Tarantula Feeding Video XI

Well, it's been almost a year since I've posted one of these, and I had to do some feeding this weekend, so I figure...what the heck!
00:00 Theme
00:27 Introduction
1:12 P. ornata
3:18 G. rosea
5:25 Phormictopus sp. "Bayahibe"
7:15 L. polycuspulatus
10:12 Theraphosinae sp. "Roatan"
10:30 Xenesthis intermedia (spider in thumbnail!)
16:50 T. blondi
20:25 P. auratus
23:10 T. vagans
25:57 Xenesthis sp. "Bright"
29:15 Phormictopus sp. "Salinas"
32:35 Xenesthis sp. "Tenebris"
35:40 P. antinous
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[@kevinpoe8137]

The Chilobrachys sp electric blue has officially been described by science and is now classified as Chilobrachys natanicharum

[@zulemazahir666]

No way!! Thank you so much for commenting this, that's exciting news.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Kevin! Yup, I covered that on my podcast last week. Now, I just have to get another one...:)

[@Taterhole]

How about that

[@ifliptoomuch]

Finally

[@marat5617]

It IS a big brown spider...it's a big, brown, velvety, soft, adorable, incredible, Mack truck, bear cub of a spider 🥰 ...and I LOVE THEM!!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

FANTASTIC! hahaha Thanks!!!

[@ChadHog01]

I have a 4 year old G. Rosea that is still the size of a bottle cap lol. Love my slow growers

[@TomsBigSpiders]

So, it's not just me, Chad? haha

[@noxeradico1112]

It's a really good looking brown spider.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Haha

[@tinabbaker37]

I love that you got photo bombed in the beginning of this video by a tarantula 😅. I needed to laugh. Thank you and I love you guys very much. Go back and look 😅

[@TomsBigSpiders]

They're always trying to get on camera. haha

[@christophersamuelson451]

Tom I’m old enough to remember when it was G. spatulata, but I digress.😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Shhhhhh...you're dating yourself! haha

[@A1Arachnids]

Maybe a Tom cleans all the water dishes needs to become a series haha ( a lil maintenance video can be cool to see and you can highlight different species (maybe add a feeding)). learning proper husbandry is really informative and can help new keepers prolong the lifespans of slings, juveniles and adults! I also want to see your spiders react to your presence when having to do maintenance. Thanks for the amazing work Tom I've learned so much from your sling guide!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Billie and I actually shot something like that many years ago, but my phone deleted it before I could post. haha

[@kismitj]

tarantulas and water dishes full of dirt are a classic. i sat and watched my t vagans fill her dish up one night, one clump of dirt at a time. and my avic always leaves her boluses in hers.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Kismitj! It totally is! hahaha They use them as garbages.

[@pv-nic7755]

Hey Tom, I would REALLY like to see the E. Campustrarus in a feature video if you still have either one. Thanks for another great video. Billie definitely is the best camera lady/person out of all the Tarantulas keepers on KZbin.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I still have a female, and I've been trying to get video of her out of her den. haha And thank you so much from both of us!!!

[@teresarosebeary3052]

It's not JUST a big brown spider... it's a HUGE big brown spider! THAT'S what makes her special and worth watching! ❤

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahahah YES, Teresa! I agree!

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

We are still in the 90's here. Glad we do not get snow and ice. It has been over 100 degrees 50 days in a row. Give Billie a standing ovation for her camera work. She is the Tarantulator. Have a great week. These T's are so pretty. I have my 3 year old great granddaughter watching with me. She says they are pwetty.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Ewwwwww...hahaha We're down to the 70s during the day and low 50s at night. I'd take it a bit cooler, though. :) And thank you so much, Joyce! :) Tell your granddaughter that we said hello!

[@trala8911]

It’s weird watching these videos after getting used to you from the podcast. It’s like ‘Whoa! Tom’s voice is coming out of some dude’s mouth!’ 😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

BAHAHAHA! I forget that some folks find me from the podcast first! haha

[@reptiletailz108]

The rainbow ridge of Roaches

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahaha Yes!

[@user-wd3pg6os3h]

Your xenesthis intermediate is absolutely beautiful!!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you!

[@JasonBooth79]

My previous record of 18 hours for a dubia playing dead inches from a spider, in its web, was recently beaten. At 24 hours I dribbled water on the one in my H. gabonensis 😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's insane, Jason!

[@vanessasmith5227]

I love listening to yourself and Billie bouncing off each other with your comments 😅❤ Great footage once again Billie 😍❤

[@vanessasmith5227]

I must check your other videos for H cafreriana care too, finally found a sling for sale here across the pond, first time I've ever seen them for sale so I had to snap one up, especially as it had just been my birthday 😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Vanessa! These are the videos that are really fun for us to make. And didn't she do a great job? Holy jeeze!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Congrats on snapping one up - they are gorgeous! Happy Birthday!

[@C.S.M.Hageroth]

Just a big brown spider? Get out! :D They are awesome. I got all the Theraphosas and I love them. Mine are all very chill except my blondi boy, he is cray cray. :D I got an auratus boy and a girl, they are one of the most beautiful Tarantulas in the hobby. Not only the gold but the red and purplish of the abdomen are breathtaking. Awesome video. Not saying that you should do more feeding videos but maybe do more of those "random" mixes of spiders showcasing. *cheers, Tom! PS: I got the same thing going with my roaches.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

THANK YOU! haha I agree completely. And auratus don't get enough credit for their beauty. And I'll try to mix it up a bit more! :)

[@reptiletailz108]

Thost baby's are so beautiful and the gold on that auratus is insane i have a harpactira pulchripes sling and he gold is just starting to show andnin the right light its so cool and its starting to get the blue and even as a sling man sshe or he is doing a ton on work in her enclosure i absolutely love what shes done made her self a 2 entrance tunnel under her cork and webbed up the entire top with 2 perfect lil circles in web so awesome

[@reptiletailz108]

I absolutely know what it is

[@jameswatt5261]

Nice video. Cuban gold and vegans especially looking stunning

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, James! Thank you so much!

[@Lisa-eu9fy]

Awesomeness as always!🕷♥️⭐♥️⭐♥️🕷

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Lisa!

[@eriktopping8473]

I ❤ big brown spiders!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Bahahaha YES!

[@badandy925]

That X. intermedia was absolutely stunning! I have a young female and now I am even more anxious to see her next molt 👀 I also have one of each of the Theraphosa species and a bunch of different Aphonopelma, they are some of the most beautiful (brown) spiders in my collection. 👍🕷

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I was so glad that Billie got those colors to show up. And I love the brown spiders myself! Thank you!

[@michaeltaylor2449]

AWESOME !

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Michael!

[@angela_tarantulas]

Great video Tom 🎉 thanks!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Angela!

[@jamesprice7470]

Great feeding video Tom.really enjoyed it.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank youso much, James!

[@liquidwiberg]

Been wanting some kind of Xenesthis for quite a while but the species has always confused me, they all look very similar (or the same on google). Fairly set on intermedia after seeing this video! Its great to see multiple different sp. in the same go. Would love a video where you just show all your Phormictopus/Pamphobeteus/Xenesthis one after the other or even side by side 😊

[@thomasbazin1529]

Yeah would love seeing all Ts of these genera in Tom's collection at a glance! And maybe add in the Theraphosa spp just to make the big butts team complete. :-)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'll have to get to work on that one...great idea! And Theraphosa, too!

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

Good photos of lovely spiders. Love the purple bloom spider.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Michael Nancy!

[@tanakeilidh384]

8 is Enough! 😂

[@FBAMaroon]

Great stuff ❤ new fan

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much!

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great feeding video.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you , Chantal!

[@deewhitcha6014]

love a good feeding video

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Dee!

[@aquasian21]

Awesome vid Tom! Absolutely gorgeous tarantulas 😍 and top notch filming yet again Billie 👌 That was a really interesting point you said about phormictopus auratus not being blue slings I had never heard that before. I just recently got my first auratus sling but mine is looking that blue colour so I’m not sure if I’ll have a surprise phormictopus 🤷‍♀️ I want to collect as many of the genus as poss anyway so I’m excited to see what the wee guy turns out to be 😊

[@joannegalway1226]

Hi Tom & your very talented Billie on Camera Duty 💙💕🕷️ Wow, just wow! That was a very special video. Your Tarantulas done you proud, eating on camera ( mostly) I can’t believe that some people have to go and put down your T. Blondi, I see them as beautiful. They were the species that intrigued me when I was so afraid of spiders in general. That blue/purple bloom T. Is absolutely gorgeous 😊😊 Meant to ask you last time, Do your students know what you do as a hobby? And if they do know, what do they think about it? Have a great week ahead, hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend too! Take care 😊😊

[@tinabbaker37]

Billie I love your laugh and reactions in the background. Enjoying this video so much ❤

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahaha Thanks, Tina!!!

[@deckape714]

Wow That was Great Tom and Billie.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you very much!

[@RealMelodyBlue]

Oooo 😮 that X. intermedia is absolutely gorgeous ❤❤❤

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Melody!

[@321cynth]

That was a f7n video! Thanks to you and Billie!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much!

[@su3stantial128]

Greetings Tom, I just finished listening to the entire podcast fully through. Such a great podcast for a spider nerd such as myself. I listen every day at work all day, and it helps get me through my day. I will be listening through a second time in full. I just wanted to let you know how much I greatly appreciate what you do for the hobby! Ps. My wife loved the q/a with Billie and can relate to her a ton.😂😂😂

[@billsmith1998]

for everyone thinking "big brown spider". get the T Apophysis. its a bit more colorful and also massive.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

On my last T. apophosis video, someone called it, "A big brown spider."

[@billsmith1998]

@@TomsBigSpiders its a shame. videos dont do them justice. seeing one in person is much more impressive.

[@chrisobt]

Thx for the video Tom, it's great to see them all in "action" and Xenesthis sp. is always a eyecatcher! But I also enjoyed to see the T.vagans , they are really underrated. And the little rosea is so gorgeous! It's no secret, as you now, I love Tliltocatl and Grammostola! But all spiders in the video are so beautiful! And I definitley need a Lasiodorides polycuspulatus in my collection! Stunning Spider! Stay save! Greetings Chris 🤘

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Chris! Yeah, I wanted to mix a couple hobby staples in there. The vagans is just stunning. And that L. polycuspulatus has to be seen in person to be truly appreciated. The shots just don't do it justice. As always, thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Have a great weekend!

[@pepperlee2313]

Great video I enjoyed seeing different species. The Blue Bloom was absolutely the most beautiful tarantula I ever seen.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Pepper!

[@stuartcox6404]

Another great video! 👍😁...oh yeah!... re the Barbarous growth enclosures!..called reptile growth here in the UK...got a couple of the 8x8x8's,great enclosures !! Thanks for the heads up 👍..mine came with rubber plugs for the cable whole,which was good, but don't really need as both T's are too big to escape 🙂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Stuart! Yeah, they sell some as Reptile Growth here too. So strange. haha And I need some of those plugs!

[@aracnidotaxonomy]

Hey bud, the fact that you number these... 😂😂😂 speaks volumes. All the best to the entire Moran family.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's PROVES that I don't do many, right? haha Thanks bud!

[@ThomasTheArachnerd]

What an extremely entertaining feeding video!! The Phormictopus and Xenesthis species showing off their stunning looks as always 😍

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Thomas!

[@ThomasTheArachnerd]

@@TomsBigSpiders You're most welcome my dude!! 👍 Oh and by the way, on my quest to collect more of the Phornmictopus genus, I finally got a Dominican Purple I've always dreamt about 🤩 For a sling she's super food aggro and really active like the others too 😂

[@georgecardiff1946]

Fantastic video Tom and Billie seemed to enjoy it alot, And as always Tom every species featured in superb condition, but the T Blondi is absolutely stunning and one i have to get at some stage in the near future.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, George! We had a blast with this one. :)

[@brucefrye8799]

Tom I really enjoyed this video and most of all of them I've learned so much from you about different breeds of the best tips on husbandry thank you sir

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Bruce!

[@elizabethdurocher8308]

Love seeing all the beautiful spiders. No matter what color they always amaze me. My family tell me if I get a spider I would have to find another place to live. So these videos make me happy. Thanks for this video.💙

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Awwwww...that's the way my mom was. As soon as I moved out with Billie, we got a tarantula. haha The time will come! Thank you!

[@billyjack4772]

Love the feeding video. I can't wait until my 2 inch X. intermedia sling gets bigger to sport those stunning colors.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much! And it shouldn't be too long!

[@Stojevaltz]

Just wanted to say a big thank you from sweden. You are a big inspiration. I only have 35 spiders from 16 different different species. but i blame you for not having more, or less. because my current amount is just perfect for my schedule. have a nice weekend.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello from the US! Thank you so much for the very kind words. Sounds like you have an excellent collection there!

[@tarantularamblings3149]

Love this video Tom .Shame on you Bilie 😂for scaring tom ,but you made up for it with some great camara work . I feel inspired to make a great feeding video now . Already have requests, need to show how the bumba horrida seem to feel things from a long way away even though they are not very hairy .

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Right? I had to bleep myself because of her! haha Thank you so much! Let me know when yours is up!

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video feeding Tom

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Moon! Did you ever send footage of that species that you wanted me to identify? I haven't seen anything...

[@tarantulaferret9414]

Love your spiders. The T.stirmi is a beautiful big spider.! I love the T. Vagans, I have a mature male who matured out a year or so ago and is still active and going strong. And 2 females. Pokies are awesome too I have two Regalis's, and a Striata I named Java. (Funny story there). Those are just a few. Between my mom and I we have a little 80 spiders..

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I love pokies myself. Such regal spiders. Love the name! haha And that's quite the collection!

[@mostlytanks447]

Causal pan over to the clean water dish 😂 Great video, as always.

[@Shannon-LikeTheRiver]

Such a great video! Keeping my eye out for a stirmi yo grow out myself ❤

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Shannon! And that's awesome!

[@thomasbazin1529]

Hey Tom! Great footage as always, very entertaining! I'm still partial to Pamphos though. That girl really hit like a truck... not exactly on target but does it matter? Their takedowns are just awesome to watch. ;-) Keep it up! 🤟

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Thomas! Thanks so much, bud! I like Pamphos as well...but I also love that the Phormictopus females keep their pretty colors as the Pamphos brown out. That said, two AWESOME genera of tarantulas!

[@thomasbazin1529]

@@TomsBigSpiders yeah that's the sad part about Pamphos. But these females really do shine for 1-2 months after a molt. ;-) Got to check where I can still find room for a X. or Phormictopus sp (or even T. blondi, but I can't find any slings yet...) Will have to set up a really nice enclosure though ("mini jungle"), or my wife won't appreciate haha

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

I just love feeding videos thanks for sharing awesome video Respect 🫡

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Cooper!

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

@@TomsBigSpiders your welcome

[@krampageofficial]

I really enjoyed watching your feeding video. From Philippines

[@madhokte]

My Phoemictopus auratus finally molted after months!!! I just walked in the check and at first was worried but then i saw the stretches!

[@ttv.snakez1x402]

Wow the L.poly is beautiful 👀😩

[@jtreinen762]

I'd love to see an update on those Ephebopus slings. Hopefully there'll be a genus review in the works in a couple years.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

VERY soon. I have all four species, and they are going to need rehousings before the year is over!

[@1968tmb]

Beautiful spiders Tom! I didn't see Nickie though which I would have liked to have seen.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Nicki was being a brat and ran and hid when I went to feed her. hahaha

[@lynnettecook6973]

Lolololol!!!!! Good one Billie, thanks for the laugh!!!!! ALL your T's are beautiful Tom and I can relate regarding the water dishes. My T's love to rearrange their decor but so do my lizards, they keep me hopping. Curiosity is killing me, why do you not tong feed? Does it harm them somehow? I love to learn, and you have taught me a lot!!!!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

She scared the poo out of me, Lynette...don't encourage her! haha I don't tong feed because I don't see a point in it. They should be able to hunt on their own. Also, spiders can miss the prey and shoot up the tongs, which can be dangerous. They can also crack fangs on them if they grab the tongs and not the prey. Thank you so much!

[@lynnettecook6973]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. So far, mine haven't run up the tongs but a lot of the times I just drop in their dinner. Have a great week!!! 🙂

[@OKScottT]

I love how all xenesthis sp seem to have that arrow on their heads. They missed some cool common names.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

They really did!

[@LadyKakizaki]

Tom I love you so much, but Rainbow Road is a level in Mario Kart. Rainbow Bridge is for dogs/cats/birds/etc. I call it the Big Roach Pile in the Sky :) That Xenesthis intermedia is absolutely stunning, I'm planning to do some pairing coming up and not to count my spiderlings before they hatch but this may be something where I trade the whole sac for a Xen sling. Loved your Lasiodorides sp. that was absolutely adorable! Also, I relistened to the podcast about curtain web spiders and I thiiiink it may be time for me to get one! A few of my vendors have sericata so I'm looking at that! HAAHHAAH You and Billie are so funny! You guys are couple goals for sure! I do not like when people touch my neck so I would have flipped out! The teal on the femurs of that sp. Salinas are INSANE! Reminds me of the colours on a T. ockerti tbh. Awesome video Tom, keep up the awesome work! - Charlotte

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Charlotte, if I want to picture my animals forever driving around in cute little karts, that's my business. Stop stomping on my dreams.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahaha Billie already gave me a hard time with this. haha

[@LadyKakizaki]

@@TomsBigSpiders hahahahaha totally fair!!!!!

[@pennystreet8183]

What I love about feeding videos is seeing all the different colours on them. In Australia it’s brown. Brown grey. Brown black 😅 Love them still 😊 But just love the colours of other countries spiders Love from Australia

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Penny! I DO love the Australian species. I have one, S. crassipes, and she's fantastic. We can't get many of them in the US, though!

[@rachellehenson5568]

I totally got the reference “8 is enough” lol. Great vid and beautiful Ts. I have a subadult X. Intermedia and they are just stunning. Are T. Blondi your favorite Theraphosa species?? I have a juvie Apophysis. You have M. Robustum don’t you?? Proly can’t really do a feeding vid with them bc they are so skittish. They are absolutely gorgeous, but so darn skittish. Do you have an absolute favorite species or genus?? I know you’ve always really liked Phormictopus. You used to talk about them a lot in older vids. Sorry to ramble on 🤣. Have a great rest of the weekend!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yay, I'm not the only one who remembers that show! haha As for favorite Theraphosa species, I honestly don't think that I have one. I keep all three and I love them. :) Yes, I have two M. robustum, but they usually hide in their burrows. Favorite genera are Phormictopus and Poecilotheria. Have a great weekend!

[@davidknep]

My female Xenesthis sp white died at about 5”. She molted and lost her fangs and she survived till she molted again. Then a few months later she stopped eating and then died

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Ugh. I'm so sorry to hear that, David. I can definitely share in your pain. That's exactly what mine did!

[@shieldmaiden2660]

Great video Tom! Kudos to Billie for the camera work!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much from both of us!

[@cswworkshop4224]

great feeding video Tom. Did Billie get a new camera? The clarity and color is fire!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much! No, we changed what we did with the lighting this time! Thank you!

[@JeffR.-ne4zg]

Hi Tom! Thank you for the great video. I’ve only got one Xenestis, but I’m super glad I picked the intermedia. Stunning and one of my favorites in my collection. For sure like to see some of the species in my collection in your videos. Quick question, I’ve got a Dubia colony going and was curious to know how you know if you have an older female Dubia?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome, Jeff! The X. intermedia is definitely stunning. As for the roaches. I try to watch for the ones that don't have eggsacs for a while.

[@migueltonnies6856]

Some stunning nw spiders. I may have to review my penchant to OW's😅

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Miguel! Let me know if you do. :)

[@migueltonnies6856]

@@TomsBigSpiders am getting there Sir. Got me a couple of NW's alteady( I had a 10% ratio NW / OW) am going to increase it.😀

[@rosalocalinda]

I can't believe your rosea is 9!! Mine is just about that size or maybe a little bigger and she's 2 1/2!!! I got her as a wee little thing

[@rosalocalinda]

Oh and because I know you like to hear, I keep my temps 65-75 and I'm not an aggressive feeder.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Girl...stop bragging. Hahaha I don't know what's wrong with mine - she just doesn't want to grow up! haha And thanks for coming with the temps!

[@rosalocalinda]

@@TomsBigSpiders :p you're going to be even more offended when you find out i gave her away a couple of weeks ago. It was my friend's dream species and I couldn't think of a better birthday present. I'm gagging at my own generosity. Do you ever do that? Give away spiders just because you have a lot of them and you know it'll make someone sooo happy?

[@user-by7ls3vc2n]

it's just a big brown spider 🤪

[@TomsBigSpiders]

You're a big brown hole. hahaha

[@candyscott489]

Rainbow Bridge ❤️💛💚💙💜 Funny & Great Vid !!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, Billie already gave me a hard time with that one. I like to picture my deceased animals playing Mario Kart.

[@jemrobertoacosta]

It's a big brown spider but there's just something different with Theraposa, is it the sheen, the striping don't know but it just makes them really beautiful

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I agree completely, Jem!

[@stefanostokatlidis4861]

I also have the same issue with them not eating in front of the camera. I don’t know how others achieve this so consistently. They may edit in and out successful feedings from several times. Otherwise I cannot understand it. For some reason, I rarely hear about Formictopus or Xenesthis among general keepers nor I encounter them often for sale. Why are they so rare? Very beautiful rare species.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Stefan! Mine have gotten better over the years. In the old days, we would try to feed 20 and get maybe 5 to eat. haha

[@clnfreakone8486]

My regalis the other day chased a roach down in her enclosure… with a roach in her fangs it was fantastic to see lol…Somehow my list of “wants” keeps getting longer every time I see another Tom and Billie video .. ugh 😑.. current top 4 on the list are: Grammostola pulchripes Pterinochilus murinus HARPACTIRA PULCHRIPES Poecilotheria rufilata

[@TomsBigSpiders]

And I'm so sorry for that - I know that I probably cost people a lot of money in spider purchases. haha Great list!

[@user-wd3pg6os3h]

Curly hair tarantulas where I live are $15. Mine is. Pretty large

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Wow, that's super inexpensive!

[@Jubbyman13]

Hey Tom! Great video as always! I had a question for you. I was looking into getting another tarantula (girlfriend permitting haha) and I wanted your opinion on which to get? I am currently keeping a Brachypelma harmorii, Avicularia avicularia, Tliltocatl albopilosus, Acanthoscurria geneculata, and a Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens. I prefer terrestrial or arboreal new worlds at the moment that are mostly out and about. Please let me know your recommendations! I hope this isn't too much to ask 😁Thanks!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I love the "girlfriend permitting". haha Honestly, it really comes down to your personal preferences. With the ones you have, I would say that you'd be ready for your first Phormictopus species. They eat great, grow quickly, and get big. They are also very easy to keep. As for which species, maybe a P. auratus?

[@tombashforth3025]

🕷🕷🕷👍

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Tom!

[@CelticRiver252]

Another great video. Out of curiosity, why do you choose not to tong feed?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello! Well, I find it to be completely unnecessary; they can find and eat prey on their own and don't need to be spoon fed. But, it's more because they can overshoot the tongs and prey items ending up on a hand or arm (I know a few folks who were bit because of this). They can also grab the tongs with their fangs, cracking or breaking one. Hope that helps!

[@leesreptilesandaquatics6368]

Wish my feeding videos went like yours do even if they dont eat at least you get to see them

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, my old feeding video were trainwrecks. haha I get it!

[@leesreptilesandaquatics6368]

@@TomsBigSpiders yea sometimes they like actually make it easy for us lol

[@lucnadeau2821]

Lots of beauties there, Tom ! Loved seeing the G. rosea and T. vagans especially. Will need to experience the latter at some point. Stay safe and thanks for sharing :)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Luc! I figured that those two might catch your eye. haha Hope all is well!

[@Chaotic4Exotics]

I have a stirmi who dropped 4 legs and in devastated she eats drinks and is young but im waiting on a molt so badly❤

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hopefully, her next molt goes well!

[@alizaburn8134]

Great video! Do you use any software, smartphone app etc to keep tracks of feeding?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Aliza! No, it tended to add to much time to feedings. I start at one side, and work my way around. When one molts, I mark it with a sticky note and feed those spiders an extra time during the week. Slings also get fed once a week.

[@brandimyhren6317]

Covered in what looks like mites the xenesthis sp Tenebris? Could be why it’s not growing as fast as others. Pretty sure

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Brandi. It has dirt on it from its burrow, not mites. Just in case you saw something that I didn't I ran up and examined it with a flashlight. No mite. Thanks!

[@billsmith1998]

If you wanna actually experience an arboreal Tarantula hunting and actually taking down prey in front of you. Use moths. I use waxworm and hornworm moths. The wingbeats drive them insane

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'll definitely try that, Bill...thank you!

[@billsmith1998]

@@TomsBigSpiders Avics and the Versicolors go ballistic

[@Thattarantulagirl]

With phormictopus species, does the color on their carapace have any benefits to them in the wild? Or have they just evolved that way?? I wouldn't think bright pink would hide them very well lol

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello! I don't think that it really does! It's just how they evolved.

[@jhhyuu_DaveIsNoProfessor]

Are these tarantulas like breeded?? It seems these showed up out of nowhere...just curious

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yes, there are a lot of folks who breed these in captivity.

[@BriDia3]

@TomsBigSpiders I hope you see this. I've got 37 Ts currently. Slings, Juveniles and Adults. I've created a pretty decent dubia roach colony because crickets at 17cents a piece are getting way too expensive. Especially because I've also got Geckos, Frogs and a Bearded Dragon. One big problem though: The damn Roaches seem to hide and/or play dead(?) ! My Spiders especially, but not only them, can't seem to find or don't wanna hunt the Dubias. The baby dubias don't seem fat enough for the slings. I give them a meal worm with the head cut off every other day. Any advice on this darn Dubias? Please 🙏

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I think that I might have answered this on another comment?

[@BriDia3]

@TomsBigSpiders I commented the same thing on two posts in hopes that you'd see it and have an answer. You ❤️ed both and responded to this one that you think you answered the question already. To my current knowledge and notifications you haven't yet. At least not my question. Maybe someone asked the same thing or something similar 🤔 ? Anyway... at the risk of repeating yourself, I would still very very much appreciate your advice and so would my mini zoo

[@sydneyhunt6681]

Hay is your lava tarantula still going I got 3 and need more information on them 2 of mine have dug under I think in pre molt but been some time not seen them

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Unfortunately, mine was a male and has since passed. I need to get another.

[@970zfinest]

Hey 👋 question I have a Brachypelma Emilia that's about one and a half inches. It's in a 4 and a half by 4 and half container should I server an eviction notice and put it into a med size critter keeper for now?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello! At 1.5", that container should be fine for another molt or two. That said, it wouldn't hurt if you did move it. I'd probably wait until after it molted again.

[@970zfinest]

@TomsBigSpiders You're the best, thanks a lot!!

[@970zfinest]

​@TomsBigSpiders hey Tom will my tarantula remove dead or eaten prey out its burrow? Also is there a place I can download you're care guide books?

[@darrenrandle8121]

Hi mate just wondering how many tarantula species do you have and how many spiders do you have in total ?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Darren. I currently keep around 250 tarantulas/spiders total with about 140 species.

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

Aurum is the Latin word for gold. So that T is GOLD not bronze. Bronze is an alloy of copper and copper has a pinkish hue to it. The metals are not the same. That T looks like it has gold covering it. Jet black looks great with the bluish gray forelegs.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Joyce! It's GOLD...end of story! hahaha :)

[@RyanJ14115]

Just found your channel ... good content thx man.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Ryan! And welcome!

[@netseotrailsedc8113]

Hey Tom, I just picked up a Lasiodorides striatus sling a couple days ago, and I can’t find much info on them as far as humidity requirements. Do you have any info? Thanks.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I have to rehouse mine soon, so I'll do a video on it!

[@reptiletailz108]

Ok so im curious im not sure how u feed if u dont tong feed? Im guessing u just drop them in? What about with slings

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Tarantulas are excellent hunters. I drop the prey in, and they eat it. :) Tiny slings, I will sometimes prekill something or drop in a cricket leg. Slings will scavenge feed.

[@snakekid7466]

What are those clear enclosures with the top lid that opens? What are the original purpose? Where did you get them

[@TomsBigSpiders]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FPTRL12/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 These?

[@discospiders]

I have a pair of Phormictopus salinas, around 6”. I didn’t realize they are probably synonymous with P. full green! What about sp. green and gold? Phormictopus is so confusing!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Did I say full green? If I did, it should be green femur.

[@discospiders]

@@TomsBigSpiders so there is full green, green femur, and green with gold carapace?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@discospiders Supposedly, yes!

[@discospiders]

So far, I have Salinas, Sabana, full green, Dom. Purple, rose Blue, auratus, Atrichomatus and Sierra! Most are juvenile to subadult. Slings look almost identical, it’s really not until they hit sub-adult that you notice distinguishing characteristics of each species! Physical looks aside, it’s such a great genus!