left untouched for a little while, she’s always on the display:)

[@bioender]

@@kroman_play8446 the sling passed away a few weeks ago but the juvenile I’ve had is doing great. Still unsure of the sex but it’s quite the explorer. Luckily it loves to be out on display as well. Every time I come home she’s upside down, or on the side of the enclosure. I definitely got lucky with this one

[@kroman_play8446]

@@bioender I’m very sorry for your loss. I hope your juvenile will thrive and will make you happy with it’s appearance and behaviour as much as possible.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

I hope so too!, our H.mac is on a egg sac at the moment ❤

[@ede8193]

Very very cool Dave and camera Lady! Your OBT is beautiful, so is your Rufilata.....mine is still young at 3"

[@ericbeeman8717]

Dave the new place looks like it's comming along very nicely glad yall got in a spot that's great

[@konohamarusaurtobi409]

These spiders 🕷 are pretty dave and love your video's like always you and Camera 📷 lady keep up the good work.

[@bemowen]

The first thing anyone asks me about my T’s is “Aren’t you scared of being bitten?” and I always say of course I am! That’s why I stick to the rules and handle with respect. I can’t say I’m not nervous while re housing and such, but with proper care and respect it’s a breeze.

[@sharonmclain4158]

Aren't you afraid of getting in a wreck while driving? Yes. That's why I follow the rules and watch out for idiots who don't.

[@bemowen]

@@sharonmclain4158 that’s a great way to put it! Accidents happen of course but if your not following the rules your certain to cause one!

[@albarosewilliams7443]

Great video! All beautiful spiders. That feather leg is absolutely gorgeous! I really like OBTs. I'm glad you showed one. You made my day!

[@tinareed4273]

That phone was perfectly timed!!! I laughed so hard at that!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

My boss calling 😂😂😂

[@JeanetteSteinbergova]

Great video💯👍thank you Dave.Very beautiful spiders❤🕷🕷🕷

[@baconbacon7619]

Your OBT is STUNNING! Mine is my favorite tarantula ever, and I have to say has never given me a threat pose at all. Also, that S calceatum is gorgeous. I think that's one of the best shots I've seen of one, I didn't realize how pretty they are.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

They are super pretty 👌

[@karbidkanon]

Thank you Dave ❤️😊

[@elainebines6803]

Interesting and informative as usual.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@avery581]

Really enjoyed this.

[@phillipadoran9341]

Some beautiful 🕷 spiders there both of you very informative video great watch today 😮😊😊😊❤

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks so much❤

[@JL_Loki]

Another great and informative video. I always look forward learning from you, Dave! Hello to Camera Lady!

[@Don_joe-z]

Nice video as always, Dave. As i got bit by a spider once before, i can say that it is comparable to a hornet sting. Some people react bad to hornets or even bees or wasps. Some people not that much. I got bit by my female nhandu chromatus, because I was a bit sloppy during letting the male in there to breed. He irritated her and she bolted and bit my hand. Some redness and burning sensation like wasp sting, nothing serious for me. But I guess some people can have much worse reactions.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks for sharing they are a mild venom 👍

[@emmalouise6597]

Another brilliant video! This has reassured me I'm doing the right thing with my animals and treating them exactly as I should 😊 all my tarantulas have been delightful

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Wonderful!❤

[@CrunchyDatura]

Dave, When you said " it is more impressive to be able to handle your A chalcodes and do it flawlessly vrs having a defensive spider that terrifies you" that has been my mindset the entire time of keeping my Ts. I get certain species because I admire and respect their beauty, not because of cool points. My collection is still very much small ( a mix of both Old and New worlds) and particularly with the OBT, I wanted one purely because orange is my favorite color and I find them gorgeous. But this species in particular is frequently shown being pestered for reactions/views and it is very unfortunate because they are gorgeous animals. I follow your be calm, love your spider method with everything from my G. Rosea all the way up to my P. Ornata and Omothymus and treat all of them the same way with feeding and rehousing. Thank you for yet another great video.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

So glad they have been useful ❤️👍

[@unamigovasco2.0]

Master class!!

[@anthonymaier7179]

Cool video, I learnt something new again and cheers for sharing, best regards to you both!

[@railgunbiri3850]

Glad to see a T Ockerti in a video! They are my favourite species but hardly see them mentioned! I’ve got a Female I’ve paired so hoping for a sack from her!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Good luck!🤞

[@JeffR.-ne4zg]

Great talk Dave. I really appreciate your videos. You have made my spider keeping journey much more enjoyable by just following the example you have set.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

So nice of you ❤️👍

[@EndlessMystify]

I have not watched the full video yet, so I may be jumping the gun here, but the main reason I generally ask about how venomous a spider or scorpion is is because I live in the middle of nowhere, with a 45 min drive to the closest hospital. So when possible, just for personal peace of mind, I try to go for critters that have mild venom. Just for that rare off-chance that if I do get bitten or stung, I'll know it's mild enough that I'll probably be able to survive on my own long enough for an ambulance to reach me.

[@Hagzorz]

I think this is such an interesting conversation, as a snake keeper its easy to think of simplistically as "Hot" snakes, and constrictors. For example you know that Boids lack venom glands, while vipers and elapids are "hot". I think the spider hobby is more interesting in this respect as they're all venomous, but its a huge spectrum. That may explain a lot of the interest in medically significant vs not etc, as a lot of us snake keepers simply treat the handling of venomous snakes differently as an entirely different category

[@wakingforbacon6439]

Yeah did you see the guy on the internet handling a inland taipan. Took a bite from it and is now looking for antivenom from it. These people that think these snakes love them and won't bite is silly. That guy was holding it halfway up it's body. Silly. Just silly. He's paying the price for it also. He may lose his life.

[@billsmith1998]

I keep my tools handy, and always work on the floor when rehousing spiders. a ring of towels or sheets will keep you from losing them. they run into the bunched up soft material and just tuck in a crevice. catch cups, brushes, and tongs are all very cheap and effective. never been bitten or close to it

[@paulheyn4423]

It is definitely rewarding when you can rely on your repetition just in case anything goes out of the ordinary you always have your paint brush😅😅😅 seriously though I've extended my paintbrush with a piece of bamboo using the famous hot glue gun in covering up the end with a little bit of wax just so it wouldn't be so rough thanks for all the tips

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information Dave

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks 👍

[@paulschmidt1247]

Awesome video Dave.

[@glenngilbert7389]

A very sensible approach - good to hear

[@emilytolman46]

Great information! I was wondering when will we see more pairing videos? I miss them!

[@5Raven]

The colour of your OBT wow she is one beautiful girl. ❤

[@mariestubbs4606]

Great vid Dave n what good questions from Camera Lady n if I had that OBT i'd call her GingerSnaps lol.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Great name ❤️