Rehousing Four Old World Tarantulas ft. Harpactira Species

Enclosures:
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[@natethegreat141990]

I think you mean "almost exactly 3 years ago"

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahahaha. Indeed...whoops!

[@natethegreat141990]

@@TomsBigSpiders easy mistake knowing this is 2020-2 2018 and January in 3 days.

[@russellkeys3596]

Part of why I love seeing the rehousing is I'm learning each time I see you do it. I anticipate how spiders are going to react or could react and you mention it too and react accordingly. Anyhow, thank you again for putting up these videos. I have a H. pulchripes sling that right now FLYS around it's four inch cube! So these give me hopes that once it gets some size it won't be quite so flighty! I really thought when I saw this video title I thought we'd see some flying spiders based on how my little one can be. But no, these all acted tame in comparison to what I was expecting! I have two of these Primal cages on the way!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'm so glad that you find these useful, Russell. I don't trim out any of the extra "boring" stuff because I think that people can learn from seeing the entire process. Thank YOU for taking the time to let me know. Yeah, the H. pulchripes here is, to date, the only spider to escape and get on me. haha They DO calm down once they settle in. haha And congrats on your Primal Cages! I have six more coming in next week. :)

[@kaylab1262]

It almost doesn't sound like a Tom's Big Spiders video without at least one dog clicking in the background ;) The enclosures look great and I love genus specific stuff because you get to see all the variety. Awesome stuff!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Kayla! I'm going to have to record them clicking around down stairs and put it in the background. haha We now have crickets chirping instead. haha Thank you so much!

[@otterluv4941]

That last one was such a pretty, chill, cooperative sweetie! Her markings are subtle, but lovely.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Wasn't that adorable? Thanks so much!

[@tinabbaker37]

If you ever spring clean and get rid of kritter keepers or any of your old enclosures, please think of me. Gov. Cooper has had my business, Photography, totally shut down all year and it has been such a struggle. I even grow all my own feeders because of this. Love all of you. Hope the New Year gets better. Watching you and hearing Billie laughing always cheers me up. I really love you guys so much.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Tina...I definitely will! I'm so sorry to hear that business has been down. This pandemic thing has been terrible. :( Hopefully, things get back to normal soon. Hope you are well. Billie says "hello!"

[@bobbibuttons8730]

What a fabulous T room. I love your new setup. Tom, you deserve every penny that you get. Honestly, you are such an asset to the hobby and to the education of tarantula husbandry. I hope you realise how much you are respected by keepers. Plus, Billie sounds one awesome lady with a humour that matches mine. Happy new year to you guys 😘

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Bobbi! Thank you so very much; I truly appreciate that. For me, it's just never been about doing this to make any money off of it. I enjoy working with tarantulas and teaching about them; that brings enough reward for me. And Billie is amazing...I couldn't do all of this without her! Thank you...Happy New Year!

[@edgufler1122]

Enjoyed the video very much Tom. Had to stay up past my bedtime to watch it.... glad I did. : ) The shelving for these 4 looks great.. all lined up perfect. Thank you for this video. Awesome transfers into their new homes.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Happy New Year, Ed! Thanks so much, bud...sorry to cost you some sleep. haha Hope all is well!

[@anarerazedar991]

I love the look of all the tarantulas. The plain ones have much subtler markings but catch them in the right light and they stand out. It becomes a bit like 'Where's Wally" but with tarantulas, lol. Next thing you know 2 hours have gone by because you've been watching your tarantula to find all the hidden markings and patterns.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Anare. Yeah, that's how I feel about them...they are all gorgeous. Hahaha. Good point! Thanks!

[@tanakeilidh384]

Hi Tom! Love that spacious new room Good for You! Your H. baviana is adorable, and I love how she moves, so sedate and graceful even (I'll excuse her the funny little catch bottle moment) Thanks again to you and Billie for another great video. 💜

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Tana! Thank you so much! I'm definitely enjoying the extra space. Wasn't she so cute? :) Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@HoxterGG]

Is it my eyes or did the lighting in video get better? Somehow, watching ti feels so much better than before. Amazing tarantulas. I really need to get my own Harpactira spp. At this point I'm starting to feel H. pulchripes are a bit overrated, other ones looked so much better. PS. I'm surprised you took the bottle cup with your hand despite T being next to it. All I could hear in my head was 'Remember, they are old world tarantulas with much more potent venom and we don't want to risk anything' :D

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hoxter! Yay! The light DID get better (at least I was hoping that it did). I invested in a much larger and better light for over the rehousing table. I'm so psyched that you noticed! :) Shhhhhh...no one was supposed to notice that! haha As soon as I did it I was thinking, "Bad!". haha Thanks again!

[@carolsdarksarcasm4223]

Yes! Video and lighting are 100% improved. Great detail and colors! Hooray!

[@HoxterGG]

@@TomsBigSpiders that's what I thought! Tarantulas were much more clearly visible with better colors, I was surprised. So even the Great Tom Moran is a mere moral and makes mistakes like we all do :D

[@cassondraortquist9765]

Great camera work! Your wife does great work and has a steady hand. Thank you both for great videos.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Cassondra! Thank you so much! She keeps her hand WAY steadier than I can. And she said thanks! :)

[@cbr900rr6]

Awesome video Tom. Really love the channel. Helps me a lot... Keep it up and stay safe you and your family in these times... Greetings from Wales

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad that you find these helpful. Happy New Year!

[@cbr900rr6]

@@TomsBigSpiders yes they really do. I've 99 T 's now but I learn every time something new... Happy New year to you too

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@cbr900rr6 That really means a lot...thanks!

[@arupian666]

16:10. Oh god, I want one. I'd call her "Amber"... Since I saw this species in your other Harpactira vid, I'm slowly becoming obsessed...

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's a great name! I LOVE this spider. So darned pretty!

[@systemdeadlock]

Thumbs up for the acrylic enclosure!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you!

[@dustenmcfadden1697]

As someone who is new to the tarantula world I definitely enjoyed watching this video that cover multiple Ts from the same Genus. Once again thanks tom always valued information

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Dusten!

[@deepreflections6891]

Hey Tom! I'm a recent T. Owner as of this year thanks to your videos. Love the information! I've gotten a pink toe, a curly hair sling and my most recent addition Is a stripe knee. Keep the videos coming if you can! :)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Matthew! Man, that's awesome! Congrats on your pink toe and stripe knee...two great species. I will keep them coming. :) Thank you!

[@dewalddelport5329]

Great vid and awesome enclosures! Just such a pitty that they are illegal to keep here in South Africa where they come from... we can only admire them on clips like these. Keep it up Tom!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Dewald! Thank you so much! And I learned that from another keeper. It seems so unfair.

[@chesterswingjr9796]

I hope your family had a Merry Christmas, and you have a happy, and prosperous New Year. I have the non blue leg version of the Golden Baboon, and she’s pretty chilled. She’s about 50/50 when it comes to being out, versus borrowing. She will throw a threat posture once in a while at crickets, or super worms, but she’s never freaked out, and teleported (luckily!!!) I want to get a blue legged one also. P.S. Glad you remembered to put the cap back on your catch bottle!!! You’ll know what I mean!!! 🤣🤣

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Chester! We sure did! I hope that you did as well and that you have a Happy New Year! Yours sounds like a sweetheart! hahaha I almost forgot at one point! :)

[@f9573]

I've just listened to your podcast about getting bitten when rehousing is NOT inevitable and now this. Coincidence? I think not

[@TomsBigSpiders]

It's funny, as I shot this AFTER that podcast, and I was hoping that I didn't jinx myself. haha

[@f9573]

@@TomsBigSpiders I rehouse my tarantulas in a bigger enclosure than needed to avoid constantly rehousing them

[@rumpelstilzz]

@@f9573 So do I. Plus, after some trial and error, I found that giving them more space makes them less defensive.

[@XxHybridFreakxX]

I'm really looking forward to getting some of those primal enclosures myself. Especially those extra large ones. They're way better looking than the plastic tubs were using. 🤣

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I have six of the large terrestrial ones coming. I can't wait to get some of my big girls into them! haha

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

hello great video congratulations on the new home

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much!

[@briancuprisin4571]

Tom, every time I see you struggle with a rehouse I can't help but hear Nelson's (the Simpsons) voice in my head. "Haa ha." Forgive me.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Brian...good to know that people are rooting for my misfortune. Bahahaha ;)

[@itchywitch5923]

My husband, who doesn’t like my tarantulas much but is wonderful and lets me keep them, knows very little about you. But he knows your name is Tom, you talk about tarantulas, and I talk about what you taught me often. He calls you Tomrantula. He insists this is the best thing ever and that I should inform you. So... sorry about that. 😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Bahahahahahaha!!!!! Tomrantula! Crud, I wish I had thought of that before coming up with the incredibly uninspired "Tom's Big Spiders!" hahaha That's awesome. Happy New Year, Erin!

[@TheBlubunni]

That was a pleasure to watch, thanks for sharing, they are all very beautiful. 🕷🖤✌🏼

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you very much! :)

[@LadyCoffinnail]

hell yeah that's great and it's a good thing your keeping the breed going and could possibly become a tarantula ambassador

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I would love to see more of these guys out there!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you!

[@timmillwood8992]

Hello Tom. really enjoyed this video. I love the old world T's . I have a Harpactira pulchripes coming after the first of the year and can't wait. Love your new T room, looks great.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Tim! Thanks so much. You're going to love your H. pulchripes...congrats! Happy New Year!

[@timmillwood8992]

@@TomsBigSpiders Happy New Year my Brother.

[@Cory20Something]

First video catching up after the move. Picked a good one. Thanks for the shout-out Tom!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Cory...great timing! I have one of your enclosures in the last video, too. :) Thanks so much!

[@Cory20Something]

@@TomsBigSpiders Absolutely Tom! I watched the last video. Awesome to see the enclosures in action, looking quite spiffy with the decor too! :)

[@kimperdue]

beautiful babies and I love those cages!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Kim! Thank you so much! I'm loving these cages as well. :)

[@akimsolovyov318]

Thank you, Tom, for the great video and info about these species. Happy to see the new spider room and the improved video quality you have here. Along with your podcast, your channel has the best content about tarantulas that you can find on the web. I have been keeping tarantulas for 12 years and thanks to the information that I've gotten from you, I finally decided to start keeping Old worlds. I already have H. pulchripes, M. balfoury for some time, and waiting for P. murinus slings to arrive. This would not happen if I haven't watched your videos about the species and listened to the podcast. I would have missed the big part of the hobby still. So thanks again. Please continue doing what you do, you deserve more views and subscribers with this stuff.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Akim! Thank you so much for the very kind words...I truly appreciate that. :) And congrats on your transition into Old Worlds. I think that once you spend some time with them, you'll see that they can be quite manageable. Thank YOU for taking the time to comment and to let me know that you find this stuff helpful. :) Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@christophersamuelson451]

Tom best to you and the family for 2021 and of course to all your 8 legged kids!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Christopher! And a Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@ItsJadine]

Amazing to see the other less known members of the genus and such beautiful specimens too 🤩 the new space is going to look fantastic with all those fancy enclosures! Great video as always 👍🏾

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Jadine! I'm excited about moving some of my gals into some prettier digs. :)

[@hubertgastillo9052]

Dang! I can't my H. namaquensis to grow, as always excellent video! Thank you so much!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Hubert! Maybe you have a lady? I had the namaquensis, but matured male rather quickly. :(

[@coldcountess]

The spiders are pretty & I like watching re-house videos !!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Sheila! I tend to do a lot of those. haha

[@slumlordracing8054]

That Cafreriana is so gorgeous... i need 5 of them.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahahaha! I need some more as well. : )

[@slumlordracing8054]

@@TomsBigSpiders tompatterson has some slings of the coastal region cafreriana right now. 👍

[@pehort]

My favorite genus! Hopefully people see this and start breeding them more in the US. My local exotics store had a H marksi sling this weekend and I almost freaked out. Been looking for one for about a year and it was too expensive for me. RIP hopes and dreams.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I agree completely! They are such awesome and underrated spiders! Ugh...I'm so sorry to hear that!

[@pehort]

@@TomsBigSpiders I got the marksi! Its not as colorful as I'd hoped... more like a baviana than a dark color-form pulchripes. Still cool! I think your hamiltoni or the cafreriana are prettier.

[@rumpelstilzz]

I'm not much into fossorials, but that h.cafreriana just made it on my list. Those colors! Those patterns!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Isn't she gorgeous? I'm so glad that I was able to get her colors to show. Happy New Year!

[@rumpelstilzz]

@@TomsBigSpiders Yay! And one of my usual vendors has some 1.5 cm slings :) Merry christmas to myself! Thanks for the idea!

[@wollewolf9863]

Beautyful T´s as always Tom! And I like your acrylic enclosures which you have in the US (esp. if you can open them from the top).

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Wolle! Thank you so much! yeah, I'm really liking these!

[@tinabbaker37]

Love you, Billie and all the family very much

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Tina! I hope that you have an amazing New Year! Thank you!

[@fraugoethe7341]

By far my favourite genus, thanks for this video! 🤩

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Such amazing spiders. Thanks, Frau!

[@adamguest5292]

Glad the latest podcast didn't jinx you! Thanks for showing off the other less famous Harpactiras. Wonderful to see.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Adam! hahaha Believe me, I thought about that. haha

[@SuperLoops]

harpactiras are good spiders I love them I love all southern african tarantuals theyre my favourites. pulchripeses and cafrerianas look so nice. i have two little namaquensises and theyre starting to be really pretty too

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Super Loops! Yeah, I agree completely. I'm glad that the cafreriana's colors popped as well as they did. My namaquensis matured a wild back; I would have loved to have shown that one off, too. Thanks!

[@XxPRIESTxX]

This guy is so good love your videos Tom, learnt heaps from them thank you 😊 I’ve read somewhere on the net that you keep a few of our Aussie Species ? Selenotypus & Phlogius have you made a video on them ? Thanks mate 👍

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello! Thank you so much! Currently have a female S/P. crassipes, and I just got in contact with a guy who is hopefully breaking four other species. I NEED more. haha Yes, I did do a couple: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6jPkqOHisRrY7M

[@midnightcryptworx]

They are gorgeous!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Nikki!

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

You make this look easy. Old Worlds are more venomous. It is your love of arachnids is why you keep them so well. Hope you has a joyous and peaceful holiday. Happy New Year... I hope... um, er, well lets just say New Year. I love your videos.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Happy New Years to you and yours, Joyce! Thank you so very much. :) Let's hope that 2021 is a bit better, shall we? :)

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

@@TomsBigSpiders How about a LOT better.

[@angielovesowls]

I thoroughly enjoyed the rehousing, thanks Tom. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Angie! I hope yours was great as well. Happy New Year!

[@tinabbaker37]

P.S. I have gotten less nervous and much better at rehousing because of you. I can't thank you enough.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That truly means a lot, Tina. Thank you!!!

[@yffar27]

Awesome video. The first harpactira sort of flopped and lied down while you were prodding her from the catch bottle. That was such odd behavior. Really interesting to see.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Raffy! Yeah, I've never seen that before. I've seen them fall over from a threat pose, but nothing like that!

[@fatkarly]

Your new room looks awesome. You're a true inspiration and help me immensely. Thank you for everything Tom and have a Happy New Year!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Karl! I hope that you and yours have a Happy New Year as well!

[@tinabbaker37]

I will join your Patreon asap. Love all of you. Hey, Wonderful Billie

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Tina! Please, don't worry about it. I don't talk about it at all because I don't want folks to feel like they have to join it.

[@Exthias1983]

I definitely enjoy watching your videos. I have 14 T's currently, but haven't yet gotten any OW's. H. Pulchripes is one that I'm considering along with P. Metallica and Balfori's. Think I'm looking for a P. Irminia first as I have heard they're a good bridge between old worlds and new worlds. Thanks for always putting out informative content. Personally, Grammastola Pulchra and Aphonopelma Chalcodes are my two fav species.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Chad! Those are three great species there, with the H. pulchripes and M. balfouri being great ones to start with. A P. irminia would certainly get you some good experience and help you to build up to them. Happy New Year!

[@Exthias1983]

@@TomsBigSpiders Happy New Year to you too!

[@lillyh3447]

New room makes a great background, and the lighting in this video was great! Excited to see so many improvements on your channel, hopefully it brings more people in.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Lily! And I'm SO glad that the light looks better. I invested in a new rehousing table and a large light for over the top in hopes that the lighting would improve. A couple people have mentioned it so far, so I guess that it worked! :)

[@paulnorris982]

Thank you Tom, another excellent and helpful video

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'm so glad that it was helpful, Paul!

[@trishvince1664]

Hi Tom,the new looks good. Hope the New Year is better for everyone.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Trish! Man, I do too! 2020 needs to GO. haha

[@dankauffman8568]

Thank you Tom . That H caf is gorgeous ! Have a great , safe New year !

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Dan! I hope that you and yours have a safe New Year as well!

[@katiana89]

Thank you for an awesome video... once again!!! 😁

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank YOU for taking the time to comment, Katiana!

[@flying_hussar3034]

Tarantula flipper haha! the room looks cool Tom. I love all three Ts in this video. Baviana looks well fed it might catch up soon

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, bud! hahahaha Wasn't that strange? Yeah, I think that there is a molt in that baviana's future... :)

[@laurac976]

Wish we had those enclosures here in the uk :( Gorgeous spiders!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, I've heard that there aren't a lot of acrylic ones over there. I'm currently talking to someone from Europe who is marketing some acrylic ones. I'm going to buy a couple so that I can review them.

[@laurac976]

@@TomsBigSpiders yeah, we never have anything cool here :( same goes for cat stuff! All the really good stuff (wall shelves and amazing cat trees etc) are all in the USA or Europe :( I look forward to your review on acrylic enclosures from Europe! :)

[@andrewplace2217]

I am so excited to see your new t room!!!!!! Looks amazing! You guys did absolutley amazing. Hope you guys are safe and well happy holidays sir

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Andrew! Thanks so much, bud! I'm loving having all of the room. Happy New Year!

[@rkhnd51]

Thank you, Tom. Love your new room and enjoyed this rehousing. Have a happy New Year.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you and yours as well!

[@lucnadeau2821]

Wow, things really went smoothly. Would I consider these guys in the future ? Err... No. There's more than enough Aphonopelma, Brachypelma, Grammostola and Tliltocatl to choose from, so I'll stick with those. Whenever I DO get a new T, it'll be either another Brachypelma or an Aphonopelma, availability depending. Although H. pulchripes is stunning, I liked the 3rd one best. Its bronze sheen made me think of P. cancerides. And goodness, I don't think the 4th one skipped a meal in a while. That is one laaaaarge rump ;) Stay safe and thanks for sharing :)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Luc! Thanks so much, bud. And I totally get it. :) Yeah, that one has got to be due for a molt very soon. hahah Happy New Year!

[@jasonweber4866]

I love these guys! Such an under appreciated species. Awesome vid/setup, hope you and the fam are good.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Jason! I agree completely. Thanks so much. Happy New Year!

[@angielou123]

The amber baboon, wow she's beautiful. Your rehousings are always so calm, I love it. How it should be done. Happy new year my friend 🎉 💖💖🕷️

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Isn't she a looker? :) And thank you so much...Happy New Year!

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

I wish I had had a teacher like you when I was in 6th and 7th grade. I had a former Marine drill sergeant for 7th grade. He did things to us that would be punishable in prison these days!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Awwwww, thanks, Joyce! A marine drill sergeant? Yikes! I can only imagine!

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

@@TomsBigSpiders He used "corporal" punishment. It would be a funny pun if it were not real. He made us stand with bended knees, raise our hands over our heads and open and close a clenched fist. He did not make a good women of me. He made me hate school even more. But then the light came thru the darkness. My 8th grade teacher was like you, only older. He looked a little like Gregory Peck and helped me get thru what was then the new math. I graduated 8th grade with all A's.

[@jessicab2094]

Great video as always (avid podcast listener also!). Probably a stupid question but I noticed a lot of direct sunlight on the enclosures in the intro/outro- just hoping they’re not exposed like this for long periods as the enclosures could heat up rather quick? Happy New Year and keep up the great, informative content :)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Not a stupid question at all! I took down the shades for better lighting in the room when I shot the video. :) Thanks so much...and Happy New Year!

[@jamesprice7470]

Great vid Tom and I agree gorgeous sp I've been bringing up a h pulchripes from a sling it's getting quite big now and yeah very hardy species.im looking to get more but they are a little expensive here in the UK I would say same as phormictopus sp. Thanks for sharing and hope you and your family have a happy new year.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, James! First off, a Happy New Year to you and yours as well! They are such a hardy spider, which is great. The prices have come down a bit here, but they still fetch a decent amount. Thanks again!

[@drdoolittlefishhobbyist6055]

This was another great video Tom. And your spider room is off the chart, so cool. Hope you and your family had a great Christmas and I wish you all a fantastic new year. Keep safe and well my friend. Looking forward to all your videos in 2021.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, bud! Happy New Year! Thanks so much! I hope that you and your family had an excellent holiday as well!

[@johnroughneen3585]

The third is beautiful!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, John! Yeah, I was glad that the colors popped like they did. :)

[@thesystima]

If you ever get the opportunity to buy a Harpactira sp. Black - DO IT They rival H. pulchripes in the color display, being jet black with yellow spots that just really pops.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Oh, believe me...I'm on the lookout for them. 🙂

[@thesystima]

@@TomsBigSpiders I believe they are being bred here in Europe, but they'll probably not reach the wider hobby for the next year or two. But man am I hoping they'll come soon!

[@johnpowell351]

Hehe, was going to ask if you get nervous at all when having to rehouse any of your spindles but you answered that for me. I have a Pamphobeteus Manga Negra, not the same species I know, but he is so fast, I'm sure he teleports ,I keep putting off rehousing as I'm just so nervous😒 . Thanks for sharing, regards Joanne.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Joanne! There's usually some nervous energy before I actually start, but usually once I get going it goes away. Digging them up can always be an adventure, so I can get a little antsy then. haha Usually if I'm worrying about one, I just do it to get it out of the way. In the past, I used to stress about some too much, and it wasn't constructive.

[@johnpowell351]

@@TomsBigSpiders thank you so much for your reply, yes I think that's what I need to do, just get on with it. Happy New Year and best wishes, Joanne.

[@SaraJean85]

Yay new video! Happy holidays

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Sara Jean! Happy New Year! I hope that you're doing well. : )

[@bio.active]

I think H namaquensis should also make your Harpactira list or you should get one too 😁. Gorgeous Ts overall!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Nico. I had one but it matured male. :( Thanks!

[@bio.active]

@@TomsBigSpiders oh i see, well you still have beautiful ladies 😁.

[@gutz323]

Great video again Tom, hope you had a good Xmas and have a great new year

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you and yours as well!

[@simonnewman8319]

Watching this I know why people say that those are "docile" as far as the Old World Ts go. Well... My H.pulchripes is acting like an OBT.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Simon! I always try to caution people that temperament can vary from specimen to specimen. I've had three calm ones, but I know of others who have had defensive ones. Yours sounds like a spitfire.

[@LadyCoffinnail]

thank you for your care and husbandry notes you've really helped me learn how to properly care for my new tarantulas ill be getting this month :)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'm so glad that you've found this stuff helpful! Thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video as always

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Channy! Happy New Year!

[@Andrey-mm9mu]

Looks like a sign for me to get one. I’ve been checking H pulchripes for quite some time now. And of course, I watched your husbandry video about them twice or thrice. 🤓

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahaha And you mustn't ignore the signs! haha :) Thanks!

[@davidknep]

Harpactira namaquensis is my favorite baboon. But augacephalus are great too

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I loved the namaqunsis, but mine turned out to be male and has since passed. :(

[@klaskristian1]

Nice spiders! I am sick in the covid 19 so i have not been active theese last week. I have not been this sick for as long as i can remember. Stay safe buddy!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Oh no! Man, I hope that you are feeling better soon. Billie and I have symptoms and both got tested. I'm just waiting for the results. Get well soon, bud!

[@klaskristian1]

@@TomsBigSpidersOhh i wish the both of you to be negative. Thanx, this is really a pain. Atleast in my case.!

[@m.k.2227]

very nice video! as always! 😁

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much!

[@matthewpetersen4417]

so I noticed you put both enclosures in a tub, and are the tissues for a reason too.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

The larger tub is to create a boundary should the spider escape. The paper towels are for if the spider gets out. They will usually circle and the paper towels give them something to hide beneath so that they can be cupped. Hope that helps!

[@The-Spider-King]

I neeeeeed more baboons! Great vid, gorgeous Ts 😍

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Haha Everyone needs more baboons, Jay! : )

[@exotic_phantom.4589]

I love Harpactira. ❤️ My Dream Spiders specially Golden bluee leg baboon. 🕷️❤️👌

[@TomsBigSpiders]

They are such gorgeous spiders. I hope that you're able to get one soon!

[@exotic_phantom.4589]

@@TomsBigSpiders yeah.. i hope too HAHA ! Thanks sir.. Happy New Year. 🎇🎆

[@torpedoesntarantulas5758]

OH MY GOSH!!!! My favorite old world genus thanks to you lol. I REALLLLLYYY want the cafreriana/amber

[@torpedoesntarantulas5758]

My first old world and second tarantula ever Phoebe (H pulchripes) is now an adult female. Best "investment" I made early in the hobby. Thank you Tom! You're the shit! 😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, bud...Happy New Year! Hopefully, we start seeing more of these available in the States!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That is so awesome. The H. pulchripes is one of those spiders that deserves all of the attention that it gets! Ha, thanks bud!

[@goldpieceleo]

Nice to see new species of spider.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, bud!

[@bighashgang1990]

My adult fem H. Pulchripes is very blue still and she is mature, towards a molt she tends to grey out a bit but after she molts she is blue as can be again

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome. Mine is pushing 7 or 8 now, and she is still fairly washed out after a molt. She has lost some of her golds as well. I don't care, as she is still stunning.

[@bighashgang1990]

@@TomsBigSpiders ahh ok mine is only like 3 years old

[@FC360D]

I have a T.Vagans which I need to rehouse but my first attempt at getting it out of it's burrow didn't go well as it kept going for the brush and straw, I've put a cup in the enclosure and it keeps going in but everytime I go to rehouse it it bolts out the cup and down into the burrow which is such a pain. Now I know how to handle the rehousing of a burrowed tarantula :D I was confused for a minute as it looked like there were 2 tarantula's in 1 enclosure near the end but they weren't lol.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I've totally been there myself! I'm so glad that this was helpful! :) Hahahaha. Thankfully, there was only one. haha

[@klaskristian1]

Great looking spiders

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, bud! Thanks!

[@kribschromatv7145]

Happy Keeping

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you.

[@nicrodel]

Always great videos, showing multiple from a genus is a great idea!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, nicrodel!

[@rockymountainspiderfreaks3722]

Tom ! Your the man !

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much!

[@ItsSlyFox]

That baviana reminded me of my E. colonica's when they play dead 😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

It did look like it was playing dead, didn't it? :)

[@tjfrost9743]

Hey Tom idea for a pod cast episode-Is it important on what you feed your feeders before you give them to your T. I currently have this cricket feed that has a cancer label on the back is that chemical transfer into my T? Also if you just get crickets from petco its usually on feeding day should I rehydrate and feed them first? This is rarely talked about. Also will a better diet affect the color and size of my T.?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, TJ. That's a really good idea. I can definitely cover that from my perspective!

[@JunFeril]

She literally laid on her back (7:35) “most laid back of my baboon species”

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Bahahaha I didn't even realize the irony of that! Thanks, Ike!

[@lycon7000]

I had 5 H pulchripes and 2 got stuck in molt :( dont know why. the other 3 matured great though! They gotta be rehoused soon too. Not sure wich enclosure yet though, I have specifik digger enclosures and a normal 30x30x30 but not a lot of room for substrate in the normal one.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Awwww...so sorry to hear that. I'm glad that the others are doing well! Good luck with the rehousings!

[@vickibragdon9528]

What kind of sling should i buy I'm new at this. i like spiders who dig

[@bobbiscrittercave2348]

My first OW was an OBT, then I got a pokie... I think I'm doing this the hard way!😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

You jumped right into that deep end, Bobbi! haha

[@bobbiscrittercave2348]

@@TomsBigSpiders I just saw my P regalis for the first time in months, and it's nearly 5"! I'm gonna have to rehouse it again soon...😬

[@willrobb797]

How are the new ISH digs? Glad you have more room, but miss the dog noises

[@TomsBigSpiders]

It's been fantastic so far. There is so much more room for not only the spiders but for me to do the videos and podcasts. I'm sure that we'll get some dog noises back in at some point. :) Thanks!

[@willrobb797]

@@TomsBigSpiders great! Be sure to them all they are the best doggies from us!

[@lesleycheryl]

Tom, did you say you bought those willow branches? If you did , where..

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I did! I got them at NEHERP. I pick up cork bark and some decorations there.

[@jemacosta1908]

Haha this makes me sad! I was supposed to get 3 H Pulchripes slings last March. Haven't gotten them until now, The quarantine made importation hard that the breeders arent willing to send the T's

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Awww, I'm so sorry to hear that, Jem. I hope that you get them soon!

[@jim1550]

I refuse to use Sterilite containers anymore. Their customer service is absolute garbage. 19:52 The iridescent gold in the right angle is awesome. Not only are they murdered out, but they got gold trim. Nice.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Jon! What happened that you had to call their customer service? Did one break or was one faulty? Hahaha gotta have the gold trim. :)