Night Search for Whip Spiders | Explorers In The Field

While whip spiders are arachnids that fall under the arthropod phylum, they're not actually spiders. Whip spiders have eight legs, but the front two have evolved into antenniform legs that extend up to two feet long. These legs wiggle around like whips to gather sensory information, earning whip spiders their name. The arachnids also have appendages called pedipalps, which behavioral neuroscientist and National Geographic grantee Verner Bingman describes as being like "pliers with sharp teeth."
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Night Search for Whip Spiders | Explorers In The Field
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[@NatGeo]

What do you find most fascinating about whip spiders?

[@rajendayo]

Their whips obviously

[@jazz7616]

The nail polish. It sounds really unique.

[@aishikisarkar9824]

To me Ofc the fact that , though they are called spiders they are not spiders but a close relative😅 and the nail polish fact😅.....

[@cyclepath7577]

The way the can get back to the tree they where found in.

[@thedude8046]

They don't know what politics is

[@BHGMediaGroup]

"They're very aggressive and can draw blood" said nobody that has ever kept one as a pet and quite frankly, just the exact opposite is said of these animals that they are scary looking but over all docile.

[@daydream9961]

They are the sweetest and gentlest of all spiders tbh

[@deagenporteous1973]

"they have these pincer like appendages they use when scientists try to capture them" as the one hes holding hasn't even tried to latch onto him

[@theworthysoul]

@@daydream9961 they’re not even spiders lol, but they’re chill yeah.

[@antsjp6230]

National Geographic lies😳😳😳😳😳

[@acornflake5074]

@@daydream9961 no they are not. The jumping spiders are by far the sweetest. Gentlest don’t know if any animal is gentle..

[@AzlianaLyana]

Not a spider, but enough to have a mini heart-attack to see one up close suddenly in the wild. 😅

[@rolmodel12.]

Couldn't agree more. I think spiders are awesome little creature's. And these whip "spiders" are pretty neat, too. But, ever since I was a kid, I have a "thing" about seeing them upclose, especially suddenly. Growing up on a farm, I have seen plenty of awesome and traumatizing events. None less so, then when I was climbing the barn ladder, to the loft. When my head breached the opening, of said loft, I was greeted by a large wolf spider. She was approximately 7 inches from my face, on the loft floor, right at the opening. Since we got the jump on each other, she raised up on her back legs, spreading and elongating her front one's in the air, in that defensive posture that spider's use to make themselves appear larger and menacing. Well, it worked. As she was large enough, thank you, and QUITE menacing. I let out a shriek, letting go of the ladder entirely; plummeting the 16 feet (over 5m) to the packed earth floor below, breaking the fall with my back. It was the closest I had ever come to a spider of that size, let alone being at my face and at eye-level. Also, the first time I knocked the wind out of myself. I was quite certain I was going to die. Not from the fall, mind you. But, from the giant arachnid; that I was positive, was lining herself down to finish the job. Not being able to breathe/move was secondary in my panicked 8 year old brain. But, turns out she was as glad to be rid of me, as I was to her. And we steered clear of each other, the rest of that autumn. Still, to this day, I am not excited to climb a tree, or crawl in an attic, only to be confronted by a large species of anything owning more than four legs (that goes double, when they come packing twice that). 😊 Lol, so there ya go. An (not-so)epic tale, that no one asked for.

[@ASSWAX123]

Did u not watch the video?

[@vincentoconnor5640]

You fell sixteen feet? Yikes.

[@rolmodel12.]

@@vincentoconnor5640 yeah, and I was lucky- if I had landed anyway other than flat: probably would have broke something... or multiple somethings. Instead, a good winding, prob a concussion (didn't know what that was back then), and some severe trauma- never liked that hayloft after that. Played in it before, avoided it, as much as possible, afterwards.

[@vincentoconnor5640]

@@rolmodel12. Well, I suppose that was the old fashioned way of learning things. Lol

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

They make great pets, and if handled well are quite docile.

[@deeplake9769]

How do they behave?

[@KamalKumar-yn2nw]

😀😀😀

[@EmiDivinity]

@@deeplake9769 pretty chill, they dont bite or anything

[@kryphus]

Yess! I haven't been able to see them personally but I would love to have them as pet someday.

[@calebknox4588]

I like how god made sure this spider wasn’t too OP

[@MOOTLEZ]

JONATHAN SUTCLIFFE sounds like some clickbait title

[@raynovikpchevotszcheck5812]

What is OP

[@Martianboi7]

@@raynovikpchevotszcheck5812 overpowered

[@lucyl7]

Thas à cursed spider dude

[@corysmith7597]

It’s evolution not gods lol

[@crusaderjunior8242]

Whip Spiders are one of the many 'reasons' I love Arachnids so much.

[@NatGeo]

They're truly fascinating! Stay curious.

[@iteerrex8166]

Reminded of the Harry Potter movie, Goblet of fire, when the professor with a glass eye performed the Cruciatus Curse on an insect like this.

[@skiballl2813]

And the Imperius Curse which he only did to remind us all that Ron hates anything with more than 4 legs

[@afanoflafear]

Avada Kedavra!

[@GUNS_jk]

Scientist: Its actually not a spider. Me: oh ok. I am no longer afriad of that thing.

[@djspeed85]

I'd totally love one of these as a pet! So freaking cool

[@R_ARC]

You sir are insane

[@johncronk8867]

@@R_ARCthey’re actually amazing pets when it comes to arthropods.

[@LucasTheBoi]

​@@R_ARC actually, they are very docile and make wonderful pets

[@OviHentea]

3:08 for the close-up everyone was waiting for

[@hattedshadow2872]

Gee, thanks for the sleepless night! :D

[@Aphelia.]

gross, scary and impressive at the same time

[@mantia39]

Whip spider heads back out into the jungle. ..."hey dudes! Check,out my new cell phone and manicure "

[@GUMMRUCHK]

It's times like this I'm glad they aren't big enough to hunt Humans.

[@Mira-pt4bi]

Like in the movie King Kong?😄

[@neodintchly]

Monster Hunter

[@robertvince8108]

That dude tried to catch the spider with his BARE HANDS!!

[@pengembara8671]

what a madlad

[@northerners2828]

😱

[@michaeljenardligan6173]

It's not a spider, it's an arachnid 😂

[@robertvince8108]

@@michaeljenardligan6173 I just follow the title but still spider is subspecies of arachnid if I'm not mistaken

[@olaas647]

it doesnt bite

[@wildlifeisthewealthofnatur5457]

Costa Rica rainforest is amazing. So little land but so much biodiversity.

[@AnkurRoy-bi9yz]

Isnt this the bug in Harry Potter (Goblet of Fire) ? Mad-Eye Moody (Bartemius Crouch Jr.) practiced all three unforgivable curses on this creature.

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

Yes. Although it was CGI,it was hard watching it get tortured and then killed.

[@infamoushiphop7943]

These guys are awesome pets,especially when housed communally:)

[@captainawesome4983]

I find this so very interesting. Thank you for sharing. I love that I feel a spark of excitement to learn. Love and respect from the Great State of Oregon 🇺🇸❤️

[@Wuud52]

This reminds me of a time I was at a party. A large orb weave spider was building a web on the deck. We moved the spider from the deck to a fence across the yard. About 3 hours later, I saw the spider working its way across the rain gutter back to its original location.

[@cloudthehybrid9100]

Adorable spider, I want one.

[@realfactsscience3925]

Random Fact: Children of identical twins are genetically half siblings, not cousins. -RealFacts

[@crisdlcruz145]

Pass the blunt bruh

[@scp-049withinternetaccess7]

How do I tell if my specimens are related ?

[@aishikisarkar9824]

Every creature living in the womb of beautiful mother earth is fascinating..... They r amazing in their own way..... And humans have the quest for knowledge... Me with no exception and thus love to watch these videos to discover the unknown and gain knowledge....

[@theworthysoul]

‘They’re very aggressive, they can draw blood’ That’s cap.

[@Jack-V-Man]

He should have been more specific. Some of the species are aggressive and some of them can draw blood. The ones he's catching I don't think are. National geographic probably cut out when he specifically stated only some species can draw blood etc.

[@totalrobot]

These little guys are making a comeback.

[@gyozakeynsianism]

I think I've had enough nightmares in the past few days, thanks.

[@prophitableedutainmet1604]

What an amazing creature. I'd love to see more on this from you guys

[@Richie016]

Extensive scientific research on small creatures leads to phenomenal conclusions.

[@sarabaq1960]

Found a few of these in my house in Yucatán...one of them even crawled out of my book when I opened it😰 Creepiest bug I've ever encountered.

[@crusaderjuniorrevived6404]

God bless and good tidings for you and Mother Nature.

[@andtherewas5614]

When Everybody Gangsta Until The Spider Grows Hands.

[@andtherewas5614]

yeah its actually pincers

[@JustJamesNotJerry]

0:49 “I whip spider”…. Well at least you admit it…. lol.

[@kooljaz]

Just when you thought you’ve seen every heart attack inducing spider in the world......WHIP

[@OviHentea]

More power to curiosity-powered people like Verner Bingman! 2:20 you say they come back in ten minutes, whereas before you stated if you scare them once, they're gone for the night

[@SuperChavon]

0:18 looks like a whip spider to me

[@MrLoobu]

I saw something just like that on a dock around sunset, I almost jumped in the river. I live in Canada so no idea what that could be lol.

[@MACHETICO7]

Beautiful animal

[@Helianthus_]

It's always sunny in Costa Rica

[@s.Klebold]

I have one of these lil dudes as a pet ^.^

[@trickjacko8482]

I used to think these whip spiders where a variant of vinegaroons, interesting. There are whip spiders and vinegaroons at my house.

[@jakemixd]

Why did I click this? And can’t stop watching the vid 😔

[@Mooffgamesgamer]

And why is that something bad? Your practically learning something new from watching this.

[@jakemixd]

@@Mooffgamesgamer I didn’t say it was bad. I’m just scared of spiders

[@issaangel317]

Saw a D. medius in Santa Ana, El Salvador hiding between a tight spot between Soapstone wash sink and wall.

[@Aperki2010]

This was a strange episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

[@TiNzZiiEe]

Fascinating spider 🥰🥰🥰

[@mikekannely2286]

This is a very interesting animal! I love spiders, but while these are "arachnids", I don't know much about them at all. They look crazy cool! And that is a totally "scientific" term...LOL!

[@sudhapothula1684]

"Very beautifull!!!

[@sudhapothula1684]

@@saikadali8 "Yes

[@sudhapothula1684]

@@saikadali8 "I Proudly tell you" my mother land & Mother language Telugu, Telugu state"AP""

[@TheCuriousGuyYT]

*Spider Fact :* Spiders can survive for hours underwater by entering a self-induced coma !!

[@alirezapishva7763]

😯😯

[@Mooffgamesgamer]

Not really true when it comes to most species

[@YoursTrulyMew]

Pretty cool looking

[@satyajittarapdar6796]

It's exciting creature

[@leeannelisha1378]

wow amazing nature!!!❤️❤️❤️👍👍

[@NatGeo]

We couldn't agree more. Thanks for the support, Leeann!

[@CMP777.]

I just think of Harry Potter every time I see this spider lol

[@kane4191]

Always sunny for whip spiders.

[@JaySoCrazy-]

"and politely turn around in the other direction.."' Hmm.. nah im stepping on you

[@OMtNI]

What you get when you mix a spider with a scorpion...

[@prithvibhattacharya7961]

It’s known as a Rangaroon

[@animlevideo1188]

Super

[@XDRIFT03]

This called spider by many. I changed my perspective to these creatures. If i got an opportunity to adopt it. I would since i have a fear on spiders. Just like horseshoe crab but they are friendly tbh.

[@vikkismith7497]

They are very clever to make the web it's like a basket. They walked on the wed while they are building the web.

[@RealKeytones]

I can see it now. The whip spider going to his friends and saying he got abducted by aliens and they painted his nails, gave him a build in. Cellphone and released him.

[@erikgilson1687]

They're not aggressive at all, unless you slam them with your hands like this maniac

[@soumitraseal]

Very important 👌👌👌

[@michaelplurad8670]

The fact they are large enough to attach a tracker is enough…

[@Jaylaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

I love your videos

[@nestor7818]

Super nice.

[@canalcavacofacil]

Top !!

[@paulinoeligio]

We have those in Mexico

[@seenaturethroughmyeyes3442]

Wonderful

[@juliof970]

Hey! That's "Always sunny in philadelphia" music.

[@ibnufazal6109]

They are living nightmares😂

[@ALROD]

I love spiders. Far away from me.

[@GeniePyro]

Actually cool.

[@luizalbertorodrigues4560]

Congratulations

[@THEDRAWINGSTUDIO1]

Always sunny music lol

[@JuanLopez-tq7zf]

Does anybody know the scientific or common name for the whip scorpion shown in the yellow diagram at 0:48 ? When he was explaining that there are over 150 species...... I've seen whip scorpions before, but I've never seen one with those flaps on the front legs🤔🤔

[@spitalhelles3380]

that scientist has beautiful nails

[@xuanyuilim660]

Why I feel like I have seen this creature in Harry Potter? 😂

[@genericalfishtycoon3853]

Homeward Bound 4: Whip's Return to Hometree

[@taslimchoudhary1253]

Amazing 🌺🌺🇮🇳🌺🌺

[@SteveinSanFrancisco]

Thats it...

[@MeWlama]

May Allah have mercy on our citizens who lost their lives in the earthquake in Izmir

[@alparslankorkmaz2964]

Amin

[@skyteam8561]

ฉันกลัว....มันสยองเกิน😬

[@StakeFromJateFarm]

It's Always Sunny In Spiderdelphia

[@hankj.wimbleton6369]

It has arms

[@surokrish]

Im a real spider lover..

[@arief336]

looks like a spider that killed in Goblet of Fire

[@mohitkumbhre943]

Don't know why I am watching this at 2am.

[@ChefOrelleYoung]

I heard the final test is to serve the Whip Spider a soy decaf latte when it asks for a whole milk caffeinated latte, they will track her to Starbucks to see if she asks to speak to a manager.

[@xxforro_csokixx3771]

poor whip spider just wanted to go to chipotle...

[@lukas_6924]

oh yeaah, watching spider videos is a great way to torture myself.

[@theunknownone5663]

It looks like the hulk version of a daddy longleg.

[@RealKeytones]

Arachnids around me don’t have 8 legs. They have 0.

[@bobbiety]

0:50 It's always sunny in Philadelphia, anyone?

[@minhlp9551]

wow

[@TaMaGoDesu]

Crucio!!

[@eljohnthefam]

Bruh i had a few of this in my washroom and i was like" i should take a picture this might be a new species lol"

[@gemuwa1471]

Hey look, a super nope.

[@reddawn2031]

Neat!!!

[@johnnydeleon8210]

Me hearing there are 150 species of whip spiders even though I just found whip spiders exist 👁👄👁

[@Mira-pt4bi]

I called them King Kong spiders coz I didn't know what the creature was when I saw it in that movie. I saw the thumbnail and clicked so fast.

[@callumwu439]

Ok background music, pls

[@PS3DJ09]

0:30 what the heck just flew by???

[@marycomes8536]

Known as "guaba" in Puerto Rico...

[@catherinetroyo6266]

So there’s a spiky singing so get a Little look if they zoom