Feeding my TARANTULAS with SPECIAL FEEDERS!

...they are just grasshoppers :D
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theraphosa stirmi
acanthoscurria geniculata
grammostola rosea
chromatopelma cyaneopubescens
psalmopoeus cambridgei
tapinauchenius violaceus
poecilotheria metallica
linothele megatheloides
tliltocatl albopilosum
grammostola pulchripes
psytalla horrida
poecilotheria ornata
Chilobrachys sp. vietnam blue
nhandu tripepii
caribena versicolor
feeding

[@Onus6688]

"There's a huge risk of them jumping outsi-" just as he closes the cover one was about to jump out lol

[@robbiestalkingts]

I noticed that as well 😂

[@datdudedatdontdisco4036]

Literally was about to comment the same thing

[@TheDarkDen]

he tried :D

[@thenightscythe2030]

*opens door* T: "Walk?" DD: 'no, Thats not allowed...' T: "Walk....."

[@shikarifox4337]

G: *jumps away* DD: *walks and grabs* T: Haha, I win.

[@need_more_kittens]

Can't you see I'm easily bothered by persistence One step from lashing out at you... ... RESPECT WALK

[@who_cares2247]

@@need_more_kittens nice

[@dlordjoeaus]

I have no why KZbin recommended this video to me I have 0 interest in owning tarantulas but I watched the whole video and the way you casually leave the enclosures open gives me hella anxiety. 10/10 will subscribe.

[@dillonpierce5913]

Normal stuff here bud 👍 hahaha...

[@shikarifox4337]

Did you subscribe?

[@EuphhorixxOfficial]

same here man, i had no interest in tarantulas whatsoever but youtube popped this in the suggested box at 3am one night an now i spend my time watching this man live his dream

[@lisakauba3517]

@@EuphhorixxOfficial same! XD

[@jakemcdonald4677]

Was just about to comment this kid

[@insolubletoaster8133]

experts: tarantulas are mostly blind Linda: jumps and grabs grasshopper behind her that hasn't yet touched the ground

[@pauls5745]

ninja-like tarantula skillz... little slings, you should watch this haha

[@andedom]

Haha

[@amyb5339]

I heard their setae are so sensitive that they can tell air move.ent and direction. The cricket was making a lot (relatively) of air thrashing, so was probably a pretty big sensation....T's amaze me. All my hairy legs ever do is gross me out! 🤣

[@Myriamele]

Linda jumps for the grasshopper, I run screaming out of the room. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[@karenstephens8788]

The miserable life of a grasshopper.

[@karenstephens8788]

That second spider has a huge butt. I feel her pain.

[@karenstephens8788]

She’s still full from eating her date.

[@rwl51]

“We need a volunteer....... you”. 😂

[@boopthesnootz]

That opening 😂 “FEEDING TIIIIME” clack clack 😆

[@mimikyueevee6917]

Petko opens cage to feed Linda. Linda- " Dad has food?" Petko grabs grasshopper and stats to put in - Linda " FOOOOOD!!!" quickly grabs grasshopper. Petko-" What just happened?" Linda joyfully munchies away.

[@PETROCK-NROLL]

Please do a slow mo edit on Linda’s takedown...I laughed so much, she was like ‘stop messing around man and give it to me already’ 🤣🤣 brilliant video Petko!

[@TheDarkDen]

I need to do another slow mo feeding video ^^

[@PETROCK-NROLL]

The Dark Den you so do mate 😜🤘🏼

[@pauls5745]

@@TheDarkDen Top 10 takedowns vid haha

[@kurtblasco4661]

I forgot I was watching a youtube video. I ran away fast! from my computer when she jumped to get the cricket. xD

[@anubis20049999]

Slow it down with playback speed on .5 or .25 on KZbin

[@Yoiitsdj]

Fun fact about grasshopper: They can leap 20x it’s body length! As always I enjoy your videos!

[@Arcanefungus]

So what? My T vagans does that too

[@remtmy]

Y

[@TheDarkDen]

Fun fact indeed :D

[@patdafish6653]

@@TheDarkDen Petko, I love your vids, in the summer I wanted to get a funnel web, I was wondering if I could send it to you?

[@PCGameGang]

This man helped me completely get rid of my arachnophobia. now I love tarantulas, I actually think they’re cute

[@mothdoc1909]

Hippie TV yay!!! Spiders are awesome! I'm glad you got over your fear!

[@73THUNDERDOME73]

The 2nd Tarantula fed was so darn beautiful! Plus I thought the slow escape attempt was cute. DD: no no that’s not allowed T: *surprised pikachu face*

[@mordakaidrake6582]

Linda's takedown was epic, but the clip of the "not tarantula" tarantula might be one of the clearest shots I've seen you capture. If you slow it down and watch, you can see her size up the grasshopper, flex her fangs, then the kill where we see the full strike, hear the crunch and see the juicy bubbles of grasshopper juice :P

[@screaminghoop9658]

Timestamp?

[@dieselgirl0078]

3:54 The black drop of liquid that comes from the grass hopper is actually a defense mechanism. It secretes the liquid to deter pests from eating it. It didnt bother crazy Linda though.

[@Nederkoornkevin]

@@screaminghoop9658 12:46

[@screaminghoop9658]

@@Nederkoornkevin thanks

[@dirkdickler5581]

Wow holy moly that must be the best feeding clip of linda ever , just wow

[@MerynMTG]

3:58 Look closely and you can see the grasshopper's eye fall out and hit the floor. Gruesome.

[@julienr6109]

I believe that's actually blood :P

[@Gary-pe4ce]

@@julienr6109 it is an eye, the other eye was popping out slightly

[@julienr6109]

Can't be 100% sure because we can't see very well but insects don't have eyeballs like us but compound eyes that aren't really spheres. Also when i fed my mantises with the exact same grasshoppers, i usually saw droplets of blood that looked just like this (i have some footage on my channel if you're interested) Anyway that was still an awesome video, that jump was terrific !! :D

[@sheriffbirb2781]

I am 100% sure that it is spit Grasshoppers spit to warn the predator to go away Trust me i got spit on by at least 10 grasshoppers trying to hold on to them

[@geosobservations9496]

@@sheriffbirb2781 yeah the spit is almost like a tar...I have a collection of outdoor spiders...I feed...lots of grasshoppers here

[@carissamcadams6923]

Loved Linda's jump takedown!

[@vec1954]

9:34 ish; Him: *Pushes grasshopper into spider* Also him: "Hohoho you fell right into her trap" Me: Objection!

[@aphiliarachno]

That was an awesome feeding! Linda was best. So cute how Felix and Despacito are sleeping there in the beginning. Love Sashenka and Annie. And that spider at around 10:20 has beautiful eyes.

[@toolestips8682]

Linda's got skills! That was insane!

[@thebaconbrotato]

Please post a slo-mo of that first take down?

[@drteddy2609]

Even though I agree, if you can't wait you can play the video at 0.25 speed 🤗 better than nothing.

[@thenightscythe2030]

Be great for DarkDen2 channel!

[@stopthedividebs2959]

Dr. Teddy good point I did that and holy shiiiiiit... How the hell can she know exactly when and where to get it

[@thenightscythe2030]

Linda: "look what i can do..." *teleports*

[@drteddy2609]

@@stopthedividebs2959 glad I could help 😁 and I agree, it was pretty amazing

[@847tjames]

"You fell right into her trap" no bro i was pushed! 🤣

[@FrozenVaIkyrie]

11:26 - When the boogeyman comes for you

[@hollies5841]

Working my way through the older videos - one thing is for sure, Linda doesn't disappoint!

[@pamrash1215]

Loved Linda's amazing jump! It was a good feeding!

[@thevreikan]

I love how Linda and the P. metallica took down the grasshopper.Linda took down the grasshopper aggressively while the P. metallica took the grasshopper down that looked like it came right out of a horror movie.

[@sigispider]

Best Linda feeding ever!

[@dieselgirl0078]

3:54 The black drop of liquid that comes from the grass hoppers mouth is actually a defense mechanism. It secretes the liquid to deter pests from eating it. It didnt bother crazy Linda though. 😎 I remembered grasshoppers do this from catching them as a kid.

[@mcnama29]

I had to replay Linda's attack like 10 times. It was great!

[@klaudiabrzozowska5573]

I knew Linda had a bigger potential!! she's definitely my favorite tarantula and now we could see her in action never seen before 💥

[@kaylaposey7616]

17:56 DD: "Stay there." Grasshopper: *YEET*

[@Mister_Matthew]

11:26 was like a horror movie, very awesome

[@MusicOrSomething]

12:46 the way it flashed its fangs right before the lightning fast bite was so satisfying

[@micksilva7374]

It makes us happy just watching your videos on how passionate you are in your hobby.

[@screaminghoop9658]

11:26 "come 'ere boy"

[@mrROFLsauce1]

A day when Petko uploads is always a good day!

[@patdafish6653]

NOW THAT IS A TAKEDOWN!!!!!

[@mccoywilliams9545]

i like the look of the dark den with the background lights off! its fitting

[@amyb5339]

Linda never fails to impress. Did you give Chips a double espresso? I have never seen a gecko so spastic?!? Lol. Great vlog! Thank you.

[@countvolkihar566]

I have been following all the videos form different T keepers and I have not seen a take down as majestic as Linda's, that was absolutely the greatest take down I have ever seen, I really enjoyed it thanks for this great feeding video.

[@suzannedavies4436]

Bloody hell Linda, you be one crazy lady! I jumped up a. I’ve! My partner is laughing so hard at my reactions watching this channel ! Got suggested today and I’m hooked , binge watching! Not my usual videos but I’m loving it!

[@BustusNuts]

11:19 this is great😂😂

[@amandamincheff5598]

I laughed so hard lol

[@jeffffro7674]

WOW!!!!! Linda is just a wee bit PSYCHO!!! That was one of the coolest things I've seen here in the new old Dark Den!!! I don't know what else can be said besides COOL!!! and another WOW!!!! Great vid my friend, great vid!!

[@Ravenzpeak]

Linda is so full of surprises. She's so awesome!

[@ericarreola9048]

You literally have one of the coolest collections and KZbin channels. Been watching you for years man. Keep up the great content. Hope 1 day can visit to see the collection. You and exotic lair help people who are scared of arachnids become fond of them.

[@xzax-mverse7430]

I love you man. The spiders creep me out every time. Also, I don't think I could do it; I always feel badly for the bugs. There is always a little voice in the back of my head that is screaming "this is not ok", even though it's no different than anything else in life. Still, I've watched so many hours of your vids and find you a wonderful person. Cheers.

[@humblefirework2970]

I don’t know why, considering you like all kinds of ‘creepy crawlies’ but watching you reach blindly behind the shelving for the light switch gave me chills 🤣

[@tamfuwing1]

I think Petko should fire his cleaning lady.

[@TheDarkDen]

I never employed one, maybe that's the problem :'D

[@Paronak]

Petition to buy Petko a Swiffer Duster to clean the mess on top of enclosures

[@jeffffro7674]

I imagine that's the toughest part of being a tarantula owner, they are virtually 100% unpredictable! Sometimes it's super cool, like today, other times, you put the food in place and its almost like they know you're watching and they just don't want you to see! Funny little fellows! I'm Brian Fellows!!

[@fortunesantebarley2704]

6:30 GH : sup mate. T : im good mate . Nice meeting you. GH : k mate . Goin to the next final destination. 2nd T : nope. 3rd T : hehe ur mineeeee

[@egyptiangirl5]

Petko to grasshopper: Stay there... five seconds later grasshopper: Byyyyyeeee!

[@christinagordon2351]

Have you ever done a compilation of the Best Feeding video of each spider? Linda might need her own video, since she is always amazing

[@jenniferbeyer6412]

I just found your channel. I am a spiderphobe but I love to watch them. And you have the most beautiful spiders I have seen. Thank you for sharing them .

[@ewanlyle5343]

Yessss. Chips

[@ShyDragoness]

That L. megatheloides takedown was genuinely nightmare fuel! What a beautiful spider

[@morganfiedler119]

The intro where you clicked the tongs made me giggle, lol. And aww sleeping grumpy Felix!!! What a cute little angry guy.

[@nitsuren2905]

Love all the videos man!

[@blackwolfrc]

Love watching and great info all the time

[@samsquatch6238]

Another fantastic video! You have an amazing collection, always interesting and fun to watch. The very first “jump” takedown was awesome!

[@joannehansen4113]

So funny when the grasshoppers kept jumping away... Lol but the mid air take down was awesome...wtg

[@azeotrope87]

HOW THE HELL DID LINDA KNOW THE GRASSHOPPER WAS THERE????? THAT WAS AWESOME!!!!!

[@suzannedavies2480]

I have never been into spiders etc but your channel came up on my suggestions a while ago and I’m loving it! It’s all because of you and your infectious personality and you make me smile and laugh with all your funny antics but yet your love for your animals is obvious!! Love your channel buddy!!🤩👍🤣🙈😱😎🥰🥰🥰

[@shikarifox4337]

0:10 Is there a video on that? Also, don't forget you can make Linda retreat by saying she broke something! Love from the UK

[@geosobservations9496]

I'm back for a rewatch...that lightning fast super linda spider takedown...it gives me shivers...I seem to be allergic to everything bitey or stingy...so I've always wanted to keep... however... steered away... we have some cool wolf spiders here that get pretty big... I was bitten by a smaller one on a camping trip and another working woodpiles... and well...I didn't like it at all...swelled up like a giant mosquito bite...burn and itch for a month...its funny too spiders seem to always want to come to me...I I want to handle them but then...I shy away....I play with small jumping spiders a lot and would love to get a regal...I've seen one up close once...and they don't worry me at all for some reason...I'm in eastern canada and the only ones I've seen near here are on ebay...or come in on bananas at sobeys warehouse...anyone have any info on getting one to here without harm...or if I'm even allowed...im having a hard time finding info about it...I know I'd bee a good spooder dad...have a Cresty named rex for years... he would sit beside him and use his old enclosure...its all ready 😁 I realize nows not the time tho cold weather...I'm patient though so any help appreciated...from the community

[@derekb1877]

Pretty sure you can see the first grasshoppers eye fall out as its being munched on.. gnarly!

[@averageyoutubeuser90]

Hey petko I love your vids keep up the good work we all love what you do

[@yichengao4539]

Thanks for your videos even though it’s not this channel that got me into this hobby you started my love of Chilobrachys. I use to think they are ugly but thanks for your videos they are my favorite genus as well. Also I love to watch your video and feed my own Ts it’s really fun

[@laceyclark311]

Den: *picks up first grasshopper and brings it fairly close to the first T* First T: *NOM*

[@debbiemcclure2874]

As always, awesome feeding video. Tyfs God bless you

[@tarantulamum4322]

wooooow Linda's jump 💙💜🕷

[@Thunder0usKitsune]

When Linda jumped that was awesome! I wasn’t expecting there to be enough of a shadow for her to detect and let alone detect that it was prey! I don’t think she sensed vibrations I think she just sensed the shadows. Since they have simple eyes they can only detect light and shadow.... it WAS an awesome take down though!

[@voyagerxp3426]

I always love watching your videos Petko , they're always fun to watch.

[@torimaxson6796]

When the captions read "pencil area" for poecilotheria.

[@werner1]

Petco, no happy dances from the tarantulas but i will do a happy dance. Why because I am happy to see another Dark Den Video. My C. Versicolor slings also climb out when i feed them, they climb back in when they detect the food.

[@tommyjiminez8186]

Linda is a BEAST nice jump shot take down great video Petko Thanks from Texas👊🤘🕷

[@ohnonotjo]

11:24 Horror movie You get your leg ripped off and left for dead outside a cave. You hear a chittering and light scampering. You cry for help. As you start to push away with the rest of your limbs you get dragged backwards, screaming into the Dark Den

[@JCNxp]

Love to watch your videos and have motivated me to buy a tarantula, i think there interesting and your videos are always a good watch 🙌

[@danielnalley8670]

Super awesome feeding video!

[@andrewbingham6970]

What beautiful spiders you have i started collecting spiders when I was ten im 41now I love your videos you have fantastic respect for your tarantulas keep up the good work

[@pixelukulele401]

Linda: to catch de grass hopper, one must become the grass hopper 😂. She has learnt well. 😄. I always watch your vids. And its down to you im constantly looking online for tarantulas now. Soon i hope to have to one to add to my reptile collection. Thankyou for your awesome videos they've made lockdown much easier to cope with.

[@orangerhymed]

Fun to watch. Time to feed my T's as well

[@barokart]

Funny video with grasshoppers jumping everywhere. Talking about jumping, Linda surprise me today Big hug for Mitsa when you visit her 🤗

[@thehunterstruck]

Damn Linda!! She caught that hopper QUICK!!

[@lauraclegg794]

I love to see videos including a Psalmopeous Cambridgei 😍. I got a Sling as a freebie with my Caribena Versicolor Sling. He/she is the best freebie of my life. I love him as much as my Versi I'd wanted for months ❤️. Petco your P. Cambridgei is gorgeous 😍 xx

[@stevenwoodward4318]

Excellent video thanks

[@RobSny94]

The reason linda was able to detect it was because of the movement in the air rubbing up against special hair on her body that let her detect even some of the most minut changes. It's what inspired spider-mans spidey sense

[@shansins359]

I watch many tarantula keepers channels and Linda's takedown was definitely superstar action. In the top 5 takedowns period.

[@vedastevenson4190]

Linda was great jumping n grabing tha grasshopper i loved it!

[@vedastevenson4190]

Good video man!

[@AntonioMartinez-tg9ez]

Amazing stuff brother

[@adammoore251]

I used to keep those locusts as pet. Feed them grass and also they are on the last phase of their lifecycle so will start dying off in a few weeks. Put in a cup of soil and compost and they will lay eggs.

[@christopherfletcher5384]

Holey Shizzle!!! That grasshopper didn't stand a chance!

[@justicejackson3211]

Just sitting here waiting for SOMEONE to post Petko is a blessing ♡

[@daniellegilman6437]

Absolutely Terrified of Spiders, but i enjoy learning about them from you.

[@von1790]

Linda knocked it's eye out😭😂😂😂 3:57

[@AbsalonWhiteJr.]

11:24 "ooo oopsie. My bad."😂😂😂😂 Funniest thing I've seen all day.

[@nervousdog6907]

Wow those shirts are vibrant in color! The green looks really nice on that white :)

[@Robin-yk6vf]

0:02 Petko releasing his friday video 0:00 me lurking on youtube almost half of the day, striking the play and like button ^^ One tip for jumping feeders : Put them in a refrigerator about 3 hours before feeding. That will make them sluggish to almost numb..

[@sharonpiecharka1339]

love Linda, she made my day. TY Take care

[@devilogspike]

I'm terrified of spiders. Terrified. I do a full blown panic run if i see they're in my apartment. Yet somehow i'm always watching your videos in total awe of how beatiful they are.

[@20PINKluvr]

He doesn't make spiders look scary at all

[@AK-hj6bm]

Linda nice start of the vid awesome 💯🔥