Reasons I DON'T hold my Tarantulas (and why YOU shouldn't too) ..

[@Daisy-Moo]

Happy to see everyone saying to not use the AI thumbnails. You make amazing thumbnails. Anyone can just use AI to make thumbnails, but I hate to see someone good at making them and who makes unique ones use AI art.

[@BMAN-eb4jk]

For the record, Exotic did have a mishap about what he talks about In his video. Not when he was handling the tarantula, but instead a tragic accident during a feeding video. Exotic was feeding one of his adult Achaotscuria geniculatas when she suddenly bolted out her enclosure and run off the door. She then lost her balance and fell a couple feet to the floor. She sustained devastating injuries as her abdomen ruptured on impact. Exotic did try and help her, but her wounds were too severe and she succumbed to her injuries about a day later. Even at so much as 1 foot, a fall could lead to potentially fatal injuries.

[@carolinecarty1829]

I remember that

[@crazyidiot5309]

What does that have to do with handling your tarantulas?

[@BMAN-eb4jk]

@@crazyidiot5309 I specifically mentioned that the idea of how fragile tarantulas were was kind of shown here.

[@ambrosesky]

@@crazyidiot5309 if you drop it they die

[@crazyidiot5309]

@@ambrosesky that's why, if you have 2 brain cells to rub together, you handle them on a table. Not the air over the floor. I've never had a problem with my T. stirmi ever, when she comes out of the enclosure and I handle her on the table. She is on my arm, up my shoulder and usually crawls to my chest or stomach area, which when seated there's no way she could get hurt. She is 18yo and a gentle old lady and she does have her bolty moments and once she did kick hairs... At my sweater. But nothing at all dangerous for her.

[@cristinawood9001]

Please, no more AI. Your original thumbnails are the best, this thumbnail you could have had an old video when you picked up your tarantula to move her for like five seconds.

[@sub2myonlyfaas105]

Please, stop crying about AI. Wanna support artists? Go ahead and pay them. Wanna be an artist yourself? Just get good and you'll be fine.

[@hvboy2131]

Not the AI thubnails

[@mistersir2798]

She's got 3 fingers everyone...

[@benharrison8973]

My thoughts exactly 😂

[@didaididai207]

yeah that was a shame because i love the usual thumbnails :( hopefully it's just a one off liked the video anyway because it's good advice, but PLEASE bring the old thumbnails back

[@ZizzyBlack]

Honestly. Been following for years and it's so disheartening to see...

[@sinsativa]

Who cares man. Yall are hilarious

[@bestintheworld568]

Without watching yet, I’d assume the answer to the title of the video is the following: 1) Tarantulas are not cuddly pets. They’re unpredictable, they can bite, and while their bite isn’t likely to be dangerous to a human, it can be very painful. 2) They can be killed by a fall, even if it’s a short one. 3) Urticating hairs.

[@ienjoymeth]

the thumbnail made me double take on if it’s an exotics video 😭

[@tyto5146]

nooo bestie... the AI this is heart breaking

[@Herobrine59470]

What's the problem? Did he get replaced by a bot?!

[@Herobrine59470]

It's just a thumbnail nothing is heart breaking about it

[@sub2myonlyfaas105]

Cry about it

[@andylaw3222]

Can't people read anymore? He held his T's several times, but only when he ABSOLUTELY had to. He always told people not to handle them. If it's a REALLY docile one, handling her can safe her stress but that's rarely the case(rehousing)

[@LeafyIsntOriginal]

I truly mean this in the most respectful way possible. Please *never* use AI for a thumbnail again. (Still love your videos

[@wolfsrandomthings]

AI scares you lol

[@winko8484]

why does it matter

[@WailingWampusWerewolf]

Ya I know right. Their bite is extremely painful even though their venom isn't strong enough to kill you. Plus their large fangs can do a lot of damage that even bite proof gloves can barely protect you.

[@Roryminto]

Damn

[@andylaw3222]

Old World venom can put you in the hospital though 2 weeks if it's an asian one

[@Roryminto]

@@andylaw3222DAMNNNNNNNNN!!!

[@NEXUS_VSTGN]

It dont hurt lmao, even snake bite or wasp sting hurt more. I know it can be species dependant, but in general it dont really hurt.

[@Potato_Kuna]

​@@NEXUS_VSTGN it also depends on the person's pain resistance

[@MADxHAWK]

You realy love your spiders. thats why i love watching your videos.

[@Matt-ww6nf]

The main reason I don't hold my tarantulas is because I don't own any which is because I have extreme arachnophobia. I remember going to a show once where they were encouraging people to hold a tarantula and to not be afraid, I was going to do so, but as they brought it close to my hand, I couldn't hold still and I started sweating profusely and in the end I didn't go through with it, which was probably actually better for the sake of the animal as well as myself. Panicking momentarily and potentially throwing a spider into a crowd of people would not have been good for anyone, least of all the spider - that said, as afraid of them as I am, I do care about animals.

[@allygilmour6182]

Lynx and lighter in my home

[@martinpham4691]

The 3 fingers thumbnail is kinda crazy 💀🤡

[@jerrumonline6705]

I stopped holding my tarantulas for this reason, but it's because when they poo, you don't expect it.. and when you get surprised by a cold squirt of spiders poo.. you jump, and in my case, accidentally throw whatever is in my hand.. it's a natural reflex, so you have no control over it.

[@maraespinosa6272]

EDIT: I just noticed the AI thumbnail, please don't fall down that path. Your old thumbnails are way better and creative. Huh, guess my Texas Brown Tarantula was really docile then, she would climb my hand willingly and slowly crawl around while I switched hands to keep her walking or would either get comfy in my hand. We've always handled her over a table tho, my father keeping attention to catch her if needed. We would also check if she was in the mood to be held tho haha I really miss her, r.i.p Blaze! She did last 9 years with us.

[@alopexau]

Tarantulas just have too much junk in their trunks.

[@carspotterssydney]

Yeah, every time a T runs up my arm while rehousing/feeding I get so scared it will fall

[@jmy871]

1. They bite 2. They bite 3. They bite 4. They bite 5. They can give you a hospital bill

[@ianperry8557]

It’s mostly for their own safety rather than your own.

[@Nazo422]

Wow never seen the anatomy of a Tarantula before, but looked it up while watching this video and surprisingly their hearts extend across the whole of their abdomens, so yeah now it makes even more sense why they’re so fragile 😅

[@mechajason]

I normally hold my skeleton tarantula, but only for like a brief moment just so I can get him out of the way so I can refill his water dish and then I usually give him two of the biggest fattest roaches I have it’s weird I would like to think that it’s mindless, but I think my spider is pretty damn smart Like he moulting about a month ago and he pushed old skin right at the door because the last time I had to break apart his home to get it out of there and he was out here you go Oh, and for the record, there are only certain tarantula species. I will pick up the rest of them. No thanks I’m good.

[@MoonWolf_13]

Her just being like; what ya doing, let me down, slowly walking away when put down. And I agree, don’t put any animal in unnecessary danger ❤

[@TheBaldSasquatch]

I actually got bit by my tarantula, but it was a self-inflected bit. She was hungry as well.

[@Captainperfection]

They are basically wild creatures and are unpredictable. Bites can be painful and worst case scenario you will probably lose your hand

[@YlisseanShepherd]

So basically, unlike most bugs and insects: Tarantulas can take "fall damage". I see. Also quick question: how would you describe the feeling of a tarantula crawling on your skin?

[@derloweausmitternacht4136]

They have grippy toes kinda like a lizard...so they kinda fell like a lizard but with more legs

[@tokioXIV]

Never again, the IA, please. Seriously.

[@CapraDaAlbaRegia]

I hate internal affairs too

[@Elemao28]

Weird, just today i had a dream of having a pet Tarantula, and i was so scared of it bitting me, but i knew in my dream it was just like a dog being happy to be around me

[@benjaminclifford2095]

That was an awesome intro, man 😊 keep doing them 👏

[@Boops_a_leaf]

This is good to know thank you! I love your videos!

[@ZizzyBlack]

I'm sure this is really important but the AI thumbnail is a deal-breaker, man :(

[@lukeguerra4392]

Lmao grow up

[@idkbro8470]

@@lukeguerra4392 Lmao *S H U T U P*

[@idkbro8470]

@@lukeguerra4392 Bozo

[@idkbro8470]

@@lukeguerra4392 Goofy bozo.

[@epicidex1006]

womp womp

[@kentvikman1086]

The only tarantula I ever handled was my, now deceased, Caribena Versicolor and only because it used to jump on me as a sling. It was very "personable" and I kinda' miss the walkabouts on my hands.

[@mariohoehlein8011]

So handle spiders like land fish. Just make sure to feed them and give them water.

[@slaughterhater]

I never held my spiders either. I just liked to look at them.

[@jeong3605]

i like your videos exotic but the ai thumbnails are not it

[@IllusionQueen4Eva]

This is why I only handle mine near the floor.

[@user-teresastarantulas]

Exactly

[@user-teresastarantulas]

Also, everytime they tell you not to do something, they do it. Makes absolutely no sense.

[@harmonyjohnson2401]

@@user-teresastarantulaswho’s “they”?

[@Terry_the_count_6965]

It's also stressful for the tarantula.

[@Ace_Man_Gaming]

I held one of my scorpions, but never my tarantulas. I've had my first T (Chilean Rose) for over 18 years as of last month.

[@rociopharmedic6377]

I mean if you only have 3 fingers then off course you don't want to hold your tarantulas.

[@ShannelRam]

Agreed. I only touch them when they walk out of the enclosure and I need to get them back in.

[@HealingSpectrumIntuition]

So annoying how the comments are obsessed with the AI thumbnail instead of commenting on the videos contents. Like, honestly: Who the Hell cares about the ai thumbnails?! You’re worried about everything but what’s going on!

[@teleportingtoaster783]

Many people care about AI thumbnails because AI is extremely damaging to the environment, and has been used to take over jobs. It is very, very harmful, and the more I've learned about AI, I completely understand the comments. And it's not really an obsession, it's people being concerned, or however they feel about AI. And they aren't worried about only the AI, some people enjoy his thumbnails that have actual photos. It's also I believe a nostalgia thing. Sure, there's fearmongering, but many of the comments are just concerned. AI isn't really a good thing. It's not something to support. I would search up how AI destroys the environment, if you are curious.

[@ashleyleonard7631]

This is good to know. I'm thinking of owning a tarantula, my dad and brother are talking me out of it. I do have arachnophobia, but I'm trying to get over my fear.🕷💗

[@luisemoralesfalcon4716]

A very useful and informative video, thanks.

[@ddh71]

I use the comparison to fish, when asked about my T's. Something can be interesting just to observe and care for. I dont have to hold it. Only slings have been on me, before I got better at rehousing them. I'm more careful now.

[@melanielangham7033]

I am into the jumping spider community, and so many people ask how to get their spider to be friends. I always say spiders are a cool pet to observe, they DO NOT want to come out for tea parties. Spiders want nothing to do with us at all. They might just tolerate us at times.

[@mjplaystheworld968]

THE FINGERS AAHHHHHHH

[@winteronice]

Tarantuala's are wild animals, even ones born in captivity. Some are highly agressieve or defencive. All of them are venomous. Old worlds always invenomate, new worlds can choose not to, but tend to double tap you.

[@sleepymonsteraddict]

People need to understand that pet tarantulas (and other wild animals) are not the same as domesticated pets, they don't like cuddles. Maybe they like the warmth of your hand, but that's all. Tarantulas are extremely fragile and risking handling them is just not recommended. I handle my pet snake about once every week, but people often ask if I even like my pet if I leave them alone most of the time. Of course I love them, but who says that a snake who sleeps during the day wants to be handled constantly by a big ass human? He does seem to like being picked up, but I don't wanna bother him every single day cause he is just sleeping so peacefully.

[@nateyolo9827]

im shock he doesn't owned a funnel web spider yet

[@doyle_the_warlock]

He has last a tarantula ran out and falled on floor and passed way. 😢 The reason handle the scorpions he has they are ☠️VERY VERY VENOMOUS ☠️ .They could ⚰️💀 him.

[@kevinjiang9980]

luckly i dont have a spider pet so i dont have to hold a spider any time soon

[@yellowjackboots2624]

Remember that time the OBT ran up your arm, across your back and down the other arm? Blimey, that was new underwear material 😄

[@andylaw3222]

@@yellowjackboots2624 Or the male balfouri on his hand because he got scared with the female xD

[@runpurebloodrun2355]

Please don’t hold them. No one In their right mind wants you to go away

[@carlynicole78]

The only time I held one of my tarantulas is because it got out when I was cleaning the tank. Their safety comes first always.

[@BMAN-eb4jk]

I rarely every hold any of the tarantulas I got m. Even if I’ll when I do, I never go more than a few inches off the ground.

[@Amanda_Heaven]

Some animals are just not made for handling and touching. Critters are not like cats, dogs, bunnys, horses or whatever mammal like pets. Insects, arachnids, amphibians, aquatics, most reptiles even are better off just being observed and only handled if necessary.

[@Mercer526]

When is the video on reasons you should use both hands when working with tarantulas?

[@RadioSnakeInvasion6333]

It's funny, I haven't watched this guy in a year, or more, and as soon as I saw this in my recommended and saw it was uploaded by Exotics Lair, I knew the reason why xdddd, I dunno how I remember that but yeah xddd

[@rubydiamond4755]

I haven't watched his videos in a while he still takes good care of them all ❤❤

[@PrettyGothBoi6085]

Ai has apparently become the quickest way to piss people off 😂. Good video man. Very informative, you rock.

[@Icantchangemyhandlehelp]

AI thumbnail AI thumbnail AI thumbnail AI thumbnail

[@Jomhezthaze]

Why do you care? It's not like he would pay an artist for his thumbnail otherwise, stop being a sheep for twitter artists

[@Icantchangemyhandlehelp]

@@Jomhezthaze 1: it's not just Twitter that's angry. It's nearly ALL artists 2: he doesn't need to pay anyone?? He already made his own thumbnails. They were super simple too, didn't take much time at all. Heck, literally just take a picture of a tarantula, give it a red circle and arrow and bold text saying "DO NOT HOLD" that'd be funny

[@grizzwith10zs78]

Because if he drops them, their abdomen will explode & they will die. Saved you 11 minutes.

[@tuvau7263]

I actually want to watch the video because it is interesting

[@harmonyjohnson2401]

You do realize you don’t have to watch it right? Cuz I know plenty who do want to. So shhhhhhhh

[@jeffclark1129]

Love your videos, Exotics Lair. Informative and educational, and occasionally, downright funny! Your tarantulas sometimes provide comic relief (when a T isn't cooperating, or is just skittish)!🕷🕸❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@crazyidiot5309]

This should have a dramamine warning at the beginning. Wow that made me sick.

[@kempoypogi2950]

Very informative love it ❤❤

[@JadeLeaf1980]

I’ve held a tarantula twice in my life. It’s not unpleasant, it’s just strange. Like tickling slowly moving across your palm. Their steps are delicate and near weightless. Flatten your palm with one hand then with your ring finger (the most delicate finger in your hand supposedly) just barely touch your palm with the tip, almost floating it, no pressure though, and bounce it lightly across the length of the hand slightly randomly. Imagine it times 8. That’s how it felt to me. It’s barely there. Very sensory.

[@ShooterEx]

That question is really easy to answer ngl

[@Mare_Man]

I'd be hesitant to hold a tarantula with half a hand too

[@vesper1985]

Good video bro. Really informative. Come on guys, the thumbnail isn't even in the video 😂 chill out

[@terrencehollins8072]

Ol’Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles havin aaahhh hands bih in the thumbnail.😂

[@user-teresastarantulas]

I don’t hold mine but I do let them walk across my hands in their enclosure. I have also seen a ton of videos where doing feedings, you open the enclosure then walk away to get feeders that's a big no no. It definitely teaches us to be better keepers. I feed mine one at a time by bringing their enclosure down to me. Mine all have locking mechanisms on their enclosures.

[@user-teresastarantulas]

My Aphonopelma chalcodes Luna is the only one that I will let walk across my hands. She is never out of her enclosure though and I never lift her up out of it.

[@user-teresastarantulas]

My Chaco Annie is fricken CRAZY.

[@Jenna-v6y]

"Die meisten Fische träumen, vom Leben auf den Bäumen"

[@neofulcrum5013]

You could not pay me enough to hold a HARMLESS tarantula, much less venomous ones.

[@melanielangham7033]

@@neofulcrum5013 all spiders have venom. Most are just not medically significant to humans or large mammals.

[@harmonyjohnson2401]

@@melanielangham7033not all tarantulas do? I need google; hold up

[@BattleDanceRakan]

I realize the council has made a decision. But given that it’s a stupid ass decision, I’ve elected to ignore it.

[@ismewhat1234]

I remember 1 video you opened the door. Your female bolted and fell down, broke her butt & died 💔

[@TheRedCyborg-n3x]

Do you guys still remember what happened to one of the Geniculata?

[@derloweausmitternacht4136]

The only one of my T's that I hold is my G. Pulchra, I sit on the floor and do a hand bridge. She is a juvie and is fairly slow moving (unless she gets the zoomies). Only T I trust myself holding

[@thomasmalmin6194]

Worse even than the bite, I've seen owners have severe allergic and resperatory reactions when coming in contact with the urticating hairs.

[@user-teresastarantulas]

Tarantulas don't know things. My Caribena versicolor Lucy got out on me three times during one feeding. She knows where that fricken doir is. When i feed mine, I bring each enclosure down on a table near my bed. When she jumped out, she landed on my bed where my Dachshund was. Lilly looked at her like what the hell do you think your doing. She did this 3 times in a row. After the third time, I put her in the catch cup and left it in her enclosure to come out on her own. This is why I feed them on the ground.

[@MrFishOfishal]

Under a hour❤

[@Hardhatreptiles95]

You can help the eco system when tarantulas go extinct

[@DrscammerRacingrush2]

Thanks 😊

[@LordKronoz1]

Oh that was total new to me 😮

[@shonaharris9328]

Tarantulas breathe through their abdomen. It would be really stressful for the tarantula.

[@RealYoEndo]

So fall damage?

[@JackSnell-l8w]

You forgot to mention that you should not handle old world tarantulas because old worlds are more aggressive more defensive and they carry potent venom due to they have more predators to deal with so yeah that is why they are definitely not to be handle

[@handmadebyhumley]

Love this take. Its never really been worth the risk in my opinion either.

[@ZeroCoolYT]

Hi Exotics Lair 👋😁

[@jedigamer9935]

Tarantulas are sensitive and fragile. One fall and they could get injured or die.

[@JMontgomery2012]

BRO WHAT IS THAT THUMBNAIL?!?! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Edit- I just read the comments section and I see that I’m not alone. Listen to your viewers bro, please ❤

[@Jomhezthaze]

Yeah ya'll mindless sheep complaining about shit that doesn't matter

[@miguelnava423]

I have a curly hair tarantula she's a sweet heart she's like 6 inches I hardly handle her!..She'll only eat crickets

[@MASTERCRAFT938]

Hello there again :D

[@ShooterEx]

Please make the sound mono, it's inconvenient to listen in the headphones to hear your voice jump around!

[@XavierNguyenn]

I wish my parents cared about me as much as you care about your tarantulas, SIGH

[@spoons5308]

I’m so sick of seeing AI. Please don’t use it ever again it makes your videos look trashy

[@BotWhisperer]

Why to not hold tarantulas? The fact they are frigging giant spiders is reason enough. As they get bigger so do thier fangs people.

[@Jdotcreeper]

I only handle mine when i have to (when she desides to craw out of her terrarium when i guve her water or she decides to crawl on the ceiling if her terrarium) Even then i hold her for abit then put her back or try to change her direction to go back in her terrarium Shes a sweethear tho, never been bitten 🤞

[@JazzyM147]

I love the respect he has for there habitat bravo 👏 if u want to hold a pet get a puppy or cat

[@FUNNYMONEY_REMZIQUR766]

Thanks you 👍

[@RarityGamer82]

jeje if u hold lord have mercy :3

[@yeoldebanjo5470]

So just don't drop it, bro.

[@gamermcheems1701]

Damn yall need to relax it was one thumbnail 😭😭😭