Peacock Spider 5 (Maratus sarahae)

Courtship of Sarah's peacock spider (Maratus sarahae), which lives own two peaks in the Stirling Ranges in Western Australia.
Music in order of appearance,
Annie (Ben Beiny)
City slickers (Olive Musique)
Funky Mama (Olive Musique)
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[@rhyfelwrDuw]

These spiders are just soooo cute! They look like they have pipe cleaner legs!

[@microscopeadventure]

That must be the cutest spider in the entire world! Absolutely adorable. Fantastic photography! Thank you so much for sharing with the world

[@Peacockspiderman]

Microscope Adventure Thanks for your comment

[@logbobtom1234]

Microscope Adventure it's ironic because of your profile pictures

[@clockerwise31]

The maratus speciosus is even cuter

[@onazram1]

@@clockerwise31 -same thing, no...

[@TheoryTheory2222]

It's interesting how the male immediately knows if he got a dance wrong and backs off

[@gwang3103]

It's called 'spider sense'. That's how Peter Parker could sense when to say or do what in order to please Mary Jane. :P

[@N3ur0funk_Infinity]

No wonder, they have so many eyes to watch the whole world around them and watch females reactions! :D Best observers on Earth? :)

[@Peacockspiderman]

They are part of the jumping spider family, Salticidae. Glad you like the vid !

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thank you for showing this video in your class. I wish I would be there as well. I do really hope that these videos contribute to educating people about spiders and change their attitude about them.

[@Striker345ify]

Holy cow, they're exactly like peacocks! hence the name. I never knew birds and spiders can be so alike. Makes me wonder what other species have similar traits to others

[@stabbyfairy]

I've been a spider fan my whole life and I have to say peacock spiders are my absolute favourite, they're such beautiful little creatures :) Thank you for sharing them with the world, and for being such a good friend to them

[@Peacockspiderman]

stabbyfairy Thank you, glad you like my work

[@Chance_Adams]

Haha, I love how cautious he is, because he knows this is life or death for him. She could take his life at any moment. These are so amazing, such great detail. I know you're the peacockspiderman, but I'd be interested to see the other unique life you could film in Australia.

[@JezebelDecibel]

How anybody could thumbs down this video is beyond reason. The time & effort just to film this would have been challenging alone. Thank you so much for your great efforts & video production & scientific educational value towards this amazing little Australian spiders !

[@Elpuma1374]

I grew up in a farm and always learned to respect all forms of life. I've seen many different forms of courtship, but this one is THE best. Excellent job!!

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thank you for your lovely comment Kina. Indeed I feel quite lucky to have come across these spiders a few years ago, they have certainly changed my life and I am looking very much forward to the start of the next spider season in September. You are right, these are members of the jumping spider family Salticidae

[@kflo411]

"andddd WALA! BEHOLD... BEHOLD.. WALA.. I AM BEAUTIFUL.. " *dance dance dance

[@jessicagalvin4598]

Oh, my gawwwwsh! It's soooo cute! It's like a love story, where the man keeps trying to find his true love and then it finally works. Then they have lots (and lots and lots) of babies!

[@me68206]

Seriously, this is like the spider version of every Kpop video I've ever seen.

[@girltarist]

+me68206 now, if we could just get like, 12 of them to dance at the same time..... >_< ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@whispergirl77]

Why do they put their little hands on the females head? These videos are so much fun to watch and the spiders are so cute!!!

[@Peacockspiderman]

whispergirl77 Good question. I guess after so much dancing and getting closer and closer the male has to do a final check about how the female feels about mating. It is this touch which gives him certainty. I haven often seen them touching the female in that way but then retreating again, as if they feel the female is not quite ready. But then they reproach her and in most cases eventually they will mate. It is certainly an intriguing behaviour

[@Nunekhiia]

Oh gaawd, I enjoyed this videos so much! specially this one hahaha, he's like 'look at meeee, I'm pretty! let me touch youuu' *shakes the butt*

[@marycarricaburu3683]

One of the things that I find wonderful, a lot of spiders are very good mothers.

[@Peacockspiderman]

Mary Carricaburu totally agree, must be surprising to many

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thank you for your appreciation. You are right, filming them is challenging, but also a lot of fun. I hope that in time these videos will change the public perception of spiders.

[@guyglowmore1]

great footage. similar to mating display/dances of bower birds, of paradise, reptiles, and some other animals. beautiful

[@twasbrillig33]

guyglowmore1 agreed, and it seems nearly as intelligent as those mentioned.

[@barrywbaker]

These are amazing films. I had never heard of the peacock spider before, but they are really spectacular. I'm pleased to see that at least one of them gets his girl. You would think that the female spiders could have evolved a little more discernment to realize they are being courted by a suitor rather than a potential meal!

[@Peacockspiderman]

Barry Baker Thanks Barry, you be pleased to know that you are not the only one who had never heard of these animals, this is a common reaction. When I found my first one in 2005 not a single picture of these spiders' display existed, let alone any video footage. As a result of my videos and photographs, and my scientific work that I publish together with David Hill, these spiders have of course become a lot more popular now, but these are stars whose time is still to come. Another few years and these will be as popular as koalas and kangaroos

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thanks Hannah, I agree that these spiders are perhaps more charming than others, but I hope that my videos in time will give the whole spider group a better name and people's affection might extend to others as well

[@w01neb]

the pose it makes when showing of its pattern is like "take a look at this bro"

[@ThePhoenix560]

Got to be the coolest spider I have seen. Couldn't hep but punch the air and shout yes when he won his lady. So proud little man, so proud....

[@NoLTiC]

Beautiful work! Tail looks just like a snake head when viewed head-on.

[@agesheva]

I'm so grateful that you had the patience and talent to do this! I would never have imagined them to be so expressive and charming. I learn something new every day... and the music choice is just inspired!

[@mayall6985]

Dude! You're an amazing photographer. Love your videos!

[@guyglowmore1]

there's many varieties of cute spiders worldwide. all you have to do is observe and appreciate them. they often put on quite a show. have learned many good things from watching spiders

[@taleandclawrock2606]

Magnificent, can't get enough of these gorgeous spider films, so cool.

[@bluzelovr]

Very cool! I feel sorry for the males, these are very finicky females here!! Yes, definitely fantastic photography and love the music you chose to mesh with it. Great job!

[@CELESTE-wf1qd]

one of the best things ive seen all week...love it!

[@Peacockspiderman]

Glad you liked it, and congratulations on spotting Maratus, but be warned, these spiders are seriously addictive :) I will reply to your questions separately

[@s000mable]

AWWWWWW hes wiping his little eyes! Cute overload!

[@TheBeatlesPkmnFan42]

Adorable! I love jumping spiders so much!

[@glorybeeitsme]

wow, what a beautiful dance. He looked like a conductor mesmorizing his audience. Thank you for sharing.

[@tragictransformerelectra3319]

Showed up in my recommended list, first I heard about them. Of that's cool! Love the dance it displays! 🖤🕷🖤

[@FishTetris]

I like to show these videos to my friends who don't like spiders. Most of them are willing to make an exception for these little guys, haha.

[@Peacockspiderman]

The similarity to birds of paradise is indeed very striking. I would have never imagined that spiders existed who have such similar courtship.

[@twasbrillig33]

Wonder if the arachnid's (especially the jumping spider's) intelligence can be measured in comparison to their other's in their kingdom.

[@Peacockspiderman]

twas brillig I don't know, but it would certainly be interesting

[@KarenDian1]

Here in California, I have kept and fed little fuzzy faced jumping spiders, but they surely don't compare to your amazing Peacock Spider. An absolutely amazing video!

[@Peacockspiderman]

Totally agree with you. The work involved is substantial, but the rewards and satisfaction are totally worth it. Thanks for getting in touch.

[@hatsuneelissu5924]

youtube : no adult stuff ALLOWED!!! Peacockspiderman : its just spider mating! relax! youtube : NO SEX ALLOWED!!!!! Peacockspiderman : its nature! youtube : Oh... Ok.

[@flqka]

💀 lmaoo

[@balolabaloly8329]

Amazing! It's kinda romantic how he lands hes hands on her head slowly . Hehehe

[@Kite403]

Learned about peacock spiders from Bug Fables. So glad I did too, because these guys are amazing lol

[@mrslionfort5767]

I realy hate spider and they scare the shit out of me but your video make all the difference and i think the peacock spider will be the only one in the world to be the cutest spider i ever seen in my life thank you so much my artist soul is crying right now

[@Peacockspiderman]

Mrslionfort wonderful, thank you !

[@creativ1005]

Amazing Spider Dance!

[@Peacockspiderman]

You are the kind of people this movie is for. Now all you need to do is to spread the word that spiders are not all that bad

[@ganjarra1208]

the jumping spider was hypnotized with the dancing... amazing video!

[@Betonorsete]

Fenomenal... viva a NATUREZA

[@grosslyoffensivelizard-man3438]

They're screaming "FUCK ME!" in spider sign language.

[@CaptnJackHammer]

Fantastic video, amazing photos.

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thanks Brian

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thanks Brian

[@Kfielden98]

y couldn't all spiders be this cute, small and harmless to us or if most spiders where cute and colourful

[@MissMunin]

I never thought I would ever say this about a spider, but aww, how cute!

[@uscheedella]

i luv the peacock's spider's eyes!! they're sooo cute! and sometimes, when they're lifting their arms, they look like they're doing the Crane =D

[@carboxylheron]

Spiders are amazing animals that do so many amazing things. :) I showed the peacock spider videos in my biology class and everyone was astonished, some even had a new appreciation for spiders. :)

[@Opapake]

really, sublime

[@trucha1618xx]

Great work Jürgen! Compliments!

[@sharkfinbite]

What a amazing creature

[@ToriTreble]

What an adorable break-dancin' spider!

[@dasani367]

i didnt even know this kind of spider existed :D awesome!

[@Tismesue]

Wow, just wow!!! I have been fascinated by these jumping spiders for a while, they are just so beautiful! But this is the first time I have seen this Peacock Spider. Incredible and just takes my breath away! Thank you!

[@Peacockspiderman]

I agree, these are pretty hard to beat. They really come alive in video.

[@phlamingpoison15]

I keep imagining them saying: "B!tch, I'm FABULOUS!"

[@logangainey6479]

I'm terrified of spiders and usually cringe whenever I'm watching a video about them, but I couldn't stop laughing throughout this video! I found it sooo funny

[@Mythtafeye]

Whilst in India recently one hotel had only 1 TV channel (NatGeo) on which I discovered your Peacock spiders. Wonderful stuff, thanks for indulging your passion to bring these marvelous creatures to my attention, I will spread the word.

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thanks !

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thanks Katelyn, I am sure your love for these charming creatures and all spiders will only gorw

[@NeonBatman626]

That was awesome! I didn't think spiders were advanced enough to do mating displays. Very cool.

[@lonl123]

Such pretty and interesting critters. Can't imagine how difficult this is to capture. Thank You. :)

[@crownvetch92]

teeny tiny adorable spiders

I am completely terrified of spiders, but this video really fascinated me enormously and at some point I ended up finding the spider really beautiful in its own way.

[@hamstermunchies5558]

Yay, the little guy finally got laid! Cutest spiders ever :)

[@Peacockspiderman]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for letting me know about the music. For the moment this remains the only version I will post though

[@marco.spessoto]

Hahaha, gotta love the "bring it on" moves... and then the sheer coward escape.

[@kellymcduff2962]

Jumping spiders are seriously my favorite things ever, your videos just made my day! Wish we had some this beautiful in MN.

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thank you, much appreciated. The music is always a bit of a gamble, I am really glad that I seem to have chosen something that some people like.

[@KianaWolf]

That... that is the most adorable, fuzzy spider.

[@victoriapooters9896]

I love this spider. It's so cute with its little butt-wiggling dance it does!

[@AdamsWorld84]

Beautiful photography!! these have to be some of the most incredible creatures on this planet!! So complex! Kind of like a rooster rounding chickens up!

[@KawaiiKemonomimi]

Thanks for sharing these unique spiders again. These always put a smile on my face.

[@Jammyjellyfish]

Ah! It's just so cute, it's like 'yeah, I know you want some of this baby~ Come and get some" xD

[@almelshy]

Absolutely amazing! Just beautiful. Reminds me of some birds of paradise! Great footage - glad he scored in the end after all his hard work!

[@ScientistCat]

It's true that pedipalps are used like our hands, the way other animals (like meerkats and sometimes dogs etc) use their front paws. Personally, I find it adorable too.

[@OceanSwimmer]

After watching these videos I look more closely at spiders now, and try to identify what kind they are instead of assuming they are all dangerous. A local jumping spider walked by this morning on the outdoor coffee table to case out a potted plant. We enjoyed observing how far and fast it could hop. Impressive! You are changing the way we think about spiders! Also, the still photos are absolutely beautiful. I hope you decide to sell copies sometime, or publish a Spider Calendar.

[@matthewmarrs6062]

i like the part when he backed up with his arms up could you imagine him screaming running backwards lmfao very amazing quality and great pictures very educational thumbs up from me!

[@PAULLONDEN]

Beautifully captured !

[@BroccoliBeefed]

Never thought I would call a spider cute, but he or she is a cutie. It looks like it has a lot of crab genes in it.

[@brandib42307]

So freaking adorable! I wish I could keep one as a pet.

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thanks ! Music is always so tricky and I am glad I got this one right. Have a good day

[@ZakeirSnake]

This spider is even more endearing with that perfect little white "mustache" :3

[@Catherinearmant]

Look at me ! Look at me ! This is so cool. Thank you Peacockspiderman.

[@n.r.dickson3412]

I have become a fan. How fascinating these little spiders are!

[@belts9988]

his moves are so smooth!

[@CrunchyTofu]

Omg, they're so fabulous.

[@mdawg12312313]

this is honestly the cutest thing ever c:

[@carcass5716]

So gorgeous! I absolutely adore all these videos. I'd love to see a peacock spider with my very eyes someday :)

[@RyanBlazeheart]

Most spiders (the tiny ones) scare me, but this one is beautiful. Wow. I just have to bec careful about what kinds is on my ceiling. This little one tends to surprise me after midnight.

[@Amperzand]

Wow - Fantastic! Did you notice how the sides of the colorful-display-part gets folded down further, the hornier he gets lol!

[@birdsofoaxaca865]

Este video es fantastico ! gracias por compartirlo al mundo, aprecio, admiro y estimo mucho tu trabajo. GRACIAS! Un saludo desde México.

[@Peacockspiderman]

Dioney Tomas Thank you

[@Phaota]

Totally agree. Definitely the coolest spider ever and I only like one type.

[@SaraSindari]

My god they're ADORABLE! Really nice macro work, thanks for sharing!

[@arkinyte13]

So much swag for something so small!! :3