Acanthoscurria geniculata moulting and discussion

[@toupac3195]

I'm still curious about Huntsman slings running amok in your house.

[@stanleyhyde8529]

I forgot about that. There's got to be at least one that's survived the cellar spider death zone and gotten somewhere it could be the biggest threat. He's going to walk in the room one day and there's going to be a random hand sized spider just chilling on the wall. Good times.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

😂😂😂

[@kakarikiIck]

Yeah I was thinking the same lol

[@Chickenandfriends-dj4vt]

You might be smiling now Dave, just wait til they start appearing in your car while driving. That's what Aussie huntsman do. 😂

[@mikewaterfield3599]

I think it’s the part where a biologist specializing in arachnids explained the one time she was really in trouble. A huntsman got multiple bites on her thumb. I’d rather risk big fangs and weak venom than the other way around.

[@HighTideSoaps]

What a facinating video! I wonder what sensations they feel when they moult, and how they know it's time to lay down their webbing and everything. Amazing creatures, truly.

[@lauriebradley8295]

Thank so much. The main reason I love your channel David and Camera Lady is how much I have learned over the years watching your videos. So again, thanks. Take care ❤

[@daveslittlebeasties]

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[@GuzikPL4]

I love Geniculata, i own one myself. I feel like she is smarter than other spiders, although i know she is not. I just love her behavior.

[@elainebines6803]

I didn't realise quite how awesome the fangs are! First time I've ever seen them that close up and personal

[@cutefan5playsmsp895]

Spiders go thru quite a process during molting, they must be extremely tired afterwards. Your spider is beautiful. Thank you for all your excellent knowledge you share. And great pictures from Camera Lady

[@elizabethdurocher8308]

Love this! Watching a spider molting is awesome. These videos have made me not fear a spider I found in my house. I now use a catch cup and take them outside. Your videos have really changed me. Thank you

[@daveslittlebeasties]

That’s awesome ❤

[@tinchytarantula]

Brilliant footage nothing beats catching your spiders molting

[@daveslittlebeasties]

You got that right!❤

[@mariestubbs4606]

I luv the moulting process in spiders its amazing and you can see and understand how vulnerable they are after and she's deffo a beautiful Majestic T, great camera work and patience .

[@susannesamuelsson2930]

I have seen my sons tarantula Luni ( a Grammostola Rosea ) molt and it's a fascinating experience ( she lived with me then for a couple of years ). But I have never caught her making her bed and flipping over on her back either. I found her on her back and the first time it happened I thought she was dead, but she wasn't! The moulting took time and the harding process took time too! She stopped eating before and didn't eat for a time afterwards either. She could be fussy with food even normally too but she always was in a good condition and she loved her waterbowl and she drank regularly. Luni lives with my son now and she is doing well and thriving! She doesn't need much but she keept me company and she was almost out all the time and didn't go and hide in her little house ( a cracked claypot ) very often! She was very calm and kind but she could also be lighting fast when she wanted! Thank you dear Dave and Sweet Camera Lady for yet another fantastic video 📹 ❤! Susanne

[@daveslittlebeasties]

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[@susannesamuelsson2930]

@@daveslittlebeasties 👋❤👍🕷

[@susangrewe262]

Hello Dave and Camera Lady. I hope this finds you both well. For some reason I find moulting videos stressful. They are fascinating and interesting to watch, however, the spider seems so vulnerable. I just imagine it is not their favorite thing to do. It has to be a scary time for them and I just can’t stand it when my critters are afraid of something. Perhaps I tend to anthropomorphise animals a bit more than I should. With such beautiful moults you don’t need a spider made out of wool. 😂. Thank you for the interesting video. This is one of my favourite spiders. So huge, so pretty. Well, I hope you have a wonderful day. Stay safe and take care. 🌖🤠🙂😁❤️💖💋

[@kakarikiIck]

That is a fine specimen of a molt.

[@pedritos99]

Hi Dave and camera lady! I'm calm ,gentle and love spiders. Thanks for the content❤🙏

[@daveslittlebeasties]

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[@sonsiehollingsworth5342]

That's a wonderful molt 🥰 Those fangs 😳 !!!

[@joannegalway1226]

Hi Dave and Camera Lady 💙💕🕷️hope you’re both doing well and enjoying your Monday evening. 😮😮 Wow! Isn’t she gorgeous 🕷️She’s a big beautiful girl! I’m in awe… no matter what size they are, they go through some tough transformations. I watched Exotics Lair’s video before, he filmed one of his T’s whole molt. Laying down the web, flicking hairs on it, flipping over onto her back, molting sequence, lastly turning back over. It was amazing to watch also. He said that was the first time he had seen it in it’s entirety! Brilliant work as always Dave and Camera Lady 💙💕🕷️ Take care and stay safe 💙💕🕷️😘xxx P.S Looking forward to seeing your next one 😃😃

[@JayNikki04]

My Avic Avic was my first Tarantula moult, shes a sub adult & she lives in a 30 cm piece of cork bark/ wood, has it all webbed up nicely, i tell you what i teared up with happiness! I looked in on her & thought shed randomly passed so i picked up her little home and as i pulled out her moult, i saw her little "pink slippers/toes" behind it & i was just over the moon! Still have the moult saved

[@trooperwolfie]

She's a stunner Dave 😍......but she still isn't a psalmopeous victori 😜🤣(hint hint😁)

[@gailjensen1145]

Just came upon this amazing video. Woke up this morning to find my beauty just molted!!! She is a wonderful tarantula. I just rehoused her a few weeks ago and now it looks like she is going to need a bigger enclosure!!! Wonderful species. ❤❤

[@ryanwoodward1749]

Amazing footage!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@curlyexcile]

Our female barking spider lays a web we call mist when she malts, or male lays fine lightning bolts in his malt mat, she takes about 8 weeks to harden she doesn't move more than an inch in that time but when she ready to eat she taps the tank to let you know it's game on again. She the size of a dinner plate.

[@judycook4314]

Great video!! It looks incredibly exhausting.

[@Benzos6149]

What a beautiful spider - and what a beautiful molt - I might get one; it’ll be easier to look after and won’t eat much either….🤔 Great footage as usual, thanks guys. 👍😉❤️

[@lislihuette]

Sorry, have to say that! I don´t wanna blame any other guys who presenting their spider videos on YT. But this is exactly the reason why I really love Dave´s videos! He treats these creatures with lots of respect. There is absolutely no reason to force them from one hand to the other and stuff like this. Independet from the risk that you got bitten and drop the spider on the floor, which is a reflex than! Actually all animals should be treated like that. Information and observation is so much more. Great video again, Dave.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@barbhelle5481]

I love watching the spider's molt. Thank you.

[@Xnemesis11]

Better than any documentary on spiders I've ever seen. Thank you Dave. Greetings from Bavaria.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you so much 👍❤

[@janicehonea7613]

I think Molting spiders, That Process is a miracle in progress it's just wonderful to see Yes how amazing To watch, Thank you Dave that is something I would have never seen In my lifetime, But through your Channel I feel privilege , To see a spider molt. Thank you again Dave and camera lady🦋🕷🕷👏👏

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@huntermclaren322]

gorgeous!

[@Aethelwolf]

I am always fascinated watching your spiders molting.

[@heleninglis9961]

I love watching the moulting process

[@tinkmarshino]

Always love to see your video waiting for me when I sit down to this beast.. You always have the most fascinating things so show us..

[@elainebines6803]

Amazing footage. I really appreciate all that you and camera lady do 🎥👍

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks 👍❤

[@mjoverocker6072]

They are so fascinating when they molt, the molt you have is perfect

[@oddyellow8814]

Beautiful girl and I love your videos. Tell camera lady the steady hand and fun banter is wonderful. I really enjoy it all so much.🌻👍

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you, I will❤

[@robertv1273]

I have been a fan viewer for several months now and still get fastinated by the strange world spiders have made for themselves,so alien to the way humans are. it is also helpful to have you kind folks to try and explain it to us.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

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[@SelenesCreationsByTheSea]

That was absolutely awesome to watch so glad you were able to catch it

[@tarottarantulas]

One of my 2 favorite T's. Was so sad when mine did its mature male molt. Once he passes I will definitely be getting a female.

[@madmongoose13]

Great video. And how gracious of her to moult in search a perfect position for you to film! Her enclosure might be my favourite. It genuinely looks like a miniature landscape with a cliff face and tiny trees. 👌🏻

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@mikepetersen7319]

I totally agree with You, I have seen so many Moultings over the Years but it still fascinates Me. When watching these Timelapses One can really see how exhausting the whole Process must be. My old L.parahybana took about 10-12Hrs. to get through it.

[@BuffyLynn]

I think she enjoys her enclosure as her plants are in great shape and not covered in web☺️

[@daveslittlebeasties]

I think so too!

[@TarantulaRookie]

Love this one. A gens are superb, and watching molt videos never gets old. Interesting regarding the food, I’m definitely guilty of wanting to feed too soon. Must, have, patience….

[@jenshelley4737]

Your beautiful girl is absolutely spectacular! I've had molting everywhere in my collection! It must just be that time of year!! BRAVO! On another fantastic video!!😍

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you so much!

[@abx42]

I think I would be more concerned with the mechanical damage of the actual bite versus the venom being pumped in.

[@JasonBooth79]

Yeah I'd try really hard not to handle a spider over 5 or 6 inches... I'm equally worried about the hairs with some of these, why I opted for old world mostly or psalmopoeus.. but I did get an L. klugi and B. boehmei. I hope I can keep them long term, I get lots of allergies.

[@abx42]

@@JasonBooth79 I do have to agree with you although ertigating hairs weren't really a thought process in my brain I know some of them can be down right now nasty but everyone gets their jollies one way or the other.

[@JasonBooth79]

@@abx42 It's always the ones people want to hold too lol. I remember my rose hair even, if that's what it was, would itch me up pretty good. I'd rather risk a worse bite I'm 100% in control of if I plan ahead, than have those just laying around all the time, if I had to choose between the two. Hold a balfouri or something 😂. I do like them all though...

[@m.m.r.enterprise5772]

Very majestic as always Mr and Mrs Dave

[@oldmexicanwoman159]

That was a great molting video and she is absolutely gorgeous! I can see scaring the crap out of someone at work with that skin! Lol 🤣

[@vukpik]

I used to keep molts of separate individual species and I would pin them on a styrofoam board and keep track of their progress in size. It was really amazing. But lack of space in my room together with hairs that would fly around and make me itchy whenever I interact with the board made me get rid of that habit😅

[@Alecsweet3057]

That was very very cool..thank you guys..

[@cindyedge9127]

I waited up to see your video!! Glad I did! Another awesome video!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Yay! Thank you!❤❤❤❤

[@jamesslyk6262]

My little T. Blondi (approx 2") just molted this past weekend. Unfortunately part of her molt ( the underside abdomen part ) remained attached to the top of her abdomen. I tried to use my tongs to see if I could remove it and she weakly turned around and threw up her best threat posture so I decided to just leave her and hope it comes off at the next molt.

[@dldarby82]

I think Acanthoscurria geniculata is in my top 5 tarantulas. I recommend them as beginner spiders, with the caveat that they aren't very handleable, and get a lot of pushback on it. They will always eat, they grow fast, they are very hardy, they're gorgeous with that felt-looking black carapace. I have one I can actually handle, but I don't recommend people try it until you can reliably read a spiders body language.

[@trishmccarthydavis3425]

Truly fascinating Dave, she is beautiful. Did you ever find the baby Huntsmans?

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Nope 😂

[@susanelizabeth790]

Absolutely in awe every single time I see a spider molt!!! I'll never get bored of it, thank you for the awesome footage Mr and Mrs Dave 🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Your very welcome ❤️

[@albarosewilliams7443]

Very interesting video. She is absolutely gorgeous!

[@tagesvaterpatrick8780]

It is like You said: Watchin a moult never gets boring. Love it every time. Thanks for sharing. 🖖

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cleaninghouse2610]

We happened upon y'alls channel a few months ago and are so happy we did! We look forward to new videos and can't wait to get off work to watch. We just love how all the creatures behave themselves and do what is expected of them because they know they are loved! We're from Tennessee in the states and would love to pick your brain with lots of questions! Good job

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you and welcome to our channel my friends ❤️👍

[@geewill]

So fascinating. You guys are the Best! Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks for watching!❤

[@sandyeubanks4972]

That was cool

[@Sakmadyk]

Ahoj Dejve,je nadherna👍🏻😍

[@daveslittlebeasties]

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[@debbiemcclure2874]

She is simply amazing Dave and so gorgeous.. Wow!!! Great info as well. Tyfs God bless you

[@donald7953]

Good mornig beasti nice too See this

[@lucnadeau2821]

I've witnessed a fair share of molts as well. Most of the time, they tend to occur at night or while I'm away at work, but I've been able to see the full process on a couple of occasions. Always a pleasant sight to wake up or come home to a freshly molted spider. In all my years of keeping Ts so far (Nearly 14 now), I've only witnessed the flipping back over once. It was with my G. rosea. I was just peeking at the right time. Truly fascinating to observe. That Genic is truly a beast ;) I do plan on owning one of these beauties eventually when I could spare more room. Stay safe and thanks for sharing :)

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks she is a big girl 😊

[@Jooligan1]

Very impressive Dave.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you 🙏 ☺️

[@adayinioloslife9171]

Brilliant video many thanks

[@rachelsteedley5441]

This spider is so beautiful 😍

[@erinhthorn]

This spider is absolutely stunning. Loved the time laps 💕

[@johnsrabe]

15:54 That would make an excellent Boy Scout or school science project.

[@terilynemarroquin8050]

What a lovely spot for her to do her molt! Lovely background material plant to the side and moss in the front. Seems like she has a little bit of a concave area right past the Moss. Usually is just lovely. You've got to go through something like that nice if you're environment is appealing. This was a great moat video😊

[@daveslittlebeasties]

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[@debrabolton9372]

A beautiful new wardrobe. What an exhausting way to get a new outfit! Be well Dave and Camera Lady!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you! You too!

[@taranchies1505]

Amazing footage thanks! Beautiful spider, can't wait for my A. geniculata Ruby to get to this size :) Really interesting info, didn't realise that's why they go into a death curl with the fluid not pumping into the legs anymore.

[@belindalaing7592]

Wow her colour is so much more vibrant now How big was her molted skin because It looked huge in your hand so im wondering just how big she would be now ? Great video again guys I know there's always guaranteed new content thats what I love the most about your videos i never know what im going to see next. 👍😊

[@daveslittlebeasties]

She is around 8 inch

[@belindalaing7592]

@@daveslittlebeasties wow she's huge

[@ChaniLB520]

Beautiful spider! I love the educational discussion around the molting process and feeding and keeping spiders until they get to this large size. Very nice!

[@graemewright2046]

another magical educational video PROFF to help the hobby from your point of view. the information on this girl and species is top class. amazing looking spider and colours. some great footage CAMERA LADY. BRILLIANT. many thanks guys and take care

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Wow, thank you!❤️👍

[@leeclarke6067]

Wow that's amazing i love the giant white knee, i reckon that's going to be my next addition to my collection. Absolutely stunning looking spider. Love your videos they are brilliant, so interesting to watch.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you 🙏

[@grantkuseff4971]

Thank you for another informative video. The lesson on Arachnid Hydraulics 101 was excellent. Watching you handling the moult with your bare hands made me very itchy!!!

[@Joe-rm8rs]

Great video Dave, I really love when they molt because it give me a real sense of accomplishment. It tells me that my husbandry is accurate, temps, humidity, etc. I did have a N. Coloratvillosus molt a short while back in her burrow and she resurfaced about 6 days later and has stayed out, I fed her as she seemed at that point to be actively hunting, i had a ferocious takedown with her so I guess she was fully hardened. Great video Dave and camera lady as always wonderful footage thanks guys!!🕷

[@runezohl8650]

We love your show!!!!!!!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@georgecardiff1946]

Brilliant video Dave and very important for novice keepers, especially when it comes to moulting and feeding after moults, anyway Dave another super job by yourself and camera 📷 lady.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Glad it was helpful!

[@glenngilbert7389]

always something new to learn on your channel - thanks again

[@daveslittlebeasties]

So nice of you

[@tiffanystokes5509]

That is such an amazing thing to watch!

[@juhgdgt123]

Thank you Dave for your amazing, educational lives, I'm looking forward to next one 😊

[@ZieSpiralOut]

Fun fact! The species where they reside with Uber destructive ants, like Brazil, kick hairs on their molting mat so the ants can’t hurt them while they’re so vulnerable. Yay urticating hairs! If I’m not mistaken, I remember another video mentioning that they use urticating hairs on their web in general to help keep ants and such away from their burrows. Maybe not as much as molting mats. They are really easy to see on those but not as easy looking at their burrow webbing. I wonder if the captive bred variety would stop doing it after a couple hundred years or so because they never see the ants anymore… Thanks for another great look at a beautiful t!

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information Dave

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks 👍

[@nfgsendit]

Amazing creatures. Looking forward to watching ours progress. We won it on the raffle at central invert show

[@blacktiger675]

That was awesome to watch! Looks painful and definitely takes a lot of energy/effort on her part. I now also understand why it takes so long for them to recover. Thank you!!

[@aarongeorge3296]

Another one...y'all are the best.!

[@juhgdgt123]

Wow, she's absolutely gorgeous x

[@TaylorWilliams-rf3fg]

I know you say not to handle the Ts but my A genic is super chill about it. I only handle during rehousing though because I know they aren’t fond of it.

[@sharonbrecker9194]

Beautiful I tell ya, shoulda been a wildlife educator. I love these t's but breeding them would be murder with all the babies they have I am just greatful that there are ppl like yourselves out there doing all the hrad work to ensure the hobby has healthy, beautiful slings for us to raise. Thank you BOTH.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Awesome thank you 🙏 😊

[@pixie706]

Fascinating and very special. well done for being able to film that moult. What a lot of energy it must take. I'm surprised at her being out in the open such a vulnerable position. Surely they would hide away to moult in the wild.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

She is very relaxed in her surroundings

[@alexgolding3480]

What a great video!

[@rugerallen176]

Very entertaining

[@20PINKluvr]

Glad its a successful molt. Some of the more gruesome t deaths are from molts gone wrong.

[@misty_redquill9402]

Found this video after just discovering my A. Geniculata on her back preparing to molt, lol. Love your channel Dave, keep up the amazing work!

[@RealMelodyBlue]

Exotica Lair opened the door to his Geniculata to feed her and she ran out and hit the floor and her abdomen ruptured and died. It was only a couple of feet, but it happened.

[@elasmojones]

yea, that was a sad event >.

[@RealMelodyBlue]

@@elasmojones I felt so bad for him. And his video yesterday, he was beating himself up pretty bad. He didn't know she was going to bolt out.

[@lauriebradley8295]

So sad🇨🇦!

[@TomsRoadTrippin]

Hi Dave, I am hoping you will see my comment. Have you heard from one of your subscribers Noah Roy lately? He's one of your biggest fans, he tends to leave long detailed comments. It's been over a month since I've heard from him. I don't know how to reach out to see if he is ok. It's definitely not like him to be away for this long. Thanks

[@daveslittlebeasties]

I was thinking the same thing ??❤

[@TomsRoadTrippin]

@@daveslittlebeasties Do you have access to any if his social media? Maybe something is mentioned on there?

[@daveslittlebeasties]

@@TomsRoadTrippin His messenger is down too ? I have no other way of contacting him , hope he is ok 👍🤞

[@TomsRoadTrippin]

@@daveslittlebeasties Thank You for trying. I am concerned for him, I know he was going through a difficult time. He recently lost his lizard Long Tail. That was his security blanket if you know what I mean. Unfortunately I don't know enough about him to be able to reach out to his family. I do hope he is safe, I'll let you know if I hear anything.

[@susangrewe262]

I have been worried about Noah as well. Please let us all know if you find anything out. If you get in contact with him let him know he has been missed.

[@irmagoncalves1915]

They are absolutely gorgeous, mine is roughly about 5 inces now and looking gorgeous

[@SeereZ]

Love watching your videos. Always learn a lot and not just about arachnids. You both seem to be such a peaceful couple and so nice people. Lessons for life.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks so much❤️❤️

[@archiecunningham7525]

Dave ,Camera lady congrats that is a beautiful lady you have there , I don’t have a white knee yet but seeing how yours is is making me put it in my top 3 next Ts . 👍🍺

[@KingOsama420]

sweet video, 7:18 huge exuvia

[@noOneAskedForHandleOnYT]

my geniculata molted recently but a bit was stuck on the ventral, under the carapace just above the epigastric furrow. i left her a bit and was able to snip most off with a scissor. just hoping next molt goes ok. when i get a glimpse of her underside there's still a tiny bit of old molt under her, but otherwise she seems fine as of now.

[@tinkfinch1674]

Absolutely fascinating to watch thanks for sharing this and imparting your wealth of knowledge x

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Glad you enjoyed it!