Sicarius Thomisoides , Sand Spider unboxing

[@jaungiga]

At that size it's much more apparent that they're related to the brown recluse. I love these spiders (we have three species in my country: S. rupestris and the recently described S. levii and S. mapuche) and I've read all I could find about them: as you said, they're very reluctant to bite and I'm yet to find a credible account of a documented bite to a human, which makes sense because if you're buried in a resource-depleted area waiting for an improbable bug to walk by the last thing you want is wasting your precious venom in a huge thing you can't make a meal out of

[@smurph5885]

Currently watching in departures at Heathrow Airport. Great reactions by other passengers. Great video

[@Solitude11-11]

😂

[@sonsiehollingsworth5342]

🤣

[@noahroy7145]

Oh man! I can only imagine LOL!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Have a great flight my friend 👍

[@TrueToad]

I too have a few new enclosures and T's arriving on the 26th. Happy to set them up and grow them out over the next few years. All the best!

[@sandywalter9728]

Hello Dave!! As always a very educational video on a very unusual little critter! It's amazing they don't dehydrate... especially in the wild where food can be very scarce! 🥰😍🤩

[@joeyalvarado3440]

Dave’s appreciation for packing skills is hilarious. *Cheers m8*

[@daveslittlebeasties]

I t makes all the difference my friend ❤️👍😂

[@susangrewe262]

Hi Dave and Camera Lady. Happy Sunday. Thank you for the wonderfully educational video. There was a video of one of these kinds of spiders burying itself with a voice over like the spider was French. Hilarious!🤣 Hope y’all have a lovely week.

[@jgscatsandthings5208]

Very cool little spiders. Hopefully you will have some good success with these.

[@tinkfinch1674]

Interesting to see how these grow great close up images from the camera lady

[@jenshelley4737]

Amazing little spoodies you've got there Dave! Shame that you lost one, but it happens occasionally 😥. Can't wait to see how these little cuties prosper in your care... witch I know they will! You're one of the best keepers in the hobby! I watch and learn about how to take better care of my eight legged babies. You and Camera Lady are an amazing team!!🥰! Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@daveslittlebeasties]

🙏

[@Xeridae]

This is, without a doubt, my favorite spider. So cool and so easy to care for.

[@michaeltaylor2449]

I had one about 6 years ago but it passed away might try and get another they are Lovely little spiders love the way they cover themselves with the sand

[@astateato]

Thanks Dave! Cheers!

[@Crucial_End]

What an amazingly effective metabolism these spiders must have. I can certainly see why they would be reluctant to bite. If the only fluid they get is from eating once every few months they probably cant spare the venom as it must also require fluids to produce.

[@madsexotics]

Dream spider , been trying to get one for over a year with no luck! Hope to get one soon, always great seeing videos from you Dave 🖤

[@CoralMan24]

love the new additions and thanks for the great advice you gave to everyone about contacting the seller and not going on a rant online great advice we all need to take to heart :)

[@lauriebradley8295]

Excellent filming. Softly zoomed and retreat of shots. You guys have taught me soooo much. Thank you❤️👍🏼🌈

[@machinistmikethetinkerer4827]

That's the Camera Lady!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you 🙏

[@shawnariley3518]

It’s cool how much variation in them some more red, some a little golden, some bigger abdomens, and some smaller… They were cracking me up trying to get out up on their tippy toes, they’re some interesting spiders as always can’t wait to see more. See y’all on the next one

[@remiborgen8925]

Dave, I'm from Norway and I have been enjoying watching your videos for a long time now. You give me inspiration to follow my passion for arachnids. Just love your work thank you so much

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you 🙏

[@benji.B-side]

Really looking forward to watching these develop and grow Dave.

[@paulschmidt1247]

Another great video Dave, camera lady does and excellent job!!!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jamiemiller7316]

Dave's Little Beasties vids always make my day better. Thanks for another great video.

[@barbhelle5481]

I am glad that I saw this. I have been sick lately and I guess I missed this one. Thank you both.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Hope your feeling better ❤👍

[@angielovesowls]

I love when you do experiments on unusual spiders to discover the best way to raise them correctly. I didn’t realize that they required no moisture other than what they get from their food !

[@daveslittlebeasties]

So little is known about them 👍

[@camhopper3111]

Greetings Mr. and Mrs. Beastie. It is hard for me to tolerate spiders in my house let alone buy one. Your video shows up late at night, I can't sleep normally but I make myself wait till I need a positive lift. Be kind goes for all of us including the 8 legged. So thanks for the knowledge and calmness. I like your channel the best, but one night a guy showed a female starting a blanket and lay her eggs. What a process! Thanks again from the heart. Annie late at night in Kansas.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you Annie ❤️❤️❤️hope you slept well my friend ❤️👍

[@camhopper3111]

@@daveslittlebeasties Sweet spider sandman with venomous guest and Mrs. B thanks again for all you do to spread like your spiders🥰🥰😻

[@debbiemcclure2874]

Very cool spidey's Dave. I love them. Tyfs God bless you

[@noahroy7145]

Hey Dave! Awesome video man! Sorry to hear that your adult female passed away, she was among my favourites on the channel, even though we saw her so few times. Any idea what killed her, old age perhaps? How old was she roughly? This should be a fun little breeding project for the Beastie Room! Good Luck Dave! I think you`ll need it! See you Thursday mate! I have a big French Test on Monday, the whole province writes it at the same time. Wish me luck Dave! Excellent Camera Work Camera Lady, you`re probably as famous if not more than Dave at this point haha!

[@gailwanhala6275]

sorry for your loss, and welcome to the new !

[@marjorieinverts]

So sorry about the loss of y’all’s female 😞 and for the loss of this one, but so excited to see these grow! They’re so cute 🤍 I shared a video on my channel about the cartwheel ones, I cannot remember their scientific name but they’re so amazing!

[@vanessasmith5227]

Not a spider that I could ever keep sadly, but they are absolutely fascinating. I wish you ever success in breeding them Dave 😁

[@brianduffy9757]

Awesome I love the project videos!! How are the Japanese funnel webs coming along Dave mate?

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Growing nicely my friend 👍

[@brianduffy9757]

@@daveslittlebeasties I'll look forward to the next update on them!! atb mate.

[@sarahjames2991]

That was very fascinating . They must have a tolerance to their own venom . As the dinner will obviously have venom in them but only while its in their food and ingested . Because when a female kills a male her venom kills him . I find that side of their biology extremely interesting. As always nice work camera lady . Glad there was any run aways Dave ..until next 🥰🥰🥰

[@ilivetoflyxD]

I expect that eating your own venom is very differant to being stabbed with it - If you think about it a human wouldnt live very long if you injected your own stomach acid into your blood stream.

[@a.t.nelson1670]

These guys are so fun to watch catch prey cuz they are so fast. They are so cute too. So excited that you guys got so many. This one might be scary in the baby dept. since they are so fast and tiny. I can't imagine trying separate little ones. It will be an experience for sure. I will definitely be watching that video! 🤣 🕷♥️

[@mcdazzio73]

Wow Dave the video was amazing sorry u lost one but at least u have 9 amazing spiders to care for hope u enjoy ya day

[@BeneathTheGold]

Interesting an educational as always Dave. Double thumbs up 👍👍

[@TONY-nz4yz]

Absolutely love sand spiders, thank you for another brilliant video.

[@ozbubbles1]

Thank you Dave and sweet Mrs C.L.🌺. I enjoyed the unboxing video, very educational too. Sad for the little fella that didn't make it, but that is the circle of life🙃. Good luck with growing them on, and breeding. Dave which country did you purchase these from🤔. Both of you are wonderful: sound and vision faaaaantastic🎊🎉💗

[@daveslittlebeasties]

They was in the uk

[@johannoren2787]

Very interesting spider this, very cool, another very informal and good video!

[@muttonvindaloobeast8160]

These are beautiful mate. Great video as usual

[@L.V.exoticpets]

Nice love the 6 eye sand spider 🕷 😍 I just got myself a new kenyan sand boa from my local petco they couldn't get her to eat so ive fed her for a month got her 75% off for a total of 40$......awe I just saw that one died on transport such a shame ik how this goes when getting animal shipments

[@joannegalway1226]

Hi Dave and Camera Lady 💕 hope you’re doing well. Another amazing video from you guys. Love an unboxing video… and yep it’s been a wee while. I don’t see many other channels doing Sand Spider unboxing either ( unless I’m too picky what Tarantula Channels I watch 😂😂) They’re very very fast in their movements aren’t they 🤦‍♀️ That’s a shame one passed away in transit, but you have another nine to raise and hopefully breed from. It will be interesting to follow their journey with you 💙💕 I was so pleased to see you had uploaded another of your amazing videos 🤩 Take care both, stay safe 💙❤️💕😘xxx

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you so much Joanne ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@IamVladtheImpailer]

Been looking for some of these guys for a while now! Grats on the new arrivals.

[@georgecardiff1946]

Absolutely brilliant Dave, and it is going to be an exciting project, i really can't wait for the update on them,there a beautiful species of spider 🕷 Dave, anyway Dave another brilliant job by yourself and camera 📷 lady, 😊.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you my friend 👍

[@AS-zl4nl]

one thing i like about dave is how reasonable the guy is - actually using a small razor to open the box instead of like a giant army knife like many of the other channels because he knows its about the spider content and not the sensationalism.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you 🙏

[@Bogstandardjoe]

Will probably never own a spider but I can’t get enough of your channel, Dave. They’re all a really nice and fascinating watch! Have you any interest in reptiles at all?

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Check out my reptile room build 😂👍

[@Bogstandardjoe]

@@daveslittlebeasties ahh my bad I’m a new sub and haven’t seen it yet, will give it a watch!

[@keithgilham9438]

Cool little things mate, for some reason I was thinking of a camel spider, look forward to their future updates and some feeding videos… fascinating stuff 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Bloopie666]

Interesting video. I've never heard of these! Thank you for introducing me to another incredible species of spider. ♥

[@susanelizabeth790]

Excellent video Mr and Mrs Dave 🙏🙏🙏 I love all this learning I'm getting from you!! I'm soooo hooked I think I may have a problem 🤣🤣🤣😍😍😍

[@daveslittlebeasties]

😂😂👍❤️

[@marciasmith6993]

These spiders are very fascinating! Thanks for the video

[@tagesvaterpatrick8780]

Fantastic. I was already intrigued by this spiders in a short clip of them burying themselves. I am looking forward to learn more about these and their keeping from You. ✌

[@daveslittlebeasties]

So nice of you

[@Penn.Dragon]

Something you bring up from time to time is the glass climbing or lack thereof. Is there a video where you discuss in detail why some can and the differences in those that can't? I've always found that aspect interesting, especially since I don't know any details about it. I guess I could have just asked "Why can't they climb the glass?"

[@daveslittlebeasties]

There feet are designed in a different way and cannot grip the glass

[@anthonyjames9289]

Awesome dave ! Love the sand spider super fast !. Happy to see the progress of these guys . Its lookin more like the beastie warehouse than room lol

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks 👍

[@heleninglis9961]

I can't wait to follow along with these as you grow them up to breeding size then hopefully breed them successfully. They're far too advanced for me just now but i would love some in the future.

[@dannyferry4562]

Another great video! Very informative! Thank you 🕷

[@belindalaing7592]

they are very fast especially when they bury themselves one minute they are they the next gone just like that. looking forward to watching these ones grow and breed too hopefully 😊👍

[@seandorman3948]

Your videos are so freakin awesome!

[@noahroy7145]

They really are! Talk about a living, breathing, legend!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you 🙏

[@khaoticone2005]

It's amazing what you do and it's more amazing you found a woman that is ok around spiders and is ok with your interest of insects.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

I’m very lucky 😊

[@Jaay_562]

Hi Dave…this reminds me. Have you given an update on your GBB that you rehoused on beastie mix?

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Not yet no 👍

[@susanelizabeth790]

Jumping in while still watching, I totally agree with what you just said, it's unfortunate the spider passed but these things happen and not always the fault of the sender so they shouldn't get undeserved negative, public, reviews

[@daveslittlebeasties]

We can only hope they do the right thing 👍

[@Solitude11-11]

On the moulting issue, I haven’t kept them but I would think logic dictates that in the wild the chances of there being a handy branch or something to climb on would be fairly remote? Looking forward to seeing their progress!

[@snakemannn1744]

Good content Dave ,,, i do enjoy your works and education there of '

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you 🙏

[@_Molecule]

what a neat little guy

[@a.j.l.thrifty]

Dont know why this was on my recommendations but I'm glad I found it ..very interesting

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thats awesome my friend and welcome to our channel 👍❤️

[@martink9481]

Nice clip as always. One question though, you mentioned that they can be easily overfed. This is a topic everyone on YT mentions from time to time but I never actually found a clip, in which is explained if and what issues can come along with overfeeding spiders and tarantulas. So maybe you make one about it.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

There’s an idea 😊

[@tguy4257]

Only negative thing I can think of over feeding is a shorter lifespan I would like to know other people experience and opinions also

[@mariestubbs4606]

Cant wait to see the updates on these lil un's ...

[@susannesamuelsson2930]

Nice video as usual Dave and Sweet Camera Lady! Those spiders are intresting but as all spiders and tarantulas not suitable as a pattable pet! Have a nice week both, greetings 🙏😊 from me and my cat Trollet 🐱🐾❤️ in Sweden. Ps. My husband has worked as a pipeline welder in the Sahara desert and he saw spiders, scorpions and tracks of snakes! He even experienced snowfall there but that's a rare event even if it gets cold normally during the nights as it gets very warm during the day. Some moisture comes on the sand with frost so I guess that some animal uses that as a water source just like the insects etc uses the moisture from the sea mist in the Namib desert.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Yes they do 👍

[@kevingraham3619]

Iv always put something for them to molt from Dave really had a notable problem, also when I thought a molt was due ie in next few days I would offer a wax worm to boost fluid intake.

[@gretchellestout3879]

Dave your growing quickly Cant wait for thd breeding!!😎

[@cbr900rr6]

Awesome video like usual... Where did you find those tubs???

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Spider shop

[@graemewright2046]

a very deadly but amazing spider PROFF, is the substrate too rocky for them at their size. great information on this spider. another fine video camera lady. take care guys many thanks

[@daveslittlebeasties]

There is a very fine sand mixed in with it and they have buried already 👍

[@reneeturcottecicigoi9435]

Hi Dave and Mrs. camera lady 😊Cool new spiders to add to your collection. When you put the lids on do you have to poke holes in them for oxygen flow?

[@daveslittlebeasties]

No there’s plenty in there for them 👍

[@rogthegoodboy3520]

Love these guys! Very cool to see how they bury themselves.

[@LegendaAgila]

They're cute and frightening at the same time : O

[@toni5431]

Another very interesting project I will look forward to your future video's on this spider. How are you coping with all the fuel price hikes Dave? I'm sure the Beastie Room isn't cheap to run with all that heating going.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Try not to think about it 😅

[@toocold8985]

I feel like the sand should of been finer.. seems abit to rocky to me . But I’m no expert..lol . Love the unboxing .. always have lived the sand spider and the trap door type spiders.. wish I could get ahold of one of the Japanese funnel webs .. have the Colombian funnel but can’t track a Japanese one

[@daveslittlebeasties]

The mix is made up of very fine sand 👍

[@dertobi488]

Amazing video as well as great specimens. I've been looking for them myself, sadly they are even rarer in the EU :(

[@QuestionReason]

Are these "true spiders"? Their carapace looks very tarantula to me. Wonderful spiders nonetheless! Looking forward to feeding and adult shells. Thank you Dave. 💜

[@madsexotics]

Yes these are true spiders not tarantulas 😊

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Yes they are 👍

[@DragonflyArtz1]

Neat. I think you ahould probably get a softer sand, but what do I know? I wish you every success! Love your spiders...from afar.😄

[@daveslittlebeasties]

They have already buried it is fine sand mixed in it 👍

[@DragonflyArtz1]

@@daveslittlebeasties Oh good. See- what do I know?

[@James-bristol]

Great video dave,

[@davidjennings4070]

Another great video Dave, always looking forward to your next one.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@briannaselhorst9200]

It's hilarious watching them try to climb the sides lol

[@konohamarusaurtobi409]

Whoa those are beautiful fast spiders 🕷 Dave love the videos keep up the good work same with camera lady. 📷

[@daveslittlebeasties]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@papillonone1417]

Great vid, thanks!

[@albarosewilliams7443]

I was watching the closeups intently, thinking for sure one of them was going to make a mad dash! Why is it that they can't climb the smooth surfaces? I just have to tell you that I've never been so captivated by any programming since I was a kid watching a child's science show entitled "Mr. Wizard." I guess that makes you the Mr. Wizard of the spider world.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

😂😂😂

[@syphonuk]

Quick question. How do you go about heating your animal room? I moved from London to Scotland about 18 months ago and didn't bother heating my spider room until I moved. I have a 2kw fan heater that is set to come at 20C and go off at 25C but I daresay the actual temperature is a bit inconsistent around the room. In the time I've been at the new address, I've picked up about 60 slings and none have really grown so I am guessing the room is too cold. For example, I got a 1cm LP while in London and it matured as a male within 18 months. I picked up another 1cm LP when I moved and it's grown to about 2cm in the same length of time. With the cost of energy these days, I'm interested to see how other people heat their rooms/enclosures. Thanks

[@daveslittlebeasties]

I heat my room with a oiled filled radiator

[@soultaff]

Love your work Dave ❤️ . My question to you is this “ I’m considering keeping a “ Goliath bird eater “ as a complete novice ! Firstly would I be allowed, secondly, are they difficult to look after . Being there welfare would be a priority . Regards Dave 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ???

[@daveslittlebeasties]

They are great spiders but but you need to keep on top of their humidity requirements check out my videos on them and see what you think , they can be quit the handful 👍

[@thomream1888]

Hi 'ya Dave, nice show today! I've been watching for about a years now, and have really enjoyed these 'creature classes" because that I exactly what they are. I'm not volunteering for an test, but my knowledge of all things "buggy" has grown immensely thanks to you. But I would like to give a big "THANK YOU" to Mrs. Dave, one of the most awesome camera operators I've had the pleasure of watching. Several times while watching this episode I found myself thinking "oh, great shot there" or "wow, nice zoom". Most people would not even notice such things, and that is truly the mark of astounding skill. Does your wife have a background in photography or cinema? Maybe part of an episode she could talk about her equipment, training and skills. And do you edit the video or does she? What software do you use? It's about time you share you 'secret weapon' with the rest of us, Dave! And maybe you could talk about yourself as well: how you got started collecting critters, are you a member of any organizations or clubs, where did you learn about beasties, etc. It's been enjoyable getting to know you and your collections over that past year or so, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to know more about what you do and why. Thanks for your efforts in educating us, and taking the time to make these videos. Please keep up the great work! Cheers mate. Thom from Fresno California USA

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Hi thom , we are both just amateurs with no formal training just point and shoot , I have liked photography for many years but only play at it , my wife does not like being the other side of the camera , very shy 😂so glad your enjoying the content my friend ❤️👍

[@thomream1888]

Boy, I can relate to your wife's idea - take the pictures and you don't have to be in them! But she has a very good eye for composition and also flow - assembling all the video into a smooth, interesting order. The two of you make a great team and Dave, you have a vert smooth, pleasing voice. If you're ever looking for part-time work you might talk to some of your local radio stations. Just as long as it doesn't cut into our Beastie-Time!!! Crack on, mate.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

@@thomream1888 ❤❤❤❤

[@smiley4288]

Wow you make it look so easy!!! 👍🕷️👍

[@waltergastiger]

Where is Dave Located and does he give tours visiting his place,He is very Interesting and Im nevered bored watching his show.Keep up the Good work Dave.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Hi Walter im in the uk and no I have never done a tour 😂👍

[@danny_mack]

well that should be a pairing video to look out for in the future, do they get very big in physical size? are they harsh on the males as a species? as i imagine trying to intervene maybe problematic considering the medically significant venom, would they also be your most venomous spider you own? going to have to look and see if you did a vid with your female before she passed now.... so many questions, but great vid guys looking forward to seeing more of those little guys

[@daveslittlebeasties]

These. get. around 2 inch and very little is known about there breeding 👍

[@gailwanhala6275]

such cool spiders

[@vickiezaccardo1711]

I immediately noticed that the description said ' 6 eyed' so that intrigued me. I've mentioned for some reason your tarantulas s eyes draw me and I've been waiting for a video on the eyes. I just did a peek research. Learned that spiders have 8, 6, 4, or 2 eyes ( but always an even number) ( tarantulas have 8), and it says that some spiders such as cave dwellers may have none. It wasn't clear if they actually have no eyes or if they have just lost the sight due to the environment. Said some spiders have 8 eyes all in front which seems to defeat the purpose of them having so many. Have been waiting to tell you and Camera Lady I think you would have been pleased with me this past week. There was a weenie little spider on my stove top. A year ago I would have smashed it with something. Instead I took a little plastic medicine cup and use it for a catch cup. Wasn't sure what I could use for a lid. I was hoping it would climb the sides to the inverted floor. It didn't. I finally used a paper thin piece of cardboard and slid it under and brought it outside. You should have seen that little bugger take off. Not sure all creepy crawlers in here will be treated so nicely but I was glad to see him go his merry way.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Well done im impressed ❤️❤️❤️

[@vickiezaccardo1711]

@@daveslittlebeasties Will be waiting for the video about the eyes. Hope you can get to one someday.

[@BogachanTurk]

Hi Dave, i want to ask a question. Is that area big for babies? Some people said that "small area is better than bigger". Good days and best wishes from Turkey.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

These are fine in here you just need to monitor the food and make sure there getting it👍

[@nicoladolby2154]

Great video Dave! Just out of interest, is the Hexopthalma hahnii on the DWA list?

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Im not sure tio be honest , you can get the full list up on the internet

[@LAUGHOUTLOUDPUPPETS]

ry cool Dave like these ones

[@debrabolton9372]

I will stick will the tarantulas. These spiders are scary to me. Very interesting video. How large do they get?

[@daveslittlebeasties]

About 3 inch leg span 👍

[@funkyyy12345]

Dave they need some corkbark since they like bit highter spot for front legs when they moult. Also they need to have sand witch is really easy tu burrow. This pebbles are bad idea.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

It’s made up of very fine sand they have already buried away👍as for the moulting I have had better results with them on just sand no climbing

[@judithhobson2807]

Hi Dave, thanks for the video. How big will they grow to approx?

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Around 2inch or so

[@mcj5644]

Nice one, Dave! 👍

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@L.V.exoticpets]

Had 2 coadi Mondaes shipped to the petsotre once picked them up st the airport one was dead sucks but it does happen:(

[@brianlindsay9097]

Very nice! How long do they live?

[@daveslittlebeasties]

They appear to have a pretty long life around 10 years but theres not too much information 👍