How to TARANTULA? Complete beginner guide 101

[@TheDarkDen]

All the topics covered in the video: 1:35 Is it the right pet for me? 2:45 Maintenance 4:25 What tarantula should I get? 6:40 Basics of scientific names and recommended genus 9:05 Whether to buy sling, juvenile, or adult tarantula 10:36 Enclosures 14:53 Ventilation/humidity 17:10 Temperature 18:18 Feeding 21:05 Pre-molt and Growth 24:25 Tarantula quantity mark (Example: 1.1.1) 25:20 Enjoy DIY Enclosure Builds 27:37 Re-housing 28:45 Handling 30:09 Burrowing Tarantulas 30:48 Losing limbs/legs 31:20 How to spot Mature Males 32:20 Uricating Hairs 33:17 Latin Names/Scientific Names 35:20 Where to get a pet Tarantula 37:20 Breeders and Groups

[@tj-nh6pn]

Ehrenmann

[@VG-913]

I'm curious, why 2x spiders length by 1.5x? Too much space bad?

[@Jynxedlove]

You should check out the shop called Jungle Bob's Repitles. He runs a shop that he also treats kind of like a zoo exhibit. He has insects from time-to-time as well, and has education programs for all kinds of reptiles and amphibians, and is very responsible in sales. I often go in just to see who they have in this time and the staff will happily tell you all about the different species, how they act in captivity and in the wild, their temperaments, the temperament of this one, so on and so forth. I like going in just to learn about the different animals they are currently housing, with many of them being for sale (though they have some that are just for exhibition as well).

[@Juras2137]

@@VG-913 No it is not bad. Tarantulas in most cases just wont use it.

[@Juras2137]

@Jack Snow did you get it?

[@surtu9221]

I love how clearly you communicate that the greatest risk in getting bitten by a Turantula is not the bite but rather the risk of flinging it across the room and killing it XD

[@rodneykuhn249]

It's smaller than you.. Don't be stupid

[@TheWeco]

My crickets are answering to your crickets. I meanwhile am going mad.

[@TheDarkDen]

I actually enjoy the sound :D

[@TheWeco]

@@TheDarkDen It ranges somewhere from enjoyable to chinese water torture 😅

[@jerrixx7328]

mine too :D

[@Nixxes]

😂 Same here

[@Lycky7even]

Holy shit I thought I was the only one, I paused the video and the chirping continued lmao

[@serra9941]

I received my first T (sling) about 2 months ago, and here are the things that I have learned so far; 1) Even though they are low in maintenance, you will end up looking after a bunch of animals since most insect suppliers will not sell you 1 small cricket. Right now I am looking after mealworms, springtails and crickets; the first two are fine, but I hate crickets with passion. 2) Another point where Petko also mentioned is that go for adults/juveniles rather than slings. Not just slings are more vulnerable, but with especially Grammostola species, they are slow growers. Also, slings move faster, which makes it harder to manage during rehousing, substrate change etc. 3) I personally suck at DYIs, therefore finding suitable enclosures can be a challenge. Making sure that you have 2-3 different sized enclosures (if getting a sling) is important in my opinion. 4) Mold issues. 5) You will be surprised at the level of hate that people will give to you just because you love, take care of a certain animal. Nevertheless, I love my G.Pulchra, Sabbath, and I am hoping to get another tarantula next year! Tarantulas are actually really fun!

[@stdpozer]

Good comment but sorry I'm lol sorry

[@pubgslayer7746]

I agree with #5 cause when I get a girlfriend and pets come up they are like eww that gross or something like that!!! And most people don't like them even though I really had a bad phobia for spiders then when I started watching the dark den I started to like them and finally got one!!!

[@nickdexter3113]

Pubg Slayer do you really need to date them then, my girlfriend likes to feed my tarantulas even encouraged me to build my collection only had 6 before I met her a year ago now up to 30 and counting with a sac on the way from a p.rufilata

[@pubgslayer7746]

@@nickdexter3113 not all of them but I'm saying most of them.

[@snakez1747]

@@pubgslayer7746 you'll either find a girl who either likes them, or has arachnophobia but is so intrigued that they are fine with it. Personally, I get a lot of hate at school for keeping them, but I found a girl who has a fear of them yet a fascination at the same time. The others I just don't bother to talk to. If they got no time for my tarantulas I got no time for them lol.

[@WildPortraitArtist]

One of the best care guides for beginners I've ever seen. Fantastic job :D

[@karcompany5425]

Came for the tarantulas, stayed for the accent

[@bentobento3241]

and the best fcking content

[@pablors6718]

Friend.. Petko is the best on youtube.

[@TA-tp6vh]

Petko is the best dude ever, i dont even like tarantulas

[@andiejones4040]

Haha lmao yes

[@AmyinOregon]

KLKKMKLKM What a lovely comment! Petko is an amazing soul with or without his pets!

[@WintonNight]

40 minute DD episode woooohooooooo now that's what I like on my holidays!!!! thanks heaps bro

[@jimleon7894]

I can understand why you went to meet him. Subbed to both of you. Cheers!

[@nautilusshell6092]

What’s better then a Dark Den video? A 40 minute Dark Den video!

[@selissa]

I only recently found your channel and I just had to say a huge thank you! I suffer from arachnophobia and have tried for decades to find a way to ease this silly phobia. But thanks to your videos and your obvious respect for your tarantulas and really entertaining videos of course I may not be about to pick up the next spider I see, but I have a new found interest in them. So, thank you thank you thank you keep being awesome!

[@nikiiannarone7149]

Same! I have been watching this channel, Exotics Lair, Marks Tarantulas, and Reptiliarius(?).. I have a newfound respect for them because I now understand them better.. why they do what they do, their life struggles and what causes them stress or anxiety.. I do not own any, nor will I be touching any anytime soon, but I have already seen an impressive reduction in my arachnaphobia.. I dont want one *ON* me, but I don't freak out if they are near me, and that is a *HUGE* step.. Welcome to the community! Good luck on ur journey of easing ur arachnaphobia!

[@breannaspringer8947]

It really is amazing when you reach the point where you start to look at them the same way you might look at a dog or cat. I used to scream and run away when I saw a spider. Now, I get excited. I don’t even know why i was ever afraid of them now.

[@misantrope6267]

I was the same and now I own a Grammostola Pulchripes and tomorrow I'll get a Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens: )

[@shannonlee3671]

Same here, too bad my hubby doesn't feel the same about me wanting a tarantula. I also like to watch viperkeeper and now want a snake...hubby doesn't like that idea either. 🙄

[@amypalladino2584]

Me too. And since watching I find myself more fascinated by the critters than afraid.

[@InnannasRainbow]

Between you and Exotics Lair, I have largely lost my fear and revulsion of spiders. However, the Huntsman spider still creeps me the hell out.

[@santiagoreyes1635]

InnannasRainbow Huntsmans are really chill though. They are the bro’s of the spider world. They kill the deadlier species and stay away from people. They also aren’t really agressive

[@kj2261]

I actually got a pet wolf spider to overcome my fear of them and I cant believe how much these tarantula videos have helped in that

[@ChrisCheeseBrown]

Its when they bolt gives me chills. Lol

[@BugsandBiology]

Huntsmen would be one of my favourite spiders to keep, but their short lifespans are a bit off-putting to me.

[@beckymcdonald9529]

I have bold jumping spiders that I post clips of if anyone is a fan of those

[@dean8315]

*takes out a cup* *drinks water straight from the bottle* Silly petko😂❤

[@SanelaLucente]

and he calls it "waterdish"

[@dean8315]

@@zohandvir9265 yep it is, i just thought it was funny😅

[@EliseMonique93]

Zohan Dvir u

[@0Iive]

@@SanelaLucente (23:23 35:26) :)

[@paulwilliams8924]

I would definitely recommend the usage of goggles when dealing with the routine care of new worlds. If a beginner wears them from the start, they can avoid problems like I've had, where I got a hair from a B. hamori sling in my eye and spent two weeks going to the eye hospital in agony. It almost stopped me from keeping tarantulas after twenty five years of doing so. I really can't over emphasise how important good eye protection is when dealing with tarantulas, when it goes wrong, it goes really wrong!

[@switchtheflip9422]

disposable gloves might also be recommended but not quite as important as those goggles

[@literallymyonlyhobbies]

Like do the ones you use for swimming work? Cause I wear glasses, tho I'm planning on switching to contact lenses and I don't wanna buy expensive eye protection as well :/

[@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786]

Egret Wensleydale how about thicker gloves to avoid bites?

[@juliecorrall6827]

Lara any eye wear is ok you can get cheap safety Google’s form hardware places like B&Q. I picked up a pair the other month £2.50 . Cheap.

[@juliecorrall6827]

FBN Flavius Broadcasting Network well if you know that your going to get bit then don’t handle , stressful for you both not worth it. Just remember stress can and does kill. Handling T’s you need to feel them to handle them, I’ve been in the hobby just over 13 years and still learning new info and will never say I know every thing but I stick by what I’ve said. I hope this helps.

[@klarajirmusova641]

I cant believe i watched 40 minutes of guide how to keep tarantula While I dont really want to keep it

[@AlteredAmygdala]

I would like one but have no clue when & currently don’t own& I watched it too....

[@ellinorhauan1464]

I just set up an enclosure and I have now ordered my first tarantula :o

[@peachyxleaf8943]

How it doing since then :D ?

[@Uaveatz2]

{Thy Baron Annabelle Lee} I want a Chaco golden knee I’m not sure if I should get a sling or not

[@Gofastcass]

For the US: Fear Not, Tarantulas Jamie’s Tarantulas Palp Friction And The Bug Plug are all good breeders and sellers. I am personally friends with the owner of The Bug Plug so maybe I’m biased 😂 he attended expos all across California but he does also ship. I have purchase like at least 6 tarantulas from him. I do not have personal experience with the other sellers besides a mutual following on Instagram with the owner of Fear Not but I’ve seen amazing reviews and have friends who have purchased from them all. I hope this helps!

[@Slic_Nuts]

Currently in the market for my first T, thanks for the info. I haven’t heard of The Bug Plug but if they’re shipping from CA I’m in OR so that’s a plus. I’ll have to check em out. 🤙🏼

[@Gofastcass]

Tyler Eilers he does ship! It’s best to contact him on Instagram @thebugplug_

[@oldpop788]

I love Jamie's no bad experience yet.

[@antiniovillanuea2901]

Thanks I really needed to know where to go for real thanks

[@bennybot.]

I am cousins with the Bug Plug lol

[@aussieantkeeping2825]

The longer the vid the better the vid. Very nice vid as always. Dark den for life

[@cannibalxvader]

Yasss

[@TtotheK83]

Wow 40 minutes! Thank you Petko!

[@moonmuffins]

A 40 MINUTE DARK DEN?! Sign me up! ♡ Thanks Petko for such a detailed and long video! Though I haven't watched it yet, I know it's going to be great. ♡

[@tipsie1885]

You must have worked hard on this video.. I think you did a really good job on this! Love these uploads,really helpful :) 10/10

[@werner1]

"Petco, Petco, Petco" you made me love spiders, I am no waiting for tarantula number 5. People are shaking their heads and saying i'm crazy i suppose that's true i do love my tarantulas and my wild rescued huntsman spider. Keep well!

[@tarantulakat]

Showing up to work late, I see xD

[@g3tphukcedgoogl3]

HAHAHA your guys banter is awesome!!

[@nikiiannarone7149]

@@RocketdogandSeptembr 😂😂😂😂😂🎅🎄

[@Zepper-xs6bu]

@@RocketdogandSeptembr or they are friends? This T KZbin community seem very friendly with each other...do you not have friends to banter with? Probably not.

[@TheDarkDen]

@@RocketdogandSeptembr :'D

[@tarantulakat]

Bingo McDoogal maybe you should go to my channel and respond to every comment Petko makes on my videos accusing him of the same?

[@shayla1939]

I have been terrified of spiders my whole life. Ive been doing some exposure therapy to relieve some of the anxiety i get when i see one. First it was just looking at photos briefly, then holding the photo. It was time to move on to videos. Came across this channel and although i am still scared. Ive been able to watch a few without having serious anxiety. Thanks for making it lighthearted. I would never want to own a tarantula, ever, but i highly respect what you do and your love for what you do. Thanks for helping me get over some of my fear!

[@nang9484]

Hold one and you’ll find that they aren’t that bad

[@christawalden4377]

those furry little creatures are probably more scared of you than you of them......

[@shayla1939]

Never seen a spider leave the house to get away from me. But i have definitely left to get away from them 🤣🤣

[@matszuwildschut1517]

Because of thsi video i am now a proud pet owner of 3 brachypelma - Red knee , pink beauty , and true red leg , and 1 grammostola Pulchripes chaco golden knee

[@SantiagousDominguezus]

The crickets are having a concert in the background.

[@sarahfields288]

I'm not planning to buy a Tarantula.... Ever! But I enjoyed this video

[@HoneySparkles2]

Thank you SO much! I recently purchased a pink toe! I will put Latin name on enclosure, LOVE how you described everything, especially how to humidify them!! When I bought (pet shop 😣😢) they had no water just dried up pebbles in jar lid. After he was put in my home, he drank for a whole minute! I was afraid about putting too much, love just wetting corner!

[@Lord11SuuZee]

Dark Den. Just know that you are the reason I got my first Tarantula last month. A. Avic. Pink Toe Tarantula. I’ve always been interested in bugs, and spiders have been my favorite. Thank you for this video. Keep up the great work!

[@roXXXXXon]

I have 2 things to add: 1. for substrate i have been advised to use regular putting soil, or just pick up some soil from the forrest, works completely fine for me and for my spiders too 2. for making holes in plastic enclosures i use a soldering iron, works faster than drilling. but keep in mind to use it outside! for the rest, good video as always, keep on going!

[@MasterOfSlugs]

What I do is heat up a needle either with a lighter or on the stove top and make holes that way, for those that dont own a soldering iron

[@hayleyjohnson9505]

Thank you so much for this video. You have answered so many questions for me. I am seriously considering getting my first tarantula. This is huge for me because I have suffered from arachnophobia since I was a young child. But since I have found your site. I have learned so much and have become addicted. I am in love with your many little animals and how you care for them. In fact, I have actually taken a huge step and saved a garden spider all winter and she has now made her egg sac and is on my back door and has stayed. She is huge now. My fiance and I are floored. I was concerned because she cacooned herself . But I put small bug I her web and she flew out and got it. She is fine and is still re webbing. I could have never done that before. Thanks to you and your videos I have gotten over a huge misconception of a childhood fear.

[@TheHeadown]

This is one very underrated video, he tells you most of the things you need to now and some really helpful tips from a Tarantula Keeper that is serious in this video. I strongly recommend everyone that is thinking about entering this hobby to watch this and take notes. And of course, you have to do additional research on reliable forums.

[@Stian1342]

This video is perfect for me, i only own snakes, but i want a tarantula so bad :)

[@ManFromTheBroadMeadow]

when I was about 20 years old a friend of mine had a tarantula and i thought it was SO cool, Im 60 now and would like to take up the hobby. Your english is very good!

[@earlbryanmercado6544]

Finally!! Been waiting for this since 3am(Philippine Time) Cheeeers!!!

[@morumottox519]

Hello from Russia! I just wanted to say that tour channel has helped me get over my very, very bad arachnophobia and even inspired me to get a brachypelma albopilosum nicaragua after I do more research! (I want to give it a very good life) I really love your videos!

[@dylancarter4858]

His channel is really great. I will say that they are beautiful creatures to care for and you won't regret getting one. They can be addicting though..i purchased my first then within a month i had two more.

[@jmp868]

I’ve been watching your channel alongside Exotic Lairs and I have to say, This is exactly the type of video I was looking for 😀 I’ve really been wanting to get me a T and get into the hobby of taking care of one. I’m thinking an Arizona Desert Blonde Tarantula for my first!

[@bonsaipiper3773]

Own one. They are great. Mine is always out on display so I bought the 8x8x14 enclose from Jamie's Tarantulas. Beautiful enclosure for display T's. They also have the A. Chalcodes for sale. Pinchers & Pokies also has a "Texas Brown" for sale. They look pretty similar. These are US only. Good luck

[@jmp868]

Clint Ashley hey thanks! The T in the thumbnail is super cute too ☺️

[@midnightcryptworx]

Thanks so much for this. I'm in recovery from arachnophobia, I have 7 jumpers and looking into owning my first tarantula. This is helped tremendously!

[@armisssss]

1:35 Is it the right pet for me? 2:45 Maintenance 4:25 What tarantula should I get? 6:40 Basics of scientific names and recommended genus 9:05 Whether to buy sling, juvenile, or adult tarantula 10:36 Enclosures 14:53 Ventilation/humidity 17:10 Temperature 18:18 Feeding 21:05 Pre-molt and Growth 24:25 Tarantula quantity mark (Example: 1.1.1) 25:20 Enjoy DIY Enclosure Builds 27:37 Re-housing 28:45 Handling 30:09 Burrowing Tarantulas 30:48 Losing limbs/legs 31:20 How to spot Mature Males 32:20 Uricating Hairs 33:17 Latin Names/Scientific Names 35:20 Where to get a pet Tarantula 37:20 Breeders and Groups For those who don't read the description :))

[@Preest80]

Petko, you’re one of the youtubers that got me in to this hobby and I’ve enjoyed it very much over the last year. Thanks for sharing your passion! Take care my friend!

[@fangman2403]

Petko!!! Thank you brother!! Great video for anyone that is in the hobby!! P.S.- Much bigger fan after you bowed out of fatal fangs this week...world needs more good deeds like that brother. Keep rocking!!

[@PhatGirlzRule]

I'm buying my first tarantula TODAY so freaking excited enclosures are ready and I've been watch videos for Months I feel very prepared for my new little member of the family to come to their forever home ;)

[@riokelathi1528]

This was soooo interesting! I'm not sure i'll ever end up keeping a tarantula but I was curious about their care. This is a super helpful and informative guide and I definitely learnt a lot!

[@shadowfox7599]

I just recently got my first tarantula, i decided to go with an old world due to the lack of hair kicking, but i did months of research before bringing one home. I ended up going with a Cyriopagopus sp. Hati hati sling. Excited to see how it grows!

[@ezekieleleserio2253]

Damn! I wasn't prepared for this, I was about to go out with my friends but you upload this vid and it's 40 minutes, now they are wondering if I ever gonna show up to meet them haha

[@spoodsnstuff]

Excellent video. This is the kind of information I've been looking for all along. It's easy for a new keeper to get lost in care sheets and buy tons of stuff they'll never actually need or use. To hear from real keepers and learn from their knowledge and experiences is worth more than any amount of care sheets or internet searches. Also, can I just say what you did with the fatal fangs tournament was extremely gracious. It shows that you are a great competitor and human being. I know it means the world to Ian Tarrantula, and he could never thank you enough.

[@ciaranbyrne6255]

Holes, Holes! HOLES! HOLES! Brilliant video so concise and informative!

[@dmphillips45]

I apologize for your trouble, but I still continue to watch, learn, like and subscribe. I'll just keep watching and learning. Thank you.

[@cosmic.synergy]

I absolutely adore the fact that you sound like Gru from Despicable Me. Pretty sure you hear that a lot and I'm sorry if it offends. But yeah, Gru is

[@Pantomath.]

Getting my first tarantula this Saturday from Tarantula Canada..I'll be making sure (testing) they give accurate advice. Been watching Petko for two years so I got the info I need. 🕷️🕸️🕷️🕸️🕷️

[@Guffe9999]

Bless this video! I'm getting my first tarantula soon (Brachypelma Hamorii) And I really can't wait. Haven't told my mother yet (ups)

[@dannydevito7000]

How did it go

[@Guffe9999]

@@dannydevito7000 It went well and is still going very well. A very easy pet to take care of. Now I'm waiting for her to molt and it's taking its time :/

[@philippnydegger6912]

You and a friend of mine are the reason why I started keeping tarantulas. I love Spiders and i love building enclosures and just feed them and let them do their thing. just wacht them and learn something about nature. i can only say thank you. This hobby is by far the best thing i've ever done

[@CyberChoom]

Thanks a lot, just got into the hobby myself and I’m loving it

[@brickblackbull]

Petko I really like your videos! They are so informative and you can tell that you genuinely love T's. Thanks so much for introducing me to this hobby, especially since I've ❤️ tarantulas all my life! Much love to you and keep the videos coming. Peace 🕷️

[@zm4916]

who needs cable Animal Planet when you have the Dark Den!!😆❤️

[@thekatt...]

heck yeah !!! boycotted cable in the 80's. thank goodness for Internet !

[@SantiagousDominguezus]

@@thekatt... also cause they charge too much for cable nowadays.

[@BotanicalCreature]

This is EXACTLY what I was hoping for! Petko, my man, you are the best!

[@Dj.Siner_BPS_Exotics]

Awesome video!!! Longer videos was an awesome trade for the Wednesday video 👌👌👌 hope you keep em coming like this bro!!! Awesome job! 👍😎

[@kylekirkpatrick6850]

I just got my first T a week ago, its an avecularia avic. "Pinktoe" named Twinkle toes.without your videos idk if I would have even considered a tranatula, so glad I did!!!!

[@jorgetovar4076]

Waiting all day

[@buggjuice1988]

I'm getting a tarantula hopefully in October or November I'm so excited to be a fellow spider keeper! Thank you for the amazing video as always. Been subscribed for years now.

[@hotswedewithwater6473]

35:45 I was once at a pet shop where they had exotic animals. I was looking and one bearded dragon was in such a small enclosure. One OBT was dead, the nhandu chromatus was also dead. Pink zebra beauty was just out in the open with no hide or anything. All of them looked like they needed food. So he’s right that there is many pet shops that are bad.

[@gmsuarez7691]

Thanks Petko. Everyday I learn something different. I have watched your channel for almost a year and I think I am ready to take care of a new family member. Thanks for you sharing your knowledge. Regards from Tampa Florida USA.

[@majorocarina2603]

Yay! I’m so happy it finally worked for you :)

[@jordanluxford4342]

Thank you for uploading these. I've a totally irrational fear of spiders and i use your videos and a few others to help me get over it!

[@a_lucientes]

First draft of your future book (: Nice job. Thank you.

[@anotherwaytafkash]

Came here by accident...watched a couple of your vids .... man you made me curious and now i am honestly thinking of gettin my first tarantula.... joined your channel!!!

[@tj-nh6pn]

did you get one yet?:D

[@EdwardTyndall]

lol i got 12 parts out now i have to watch yours rock on bro

[@truthteller8795]

Imma check your videos out after this c:

[@EdwardTyndall]

@@truthteller8795 thanks we need as many tarantula how to guides as possible for the hobby im glad dark den was able to do this one

[@tennesseetarantulas5129]

@@truthteller8795 I like his videos. He has rattle snake's and other awesome venomous snakes. On top of a crap load of tarantulas. Definitely check it out.

[@EdwardTyndall]

@@tennesseetarantulas5129 funny you mention rattlesnakes the next video is all about them

[@Aroaceenby]

I'm getting a tarantula in a few months and this video gave me a lot of important knowledge. Thank you. Also I love your accent. Tarantulas are amazing and I love them!

[@gamingprolegendarychelseah8634]

Love you man

[@ReaperMan666]

Hey Petko. Your point at the end about people "getting over their fears" is true. I got over my arachnophobia myself (kinda helps when my fiance finds a spider in the house, and I can catch it and release it carefully) watching your videos. Fascinating animals, amazing collection! Love what you do, keep going strong! :)

[@kevinmcallister9201]

I’m more used to caring for rodents, do you need to clean the enclosure in any kind of way?

[@DeathpriestYuki]

I think you should do a basic cleaning of the enclosure before you set it up but normally you use springtails as the cleaning team. These tiny bugs deal with any type of dirt and waste. So you don't need to clean the enclosure.

[@charliewilkinson7432]

This is the most useful video I've ever watched on youtube, you covered everything a new tarantula owner would want to know, so thanks very much for the effort.

[@machinegunkellyawesome9889]

GG bro I have a curly hair tarantula

[@ericsandoval3640]

Hey man are they a good tarantula to keep?

[@professionalidiot557]

Petko please forgive me for I have sinned. I watched this a day after upload and I feel very sorry. I watched the whole thing and learned a lot from you. Thanks so much petko.

[@julians.2597]

"I'M also far from being professional", PLEASE WTF!? you're Petko

[@_Vader_]

When petko puts up a 40 minute video, AND shows you that there's a huge breeder in your state, in the same day ! So Excite!! lolol

[@conniequinn6708]

You forgot to talk about the obt no matter what level T. Keeper every one needs to know bout the obt

[@josefblack2714]

I will be getting my first tarantulas soon! So i'm glad you have this video!!! I'm so exciteeeeeeed!!

[@Roy19841123]

I live in a rather cold place can I keep the Ts in a little greenhouse?

[@TheSpindrift76]

Check the care sheets for the Ts you like. I created a greenhouse to keep my Ts so I could better manage the temperature.

[@TheDarkDen]

depends on the temperatures in your greenhouse :D

[@Roy19841123]

The Dark Den I see.... the thing is if I keep them in room temperature it drops till around 7-6 C and when we return home all the sudden the room is very warm due to our strong heating system “for humans”, not good for any tarantulas in my knowledge.. so i thought how else can I keep the temperature good for any of them?

[@Roy19841123]

Heidy Blalack I notice every tarantula needs special care! I will have a look! Thank you!

[@TheDarkDen]

@@Roy19841123 do the heated cabinet then, as I talked about in the video :)

[@claudi010778]

SUPERB! Thanks for the excellent video! I'll wait for warmer weather and get the enclosure, water dish, substrate, hide, etc ready for my little Gramostola Pulchra... 😊💞

[@playlikesarix8705]

"They live pretty long, females can like 10, 20, maybe even 30 years" and males live till they mate if they're unlucky LUL

[@Uaveatz2]

NUH UH I’m keeping my tarantula alone

[@jakubmorawski3152]

As long as i remeber, I was really interested about animals and keeping them as pets, but it always seems too problematic, expensive, time consumig etc. Never it crossed my mind that i can have a tarntula (everyone hates them so you must be crazy to keep one, right?). Find dark den channel by accident. Watched a video and thought, thats wierd, but keep watching from time to time. Now i watch like all of them xD I think you doing amazing job in promoting this hobby and educating people about it. Some time ago i bought Heterometrus scorpion, then a mantis, and now I'm waiting for expo in my city (Kraków, PL) to buy my first spider. I really want Cyriocosmus elegans, but it's not going to be last xD I blame you Petko for bringin me into this. It makes me happy, really. Thanks. Keep doing what you doing.

[@jeffet5828]

Hi Petko, I got a Brachypelma Hamorii a few months ago, this is my first tarantula. She has molted 3 times since I got her ( hopefully ''her'' ). Now before she molted last time she got this spot on her abdomen and I was worried that she had might hurt herself somehow ( I had an enclosure that was a little to high so she was able to climb up) and when she molted, the spot was gone. I changed her enclosure to a lower one ( not just because I was scared she'd might climb and fall, but this was just more simple to take care of and move if needed to ) But she has also got the spot this time so I know it's not caused by her falling down. Is this spot just a sigh of premolting? She's had it for a few weeks now and I know premold can last long. Foto of the spot: imgur.com/a/9ywW19Y For the rest she seems to be doing absolutely fine but I just wanted to make sure this spot isn't harmfull to her. ( If any other experienced keeper can give me the awnser I'll happily accept it)

[@michaelrosssangco3613]

Maybe you often distrub her in her enclosure. It's a bald spot due to hairflicking. It with grow back next molt.

[@jeffet5828]

Yeah I also thought of that but I dont handle her when alot, maybe twice a month. and I never handle her when I think she is gonna molt soon. I open her enclosure sometimes just to refill her water dish and even then she just sits very chill. She's very docile aswell, I've seen her flick hairs maybe 4-5 times in all the time that I have her. She is quite active though even while I'm typing this she is roaming around in her enclosure.

[@michaelrosssangco3613]

Just lessen the disturbance in her enclosure. Making a hide also helps because it will just jusy inside instead of defensive hair flicking when disturb.

[@michaelrosssangco3613]

Also bracys are notorious hair flickers btw. Specially boehmei

[@jeffet5828]

Thanks for the response, she does have a hide :)

[@christoffaucamp8617]

I like shorter videos usually but yours I prefer 30min+ . great video! thx

[@Fkwocjeicmwkcjehsbcowh]

Hi everyone, can anyone help me with trying to convince my family to accept T's? Like, we are from Portugal, and Tarantulas aren't very common here, so they are afraid or simply hate them. Any tips to try to convince them that they are awesome and not so dangerous as they think?

[@lemonsgalore93]

Try showing them Dark Den vids! Show the vids with the bright and pretty coloured ones, like Caribena Versicolor, or even the dwarf tarantulas that Petko has. His Spidersworld vids have some amazing shots of amazing spiders. But try catching their attention with the pretty ones first, that can make them question their opinion that every tarantula is horrible and scary. My country probably prohibits this hobby :'( but I managed to change my mom's initial reaction using the above technique. And now she watches Dark Den videos with me. :)

[@ronweasley5347]

@@lemonsgalore93 wow dude nice

[@tarahoglesby2088]

This is the best tarantula care video ive ever seen! Thank you for putting all this together!

[@aussieantkeeping2825]

I’m sad so I liked my own comment👍

[@nicodasig5511]

I've never heard "it is not written in stone" for such a long time and it feels nice to hear it again, for those who doesn't understand that. It means that it is not an actual rule that you have to follow. An example, running to stay fit, it is not the only rule to stay fit. Lifting weights, yoga, swimming, are other options to losing weight. If that makes sense.

[@abearah9255]

Meh my second tarantula is a H.maculata

[@habhousefamily5268]

I was extremely cautious about owning tarantulas. After watching your videos I now own five and plan for that number to keep growing. This is a relaxing and wonderful hobby, thanks for the amusing videos!

[@13simonsays]

I found this a massive educational episode. Would recommend this for anyone not in the know if tarantulas.

[@nyxitrash3641]

Never seen a guide as complete as this

[@stevehughes9475]

i know this is an old post, but BRAVO!!!!! one of the best beginner guides I have watched, with practical and sound advice. keep up the good work dude!!!

[@rosaamandlagarciamuro9938]

This video right here was the reason I got my first t's and I loved Petko since minute 1. Nice to get it recommended again

[@Chickensareawesome]

This came at a great time since I just purchased my first sling; a chromatopelma cyaneopubescens. Next repticon I'm getting an aphonopelma chalcodes. They are so gorgeous! Thanks for the video Petko!

[@lifewiththedukes9381]

I’ve been watching tons of videos to learn as much as I can before committing to getting one! This is by far the most informational video I’ve found so far! :) thank you!!

[@leah66]

Ahhh yes the video finally uploaded and it’s perfect; just in time for me to consider adding a T to my collection. Thank you Petko!

[@mintyboy101]

Been keeping tarantulas for about three years now. Still loved this video and watched all of it, thank you for this awesome content Petko!

[@bluegophergaming9785]

Just got my first tarantula. I got a Chromatopelma cyaneousbescens. Thanks for your videos.

[@NGGomes81]

GJ....one of the most complete videos ever about starting the hobby.

[@laurafranco7408]

I have enjoyed all your videos and especially your fun collaboration with Tarantula Kat. I thank you so much for this very informative guide for those of us just getting started!

[@JamesClarkeCNTO]

Because of the great information from your and Tom's videos I got a Green Bottle Blue almost a year ago and she has molted five times in my care so far and went through two rehousings. Especially for the latter, I was glad to be able to see how you two handle them in a fairly unedited way so I can see what I need to look out for during my rehousings. About two months ago I have "advanced" to an m. balfouri communal and it is extremely rewarding. At first, I was a bit concerned due to the step up from new to old world but I got them as slings so they were less intimidating and due to my GBB being very skittish I'm now really used to fast-moving arachnids. The first rehouse with those nine buggers was challenging but absolutely manageable in the end due to all the infos I got from Tom and you. Currently thinking of adding my first arboreal species, been looking at P. irminia. :)