good news, bad news .. jumping spiders

[@tarantulakat]

also just a small update, Chai has webbed up and sat on the eggsac in the temp enclosure since recording the rest of this :D

[@IrieRogue]

🥰

[@alyssamartinez7690]

For the razor you should probably try to make a handle for it just so you don't cut your hand by accident cuz you know shit happens. Also, this is just my theory, but I think maybe the reason so many babies died is cuz perhaps just like allot of critters maybe they need there mommy. So maybe the next sac you can get the mommy with them like you did his time. This batch may have a better chance cuz she is with them to watch & care for them.

[@harrij2458]

The best lil mama

[@Dead_in__side__]

Oh good 😊

[@Chef_Alpo]

Just a thought: I would have tried placing the entire tank in a modified large storage tote. Not the prettiest or best solution for space efficiency or visibility of course, but it could be further modified with slabs of clear acrylic..

[@sparty115]

Animals like spiders and cats literally have so many spawn because not all of them will live so don't beat yourself up because nature takes it's course. You're doing your best.

[@taoutdoors8110]

Yep! Just like garter snakes and lots of colubridae classification. They breed for quantity, not quality, which is why some colubridae and quantity focused animals babies fail to thrive or can/have dropped dead literally for no reason (or a hidden reason) out of no where!

[@taoutdoors8110]

Alligators, most fish, and most amphibians are also prime examples of this quantity over quality phenomenon!

[@stephenlovelace9268]

🤝

[@trcrawlies3727]

Indeed, I've bred Agelenopis pennsylvanica's and the babies have low chances of survival, so the mother is also very protective of her spawn.

[@jaschabull2365]

R selection at work, huh boy.

[@Katiethewizard]

Don't beat yourself up! In the wild an even smaller group of those slings would've survived, so you've already given way more of those babies a chance at life❤

[@tracybowling97]

I wouldn't worry so much about what ppl think. As long as you are doing what you think is right from the bottom of your heart, I think things will end up just fine. ❤

[@TheDuckie1990]

Can we officially get a shirt that says "eggs with legs" 🤣🤣

[@ThirteenthGhost]

Legs and eggs.. 👏👏👏👏😂

[@Lovinglife43]

🥰

[@JackOfAllRAIDs]

That also describes tarantula slings though.

[@SunlitSam]

Chai is so incredibly patient and adorable 🥺 Ive always been scared of spiders but your videos helped me & Ive decided to order a jumping spider for my first spider pet ☺️

[@majorcuppycake3723]

Kat, Do not beat yourself up about it at all. There is no reason! The fact that so many have survived is seriously so amazing. Keep being the wonderful you.

[@christhunborg7583]

I put my jumpers in a maternity enclosure after mating. This avoids literally all of these issues.

[@Shante_Llace]

This may sound stupid... but what is maternity enclosure for spiders? I feel I understand the idea... but I honestly do not know anything about keeping spiders... I'm very afraid of spiders but have been watching videos to get over it and they've have helped a ton...

[@christhunborg7583]

@@Shante_Llace I use a 32oz deli cup and lid upside down. Small pins holes all over. Hot glue sphagnum moss in different spots inside. Use moss and light misting for water. Move mother after mating to this and once the slings emerge you can move her out and leave the Littles in the container.

[@TheDuckie1990]

New angle!!!! I love the new camera. It has better glare control which is so nice to see. Love your jumping spider babies. Glad we still have a few!

[@TheDuckie1990]

30 is better than none

[@birdspiders]

you're a real KZbinr now - two camera angles, very cinematic

[@jaschabull2365]

Ngl, it's pretty weird seeing her from a different angle.

[@stellarosebelladonna6872]

Maybe you could rehouse Chai into a new enclosure that could be escape proof for jumping spider babies and it could be a nice upgrade for her, even if she doesn't need it. Just something to consider if you plan on having her lay egg sacs or breed her again. 😁

[@laurendunning5822]

Such a good spider mom 🕷 😊 love the new camera!

[@janis9523]

Yes she is

[@hammysexoticanimals6598]

Agreed!

[@lorepunkin]

I had audax babies. About 30 left their nest and now I only have one baby left. It’s not easy to breed them, especially when you’re a beginner. Just keep gaining more experience and don’t let this be a setback! Good luck.

[@sarahhastings1486]

You're doing fantastic Kat. I'm glad you didnt delete this video even though you were frustrated. Dont let the haters get to ya, you're doing what you feel is best at the time !

[@_luna___7229]

The new camera is realny good!(i also counted the babies when you where showing that the egg sack is connected to the background and from what I could see I counted exactly 30 babies!

[@bettafish5168]

i think you did a great job. i feel the people who say your not doing it right and getting upset with you have no clue what to do themselves . i love your videos and you have helped me with my own 13 tarantula's

[@effy_kujo]

Could you just stick the entire enclosure into a bigger, escape proof bin of sorts? That way they won't get disrupted until feeding/watering and any escapees can be put back into the main enclosure if they're found chilling outside in the bigger bin? (or make the bigger bin that the enclosure is sitting in an extension of it, and they'll just have more room for activities & less likely to cannibalize but, still be together?) Idk, lol, just a thought that sounds less complicated than moving the nest. Edit: also, f*ck what other people think. If they just want to be rude instead of helpful then they suck and have nothing to offer.

[@jaschabull2365]

Yeah, I was thinking if it wouldn't work to put a smaller box on the inside of the box, maybe it would to put a bigger box on the outside of the box.

[@thomasoliver2081]

I'm glad You're channel is growing gradually. Good luck with the future of Your channel. Tom.

[@tarantulakat]

thank you Tom!

[@thomasoliver2081]

@@tarantulakat Your most welcome. I really appreciate your work and I always look forward to seeing your new videos 😊

[@nikkic0509]

You did great! Don’t ever worry about what people say, everyone has an opinion. I’m just happy you showed us. It’s amazing!

[@xxbloodredrose88xx]

Everyone has their own ways of doing things, I wouldn't worry about what other people say. If it works well for you, that's the right way

[@mahmoudkillisliofficial2946]

Kat you know very well that there’re people out there living and breathing just to judge people, they throw their judgment in the air without taking in consideration that we are all learning in this “new” hobby. People should really learn the difference between constructive criticism and destructive criticism🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️. I’m glad you didn’t delete the video tbh and I appreciated your honesty with us although i’m sure i wasn’t the only one who felt you’re not good from the beginning of the video😆 I love your videos, i love what you’re doing and i learn from you a lot keep it up and keep us posted😌👌🏼 Much love♥️

[@trcrawlies3727]

Don't worry Kat, I had a ton of Agelenopis pennsylvanica babies in the past, which I didn't know what to do to help them. I've had 4 or 5 egg sacs only 1, a long time ago, services to pre adult stages and only a small handful survived. I've had countless Agelenopis pennsylvanica adults, which have a short indoor\outdoor lifespan,

[@trcrawlies3727]

And they are so far great pets for me, except for the babies, so I think I'm giving up on breeding Agelenopis pennsylvanica's for a long time! So feel better Kat!🕷🙂

[@elisag2055]

Don’t be hard on yourself!!! There have been times in everyone’s lives where you’re new at something and maybe thought later that you would have done something different. What separates you from others is that you recognized you could do it better and chose to try. Everyone starts somewhere!!!! Much love ❤️

[@JackWolf-eb4ol]

Grow, little baby jumpers, grow! New camera adds spice to the mix. Well done.

[@bribennett843]

I love having pet spiders vicariously through Kat

[@11chago11]

I'll be using a mesh enclosure once my Lagertha's eggs grow their legs. Though she is in a BFP enclosure so it will be easier putting that in a butterfly mesh enclosure than an exo-terra

[@angelajones129]

I've seen others do that same thing.

[@BennettMarks]

Be weary of the flip ip screen! The two small screw on the back of the camera like to come loose and fall out! Make sure you regularly tighten them up. Both of my screws have fallen out of my mark 2.

[@tarantulakat]

Thank you Bennett, I’ll double check

[@DK-er1sy]

I love the quality of the new camera, the spiders look great too!! Both look good tho

[@k.mcinerney7866]

Maybe try putting a seamless box over the entire enclosure. That way they can escape Chai's enclosure but not the outside box. Great video BTW!!! I love seeing new jumping spider videos!

[@GirlofCulture]

Dang..when Chai falls i "Gasp!"... and hear the babies "Mommmmy!".. but you handelt it the best way you could :)

[@miuchipyon]

My little jumping spider is growing at the same time as your slings! I mean they are the same size ^^ (sorry for my english) A big hug from a fan from spain

[@tarantulakat]

yay, thank you! hug back!

[@Lillyluvsanime]

Your English looks just fine 🙂

[@LuckyStone888]

You did it perfectly. Everything worked out and you have 100% approval. I just wanted you to 1) use a single blade razor or 2) cover up the other blade. I was so worried you would git yourself. You didn't, I'm a fool. I'm just happy you did everything perfectly.

[@TheKat1505]

At 6:48 in the top right corner I was literally scared to death because I thought one of your spider's escaped and was just chilling on the wall omg. I'm so scared of spiders, but I somehow enjoy your videos so much. Still, if I see a spider just chilling on the wall it gives me the chills :D

[@actualfactsyndrome626]

Love your content. I have recently fallen in love with jumping spider's. They're incredible. I've seen an orange one with a heart shape on its abdomen, a black one with a smiley face, and a white one with what appears to be a person. I almost feel like nature is trying to tell us something lol.

[@fuzzylittlespider]

Aw I'm so happy that mama Chai and her babies are all settled in and are safe!

[@Motnur]

Man, I was on the edge of my seat for that removal! It went so well, you did a great job! Good to see Chai doing well, too 🙂

[@melissasyard1212]

I love how gentle you were with removing that. Great job!

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video update Kat Gar used a collapsible mantis net put the whole incloseser inside

[@Myriamele]

When you said 'oh my god, Chai, what are you doing', I was thinking she was asking you the same thing :D

[@hann_uh]

My female is pretty likely working on her first egg sac, these videos have been super helpful and given me so many ideas on how to prepare for them! She’s in that same exoterra and has a hefty web anchored right to the back where I can’t see her so just crossing my fingers as I wait 🤞

[@rustone9829]

And true words, you gave your best ❤️ don‘t let people tell you how to do something when they would have done worse and as you still wrote - dont let them control your emotions and let them talk :)

[@jaungiga]

I love the new camera, footage looks amazing

[@jaschabull2365]

I sure admire your dedication - I probably would find it hard to handle caring for one jumping spider with its finnicky size. Trying to keep a whole clutch of minuscule baby ones is a real task. Sending hugs in spirit to you and Chai - I'm sure this has been quite the ordeal for both of you.

[@wild2dbone]

Awesome Kat ❤ the different angles each camera bring us (your viewer's) I just upgraded to 2 cameras...keep up the great work 🔥💯

[@saintrobot]

There is no handbook for this! You are doing all of this work so people won't have to in the future, and showing the hiccups is just as important!

[@susanmartin3762]

I think your new camera is amazing Kat. (And we get to see another side of your living room) . I love your house. I would love you to take us on a tour of where you keep all your little pets and creepy. Crawlies. I love your sense of style and I bet your home is really Boho Chic. (That's what my friends call me.... all 3 of them! That's all bye.

[@dorabrooks76]

Love the new camera's quality! I recently worked for a decade as a photo lab technician, and I noticed something was different right away. Not gonna brag and claim I knew _what_ was different, lol, but when you cut between the two devices, I definitely prefer the Canon's range of colour tone. Better sound to my opera-singing ears, too. 😊 For what it's worth, you seem to be doing a great job with the slings! From everything I've heard, jumpers are notoriously difficult, and you still have a high success rate. You're right to not let criticism get under your skin, but I get that that's easier said than done... Keep on kicking it! Cheers! 😄

[@connor4722]

Love the new camera!!!

[@stephenlovelace9268]

Kat I thought you did an awesome job last time on the eggsac! And we all know you do a great job. Don't worry!

[@amandamontgomery2278]

Thank you so much for showing me spiders are not bad!! I have been terrified for a very long time... you made me want a jumper.. I finally found one on somethings I was moving around on my porch!!! He/she is so super adorable and I can't wait to watch he/she eat 😍 I hope she/he gets as big as Chai.. its actually a regal jumping spider so I can't wait to experience all the amazing little things that goes on in her little habitat 😍

[@psychodrums8138]

I just thought, you could have maybe put enclosure A inside a new "baby proof" enclosure B?? IDK haha

[@beverlyc203]

I was thinking the same thing

[@ForeverAloneBiscuit]

Tbh, was gonna say somethin similar, like put enclosure A inside a clear tote storage with cling wrap on top or ventilation holes on the side covered with pantyhose 🤷‍♀️

[@shannon1315]

Literally just commented this too! Great minds think alike (I hope 😂)

[@ashleywhite848]

Really love the new camera! I'm also excited to follow the adventures of Chai and babies 😁

[@missycitty9478]

Great job Kat. You can't let people get in your head. You always do your best. And we love you for that. ♥♥

[@mikemullikin8942]

Great job Kat! You kept them all safe, that must be a giant relief!

[@gwoman1291]

I love the posters on the wall. Very cool.

[@Kmebeachdudette]

I never thought I would subscribe to a channel with spiders. I’m not scared of spiders but I also will not have them as a pet. I think you did very well they taking the exit safely and putting it in the container and you’re right you shouldn’t worry about what people think they’re just jealous that you’re having fun and they’re not. I can’t wait to show my son about this I think he is going to be excited probably creeped out a little bit because he doesn’t like spiders.

[@janis9523]

I never expected in my life and am 41 that I would say that spiders are cute Those jumping spiders 😍 They are so adorable I think I am less afraid for spiders I really was afraid before

[@purralyth]

its been 3 years but pantyhose/tights as a ventilation mesh is so smart my jaw dropped. trying to figure out a good option i might have at home for my own spoods and old ballet tights might be just perfect

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

Great job dealing with that second egg sac! And the new camera looks SO GOOD, definitely better than the iPhone imo

[@amandaleeborchert3745]

You look so nice🥰🥰🥰....all fancy at the beginning.....turns out you were on your way out the door!! Can't believe how cute they are!!🕷🐞🕷 Good luck on keeping them healthy and safe!!💮💮💮New camera was very nice....a little dark but that could be lighting. Grest shots of the babies though!!😉😉😉

[@amandacarter2024]

My bold jumper (salem) ive had for a long time passed away today. I never thought i would be so emotional, but he brought such joy to my life and the loss really hurt. He was in adult hood, old, really cared for and loved. I wanted to get him placed into an epoxy resin mold to keep him forever but i don't know how to do that myself. Ugh. Rip my little dude.

[@cynthiaraaijmakers9391]

I just sold over 170 baby jumpers and what I did was separated each one right after the second molt (usually when they leave the sac) and due to that I have had only a 15% mortality rate. It’s a lot of work feeding each little one in their enclosure (I drop in like 3 fruit flies), but if you want a higher survival rate it may be something you want to look into.

[@RossColdBloodedCreatures]

Love the new camera 📷.. I really want a jumping spider but they are hard to get hold of here in the UK

[@meagandunn8861]

So excited this went well!!!!❤️ they are so cute!!!

[@tarantulakat]

ty Meagan, me too, I really almost gave up there at the end lol

[@meagandunn8861]

@@tarantulakat Never give up! And I’m so happy Chai has settled in too! 🖤🖤🖤

[@samantha2841]

I have been binging your videos and specifically the jumping spider videos and i really want a jumping spider now 😂

[@sazizwaz8269]

New camera sound is 10xs better. You look great on both.

[@simonsays5552]

New camera is great! Definitely good to up grade! This is your Business nothing better to invest in!

[@kittymorris2989]

I would try putting the entire enclosure in a butterfly hatching kit thing. It folds up easy, the tiny flies can't get out, I used one to hatch a mantis egg. I don't know what its called exactly, but I love it .

[@mcrickard1]

I like both cameras.... both views!

[@TheblackWidowakascarlett]

You did perfect the first time. And perfect this time. Two different methods of doing it but both effective. You didn’t do anything wrong last time! X

[@hippipunkchickb8672]

Awesome job!!! You did a perfect job there! Love your videos! Congratulations on the new camera! I’m looking into getting one too. Looks like it’s doing a great job 👏🏻

[@samhaines8228]

digging the Canon! nice natural feel. Congrats on the 2nd brood, you managed the sac move in a commendable fashion. Also, I believe that you have a pretty remarkable success rate with the first batch, definitely better than in the wild. Also life is a learning process. Keep up the great work!

[@Spider.pants97]

I'm liking the upgrade on the camera kat!

[@kakarikiIck]

Ive got You and Petco a videos playing simultaneously Petco is on my Google Pixel and your on my IPad so it’d sort of a problem listening to two videos at the same time I just want to support both of your channels by viewing them at least twice each. Again thanks Kat. Tom

[@arachnophobe2arachnoholic]

Love your videos don't let people make you feel bad xxx

[@santoroaquatics5038]

Hi kat I always enjoy your amazing videos keep it up I love all your species of tarantula and your jumping spiders and your praying mantis keep up the good work 👍💪💯👍👍

[@quietzest]

I thought chai had died! I’m so relieved 🥲 She’s my favorite of both your spiders and tarantulas! But I hope she doesn’t keep pushing herself if it hurts her

[@051adam]

Very good choice on camera! And good job with jumping spider babies! (Although I'm no expert... we're I a jumping spider... I would appreciate/approve of your methods!)

[@BillieBangs666]

You could line that bottom vent with painting tape on the inside and do the same with the crack of the door. Saran wrap the bottom side of the mesh, taping it on with painters tape. This is what I did for my assassin bug colony as well as for my mantids. If you're worried about the spiders sticking to the tape that covers the crack, you can tape tape to the inside of the tape for portion that will be in contact with the spoods.

[@FishytheKnight]

The new camera is very nice! 📷 The quality was already good but this made it fantastic! 💗 Thank you for the video. It was a good transplant haha 😂

[@goetteleandro]

The camera is so much better! sometimes in dark spots it looked grainy with the phone. Love your videos and dedication!

[@georgecardiff1946]

Nice video Kat, good luck with the jumping spiders and by the way the new camera is fine.

[@mkriz2140]

small jumping spiders need very humid environment to successfully molt

[@rawrimreptar08]

WOW I like the new camera too!

[@jennym.2268]

I love the new camera. Better sound and picture.

[@jessicarabbit8195]

I’m not a spider person at all but I find your videos fascinating 😂

[@playdead1892]

Cool!! Looking forward to updates

[@gammerguy3637]

Love the Quality of the new camera 📷

[@notyourboy663]

Following your journey with jumpers, it seems they are a little trickier than T's lol. Just in terms of enclosures and maintenance.

[@deckape714]

@9:00 Well done! If i could analyze and change like that, it would be a good thing!

[@gemini3076]

Yay!!! I’m so excited! I’ve been thinking of getting a baby jumping spider (: Your videos are really informational!

[@mikimatthewsify]

i feel like you might have since discovered this, but a scalpel, or the razor with one side inbeded into a skewer / pencil / paintbrush might give you the ability for some of those awkward angles and smaller / more precise cuts. I am just starting down my rabbit hole of jumping spiders, and finding your videos fantastic and helpful.

[@rustone9829]

I think using both is an awesome solution, so we have multiple perspectives in really nice quality ❤️

[@romanyfaye79]

I really am wanting to get a jumping spider. They are so much bigger than the ones in the uk 🇬🇧 so cute 🥰

[@claireclairdeluna]

chai is soooo cute, i love jumping spiders

[@varantula7454]

Great vid kit Kat... That felt gross..... I won't do it again lol

[@kitsune0rei]

This is why jumpers have so many babies, a lot don't make it. Don't feel bad! They're not the easiest to raise! The best way to learn is by doing it. Nighttime can be a little easier time to do moving things because they're all settled and asleep. Don't count your spoods before they molt ;)

[@Me_Linchen]

I love you and your spiders and you're doing a great job taking care of your baby's 🖤🥰

[@RayMungus]

Extra cool points for the Ed Wood poster!

[@tarantulakat]

Such an underrated movie/story

[@deedeejones57]

You are doing the best you can. Everything will be ok :)