Peacock Spider 4 (Maratus sarahae)

Peacock spider Maratus sarahae from the Stirling Ranges in Western Australia. Slowing down the moves and cutting out moments where the spiders remain stationary brings out the tremendous elegance of their moves. For a longer video about this species watch Peacock Spider 5 • Peacock Spider 5 (Mara...
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[@Lady8D]

I've only just found this channel via the "Stayin Alive" video & am watching the other videos in order starting with 1. So far, these are my favorite dancers!

[@zeppmusic]

These videos are just great! Not only is the behavior of these spiders amazing, but the photography is outstanding. I am mesmerized!

[@ashleyspratlin1811]

That is the most fabulous spider I have ever seen in my life.

[@lemniscate47]

Delightful film of these extraordinary little creature n their elegant displays. As you say, music is subjective.. I thought it an appropriately anarchic choice for these flamboyant little beasts. Thanks very much. xxx

[@kawoshiman]

Worlds most fabulous spider

[@citroenboter]

I love the music, man. Seriously. It makes them even more adorable. I really like these spiders because I'm pretty afraid of spiders, but these give me a warm feeling inside. So adorable.

[@Kakashi713]

I love the song!

[@cyclingfreeman]

I'm so amazed by all your Peacock Spidervideos...thank you for sharing!!! Amazing!

[@LisaODavis]

That is the cutest thing I've ever seen! This is obviousely a "jumping spider" species, right? They are the greatest.

[@Lesbiwolf92]

my god these lil guys are too cute for words i'm a lover of spiders and i own 1 year old female barking spider and i love watching her.

[@PJBovio]

OMG, what precious, beautiful creatures these spiders are! They have such happy little faces, too - happy, joyous and free!! And you, Peacockspiderman, are a GENIUS with your camera!! Your spider videos should be broadcast throughout the world, if they aren't already. Thank you sooooooooo much for sharing!!

[@Morgonious]

I personally liked the music... it took me way back to high school, and the little spider was too cute

[@hollyguthrie5107]

He's sparkleh. Bringing back that 60's glamour.

[@GhaythRain]

I love this one! Lol! I think they're just ADORABLE!

[@alexakaruda]

I wish there were a "love" button for this video! So cute!!!

[@Sue71]

I know - so cute! And it looks like the spider his a big smile all the time right under his row of eyes - adorably lethal! ;)

[@sherberts]

That is some fine arm movement! Better moves than me!

[@binkadinka64]

He's working so hard!

[@WatchYur6]

This is wonderful, I am the creator of the "I love Spiders!' page on fb and my fan base grows everyday, my fans really loved this ! thx :D

[@thenthapple]

I'm FABULOUSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@Emmasama240]

"STOP! I'm fabulous!"

[@hammysauce]

It's like Night at the Roxbury! Amazing and creepy.

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thank you Henrik

[@iamarianne]

I can understand the difficulty. I personnaly muted the vid the during the 3rd watch and played some flamenco in another window... it was a perfect match LOL. (also love the rubbing of the eye with his big ol'mittens. When did a spider ever get - dare i say it - cute!?)

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thanks for letting me know, I will check out your page. I hope you enjoy my other videos as well, the latest is Peacock Spider 9

[@renschuon4992]

I love when the end spider looks like it is rubbing it's face. It reminds me of a bashful human

[@togetvj]

Wonderful. I'd be very happy to find one of these little fellows, and his missis, in my garden. :)

[@veronikatolgui1970]

Amazing!! Wonderful espectacular work! Thanks!!

[@endofyraaaaryfodne3389]

Glamorous spidey there has more moves than I do

[@edenigrace]

the music is killing me, thank you

[@TailInTheAir]

I'm practicing these dance moves!

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thanks, glad you like it. It should please the one that complained my previous films were too long. In terms of the music, I want to to be completely legal, therefore I only use royalty free music that I pay a fee for, so that puts a lot of constraints on my choice. Initially I had planned to use a very sombre and slow tune, but my family convinced me that I needed something more snappy, so this one popped up. I could go on forever trying different tracks.

[@JamesKing2understandinglife]

Well done Jurgen!

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thanks

[@schmiggy]

These spiders dance better than I do!

[@karencarol3860]

Oh my gosh, I finally like spiders!

[@HeilielPrince]

they are a very cute little spider as weird as it may sound XD i been figuring out a little semi imitation dance based on these little guys

[@bryteline]

Thinking happy thoughts.

[@harleyridinusmcbrat]

I'm torn between my hatred for spiders and saying, "Awww" when the little bugger rubs it's eyes.

[@jaydekaytv]

I would pay to "Like" this video more!

[@Peacockspiderman]

I added your translation in the description, I hope it is correct :)

[@dragonevee019]

I'm terrified of spiders, and somehow I still think this is kinda cool.

[@chirslover1]

Looks like the spiders are dancing in a way. But the only spider I could consider cute!

[@Tera_B_Twilight]

She may yet surprise you. Keep an eye out for her next wardrobe design - accessorized with black, blue, green, and red iridescent fans!

[@Peacockspiderman]

I know what you mean, I had a few drinks watching them myself

[@humanistanimal]

Love the way he wipes his eyes

[@citroenboter]

Lost it at 1:11 It is adorable.

[@LOVERguildwars]

Only spider vid that never freaked me out.

[@lynnalagilly929]

Chris hadfield ♥♥♥

[@TheSnappppleNator]

lady gaga needs these guys as backup dancers. so fancy, so dramatic

[@chrisintopher]

'I'm fabulous!'

[@NWoodward90]

Some more great footage of the Peacock spider, not so sure about the music though... :-\ hmm

[@nervouslife]

If you where on some party with friends and its totaly boring, invite this spider, look at its arms whos telling you: "PARTYYYYYY!!!" Spider: "Lets make some........" (stretch its arms up) "PARTYYYYYY"

[@TheBookerSmith]

Same!

[@177kayak]

Touchdown!!

[@kerplunk100]

yep, Chris Hadfield brought me here too!

[@Peacockspiderman]

Music is something that is impossible to get right, pretty much everyone has a different taste

[@somedaythewave]

GOOOAAAALLLLLL

[@Peacockspiderman]

Nice comment

[@stuvs830]

Gorgeous photography, deserves better music.

[@AhmedAli-ox5gn]

شي راقي

[@richardgalloway508]

Amazing but is it poisious

[@Krazaz]

I swear this spider is trying to do "YMCA" but cant flex his legs that much

[@crownvetch92]

SPIDER DANCE PARTY

[@petegrind]

Enough internet for tonight.

[@Blackheathenly]

Hey Qweeen

[@ellisrasmussen4193]

Hadfield brought me here!

[@guzdoba]

Goalkeeper spider

[@TheFeelin89]

i thought the music made it kind of funny.

[@moviemad56]

I misread the name "sarahae" as "saharae" at first.... did a bit of research and found it was named after someone called Sarah. ;) Nothing to do with the Sahara, these are exclusively Australian species.

[@Peacockspiderman]

+moviemad56 correct

[@Peacockspiderman]

:)

[@freddyfrediere8275]

A-OY

[@Famousagentman]

Is this technically spider porn? P.S. Col. Chris Hadfield linked this from his official Facebook page. Congrats!

[@danielkarlsson4486]

Song?

[@drewsheaffer9720]

The footage in this video is of the male peacock spider's mating dance. If the female is not impressed, she will kill and eat the male. Fun stuff.

[@Peacockspiderman]

funny you mention Lady Gaga. I wrote to her with images of these spiders, but never got a reply

[@SirLeoni]

ahhahaha a lady gaga das aranhas!

[@TriciaC55]

So, Australia. Can we assume this is deadly poisonous? ;)

[@Shootgun971]

karatespider

[@xwirecutterx]

./flex

[@MisterFusion113]

Showoff.