FULL COLLECTION TOUR - Animal Room - 10 years of THE DARK DEN

[@TheDarkDen]

I finished this video earlier so I decided to upload it early! It is really long so you can watch it over more days 😂

[@FLUFFYNINJAOFFICIAL]

I REALLY LOVE YOUR VIDÉOS ❤❤❤❤❤❤BUT PLEASE GIVE YOUR TARANTULA WATER BROOO...EVEN THE LEOPARD GECKO DOSENT HAVE WATER....WATHERWER GUYS IN THE HOBBY ARE SAYING I SEE MY TARENTULA DRINK A LOT EVEN IF I GIVE THEM FOOD EVERY 3-4 DAYS.....

[@guirafa2716]

Petko, do you plan on having a cobalt blue, or maybe a Amazon blue tarântula?

[@davidfears5783]

You should check out antscanadas giant enclosure build maybe it can give you some ideas ! 🎉

[@wakingforbacon6439]

​@@FLUFFYNINJAOFFICIALdude he's had some of these tarantulas for years and years. And without a water dish. Some of the ones with water dishes has problems while the others does great.

[@Raziel1984]

does that mean no video on monday 😨

[@TarantulaDJ]

10 years is a long time... it's always nice when you stay loyal to terrariums for so long... here's to another 10 years (at least)

[@derekbudd1476]

10 years is insane! Congratulations Petko, your channel has been a great comfort and your progress has been an inspiration. Tonight I raise a drink to another 10 years of The Dark Den, slainté mhath and love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@EvilWey]

His name is Petko? Like the pet store chain we have in the US lmao

[@olivierl2172]

Filming Petko: “I will write the scientific name” Editing Petko: “Nah I don’t think so”

[@sampeachey2758]

And here's too 10 more! Time flies my friend I hope your wife and daughter are doing well happy holidays!!

[@BingeBunni]

Have been subscribed for...probably around 10 years. I am 20 now and started watching you around 10 years old. You were one of the many youtubers that inspired me to have such a love for critters of all kinds. Thank you! Sending love.

[@nicklasdupont5679]

I found your channel when you had about 3000-3500 subscribers. I was 13-14 at the time, 23 now, and I can say completely honestly that you quickly became, and still are, my favorite KZbinr. I bought my first snake at 14. Today my girlfriend and I own 20 snakes, a pink tongue skink, leopard gecko, crested gecko, mourning geckos, 12 scorpions - and 3 tarantulas. I have always loved all animals, and your love for tarantulas always made me want to get one. Unfortunately, my mom and my stepdad were very against me getting a tarantula (my stepdad is terrified of spiders). So I never got one as a kid. 2,5 years ago, I moved out, and found a place with my girlfriend, and she got me my first tarantula (G. pulchripes sling) for my 21st. birthday. One of the reasons I love your channel so much, is because you're so "real". You're a complete ordinary man, who started sharing your hobby and passion. Showing both the good and the bad, your success' and your mistakes. I really admire you, and I have loved following you and your channel's growth. I used to do small events at schools, kindergartens, birthdays, petting zoos, tourist associations etc. where I would bring snakes, geckos, roaches, giant millipedes and snails, and teach both kids and adults about reptiles and invertebrates. I really loved and enjoyed that, but the past year has been really rough for me. I was late (1,5 years ago) diagnosed with both adhd and autism, and depression and anxiety followed slowly. I don't have severe anxiety, but I get really startled by sudden movements and sound. That doesn't go well with the fact that I have shaky hands, due to "essential tremors", and therefore I can easily startle our animals. This unfortunately, has put me in a position where I can't handle our animals, and rely on my girlfriend to do most of the cleaning and feeding - because even the smallest sudden moves are enough to make me fly through the roof. It's really difficult to get out of bed, and look at yourself in the mirror, and not recognize yourself. I used to educate people and taught them not to fear snakes - and now I can't even pick them up myself. This has especially been a challenge with the tarantulas - because my girlfriend is not the biggest fan of spiders. I have been at the edge of panic attacks when rehousing and feeding. The reason I'm sharing this, is because I want to say that your videos give me something to look forward to. Takes away any worry and depressed thoughts I have, just for a short amount of time. Watching your videos, and seeing how confident you work with your tarantulas, has helped me with my anxiety. I no longer get anxious when I have to feed and water my tarantulas. It might not sound like it, but it's huge progress. Everyday is a struggle. Don't have much good going on at the moment. Every time I take a step forward, it feels like I'm pulled two steps back. I remember a time before my mental health took a hit. I remember things that once made me happy and joyful, that don't today. But I will not give up. I push myself, and try to find as many things that bring me the slightest amount of peace and happiness - and your videos are something that I have looked forward to for the past 10 years, and will continue with for the next 10 years. Thank you (Watching from Denmark 🇩🇰)

[@sharonmclain4158]

Count your blessings. I'm 68, still counting my blessings, and still watching you.

[@Gravityembracegary]

I've been watching from the get go. My arachnophobia was insane before i started watching. I now keep tarantulas. It started with you. So happy 10 year anniversary and a huge thank you from me in the uk 🇬🇧

[@RT-py7ju]

I joined around 7 or 8 years ago. Your channel helped me overcome my immense fear of spiders and creepy crawlies. Thank you so much for doing what you do. I am disabled and going to school, so I don't have spare time or money to spend, but when I get my grown up job your channel is the second on my list to give donations to (I had to be honest on your place, no hard feelings). Wishing you a happy birthday, a merry Christmas, and a very happy new year! I hope you make so many memories with your lovely family ❤

[@littletonoskill7550]

Mad to see how the time passes, I was 11 back when I started watching ya, just turned 20. How time flies, helped me get over my arachnophobia that I had.

[@sortfaar3]

been watching since you did this in your old apartment all those years ago. so happy that my views since then can help you maintain your hobby to a certain degree. happy 10 years king

[@donaldretallack9743]

Happy ten years! You're the reason I got into tarantulas and now I breed poecilotheria! Thank you for your continued inspiration!

[@azetaur3718]

Nice video! I´ve been a fan for about 7 years now, since I was 13, and been inspired by you, now having my own collection. Keep up the great entertainment, Im all for it!

[@Raziel1984]

congrats petko for 10 years!! i watched your videos for some time but not for the whole ten years. i was never really afraid of spiders but since watching your video i have zero problem of taking one in my bare hand. so i guess thanks for that :D ... and i hope for 10 more years! looking forward to see you daughter feed her first tarantula, that means if she is ok with showing up in a video

[@coldcountess]

10 yrs is awesome !! Happy Birthday, Petko !! So very for your loss of Despacito.

[@tracydeacon674]

Congrats Petko on your 10 years of youtube! 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@muhammadfahmi9804]

Hell yeah, glad to be a part of the dark den community since the appartment videos🔥

[@BlackHeart1789]

I'm so happy to see you develop and improve your passion over all those years! I might not have been there ten years ago, but you were the first tarantula keeper I ever saw in early 2020. You single-handedly destroyed my arachnophobia in the span of only a few months and introduced me to a world of living beings that I never thought would bring me so much joy! I never saw spiders or any invertebrates as lesser beings - I never killed them, I was just scared of their appearance. You showed me that these creatures not only existed and what they really looked like. You also showed me how fascinating and beautiful they are, the gorgeous patterns they carry and how much character they have. I (and my husband, who was even more arachnophobic than me lol) have been (a) tarantula keeper(s) ever since, and with huge credit thanks to you. I have also been able to convince SO many of our friends and family that tarantulas and spiders in general really aren't as bad as everyone thinks. Keeping tarantulas has been such a joy and I could not be happier to have been made aware of this hobby. Thank you, you legitimately changed my life somewhat, as dramatic as it sounds, lol. I wholeheartedly wish you all the best for the future.

[@DoctorPolski]

Merry Christmas Petko. Thank you for sharing your hobby with us all.

[@brittanyharris9049]

I've been watching your videos since I was a kid and now I'm in my 20s aswell. This channel has brought me such joy and comfort throughout my life. And I have now shared it with my boyfriend who gets to do the same. It's now a part of our relationship to enjoy your videos and your amazing personality! Congratulations on 10 years and thanks for making time go by easier ❤

[@hungrywolf895]

stoked you posted a long video! gongrats on 10 years! and happy birthday! hell yea!!!

[@cassiopeia1931]

Congratulations on ten years, Petko! I've been a fan since the second Dark Den and I've loved seeing your collection grow and your skills as a maker bloom.

[@Snuftgg]

Happy Birthday Petko!!! 🕷️🕷️

[@fernandocapetillo3463]

It’s always an absolute pleasure to see the collection. I love representing your merch with that same shirt at work! Looking forward to another year of Dark Den content! Keep up the amazing work.

[@almostaghost2192]

Day off work and a full collection tour. Best day.

[@groupemaintenanceprestige]

Happy birthday in advance, also, merry xmas and happy new year to you and your family and all the Dark Den followers.

[@CarefreeChris]

Yes. Congratulations on 10 years. So incredible. Quick question to the community. I’ve recently moved to the Philippines and would love to start collecting again. Anyone know anything about getting tarantulas in the Philippines?

[@johnlouiebaguyo2020]

IM HERE SINCE THE BEGINNING BROTHER. GODBLESS YOU FROM THE PHILIPPINES!!!

[@genesisgreen3458]

Happy early birthday!! It's been a great amount of years learning about tarantulas and appreciating nature through your videos!! I wish you many many more great years in life and on youtube 🎉

[@W._Langman]

Wow, 10 years. Merry Christmas, Petko, to you and your family. And to everyone here happy holidays and a happy new year❤

[@mateomartinicorena1554]

When i subbed you had about 100k subs back in 2017 and i have tears in my eyes as i watch this. I am glad that we were all enough to push you to do this on a daily. Love from Uruguay.

[@MisplacedPixie]

Happy anniversary AND Happy Birthday AND Happy Holidays! Here's to another 10 years. Hugs, hugs, hugs

[@Zelmazam1]

I subbed back when you had moved into the office. I never saw fresh apartment content. But it's awesome to be here either way.

[@casmodan]

This was a Surprise!!! I follow you since the First dark den and i Hope we'll see many others birthdays of the Channel!

[@randycabbage4607]

Its crazy to think i remeber watching you since i was 12 and i was keeping black widow spiders in a bug cage,, i know i know, but i was young and had a backyard full of them and crickets so, ty for being a good honest channel for so long

[@the7Scales]

its been such a pleasure watching you and your channel grow throughout the years. looking forward to 10 more!

[@catneedham4913]

10 years! Congrats. Here’s to the next 10 ❤️🥳

[@elbundy]

hey, finally i have something you may should do. the springtails do very well in an communal enclosure with isopods. looks nice and they reproduce really well.

[@estherwolf4354]

Thank you for a Saturday video a real treat. Happy Birthday I turned 68 this year myself , I've been watching you since 2016 you convinced me having trantulas can be fun

[@Christinas_creatures]

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@florenceoconnor8447]

I've been following you for 8 years now, and I'm glad you're still making content 😁 happy 10 years anniversary!! 😸

[@bridgethoskins9809]

I really enjoyed the longer video. Wouldn't mind seeing more longer ones.

[@paulkoski8759]

Merry Christmas and happy holidays

[@imaybestupid2045]

LETS GOOO cant believe ive witnessed most of all of this for quite a while now

[@Thomas-1967-AUS]

Happy Birthday! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your Family! Thank you for all your Videos and info on all. Looking forward to 2025 Content!

[@bloodharrier3333]

I think one of the first videos that I remember watching was with your old camel spider. But I didn’t realize subscribing was a thing yet. Congratulations Petko! 🎉

[@mariestubbs4606]

Great vid Petko n Merry Christmas to you and your family ....

[@MaraJoshWana]

Uploading on a saturday. What a treat. Merry christmas if you dont post before it. :) thanks for the hours of therapy to help my fear of arachnids

[@marktombling8433]

Have a great christmass to you and your family . Thanks for the vid .

[@caladran]

Congrats and happy Holidays!

[@reptiletailz108]

I am 39 and i can relate lol u look so young in some of the clips its crazy i never would have noticed it if i didnt see the diff in the same vid

[@lubitz161]

4:45 that's a greenhouse roach aka Pycnoscelus spp. There are plenty species, and some are parthenogenetic :D Also I can recommend Blaberus atropus when it comes to snackable deaths head roaches. My adult Aviculariinae and Psalmopoeinae females are all able to snack adult specimen :D Aaand the Babies you got inside the jungle nymph enclosure are Extatosoma tiaratum

[@reptiletailz108]

I only found u like 5 years ago but have watched all ur videos almost especially the room tours

[@robynguppyart]

Wow thank you for sharing so much!

[@Trenee281]

Not telling my age 😂😂 but I’m an OG subscriber. Congratulations on 10yrs!!🥳🎉

[@lynnebabb5349]

Happy Holidays!

[@kropka8259]

14:03 Thor would probably love the old Despacito tank :) I bet he would be climbing and basking there too!

[@TheDarkDen]

Might be a bit too big! :P

[@kropka8259]

@@TheDarkDen mansion for sure, but never too big :P

[@kicksonfeet2294]

Been watching all your vlog since the OBT Bathtub Craze 🤣Congratulations on your 10 years achievement!!!

[@MrTattooz]

Merry Christmas . THe video was tight my favorite part was the lizards. Have a great day !

[@Lachlanconnolly0]

I’ve watch you since you have started

[@chosenfewpetsnaturetech1927]

Congratulations 🍾 😊

[@januk7725]

i enjoy your channel immensely

[@MUSHROOMONFIRE]

Great tour video! I have been subbed since your old flat days I remember your devil video going crazyyy! I’m watching wearing the same shirt as you. Happy holidays to you and your family

[@dawnhowell7559]

Merry Christmas 🤶 🎄

[@deewhitcha6014]

you've come so far petco!

[@Kahy1989]

Maaan, I had a heartattack coz of that video, My 1st thought was that It´s monday and I forgot to go to my job geez. Don´t do this to me :D

[@barcodeguy7627]

Been following your channel on and off for years now, still remember videos like the devil feeding on the couch or when you got felix and despacito. All the success to you petko

[@Frogger]

Happy anniversary Petko! 🎉

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information Petcko

[@Arkansaw-w2r]

Very cool stuff 😊👍 Merry Christmas

[@brunodiosbrunodios]

Felices fiestas! 🦂

[@FLUFFYNINJAOFFICIAL]

LOVE IT❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉LOVE THE TOUR VIDÉO !!! KEEP GOING❤

[@reptiletailz108]

Keep up the great work love what u do and love ur content

[@barbhelle5481]

Congratulations

[@jdubbfam37]

Hi. Big fan . so ten years . i figure I jave bin here for at least 7 of them . keep up the good work I look foreword to more great content .

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video. I have been watching since you lived in your apartment

[@mart9214]

25:14 Pterinopelma sazimai has a new name since june 2023. its Lasiocyano now

[@kelling93]

Happy Birthday.

[@reptiletailz108]

Wow how fast time flys man i remember ur room tour from the apartment lol the first one on ur living room couch so crazy

[@barbhelle5481]

Happy Birthday 🎂, my sisters birthday is Monday. Merry Christmas 🎅

[@DiamondKat]

Hope you have a wonderful Birthday , ❤ your channel 😊

[@ravennoxia]

You should move Thor to Despacito's enclosure and maybe Chips into the tree monitor one. They will appreciate the space!

[@sid3075]

Awesome buddy ❤

[@Doleis]

Happy early birthday bro!

[@amymiddleton7441]

Happy birthday!!!!

[@amymiddleton7441]

Crested geckos are strange, my partner has quite a few and there are a couple of them that will only stay calm for me but seem to hate him 🤣🤣 yet again I have some snakes that are completely sweet hearts and some that just want to eat everything!! Including people 🤣

[@sidben-Yehoshuwa]

I don't remember.Did you ever get another one of those spiders with the really long spinnerets that does the amazing web job?

[@BurgundianSnakes]

10y 😱 congrats Keep on going, enjoying your videos 🙌 Really nice collection, enclosures. Your big plantarium, sooo nice 🤩 Ps. Maybe a short stop at the namecards of all Ts would be nice, you throw out the species names that fast I cant follow it 😂

[@scarmine117sr]

Love this videos man

[@Gusbusbus]

10 years 🎉

[@PeppersnGlowworms]

I wonder what's up with the trilobite beetles in the Junglearium... Imagine tearing it apart and finding that they actually reproduced!

[@bugs4ever766]

The "jungle nymps babies" are actually babies of a different sp. ( extatosoma tiaratum) :)

[@Great_White_Shork]

Has it really been 10 years? Noice.

[@Evoker10]

Get Emerald Tree Skinks for that jungel terrerium, that the large tarantula is in at the moment.

[@bukec5663]

your forehead was look so much better ten years ago, like mine. 😂 Congratulations Petko

[@-Hari-03]

started watching when i was around 14, im now 21. ive always had arachnophobia but tarantulas never triggered it for some reason lol

[@antcam70418]

Listen i have been watching your channel since i was a senior in high school i am now married with a kid time flys.

[@GaniEmi]

Wow, no glasses and so much habrá 10 years ago! Reminds me of myself😂

[@luisemoralesfalcon4716]

Yes, you earned yourself a good rest.

[@mackenziecosplay4579]

Im arachnophobic, but still likes to see tarantulas through screens since some actually looks cool. But honestly.the one at 32:00 is what i see when I get nightmares...