How Does A Tarantula Moult ?

[@tamijocampbell4629]

You are the first person to actually explain HOW the molt works. I've watched them molt on probably 10 videos but you're the only one that EXPLAINED how they molt and about the fluid, the way they can regrow legs....I've learned so much from your ONE video. Thank you. I'll be watching you more than the others now. It's nice to have someone actually EXPLAIN how they molt and teach us things we didnt know.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you so much ❤️👍

[@Ujuani68]

It is softening enzymes, that make their new (and larger) hide being able to fit within the old one, while they shed it. Then they pump the blood back out into their legs, during the next days after the molting process. That is where the spider actually grows. 😄👍

[@jamesburton668]

When it comes to spiders dave is the man!

[@mad-pit3832]

I love this channel, its different to the big budget nature docs, with scene after scene being cut. I prefer just watching one animal for 15/20 minutes and studying it closely as Dave gives out the facts. brilliant mate.

[@tanyacassidy4789]

I have a real fear of spiders but I can honestly say that watching your videos are giving me a new found respect and admiration of these creatures. Thank you.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Welcome aboard! ❤️❤️❤️

[@gcrauwels941]

That, is truly amazing to watch. I did not know that they would flip over. The hydraulics during molting reminds me of when butterflies emerge and their wings are all curled up and the abdomen is distended, taking time to pump the fluid to the wings.

[@Smatthews1976]

Once again thankyou for another informative video. My kids, aged 5-21 all love watching your video. My youngest says Mr. Dave is her favorite teacher. Your knowledge you share has helped me throw the years of keeping healthy spiders

[@noahroy7313]

Dave does have that touch!

[@peteranddorothybowles5428]

Can't imagine I've worked that hard for a while Dave is the SPIDER MASTER Every now and then someone comes along on youtube Dave is one of these above and beyond dudes Well done Dave We all love your stuff AND camera lady of course Be lucky mate Pete

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you so much my friend 👍❤️

[@Seahorse1414]

That was riveting . The poor thing looks exhausted and must be very vulnerable in the wild . Thank you for the camera work and commentary..first class !

[@Kingslayer_au]

That's the first time I've ever seem a spider moult, it was fascinating to say the least. Your spider channel is the best on YT dave I've never seen such events like these on anyone elses channel before. Thanks!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@lucithesick854]

Thank you for standing up for the other Tarantula Tubers. I found your channel through them and it's been so helpful and educational.

[@jeepster2442]

Great Job Dave! This is as good as a National Geographic/BBC Nature presentation. Awesome Video and Correspondence. This should go Viral so more can see the Wonderful World of Spiders!!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you so much really appreciate your support ❤️👍

[@joannefamelio5615]

That girl was just fascinating!!! When she was lying on her back, She looked like she was pushing baby Out,contractions!! Just anazing,they Get to be young and pritty again!!!

[@obiwann785]

I saw a video of a tarantula moulting and it was the start of me developing empathy towards them, instead of being terrified. It looks like such hard work and they look so tired afterward! The commentary was really interesting. Nature is amazing!

[@heleninglis9961]

Still awake at 06.08am, FINALLY starting to feel sleepy, but of course i need to watch this 1st!🤣 Love watching Tarantulas moult, really fascinates me. Thanks Dave!

[@remiborgen8925]

Man I feel like I'm watching somebody giving birth. This is do facinating, thank you for sharing

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Your very welcome my friend ❤️👍

[@VR-tj9ut]

I'm 26 years old and have only been scared of one thing in my life, spiders. Ever since I was a kid I've hated them. About a week ago I found your channel and for some reason you've made me love the creatures. So much that I want to get one of my own and hopefully more. The Gooty is definitely my favorite that I've come across and as you informed me on a different video, the sun tiger! Thank you for educating all of us and for everything you do for spiders and the spider community. Cheers!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thats awsome thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@chesterswingjr9796]

Welcome to the club!!! I wouldn’t get a Gooty as your first tarantula though. They are lightning fast, and have some of the most potent venom of any tarantula, although it won’t kill you. I’d start off with a “New World” tarantula if I were you, but ultimately, it’s your decision. New World tarantulas aren’t quite as fast, and aren’t usually aggressive either.

[@VR-tj9ut]

@@chesterswingjr9796 Oh yeah I definitely won't get a metalica for my first. I've been learning a lot. Thank you for your knowledge as well! I was thinking of going in the direction you mentioned as well.

[@chesterswingjr9796]

@@VR-tj9ut - Good luck in whatever one you chose. I’m watching my Arizona Blonde moult right now. She’s been about an hour, and is all the way out, and now she’s moving her legs around to get the fluids flowing to them. It’s so cool to watch!!! Her fangs are so white right now, they look like ivory. It also looks like a very tiring, strenuous procedure. It’s also when they are the most beautiful, because their colors are at their brightest right after a moult.

[@VR-tj9ut]

@@chesterswingjr9796 Wow what timing! hahaha. I hope she moults perfectly and has no troubles my man. Everything about Tarantulas is incredible. I love this community.

[@Huettnera]

By total chance about 6 of my Spiders are somewhat on the same "timetable" regarding molting. I have a Balfouri-group of four spiders from the same eggsag and they all molt out within max. two weeks distance and i have A. geniculata and a C. versicolor that happen to molt out around the same time like the Balfouris molt out too. So whenever the first Balfouri starts molting out, i can start to observe their terrariums more frequently. This way i've seen quite a few molts in the past two years... It's an absolutely fascinating procedure and somewhat like a miracle of nature.

[@crepooscul]

You're definitely my favorite tarantula channel. Very nice information, great footage.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you 🙏

[@GreenGrasshoppa]

Great luck for all of us you caught this. Fascinating, thanks Dave! 👍

[@tagesvaterpatrick8780]

"That was something special" indeed! I have seen this in full length for the first time and I absolutely loved it. Thank You for this!

[@Ladymay58]

That was incredable to watch, She is in such a vunerable state laying there on her back, and so soft.. Great foorage Dave , that's the first time I've ever seen something like that..

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ItCameFromTheSkyBeLo]

This channel is helping me be able to look at spiders with out just being terrified. Still don't ever want to touch them. But Instead of wanting to run away, I can look from afar. :3 Thanks Dave

[@kenirving5240]

Thanks for putting such great effort into this video Dave and Mrs Camera Lady. It must be a lot of work, with plenty of patience to sit up through the night. A beautiful spider!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Our pleasure!

[@noahroy7313]

Awesome video Dave! This one was jam packed full of information! I knew most of the things you said about moulting because including your AMAZING channel, I follow 8 Tarantula channels ( Yours, Exotics Lair, The Dark Den, Tarantula Kat, The Tarantula Collective, Tarantula Haven, Tomas Pasie, Bug Realms, plus a few of them have side channels for random/short videos which I also follow including Richard’s Podcast channel ). But anyway considering I follow 8 channels, I’ve come to learn lots of moulting facts! Very nice job with this video! I noticed your subscriber count has climbed since I looked yesterday evening! Awesome stuff Dave! And P.Mettalica is one of my favourite species! Take care Dave! See you Monday Matey! Looking forward to what you have in store for us next week!

[@mikeythemutt8460]

The fact that this was on your P.metallica is so awesome. I've never seen a molt happen live, thanks for sharing this.

[@manuelleon1835]

One of the best channels of tarantula keeping. Thank you good sir.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Wow, thanks

[@robk5437]

I think the Discovery Channel would be jealous of this video. Quality stuff Dave wow. Excellent work

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Many thanks!

[@serenadavis5956]

Hi dave thank you for showing this. It was fascinating. I have never seen a spider do a mult before and I didn't understand when someone else on KZbin spoke about a spider moulting I enjoyed watching this mult take place.

[@kimberlyace5480]

How neat is that! Thanks Dave and Camera Lady! ❤🇨🇦

[@marjorieinverts]

Thank you so much for this video, Dave. This was still the part about Tarantulas that I was so creeped out by, I could not watch them molt. But your video, with your calm nature and voice made me able to watch it and actually see it in a whole different light. Not so creepy, now. Can't believe it, thank you!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Your very welcome ❤❤❤

[@lizmcneil5617]

So beautiful! Thank you for showing! I love her spider bed.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

You are so welcome!

[@bobbibuttons8730]

Your videos really are top notch Dave. Kudos to you both.

[@Grunkaa1]

Watching this as exposure therapy. I will beat this phobia.

[@Solitude11-11]

It works! 😊

[@sheridanfalkenberry5611]

It actually does work, and if you're not careful you may just end up owning one ;)

[@midnightblue131]

That's so cool you were blessed with getting to see the whole process!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@Stedman75]

Hi Dave, great video! just a note Chitin is pronouced Kaitin. Just english being that 10 different languages under 1 big coat once again.

[@mariestubbs4606]

Wow what an amazing vid loved seeing the moult in progress and great camera work ...

[@biggtrux]

She worked hard for that new outfit!

[@tarantulasister8896]

I love your channel Dave and have learnt so much from you,while I was doing my research on Tarantulas (for over 8 months)before I got my 1st T…I watched and watched your videos on care and husbandry on the Tarantulas I wanted to own.x👍🏼🕷

[@daveslittlebeasties]

That is awesome!

[@YaBoyDave215]

Hi Dave, Im also Dave lol I got to watch my aphonopelma chalcodes , lol I stayed up to 4:30 just to watch the process EDIT: Didn't think you would notice this but you have amazing content mate and deserve WAY more subscribers . Could you do more videos of Eggsac after they go into the "incubator" setup!

[@goport]

Excellent and captivating video. Very informative and educational. David Attenborough would be impressed!

[@noahroy7313]

I second this!

[@Lloydish15]

Agree

[@Pdfclips]

This channel definitely deserves way more subscribers such a cool and brilliant channel 🙌🏼

[@graemewright2046]

brilliant video PROFF as usual with some very amazing information and facts about a spider moulting. the colours on the spider are so clear after a moult. thanks for sharing the video and some fine camera work form the camera lady..

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks matey 👍

[@ryanstenzel1760]

Utterly fascinating stuff! Thank you so much, Dave!

[@hayleysullivan287]

Perfection as per usual dave 👌

[@bluesofmyheart]

i love the way they shimmy out of their old exoskeleton, and how you can see the hooks and pads of their feet spread! i’ve always wondered about the science behind how they fit all that growth under their older tinier shells. thank you for the super informative and interesting video!

[@tamijocampbell4629]

She is so beautiful . Those colors are unreal

[@drewsully421]

Such an amazing process they go through. Awesome video showing the stages of molting. :-)

[@pauljones8054]

I've seen house spider moult whilst hanging off silk

[@georgecardiff1946]

Dave another brilliant video, very hard to catch your spiders moulting, so well done to you Dave. And your right Dave never bother with them when moulting. Anyway another brilliant job by yourself and camera lady, i always look forward to your videos Dave because they make for incredible viewing.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you mate 👍❤️

[@georgecardiff1946]

@@daveslittlebeasties Your very welcome Dave.

[@paulnorris982]

Superb. So good to catch it on film. In over 30 years of keeping spiders I have only seen it happen a few times. Thanks for sharing that. Beautiful spider too.

[@pistolpete179]

Another great upload. I’m becoming a bit of a fanboy. Great to see videos of this nature that hit on the science as well, makes us all better keepers. Thanks for staying up late!

[@mikewinings4120]

Absolutely amazing thing to watch,thank you for being up all night filming the molt and the info about the limb regeneration,and the most beautiful spider as well!!!

[@barbhelle5481]

That was so neat. Thank you for sharing.

[@paulglover7767]

Really great vid as always, would love for you to do a guide on sexing moults one day, keep up the great work

[@daveslittlebeasties]

We will see what we can do 👍

[@donnabrown102]

Love your videos and your complete approach to these animals. You've made a newbie to the hobby see old worlds and defensive spiders in a whole new way! Thank you for your educational gentle approach. 🖤🕷️

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you very much!

[@brettmitchell8014]

Awesome video sir. I've always been terrified of tarantulas but you made this absolutely fascinating. Thanks so much. Much love from America.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@somebrewssomeviews420]

Best Molting Vid I have seen Mate. Best ever. Great info and thanks for posting. Also… wow, she is pretty and what a “girl”.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Tha nk you 👍

[@courtneylescallett6281]

Another great video Dave and Camera Lady love you guys keep it up your great

[@charlestonscnative9083]

This was incredibly fascinating. Thank you for sharing it with us. 🙂👍

[@RealMelodyBlue]

What a stunning gorgeous spider 💓

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you! 😊

[@RealMelodyBlue]

@@daveslittlebeasties you're welcome

[@keithfurness-jones2353]

Great video Dave I know now what to expect Metallica moults 👍🏻

[@lucnadeau2821]

Always a sight to behold :) I've managed to catch one of my Ts flipping on its back and right back only once. It was with my G. porteri. Absolutely magical moment. And thank you Dave for touching up on the importance of internal hydration vs attempting to spray the enclosure. In theory, if a spider feeds well and drinks occasionally leading up to the molt, it ought to be a smooth procedure. Only older animals ought to experience issues. In 12 years of keeping, I have yet to experience issues, but I know the likelihood increases as they get older. Stay safe and thanks for sharing :)

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information Dave

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks matey 👍

[@deborahmchugh5126]

Jackson Ohio scardy cat, Hi Dave and camera Lady, that was absolutely fantastic, amazingly beautiful. I watched the whole video with out getting the willies. Thank you both, for your time in the video. Take care.

[@amjeck]

I feel like a little kid again. That was coool

[@jamiemiller7316]

I have never seen anything like that before, thank you go sharing that. I actually had no idea how mounting worked. The process must be exhausting for them.

[@starlabratcherflannigan1798]

If you really really want to learn about spiders Dave's little beasties is the best from the Bio tanks to his gentle nudging I have learned more about spiders by watching Dave's little beasties than all the other channels combined

[@daveslittlebeasties]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BuniiSakura]

My guy is really wearing a jacket shirt and a regular shirt, and he's still poking through. Thats talent tbh

[@mark6302]

wow those fangs are so fresh and clean when they first pop out :0

[@yozzawood]

Great videos Dave. Very knowable and entertaining. Thanks taking the time to make and share them.

[@MrsJackie2011]

Thank you for sharing this special moment.

[@sharonfloyd3101]

Thats so amazing to watch them molt awesome

[@chasecain3567]

Molting is amazing, THANKYOU Dave and camera Lady🐺❤️

[@GabeDoppel]

wow, what footage! and what a spider to capture on film!

[@rickoldani4261]

Great video and even better description. Thanks Dave!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Glad you liked it!

[@chickpeademon8515]

Thanks for sharing! Fascinating little beasts.

[@justinraab8062]

Very frickin cool! I never realized till I found this channel a couple weeks ago how bad I need a spider.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

❤️❤️👍

[@Bikerz_rule]

Love the channel David - keep up the great work! I'm not in the hobby but I do love tarantulas and I'm particularly impressed with how well you deal with the more defensive varieties. 👍

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you ❤️👍

[@chrisgermann6658]

fantastic video thanks learnt loads watching this. Cute kiddie drawings on the back wall by the way :).

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you so much 😀

[@prettygreeneyes7235]

Absolutely fascinating to watch. Thanks for sharing my friend 🕷🖤🕸 hope all’s well with you and camera lady xx

[@glenngilbert7389]

Amazing - and most educational. Thank you

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janicehonea7613]

Absolutely Fascinating Truly enjoyed every bit of it and learning as I watch thank you🕷🕸💖

[@daveslittlebeasties]

❤❤❤

[@lgkfamily]

9:28 Awesome video! One comment to add: The hooks on the toes are only one mechanism for climbing. An article by National Geographic states that tarantulas also spin fine silk from their feet, which enables them to climb sheer surfaces such as glass.

[@StandTallTx]

I get the feeling the person who discovered that spider was a metal fan.

[@conchitamay4859]

Your Fantastic Dave. Bea.iful detail photography

[@thepepperaustinchannel]

Dave I am fairly new to the hobby but I have gone in head first. Your channel is one of my absolute favorites and I feel I have learned a tremendous amount of valuable information watching your videos. I have a question that I hope hasn’t been asked a thousand times before. I notice that you use screen lids. Many people have warned against them. I recently purchased 12 exo terra tanks. Is it necessary to replace the screens with acrylic or is it okay to use the screens? Thank you in advance.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Welcome aboard! as you will see in my videos I keep the screen tops and like them very much they give me all the control I need 👍

[@thepepperaustinchannel]

@@daveslittlebeasties thanks for your reply Dave. I appreciate those who have great success while going against conventional “wisdom”. Looking forward to continued growth through your example.

[@ThomasTheArachnerd]

This video is definitely helpful for beginners!! Awesome Mr. Dave 🤓👍🏽

[@Marymooau]

This was awesome to see. So cool thanks

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks Mary ❤️👍

[@nickyb9274]

I've seen all your videos and that was probably the most interesting. Keep um coming dave. Love the content, I always learn so much👌🇬🇧

[@Hayley0412]

Thank you for the amazing footage of a spider moulting, it is an absolute joy to watch! I get a little jealous that they can grow a leg back but I am never getting mine back, well I have a lovely new shiny one so I shouldn’t be greedy!

[@negativeimage2445]

Great video Dave. Your channel is my new fave

[@JasonBooth79]

My H. carolinensis grew back a full size leg, I think on the final molt. She could have another maybe, she's not a giant spider but big enough, never had one before so we'll see. I've never seen that before, you can usually tell the difference especially after just one molt.

[@aaronachnid]

oh man! that was amazing! Thankyou for sharing!

[@kathyprusak2762]

Thank you for sharing. Her toes are so cute.

[@legobatman8353]

Great video Dave. I watched my apophysis moult a few months ago, totally amazing process.

[@joulefiftyfive3809]

Can't believe I haven't seen this until now. Awesome, awesome footage! ty!

[@dylanjones4348]

brilliant video as always Dave,with top tips and info.i look forward to your weekly videos.im learning so much from them.thankyou:)

[@Ladymay58]

Wow that was amazing Dave.. She must be exhausted after that ? I didn't realise that she pulled herself out of it I thought she would crack it open and get out of it that way.. Thank you for that.. I enjoyed watching that ..

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@GoddessNyx911]

Absolutely phenomenal video Dave!! 💜🕷

[@deadgrl77]

Just had a bad molt with my h.pulchripes😞had him in ICU for 2 days 🤞🏻 hoping for the best but he still hasn't moved 💔

[@Lee2k4]

My GBB moulted 17 days ago and hasn’t moved from her web I am seriously concerned now, I know she’s knackered it takes a lot out of them but 17 days seems a long time to regain her strength

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thats nothing to worry about I have a Balfouri that hasn't left its moulting web for over a month ? if they are not hungry or thirsty then there is no need to move 👍