RESCUED A WILD TARANTULA from the DUMPSTER?

[@wild2dbone]

That Tarantula just struck gold 😁...you have a great heart Kat enjoy your rescue

[@snakez1747]

I wouldn't mind if pink toe tarantulas lived in my area. This tarantula is lovely.

[@dukeboynton9356]

As your local exterminator, living in a large city, its not uncommon to get tarantula calls during mating season. And no I don't kill the tarantula, I capture and relocate.

[@mingbotlarue5694]

Oh my gosh that face 😭 How could anyone be so cruel! Even when I was a terrified arachnophobe I would never have just chucked a spood in a dumpster! I'm only catching up on your channel now so I'm very aware this is an old video - hope the wee chap molted successfully and had a happy life with you

[@brey1720]

Wow for all its been through it sure was mellow. But its cute how it was just chillin on your hand 🙏 that is so random, but im glad someone contacted you so that it could find a home and not die in a dumpster

[@renv5559]

Oh my god he’s so sweet! Ugh. I hate how some people think an acceptable solution to an unwanted animal is to toss it out like trash.

[@-yeme-]

Thanks for giving this poor lost fellow a home. After such a close shave with the dumpster it couldn't have ended up in better hands. I don't know if you have experience with wild caught spiders but when you're bringing one into your collection its a good idea to give it as close an inspection as possible with a magnifying glass to check for mites, looking all over the spider but paying particular attention to the top and sides of the chelicerae where they join the carapace, and if you can get a look underneath by putting the spider in a glass or transparent bowl or container to see the folds between the coxae of the pedipalps near the mouth, all the better. I'm sure you've already examined the spider but it might be worth another check with this in mind if you weren't considering the possibility first time around. From the excellent close ups you showed I didn't see anything but of course you will be able to see far better than I. It really is just a precaution, but one worth taking when you have other pets. Congrats on your new spider .

[@tracys_plants]

Ok lady. You have to wear your seatbelt on your shoulder as well. You’re a mama and that little one needs you. Proper seatbelt use from now on!!

[@mikeliedke4617]

Yeet ur right

[@noemiszalantzy1788]

this would be a perfect starter to me aghhh bc he is just so gentle and patient and pretty and beautiful AAAGH I wouldn't throw him away for ANY money! He is in a perfect home with you! im happy that u rescued hiiiiimmm

[@GlitzyWitch]

Gotta day, it's the first time I've seen anyone wash a spider lol, bless him glad you saved him, he's beautiful 😍

[@wh4tth3fr1g]

Omg please name him Oscar 😂💖🕷

[@sandramorrison99]

Oh HELL YEAH - or HOBO,the clown, Or the Night Stalker, cuz,

[@SuperLoops]

it makes me so sad and angry that someone would put a spider in the bin like it was a piece of rubbish 😭😭 even if you dont like them its an innocent living creature that deserves respect and just wants to live but yay I'm happy that you rescued him and now he is safe and will have a good life 😍

[@sandramorrison99]

Uh- all it wood do is crawl out. It's not like putting a baby in there! SPIDER: Remember- 8 LEGS, little wierd claws on the tips of his legs, like toes or fingers, evolution is it's friend!

[@chris1438]

@@sandramorrison99 would*

[@SuperLoops]

Would it tho? spider doesnt know its in a bin and needs to get out. after the scare of being picked up and tossed in I think it would probably just bolt for the nearest cover and hide right there, in the bin. then get crushed when someone put more rubbish in or it got emptied by the truck . but none of that matters anyway. what upset me is how it just shows no respect for the spider. its "i dont want this thing so ill just throw it in the bin" when a kinder person would straight away think of it as a animal that deserves some consideration and ok if they dont want it in their house they would find somewhere to let it go outside in a garden or some woods or wherever. to throw it in the bin is to treat it as rubbish not a living thing.

[@acanthita2978]

@@SuperLoops so you saying you wouldn't be freaked out if a spider is on your hand?. Because I would've but I would not put it in the thrash

[@SuperLoops]

@@acanthita2978 lol I wouldnt be freaked out at all. I love spiders and I have lotsve pet tarantulas. I dont handle them very much but only bcus its safest and best for the spiders that way. if a spider gets scared while its out of its enclosure it could run and hide or get dropped or fall and hurt itself, big tarantulas are actually pretty delicate to falls and impacts. but some of my very calm spiders that I know wont get scared and bolt I have no problem picking them up and handling them.

[@ereynolds4637]

Hey Kat! Keep in mind that wild tarantulas are most likely harboring some sort of parasite or other not so good thing that you do not want your other tarantulas to get, so be careful! Also that could be an indicator to what the white residue is.

[@finch600]

Such a precious bab, I'm glad you gave that sweetheart a new home! I have a latrodectus hasselti that I rescued from a piece of rubbish on the side of the road last week, she's a very chill lady

[@cyanosis8520]

OH MY GOSH you're the first youtuber I know of that lives in Missouri. The storms really have been crazy here - tornado warnings, floods, etc. But that's so kind of you to take the poor guy in.

[@audreywhitaker4047]

Oh Kat! I am absolutely terrified of anything with eight legs. I watch you and Petko to learn and maybe someday be less frightened.

[@debbiemcclure2874]

That is so awesome!!! H is so adorable to. Plz keep us updated on him. Tyfs God bless you

[@GatorLife57]

Ty for rescuing it Kat ! 💖 Blessings2U, Wolf🐺 👍

[@phentin9144]

Such a kind, generous soul. Much love Kat there arent alot of people like you out there. Most would just "throw it in the garbage"

[@shesellsfish]

I can't grasp how anybody could throw any living thing into a dumpster. Good save, Kat. 👍💕👍

[@franciscovallejo9820]

Not only your tarantuals are beautiful you are also to kat 😊💖

[@arachnodose]

@Citizen ofthe9thdivision dude, stop

[@ArrokothIsComing]

@Citizen ofthe9thdivision 🤣

[@nix7046]

That poor thing. Only wanted a normal life.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Man, I wish we had tarantulas native to my area. The best I get is some Dolomedes sp (which, don't get me wrong, are HUGE). Poor little guy. Nice job on the save! And the feeding clip at the end is like 99% of my feeding video attempts. haha Great stuff, Kat!

[@jasminejo2424]

was looking for shelter, ended up with tarantula Kat, i would say that T has found the best local hotel he could have hoped for

[@LightsCameraAnts]

Do you want to do an OBT collab? I have one now and it has quite the character.

[@surtu9221]

"I was like whoa hold on i know people"

[@kejammin]

I was just in Tuscon AZ for a week look for Aphonopelma chalcodes in the Saguaro National Park

[@RevivalistPoet777]

Yessss living in arizona it was surprisingly hard for me to get one but I finally have one. they're pretty!

[@kejammin]

@@RevivalistPoet777 I have 3.5 female I brought back with me.

[@lavawhale466]

I am 10 yrs old and i found a paralyzed tarantula

[@lavawhale466]

So i think i found one

[@theanomaly3463]

Awwww poor thing, thank you for doing the world a service

[@christinadreamcatcher2920]

"I diddn't get a call, who calls" 😂 great video, love u Kat!

[@jnew42]

Nice little spider, my best guess is he fell into a life on the crack and ended up in the dumpster.... Seen this story so many times, seems to have found a good rehab though. Awesome video thank you Kat!

[@barokart]

Hi Kat. Nice rescue. Gorgeous tarantula. You’re really great. Keep sharing please. Hugs

[@TuberoseKisser]

I'm gonna be THAT person and say that the person owned it and needed a quick way to get rid of it or it was an escaped pet.

[@RenegadEfw260]

Nazareth I was that person also no worries lol

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

@@RenegadEfw260 Tarantulas are living beings. They don't belong in dumpsters.

[@jaybrooks7431]

Some one dumped a Mexican white knee or looked like one it was black with white lines , anyway a woman was walking past a street bin in Scotland and she saw a broken plastic tank and thought it was a hamster and had a look she must of got a fright when she saw it was a huge tarantula as you don't get them in the UK & she took a picture and the poor thing was clinging on to the bin liner in the freezing winter in the pouring rain I have to say though it's body was massive so was well fed I just don't get how somebody could have owned her just to throw the tank in the bin with such forse it smashed open could have killed the poor thing the lady phoned rspca and got it a nice home so happy ending Scotland is no place for a tarantula it would never have survived

[@chuckfriebe843]

@@jaybrooks7431 Jesus fucking Christ man, use some fucking punctuation. I know you're going to say, "It's the internet" (with a squeaky childhood voice), but the post makes a lot more sense if you do.

[@AlexxVevoo]

@@chuckfriebe843 You don't have to be a dick about a harmless comment old man. How about you go back to checking your stocks or whatever shitty company you invested in and quit harassing people on the internet.

[@obiwann785]

He's so chill!

[@river4382]

I've kept 5 of these lil fellas. They've made the most interesting and expansive burrows in my collection and most seem to dig along the walls of their enclosures(which is amazing cause I can see them). Their only problems are that they go dormant for winter regardless of indoor temperatures and humidity so for 2-4 months you basically have a pet hole and they can sometimes burry themselves for a molt.

[@RetroTintin]

Kat, with how often people seem to hit your vehicles, you should really use the full seat belt...

[@payday510]

Not wearing the shoulder strap in a vehicle equipped with an air bag can be very dangerous or even fatal.

[@troublemaker5376]

Thank you for saving him, much respect do you think he got sprayed with something to make him go away

[@estherwolf4354]

Thank You for saving it.

[@sinaputkiacc]

5:05 - 5:45 Ah, so this is how you bath your tarantulas! I always wondered.. Btw, I think it would be good to add the name(s) of the species shown on the video in the description. And why not a little text on the video too when you introduce the creature the first time. I'm not sure if you are already doing this though, but it would (=will) definitely help us common mortals to follow what we are watching. It's so much easier when you can read those latin names, compared to if you just hear them. PS. Sorry my english; not my native language. Great video and nice save there, Kat! Keep up the good work and have a nice day! :)

[@natalya402]

My first tarantula was an adult female G rosea, wild caught. She is the sweetest gentlest spider ever. I bought 8 captive bred spiders since, and she is still the calmest. She's only flicked hairs once in 7 years, and never threat postured.

[@jaschabull2365]

Tad surprised the guy didn't just put it outside the door or in his yard, that's what I normally do if I find a creature in the house. The garbage is a bit of a weird place to put something unless it's a fly/maggot, maybe. In any case, glad this one found a home with you.

[@ibnsarachnids9175]

Great job Kat. It's always great seeing a T saved. I used to save the Alphonapelma Chalcodes when I was a teenager in Arizona. Your awesome. Take care and I'll see you in your next episode.

[@adamsfantasy]

Soooooo adorable! Good job with the rescue!!!

[@jonnyjonjo]

tarantulas are not usually found near st.louis but they are near there and i just realized your like the first youtuber from missouri that i know of thats awesome

[@tarantulaark3182]

I’m happy to hear you rescued the little guy. At least now he will be happy & taken care of. Thanks for sharing! My daughter & I have two vip tickets already to come see u in a few weeks :) so excited!

[@dylanmedeiros9927]

Great save! even you hate or scared of spiders,they still have the right to live!

[@baztrdinc.3303]

You have such a kind heart

[@lynnettecook6973]

I LOVE tropical world pets!! I am from MO too. I have seen many MO T's around (south) and some are big.

[@jeannacrisp7917]

I grew up in Missouri, around the Wright County area, still live here actually lol, and I used to see those Tarantulas in our backyard all of the time. They seemed very gentle and docile. I used to sit and just watch them. They would just do their own thing and leave you alone. If I am not mistaken we only have one species of tarantula in Missouri, the Texas Brown tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzi).

[@lynnp4289]

Well, thanks to this video I’m your newest subscriber! That just broke my heart! Poor little thing 😞 Thank you for just caring so much and taking it in!

[@bantamdude]

I used to see P. Smithi's as a kid, out here in New Mex. I would give anything to find them again.

[@tracysellars8539]

So happy this cutie found a new and safe home. Poor little thing looks scared when you got him. You rock

[@debsed7714]

She was so pretty with those drops of water 💕💕💕

[@Kay-ly3hb]

Whilst not a huge fan of spiders, thank you for rescuing him.No animal should be treated this way

[@gracio1231]

LOL that cricket at the end to cute for words and funny

[@DuchessMyPony]

Awesome tarantula. I love the aphonopelma genus. The hentzi and anax are so beautiful

[@samanthacolling5435]

Yaay go girl! #SaveSpiders

[@stigandr4955]

I stan Dumpster Tarantula 🤩

[@ed2kou1]

Cool keep us updated. I like tarantula more now that I’ve seen and know what those damn wasps do to them.

[@ed2kou1]

its impossible to make me angry aren’t the jewel wasps bad too... I hate all wasps!

[@ed2kou1]

Don’t they attack the spiders too.

[@ed2kou1]

So they never attack spiders., That’s good to know... thanks for educating me..

[@michaelyoung3175]

Super Kat!!..to the rescue!!!

[@roddyprime1984]

Aphonopelma's are such lovely little souls

[@zimrianispresent8123]

You're a hero!! I catch wild spiders because I don't really know how to get tarantulas here to Alaska safely 👌👽👌

[@drumking241]

Zimrian Zimrian Talk to some online breeders, If they are legal to own there They are very experienced with shipping and somebody could probably get you one. I use the KSU insect Zoo, they are good

[@zimrianispresent8123]

@@drumking241 Thank you for the advice! I was afraid that they wouldn't make shipping but I'll give it a shot now. I have been preparing for a tarantula for a while!

[@drumking241]

Zimrian Zimrian Your so welcome! Yeah i was thinking they will know some tricks, Like who i use the lady checks the weather, and im sure somebody could do it, I hope you get one!

[@brutusjojola4611]

Way to go Kat!!!! Your awesome!!!

[@ASHEN_ONE_GAMES]

that was a good thing you did tarantulas are awesome !!

[@Marceud]

That last part though... Bro! Help me up! 😂😂

[@pigeonarmstrong]

You're obviously a great person, keep it up!

[@supersaiandemon]

I think i have a problem. I love tarantula bottoms, they are so cute! And this little guy looks like he has a kiwi for a rump. Adorable.

[@susanmartin3762]

Your editing skills have gotten so amazing

[@Akiralsdr]

the best channel and video that KZbin could recommend to me

[@rachellehenson5568]

Oh my goodness he is so cute. Definitely looks to be in premolt. Almost wonder if it was a pet and they needed to get rid of it. I do know we’ve had so much rain n flooding in the Midwest. I’m in Western KY and we’ve had lots of flooding and rain. I’ve seen lots of spiders in my house. My mom has seen lots in her house and jus got bit by a brown recluse a week ago. She’s been in so much pain. She went to doctor and got antibiotic shot and antibiotics. Doctor said they’ve been seeing lots of spider bites due to all the recent rain. Yellow sac spiders is what I was seeing in my house. Found them crawling on me several times. I’m so glad you saved this baby!!!

[@DrGreenthumb41]

If you're only using PART of the seat belt, your not using a seat belt! PUT THE WHOLE THING ON!!! Nice T rescue tho!

[@stijnxd]

Top part of your seatbelt is the most important part!! I know it can be uncomfortable for woman to wear it correctly but please do!! It makes SO much difference in a car crash.

[@فنكجَلِيدٍ]

This tarantula is sooo cute! 😍

[@ilovemyself9565]

Omg good you saved it she's gorgeous

[@turquoisewitch.wild-owl]

Thank you that I now know what you're saying with the hypno spiral in your other videos...lol.

[@somewhereright3160]

It‘s so gentle

[@sherrybailey7985]

What a cutie glad your keeping him. Although i cant imagine wild crickets are in any way better they have even worse parasites than home grown

[@CliffDaviszootour]

The chest strap is there for a reason. The hip belt on its own is nothing like as effective in a crash. Your choice, drive safe.

[@lvanzant3074]

My wife and I were camping and collecting rock from the northern ozarks west of Frisco Mo this weekend and found my first tarantula

[@MrTomkat030]

Haha that cricket at the end was like *Please...Kill Me* Tarantula was like umm eww no I don’t think so

[@rgrrolfgruberrezensionen3851]

She or he was in good condition. So I hope you can help this important animal. Hugs

[@Corrinsect]

I rescued my tarantula named Ophelia, she was in a pet store and they had had her for over a year, she was so skinny because they stopped feeding her and giving her water. My mom hates tarantulas but even she felt bad. So now I have a pink toe. Shes so well behaved and is super picky. She refuses to eat crickets, only superworms. Lol, I love her.

[@emilyhofland8219]

also, the residue looks like building material. Like drywall dust.

[@c.laurafrost5172]

Kat, your awesome! Thank you for saving the spooder 💖

[@Wunjo-Wunjo]

Good work Kat. Excellent video. xx

[@acommonkestrel]

Can't believe someone would throw a living thing in the trash :( Good on you for taking him!

[@YourSweetDevil666]

Another great and entertaining video!

[@IAmLiterallyMahito]

Your a great person kat! Wonderful save and very beautiful species! Nice!

[@patrickbasin9389]

Are you going to do a video where you hike around and try to find tarantulas in the wild? That’d be so cool!

[@nineleafclover1477]

LOL that cricket clip at the end!! XD

[@zeromusphoenix798]

Watching exotics lair Tom Moran, the dark den, I wish I could have a tarantula they are interesting. Your right about the weather it's here in Missouri. You remind of a former soldier I had who was scared to death of snakes but had a goliath bird eater and a few other large tarantulas. Subscribed

[@mygalomorphshouse2219]

Great video as usual!

[@spoodersandthings2953]

Could the clumps be from chem burns or something similar? Fertilizer maybe? Could you keep us updated please? I would love to see how his molt goes.

[@tarantulakat]

For sure will update. It almost seems like hairspray ..

[@jessem.5867]

Operation save hairy legs is in full effect.

[@whocare9942]

There's something about you hovering in a Vlasic "that's one crunchy pickle" jar with a spider into frame that I was not ready for.

[@putriddreams7215]

I’m absolutely loving the videos 🖤🖤🖤

[@jamieantonsson8617]

I love how most of the comments tell Kat to wear her whole seatbelt in a nice and respectful way 🥺

[@trex-ii4im]

I need an aphonopelma in my lifeeeee, I’ll probably get one in like 4 months, there so chill and beautiful, also congrats on almost 20k kat!

[@badlycroppedalanschilke9531]

Brushing a tarantula is now the cutest thing i have ever seen

[@Rio-uj6zs]

They're so well behaved! I'd love one myself but if have to find myself one this nice