Rehousing Three Angry OBT's!

[@SergeiMosin]

I almost died laughing at that last one that was upside down and still trying to threat posture. That little monster was positively Shakespearean with his dramatic threat posture. I could picture him proclaiming "I DIE! AND YET STILL I THREATEN THEE!" in a ridiculously over the top English accent.

[@DarkseidTCG]

I've found that giving OBTs more height in enclosures makes them a bit calmer when you pop the top off.

[@baikia777]

Same. I usually give heavy webbers like obt at least a cube or tall arboreal type enclosures.

[@jimmysjamin1]

I totally agree 100%

[@maciej_zieba]

Just got mines and might try it :)

[@jimmysjamin1]

Definitely agree I can slowly remove the top when she's out and about plop the entre in and she's way more into the food and doesn't teleport out lol 😆

[@frontierroleplay7467]

Legendary comment

[@rockymountainspiderfreaks3722]

Every Keepers thoughts since the beggining of time ....Not me 😂

[@lillyh3447]

The rehouse music gave me a good chuckle! Very fitting for OBTs lol

[@TarantulaHaven]

I thought so as well. Apparently others aren’t too keen on alternative metal. 😕. Glad you enjoyed it. 🤓👍🏼

[@riverbrandybrook]

Dude the music was PERFECT!!! Probably my favorite rehousing video so far.

[@Exthias1983]

@@TarantulaHaven the music for perfectly

[@angela_tarantulas]

Perfect music choice 😎

[@legobatman8353]

@@TarantulaHaven what was the first track?

[@russelaceto2336]

Fitting music made me LOL. Love that others keep these and post their videos on youtube so my daughter and i dont have to keep them lol.

[@TarantulaHaven]

Glad you liked it. They’re pretty chill in their enclosures once they’ve webbed it up and made it their own. They can be little psychos as well. 😁

[@entitysexotics3884]

Yes I loved the music! Is it only available through the trial website or can you tell me the artist/track name?

[@critterlovermaria506]

Great rehousing video! Edit to add: It is good you recorded the rehouse so people can see what an OBT can be like, helps give perspective to know if they are ready or not. Thanks for the great video Alex!

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thank you. Yes, I have not had a single issue out of them while I’ve had them but rehousing puts them in a whole different perspective. 😬

[@lucnadeau2821]

Yeah... That bad attitude is reason why I'll never get an OBT... or any OW. The beauty of some (M. balfouri, P. regalis) just doesn't justify the risk of speed and a potent bite. Glad that things didn't get out of hand. Stay safe and thanks for sharing :)

[@Dusty_Tarantula]

Such gentle tarantulas! They all wanted hugs!! That last one, even before you said it was male, I saw the hooks when it was running up the catch cup lol.

[@TarantulaHaven]

Yeah, I couldn’t see it clearly from my vantage point until I had him in the enclosure. He sure had a lot of attitude. 😁

[@Zjwex]

The catch cup design is a good idea. I often place their old container into a much larger container while trying to move them into a cup. That way if they dart, they're still in a larger container I can catch them, or close up until they calm down.

[@T97Frida]

I discovered your channel by searching for OBT rehousing clips and am binge watching your videos since. Always great content! 👏You’ve got a new subscriber (from bavaria). Getting my OBT tomorrow, wish me luck 😆

[@sigispider]

That guy had the cutest little temper tantrum ever 😍

[@tobitaktlos3241]

I haven't watched your videos for a while. I like how you improved in terms of housing your T's and working your enclosures to make them good looking and functional. I will return to watch you now more often. .-)

[@kimperdue]

I loved that first song! Very epic. Beautiful spiders and well done on the rehouses.

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed. 🤓👍🏼

[@Z3R0810]

Liking the setup looking very well. Right up there with the tarantula Collective!

[@hippipunkchickb8672]

Oh my! I have a baby sling OBT coming from FEAR Not this week. If weather permits. Great job! Your music is spot on! Love it! I like how you call them spicy!

[@NiagaraLiving]

Brave Man!

[@tarantulamom1900]

I love OBT's! My little guy, Orange Julius, got his hooks last May. Even though he has only eaten a few times since, he is still alive. I don't look for him to be around much longer. He has sealed himself up inside his cork bark and I have not seen him come out in months. He has been pretty laid back for an OBT. I only saw him threat pose once, and it was directed at a cricket that startled him. Some comments on here about your use of music in your videos...I don't really mind the music, except there was one portion where the music was playing as you were speaking, and it was very hard to understand what you were saying. I always enjoy your videos, and OBT's are a treat!

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thanks for the feedback. I have to be careful with the sound levels. I have to turn the background music way down for it to not drown me out. Unfortunately what I hear on my computer is not always how it sounds when I upload. I’ll have to keep that in mind when I use something harder than the usual.

[@allenmills9449]

I took your advice and opted for the GBB instead, coming next week with a T vagans freebie !

[@TarantulaHaven]

That’s great! You won’t regret the GBB. T. vagans are great as well. Lots of attitude. 🤓👍🏼

[@michaelsMW2movies]

yeah GBB is for sure my favourite! I only have a modest collection of 5 Ts to compare with, but the gbb is for sure my most entertaining to watch!

[@edgufler1122]

Very nice video Alex , I enjoyed it. Those transfers went very well I think.

[@8leggedinzane]

Wow amazing video thank you I have a sling-juv obt and its ready showing off I needed ideas on rehouse that's awesome

[@TarantulaHaven]

Awesome! Glad I could help. Catch cup is a must with OBTs.

[@jasonweber4866]

I need to rehouse my OBT, what perfect timing. Thanks for the awesome vid!

[@svenjanssen3173]

What i usually do when they make me nervous for a bolt. Either i place the enclosure in a big tube or i ll clean my living room so it will give me plenty of time to catch them when they take off. Its not like theyre gonna run half a mile. Just a few feet

[@melaniehollenshead5751]

I love my OBT! It is very willing to retreat when I open the enclosure. But I enjoy seeing during the day at the top of her tunnel! So beautiful!

[@jimmysjamin1]

Alex thanks so much for doing this video as my first OBT is on the way to me and I want to know as much as possible before she arrives loved the video so interesting and fun ❤

[@BillieBangs666]

Is the substrate that you mix yourself the sopsoil/vermiculite/Peat mixture? Plus the sand stuff? I really liked the look of it

[@Violet-Lily]

I've got all this to look forward to! Mine is only about 1.5" and hides as soon as I go near the enclosure!

[@GrindingMadness]

Feisty is right...lol. Cool video as always Alex. Thank you. Cheers

[@KellyWhateverTF]

I made the mistake of putting my OBT in a not very tall enclosure and now he basically glues the top shut. I have to rehome but unsure how to go about this when he’s outgrown his current enclosure and has the lid webbed shut

[@dprimer422]

Alex you gotta love those Orange BItey Things!, the first Female struck or slapped the stick and or catch cup no less than 22 times ! with threat poses galore . Watch me flop on my back and show my fangs! Great stuff. How nice you have a trio ! One male, two females, congrats. Great video. Thanks keep em coming

[@Gonzo8877]

Ur opening was great.lol.Got my first T yesterday.pink toe.Thanks for doing what u do!

[@angela_tarantulas]

My heart dropped several times 😱 OBTs are no joke 😱

[@pascalecat]

I get a lot of similar containers from Daiso Japan! They don’t have the tightest fit with the lid though, but I am easily able to secure them. I just got my first OBT sling, thanks for the video!

[@HDArachnids]

Love the music lol, obts never disappoint for sure, another great vid as always man, was sad to see you weren't able to do the fatal fangs tournament this time, was kinda hoping we might get to go up against you 😉

[@magisterivan3961]

Ahh the OBT...chihuahuas of the spider world ! Lately at work they were talking about the best fictional monster - well, my small idea of horror > p.murinus x scolopendra subspinifes :D

[@JA17SBLVIIIMVP]

Are the slings difficult to raise successfully? Thinking about getting 1 or 2 from an online vendor.

[@aaronpaul9062]

I wish my 2 obts were angry they just hang and eat I can open their enclosures and nothing they look cool that's it lol I love all my arachnnids

[@rkhnd51]

NOPE. Sticking with my NW. I wonder how many people in Africa get bit by these. I do like those containers. Do you think it would be too big for my D. Diamantinensis when it matures since it is a dwarf? Always looking for nice clear containers for display. Great video!

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thank you. Yes, these would be a perfect size for a D. diamantinensis.

[@rkhnd51]

@@TarantulaHaven Thank you!

[@ariframli1343]

Did you drill the holes with soldering iron?

[@robertolesen5782]

Very interesting and well done. Where did you find that orangey substrate to match your OBT’s? A bit new at this so excuse me if this is a dumb question. Thanks!

[@TarantulaHaven]

Not a dumb question. It’s a substrate by Exo-Terra called Stone Desert. It comes in 3 colors I believe. I don’t use it straight I kinda use it as a top layer for color but it is very heavy. If you spray it with water it will harden like a shell.

[@ItsJadine]

What great footage, I kinda wish you talked through the process like before but really good to see these beautiful T’s 🤩

[@christaylor600]

An obt is terrestrials / semi-arboreal as I have one and its taken mor as an arboreal but saying that they can adapt too any tank set up that they arr given

[@vic7006]

Is this Daiso shoe boxes? I live in Japan and basically I only use shoe boxes to house my tarantulas.

[@TheMadsav1993]

I have a red form obt sling who very social and chill but I do worry when I need to rehouse

[@ashsnape1937]

Hi bud 🤘 loved this vid and the music! have recently purchased my 1st OBT RCF 👍 I love the look of you're substrate 😍 is it sand based dude? Always wondered about the use of sand as it looks lovely haha. Keep the cool vids coming my friend 🤘🤘

[@phumbleina]

I have a baby p. Cancerides that is perpetually trying to escape. Not even 2" yet. He stays under my p. sazimai.

[@pruebj3553]

2nd best thing about this video …. Your choice of rehousing music for the 1st OBT.

[@eianmedrana6213]

Would you mind sharing the process on making that “DIY” enclosure of yours? 😊 Did you use soldering iron or just a drill? Very neat holes for ventilation.. love it 🥰! 👍🏼👌

[@georgecardiff1946]

Great video Alex and the P. Murinus super species, i have one myself it's the RCF one. All things considered that rehousing you did Alex went very well.

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thank you. I had watched a few OBT rehousing that didn’t go so well so my goal was not to do that. I think it was a success. 🤓👍🏼

[@georgecardiff1946]

@@TarantulaHaven Most definitely was Alex.

[@brazy1650]

as soon as i got my obt i put her in a tall enclosure and she loves it and ive never had any problems with rehousing or changing her bedding and she is handled very well she isn't angry as other obts are

[@palanthis]

Love your videos, man. I'm one of those guys who likes to offer helpful (hopefully) feedback. Not about the spiders, you're bang on there. Music /w speech, while you are also talking... not great. Especially for people who have that sort of hearing issue, as I do, where we actually have pretty good hearing, but a single voice in a room of voices (like a party) is difficult to discern. Just my $.02. Cheers!

[@makisKARATZIDIS]

a question how can I understand the gender of the spider if it is male or female

[@holliemmx88]

How do they make that sound?

[@TuberoseKisser]

2:26 Josh's Frogs sells acrylic, glue on locks iirc.

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thanks. I’ll have to look into them. 🤓👍🏼

[@brib9716]

That went pretty well. Glad to see you survived. The one you gave me hasn't shown any threat poses yet, it's just really hidey.

[@Amanda-im4co]

Haha I always love your choice of music

[@CricketsMa]

Good job!! It could have gone way, way, worse. That male was a hoot!

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thanks! Yeah he was a mean little guy. But then again, I uprooted him from his home and put him in unfamiliar territory. 😁

[@the8leggedlair885]

What is the name of the first song that played?

[@roxystarlite4106]

Mine did three laps around the tub before I got it in a catch cup 😂. But no threat poses thankfully. But omg that makes dramatics 😂

[@lightfoot3202]

OBT's always make me smile. Such a small creature with a humongous attitude.

[@DuchessMyPony]

Awesome footage as always Alex. Great job 👍

[@cadaverousghoul8008]

They need their own little death metal shirts to go with those attitudes hahaha

[@arupian666]

9:36 So... and tell me if I'm crazy here... we all know that blowing on tarantulas elicits a response that's usually for the spider to run in the opposite direction from the source... could you have not blown through the hole in the cap to get him to leave more peacefully ?

[@TarantulaHaven]

You know, it never crosses my mind to do that since I started with keeping new worlds. It’s a habit that’s hard to break. I’ll have to keep that in mind next time I rehouse an old world.

[@trueaussieray9093]

orange bitey thing! That's all we have here, brown and grey bitey things! I wish I had obts..... Pretty sure thes Aussie ts are derived from Usain Bolt Love Child with a Tasmanian devil.. Nice video Alex, cheers

[@TarantulaHaven]

Ha! I think everything in Australia has to be tough and mean. 😂. Cheers!

[@trueaussieray9093]

@@TarantulaHaven Being born here it's just every day normal stuff, Probably why Australians are known as thick-skinned arrogant bastards to the rest of the world because away from the cities you have to be to live here, to survive. We don't really know anything different. Of course now that the internet has come along and we get to see close hand what other countries have and the ways live ther lives. As they say it's what makes us all diverse and a unique world. I absolutely love the diverse range of vibrant colours and personalities of the overseas tarantulas, being able to call them a true pet it is why I got into the hobby in the first place but then the true reality of our very boring (istilllovethem) native tarantulas slowly come to light as I started to acquire them, they're nothing the same in temperament. im very jealous indeed my frend, thank you for your reply. 🕷❤

[@PocketBee100]

that fish tank in back looks amazing!

[@beckyh8041]

I’m new to the hobby, I’m still researching, and don’t have a T yet, but I don’t know if I’ll make it to obt level, ever. I’m curious though, what would you do if you had one run up your arm? Do you have someone there with you in case of something goes wrong? I didn’t comment on that video, but I remember the video of the tik tok girl that had a Tarantula run up up her arm (I think it was a bird eater sp?) And wondered what to do if that happened ow or not? You could maybe fashion a wide clear ring to go around the top of the catch cup In case it bolts up and might have a chance to drop it in the enclosure before it gets on you? Not a situation I want to encounter

[@TarantulaHaven]

It’s always best to stay calm if one runs up you by chance. Most of the time you can guide them back down and use a catch cup to return them to the enclosure. If one would by chance go somewhere I could reach I always have my wife within ear shot to come help me. Fortunately I’ve never been in that situation but I have had one almost run up the leg of my shorts. I pulled it tight so that it couldn’t go inside my shorts and I ended up catching it on my belly with a catch cup. 😂

[@zacharyplays2456]

I have to do that exact same thing in a week

[@caronwatson2108]

OMMG!! Hi Akex, love your show and OBT’s are my fav!!! 🕸🥰🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩

[@martincrazereptiles8477]

they awesome got few those my self but only slings at moment

[@redaacheache6868]

Can't they push those lids off? Just asking because I've heard T's can be very strong.

[@Proximo-74]

Nice music. Fits exactly 😄

[@Vic-Norman-1974]

Wow. Feisty little dude that... . Mine is still small.. But it also has fiery temper issues from time to time when I give it water.. Hahahaha. Great show as always Alex.

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thank you! They are great when they’re comfortable and have a place to hide. Change that and they get very angry quickly. 😂

[@Vic-Norman-1974]

@@TarantulaHaven hahaha. Quick temper outbursts for sure. I probably shouldn't have watered while it was out on its little Strole and patrol. It was FURIOUS that I did. Didn't bother retreating to the burrow.. Just stood there striking till the "rain" was over.... Hahaha.

[@ashvanbro9329]

My OBT is gorgeous she walks on my hand with out any nastiness she is beautiful

[@KellyWhateverTF]

You brave brave person! Lol

[@terilynemarroquin8050]

Perfect name for the little mail..you used the word spicy..name him Cayenne.

[@Violet-Lily]

*Male

[@bobbiscrittercave2348]

He was SO MAD!🤣 My OBT was a runner, she just want to get away from me. They're beautiful little monsters!

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

hello great video rehouseing Alex

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thank you!

[@gavnat9991]

Beautiful spider! Waiting to pick one of these up until I fill all my arboreal needs up. By the way, I need to know the name of the music track. I must have it :)

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thanks! The music is from Epidemic Sound. 1. Turn the Dancefloor into a Moshpit by Def Lev 2. Get Your Gloves On by Def Lev 3. Untouchable You by Sightless in Shadow.

[@kirkvj8330]

What color form is she?

[@wolfe1970]

Always find it funny that so many want to show spiders arnt the horrible species most think they are, then they put some really creepy music to their tarantula videos, nearly all do it!

[@Kingkongeg6]

Just now seeing this video 😅, my OBT loves having height. Mine is in a 12x12x18 bio active terrarium and is usually in the canopy. When rehoming her I noticed that using compressed air vs a paint brush or chop stick gave me better results and less defensive behavior, but that’s my experience with just one OBT 😆

[@bigbaby2775]

They are the Lions when it comes to Tarantulas, I like them They are not afraid of anything.

[@WRKF0RAMMO3]

Sick music. Love it.

[@TarantulaHaven]

Glad you liked it. 🤘🏼🤓

[@snoopywg]

OBTs are kind of scary, but very pretty. I will probably get one in the future.

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great rehouse video. My female does that every time I feed her

[@TarantulaHaven]

Wow. Mine at least keep calm of I’m not bothering them. 😁

[@marlenjeangraulau2221]

The Mikumi's are wonderful😍 , we have 4 slings and had one adult that died sadly. Hope you and your family is well! Take care and stay safe ‼️ Greetings from Germany Jean🙂

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thank you. We are doing well. I’ll have to explore the other color forms. I hear the dark color form tends to be larger. Don’t know how true this is.

[@marlenjeangraulau2221]

@@TarantulaHaven I don't think so. They are pretty much the same. Also the attitude they have😂.

[@JoshHartz-pc6zm]

Just got an obt, a sumatran tiger, and a cobalt blue gonna have my hands full rehousing lol

[@drawingdinokai]

Getting a sling in a week- Watching these to ease nerves haha

[@lifestyleofthebrokeandunkn8476]

My OBT and my cobalt blue gave been the most disappointing Ts. They are both reclusive and I rarely see either. The OBT more so. And the one time I moved her into a larger enclosure she was easier than my curly hair lol

[@TarantulaHaven]

Yeah. I only have 1 cobalt blue and, yes, I never see it. My OBT’s though I do see them sitting out on their web mats all the time. They just run and hide when they see me.

[@KANE8225]

I still (month and a half/ 2 months later) don’t know how to tell male from female 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@loudogexoticpet9559]

Those are really nice boxes for your OBTs

[@ytcensorship1401]

i find if they have lots of space and a good hide they behave better than most new worlds.

[@TarantulaHaven]

I’ve never had an issue with them. They’ve always been gentle and skittish. Rehousing is a completely different interaction though. Out in the open, they’re all attitude.

[@klaskristian1]

The P murinus "TCF" was the first P murinus i ever kept back in early 2000. Back then that colorform was the common one and least expensive. The Usambara and red colorform was way more scarce and much more expenssive. I actually bred my "TCF" female and got a lot of small "TCF" babies. Yes they are much more tan, resemles P lugardi. Very beutiful but yes, they attitude problems. Hahaha

[@ytcensorship1401]

you mean mikumi/DCF?

[@klaskristian1]

@@ytcensorship1401 no, i mean TCF

[@TarantulaHaven]

Awesome! That’s good info. I’ve only recently started keeping OBT’s and Old Worlds were out of the question when I first started keeping. Really cool how things change.

[@ytcensorship1401]

@@TarantulaHaven why were old worlds out of the question?

[@crazyfx5242]

Have you seen Exotic Lair before? Btw; The music is cool and those Ts are a beauty.. Btw; I am not a fan of spiders nor a ts.. But I am getting there thanks to E.L.

[@SON91]

The last one is a adult male my friend u can see the hooks very nice video

[@legobatman8353]

That little guy sure had some attitude.

[@SithMami]

11:22--Is that little white thing between his fangs his mouth???

[@JoshHartz-pc6zm]

Yes that is his mouth the pink hairs are the filter to filter out solid parts so he can suck the liquid into his mouth when feeding.

[@gab3963]

My OBT hasn't given me any problems. Maybe its a defective

[@joeschmoe3815]

Must be broken. Usually they hate everyone and everything.

[@holliemmx88]

Music very appropriately chosen

[@ACEmagnus]

So lets rehousing obt. Obt: "Lets do an one on one first weirdo".

[@joeschmoe3815]

Very fitting music but it drowned you out from time to time. I know mixing for KZbin can be tricky (it also tends to darken the original videos). Still you did a nice job! Consider me a new subscriber. Glad you keep these interesting critters (so I don't have to 🤣). I am sticking with my crabs.

[@DevaPein]

neat and informative, thanks