Rehousing Three Angry OBT's!

My OBT's are due for a rehouse. Are OBT's as bad as their reputation?
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[@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.

[@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?

[@rockymountainspiderfreaks3722]

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

[@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?

[@dustystotler1376]

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. 😁

[@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

[@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 😆

[@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.

[@Z3R0810]

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

[@angela_tarantulas]

My heart dropped several times 😱 OBTs are no joke 😱

[@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.

[@edgufler1122]

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

[@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!

[@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 ❤

[@NiagaraLiving]

Brave Man!

[@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 😂

[@PocketBee100]

that fish tank in back looks amazing!

[@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 🤘🤘

[@neozeon8847]

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

[@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!

[@lightfoot3202]

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

[@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!

[@legobatman8353]

That little guy sure had some attitude.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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. 🕷❤

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

hello great video rehouseing Alex

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thank you!

[@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. 😁

[@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

[@martincrazereptiles8477]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@bobbiscrittercave2348]

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

[@zacharyplays2456]

I have to do that exact same thing in a week

[@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. 😁

[@snoopywg]

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

[@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😂.

[@stellarosebelladonna6872]

He looks like he's doing ok when he's transferring it from enclosure to enclosure with the catch cup but I've mostly seen others use paintbrushes to poke and guide their T's around. But if the stick he's using works for him that's fine. The method does depend from person to person after all.

[@holliemmx88]

How do they make that sound?

[@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.

[@makisKARATZIDIS]

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

[@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?

[@kirkvj8330]

What color form is she?

[@SON91]

class nice u noticed it lol

[@imitchell6663]

Out of all my ts i find my obt to be one of the calmest.

[@lawrencehaguewood5857]

Going to try breeding before little dude kicks the bucket

[@shardsniffer8791]

My h maculata is far more nerve-wracking to rehouse than my obt.

[@defeatSpace]

Today I learned that male tarantulas threat display with their double sex organs!

[@gavsTarantulas]

Great video I love an obt never tub mine I let them walk from enclosure to enclosure ha ha

[@TarantulaHaven]

That’s awesome. I had one of mine get spooked from a roach I dropped in and it bolted and ran out. Took me forever to catch it put it back. I wasn’t taking that chance. 😂

[@carinogabrielreddt.291]

I know I don't. LOL

[@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.

[@redaacheache6868]

They're so beautifull 😍

[@mhaaddict2630]

Pfffffft, i know i dont 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Joelyrollify]

Better you than me lol.

[@svenjanssen3173]

You poke m thats why its fighting you. Just place the stick on top of him and push him down in stead of pokikg.

[@littlec128]

My obt is a good girl she was easier to be to rehouse than my smithi

[@TarantulaHaven]

Cool. I’ve seen some that can be calm. I’m hoping that may change when mine get older.

[@terilynemarroquin8050]

Loved every thing about this video, especially the last one with major attitude. His gangs are so shiny and beautiful. Loves every thing but...the background music. Nerve rattling. Might I suggest something a bit more soothing and relaxing.☺

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thanks. I’ll keep that in mind. I always appreciate constructive criticism. 😊

[@jaceyapila3271]

Imma have to watch and not listen. The background music is very ratical and distracting to what you are saying. 🥴

[@jodowse1918]

Don’t like music and also hard to hear you with that loud noise

[@sablebeauty]

Can we do without the music? I liked that you didn’t have crazy music like some other channels....... now I just turn off the sound when I watch your videos with crazy music.

[@danlawrence8502]

Agree very off putting!

[@sablebeauty]

@@danlawrence8502 it’s hard to even hear him when he talks and the music is playing.

[@danlawrence8502]

@@sablebeauty exactly, and this is by no means meant to be disrespectful to Alex and his channel because it’s genuinely one of my favourites to watch and will always support his channel too

[@TarantulaHaven]

Sorry. I try to match the music to what’s going on in the video. I’ve recently subscribed to Epidemic Sounds and while there’s a good variety of music much of it is not what I consider to be my taste so I sometimes struggle to find just the right songs. I do sometimes have issues with toning down the background music to me speaking. I have to turn the music way down to not drown myself out and sometimes what I hear coming from my computer doesn’t match what it sounds like once it’s uploaded. I’ll try to do better in the future. Thanks for the feedback. 🤓👍🏼

[@sablebeauty]

@@TarantulaHaven I’ve really enjoyed that your videos are straight forward and educational and I feel the music doesn’t match your happy vibe as a person also. It just seems not to mesh and as an educator I feel it takes away from the message in the videos for me. I understand trying to mix it up since other channels have their own music to their videos but I don’t think you have to try to live up to that. Your channel is great on its own merit.

[@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 :)

[@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. 😬

[@sigispider]

That guy had the cutest little temper tantrum ever 😍

[@ashvanbro9329]

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

[@KellyWhateverTF]

You brave brave person! Lol

[@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 😉

[@gab3963]

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

[@joeschmoe3815]

Must be broken. Usually they hate everyone and everything.

[@kimperdue]

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

[@TarantulaHaven]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed. 🤓👍🏼

[@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!

[@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 😆

[@midnightblue131]

Cool vid but OMG the music. Not gonna lie, I had to mute the sound to watch, lol.

[@WRKF0RAMMO3]

Sick music. Love it.

[@TarantulaHaven]

Glad you liked it. 🤘🏼🤓

[@DevaPein]

neat and informative, thanks

[@TheFrederik1970]

Nice video... love the OBT .... A little annoying with the music ...

[@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. .-)

[@briancitob]

10:20 oh look a new house bye stick i dont even care about you

[@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.

[@JoshHartz-pc6zm]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@GrindingMadness]

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

[@steveanderson5242]

May I suggest not prodding the tarantula. The easiest way is constant pressure that way the OBT does not put up a constant defensive situation. Imagine if I kept poking you you wouldn't like it and also would put up a defensive guard.

[@JA17SBLVIIIMVP]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@mirandasmith4424]

I did have a few issues hearing you over the music. Just wanted to let you know... Enjoyed the video though!

[@adz108]

Nope!! Hell no !! Thats nuts ive never seen anything like that I understand its just defensiveness but holy hell that first 1 is crazy just striking the cup over and over and over I truly believe their are some species were just not ment to keep and i would love 1 but eff me sideways ive never seen a T so piissed

[@phumbleina]

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

[@redaacheache6868]

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

[@brad238899]

I like your content but had to mute it. If it's easy to do I'd definitely be up for watching a musicless version.

[@pruebj3553]

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

[@vic7006]

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

[@bigbaby2775]

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

[@holliemmx88]

Music very appropriately chosen

[@KANE8225]

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

[@TheMadsav1993]

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

[@drawingdinokai]

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

[@cadaverousghoul8008]

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