Terrestrial TARANTULAS ONLY!

[@GabeDoppel]

one thing i dont think you get enough credit for is def your english, youve always been super eloquent but to see you get better and better over the years is inspiring!

[@BringDeathByPickles]

@Rabbi Bob Totally easier to understand than a Lot of UK and American dialects though. ;) His english is excellent!

[@chugga452]

I love his English. Idk how to describe it.

[@humandoodad]

I kind of miss when he used to pronounce feisty as "feasty" though. Always made me smile.

[@ototso9281]

@Rabbi Bob Your'e a sad little one aren't you?

[@GabeDoppel]

@Rabbi Bob its very obvious that you aren't able to speak two languages, so i dont know why you act like you have anything worthwhile to contribute

[@langy1416]

That roach is an escape artist. How he had pretended to be hurt then he quickly crawled on that stick... impressive, very impressive

[@langy1416]

@Jesus Christ definitely

[@iLauu-x3i]

😆

[@iLauu-x3i]

Maybe cus the roach knowns

[@mikemullikin8942]

He's probably watched some of the Rambo movies......

[@dirkpostma4057]

"Oh roach, you're killing me even though I technically killed you" ~Petko, 2020~

[@kallestofeles]

Dear Dark Den master, I have been coping with arachnophobia for my whole life and only a year ago, I decided to start solving the problem. I am happy to say that as for today, I live together with 2 small house spiders. They have their networks of webs freely in the house and I manage to co-exist with them, even feed them tiny insects from time to time... crazy network architects they are. But looking into the future, I really wish to have a tarantula with a proper enclosure and stuff at one point (that point is definitely not YET!). I still have a ton to learn about those amazing creatures but was wondering if you could spare a minute to maybe guide me in the right direction a bit. Namely, there are sooooo many species out there and me being a recovering phobic and a newbie, would like to know your ideas on the exact species which would be the most "calm" and slow, "boring" type. Surely I will be keeping my distance from the old world guys. Hope you find the time to respond and thank you for the amazing content! Discovering your content was actually the final push I needed to start dealing with the phobia-issue and to face the problem head-on. Thanks again! =)

[@wk1552]

Thats actually amazing beacuse mostly ppl are scared of those "normal" spiders, good luck, btw he has full tarantula guide vid in desc

[@lasferta]

I Had a fear of spidets too. Since Watching DARK Den and others, that almost vanished completely. I got myself a GBB. Petko has a full beginner guide with some recomendations for calm tarantulas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5qXgn5rbZyFZqc In the descriptions you'll find time markings. ❤️

[@bobbiedyke9057]

I started watching these to get over my phobia to and can now successfully save spiders from the bath! My nan always said it was a poor house that couldnt keep a spider and i am starting to think about actually getting one to. I love how he talks about them like most people talk about a fancy kitten!

[@notevenlistening6072]

I used to gag trying to apply mascara because my eyelashes were too similar to spider legs. I'm better now, even held a tarantula once, but I still fear the smaller ones. Good for you, and the others who responded to you. There's a lot of us on these tarantula keeping chanels, working through our fear. Thanks to all the keepers helping us out!

[@funsize69]

Honestly the calmest and most boring ones are some of the brachypelma/tiltocatl, but I don't rlly find them beginner friendly, cuz they are,,, so,,,, boring. They barely grow, they often go on feeding strikes for long times. Like, half a year easy, same with grammostola pulcher. The sweetest pet rocks, but slow grower. It rlly depends on you, whether you want to get an adult or a sling. While adults might be calmer, a sling forces you to grow along with it, and for me, it's just a different bond. Watching this tiny fragile thing grow up to be healthy, big and beautiful, while under your care and responsibility is the best thing about the hobby to me. My first was a lasiodora parahybana, hardy, great eater (even if it may be intimidating at first, it's the most fun part besides molting) and fast grower and as an adult, she's absolutely sweet, hard to startle and when you do, she just hides. I own a few p. Machala, stunning males, fast growers, great eaters and even as a sling, pretty calm, never hide, no bolts. You might wanna check them out too.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

I just like the name Bumba cabocla, fun to pronounce

[@oskytango]

Is exploooosive 🤣

[@kittykat4168]

Awesome! Can't wait for the rehouse...the colour and designs are very impressive...they are all pretty chilled too...

[@Evavassilieva]

“She starting to webbing the table” Of course I think you know that what you called “happy dance” is when the tarantula is webbing ☺️ Thanks for the video 💘

[@amberdawn0011]

Can't wait for the rehouse video of those, should be fun to watch!

[@abyss9543]

Oh man rehouse those spiders like yesterday. Beautiful spiders.

[@wanderingsurf2842]

Most of his spiders should be rehomed. Either he has too many to look after and should sell some off, or he isn't using all his money that he takes in to help them out.

[@nahbruvv238]

Love watching your videos man!! 🥰

[@FabGevatterTod]

Greetings from Germany love ur Content

[@aryanaaaaa_]

I love hearing you talk! Your English is fantastic and all your babies are so cute!

[@critte3272]

I recently started keeping jumping spiders because of the dark den

[@royshirkey9048]

looks like they been needing a new home

[@angielou123]

He did say a few are due a rehouse...

[@mydogeatspuke]

@@angielou123 they were due a rehouse months ago lol

[@michaele.derrickjr.9200]

They all need to be rehoused pretty soon Petko

[@BringDeathByPickles]

Haha, your energy level in this video is crazy! I feel like I've drunk five cups of coffee just watching. Love it!

[@kakarikiIck]

I’m a new subscriber and I love your channel! Thank You!

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Tarantulas are some of my favorite inventions

[@h3arty]

15:30 you really put this species on my radar!! i never saw this one before properly. amazing! i will look out for it at the upcoming capital invert show in london.

[@LunariLady]

Always so happy to see a new upload notification from you! Love listening to that intro song, I always have a little jam session when it comes on 😂

[@dawnnowell4717]

Take a shot everytime you hear the word "regardless" 😂😂 regardless, I like this video as well as all your others ☺️

[@wanderingsurf2842]

Accurate.

[@reneethomas8539]

Hahahahaha New drinking game

[@Stijnosz]

As much as i love petko and the channel and the whole community allot, i still get sad to see how small Petko houses allot of the spiders like, petko.. rehousing is nice content too!!

[@wanderingsurf2842]

100%. For all the money he is taking in off this, I remain consistently surprised that his enclosures are too small, too often.

[@mydogeatspuke]

@@wanderingsurf2842 it's because he has too many of them and not enough time. Same goes for the aggressive feeding responses, they're not fed as often as they'd like and as a result they give "great" takedown clips. He keeps adding to his collection as though they're not living things that need to be taken care of. It's VERY disappointing, but at least it's not just me noticing these things anymore.

[@TheDarkDen]

You better not see how majority of people with bigger collection keep them. They don't really benefit from bigger enclosure, it's more for our perception, don't forget that they live in narrow burrows in nature that they never leave if there's enough food.

[@mydogeatspuke]

@@TheDarkDen and yet many of them are in such cramped spaces that there is no room for a hide let alone a burrow which is all they need..... interesting.

[@wanderingsurf2842]

@@TheDarkDen comparing yourself to other people who also don't house them properly isn't a good idea.

[@JaeElle]

Biggest enabler ever! I hung in there for 3 months with just my A. Aviculara. I've been working on a cool bio enclosure. Then after watching too many of these and hearing "if you don't have this one get one! " constantly... I had 6 slings delivered this week. Trouble You should add warnings to the beginning of all videos, in fish culture we call it MTS multiple tank syndrome... altho, that does work for T's too 🤔 Great video!

[@mintmentats2252]

I recently found your channel and I am loving the content! One day I hope to own a Tarantula!

[@Spoopy_Owl]

I got excited when I saw the notification for a new video 😁

[@StellaLunaa0]

Poor things! They need rehousing pretty badly.

[@anubis20049999]

7:15 TABLE FEEDING TABLE FEEDING.. Anyone else was in on the chant😂

[@lindaanders2128]

When the tarantula strolled out of the enclosure I said to myself:”Feed it on the table!!!!” 😂

[@floydalcantara8785]

They're were all pretty tarantula you've got there. It felt so good to see different species like yours when you're feeding them. I want to have any phomictopus species added into my collections 😍😊🤗

[@jbatutegaming382]

Beautiful, ferocious takedowns 🕷️🕷️🕷️

[@Allen_Rowe]

Thanks for your content Petko, you make stressful days a lot easier!

[@yellowishyoutubechannel3900]

You is so good with this and skillful Love it And I learn many different types of Spiders New Subscriber here

[@lucnadeau2821]

The Phormictopus going on a stroll was unexpected, you're lucky it only kicked hairs when you tried to corral it back into its enclosure. I read about a lot of defensive Phormictopus. Awesome feeding video. Stay safe and thanks for sharing :)

[@cakemike]

Awesome video. Much love from Newfoundland!!!!

[@synthiaify]

E.cyanognathus needs definitely more substrate. They are fossorial and heavy burriers!

[@TomSp88]

Finally finally back on track ;) thanks dude!

[@shansins359]

Awesome! I love some Dark Den to start the day/week!

[@ralfgunter8779]

Wow, that was a very good Action Video from you Dark Den

[@mercurysbest]

I love the terrestrial ones brings back good vibes I miss my leggier friends especially the tiger rump

[@FightLife41]

The Dark Den Petko I almost bought a E. Cyanognathus sling think it was last year I was not impressed and I did not know much about the genus I did not know how beautiful they are when they get a little bigger I put it on my list your channel is hands down the best been watching you since you had your spiders and scorpion at your apartment thank you my friend great video the take downs are great

[@debbiemcclure2874]

Sweet feeding clips Petko!!! Tyfs God bless you

[@lindagrant801]

What a fantastic collection AND video....thanks!!!!!!!

[@h3arty]

such a great video! i enjoyed it so much!

[@rockymountainspiderfreaks3722]

As always ! Top content !

[@WD-1477]

I so badly wish there would be a new hamster friend among the deadly critters. Always loved that, your shirt got me today, miss seeing cappuccino from time to time.

[@Bobbitthehobbit]

Good to see Linda is doing just fine!

[@nyxhen2583]

Great video thanks Petko

[@tedjones9930]

Some amazing species In this feature 👌🏻

[@roxystarlite4106]

The tarantula with blue fangs is BEAUTIFUL!

[@Borse53]

Waiting to see the return of the cyriocosmus giganteus pair you got!

[@lellow19]

The Pamphobateus sp. mascara looks like the perfect Halloween decoration lol

[@ItsSlyFox]

Can't wait for another rehouse frenzy video

[@wika565]

Love it!

[@Beisush]

those air takedowns are so cool

[@douglasstone1684]

bumba cabocla look awesome, mine love to dig. I have one about the same size as yours on 4in of substrate and it dug to the bottom and made a little home quick sharp.

[@PranksterGL25]

bump baby! that orange and hot blue spyder is gorgeous!

[@Lisa-eu9fy]

Awesomeness! Love your videos! 🦀🕷🕸🦂🐸🐢🐍🦎

[@usernamedenied1881]

Your videos are so comfy

[@SkarGig]

Awww when she grabbed the roach from the tweezers it reminded me of my Dorothy. She was a pink toe (rose toe?). I'd feed her crickets using chopsticks and she was always so happy to snatch one 💓

[@giuseppe1996uno]

Velenis

[@hailey7723]

You really shouldn't go that long without rehousing

[@jedskie011]

12:51 Roach: what ever happen dont fvcking move 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@VictorSobierajski]

Love u petko

[@KingSeemani]

all beautiful my friend!

[@phillipsilvias]

just woke up and grabbed my phone and go to the dark den channel because its monday vlog shoutout petko from philippines👋🏻

[@cubangunz9324]

I dont like any pet he has but this guy is so cool. Thats why I subscribed

[@akranium311]

Those unique looking t's are definitely deserving nicer enclosures

[@electronicdawg]

How are your frogs doing have not seen them in a long long time.

[@TheDarkDen]

they are fine, nothing changed with them since I redesigned their enclosure at beginning of this year

[@nowyuosee3]

I actually kinda felt good about that roach escaping lol, like the dude practically played dead and took his chance and succeeded

[@bflo1000]

Yeah, he may have to let his T's loose to get it! LOL

[@Dovietail]

Ah, quarantine pleasures! Eating a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich alone while watching your feeding video. 😄😄😄

[@stefanostokatlidis4861]

Feeding videos are the best. And e saw quite a few rare species.

[@DavidB-ie7zo]

I want tooo watch!!but I need to learn for school... 😒

[@joelcruz6921]

Same bro

[@kody_dryden-conway]

Lol just watch it after

[@DavidB-ie7zo]

@@kody_dryden-conway yeh me 2

[@Lizard4lyfe]

Hey bro...Ive watched many of your videos I love them had a few Spiders in my day as well. Pink Toe and 2 Rose Hairs...I had to get rid of mine but i love your videos bro keep it up

[@mydogeatspuke]

"Some of them are a tiny, tiny bit too big for their enclosures.." Second tarantula is 2/3 the size of the entire floor space. This doesn't just happen overnight, it takes time for them to grow. You don't just open the enclosure one day after not seeing them for a week or two and find them enormous all of a sudden. There really is no excuse for letting them get that big before moving them into a larger space.

[@mshilton2373]

mydogeatspuke this is shameful. Bad husbandry.

[@Mac-po1sr]

He is in the middle of moving to a new location when he gets the time and materials they will get bigger enclosures.

[@mshilton2373]

Mac 77 lots of his videos are like this..

[@mydogeatspuke]

@@Mac-po1sr if this was a new thing then that would be a fine excuse, but it's not and so it isn't.

[@Blackdragon99omfg]

mydogeatspuke Look how 90% of people keep males. Exactly like this. So why not go to every other keeper and growl at them too?

[@patricklombard538]

❤️❤️ love from south africa ❤️❤️🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@ItIsWhatItIs8120]

The 1st Boombas Carapise looks like a Jewel.

[@tonyvillalva9910]

Yess new video 💯👌

[@angelamayes8118]

I love your spider web fly swatter, sooooo cool I'm still mad at you Those babies need more room to move

[@SiivaKlamer]

We need a Chilobrachys electric blue update 😁

[@daxxxalotl9040]

Greetings from South Africa😌

[@BudaKhan420]

You have a bourgeois collection of New Worlds 😂 I really like it

[@lindacondon8185]

I just LOVE it that u named her LINDA!! That is MY NAME!! She is sooooo beautiful!! Dis u know that LINDA in Spanish means BEAUTIFUL!!! Love her!! Thank You!!

[@J0kerScars]

Hey mate I’ve been curious about kiwi the jumping spider. Don’t know if you had given any update on kiwi but I am assuming that the spider has died since it’s been about over a year since I last saw a video with it. Been wanting to get one as a pet for a while now but can’t find any around me haha, before I wanted one I always saw them now nothing lol

[@JonC341]

The T's are looking so nice and hungry! I love this video and thank you for sharing the experience!!!! Speaking of hungry, my Tliltocatl albopilosus (Scout if you remember, Is no longer angry after months, when I cleaned her tank.) The thing is she seems hungry everyday, on a cellular level I can understand its possible as they only consume the insides. However my questions are: 1) How often should I keep feeding her like this, I'm afraid of messing with her metabolism and other cellular functions. 2) Is there any truth to carapace to abdomen ratio, in determining whether the T has a sufficient nutrition?

[@DR-gt2vh]

I wonder why this channel has such a low view-count. 530k subscribers and less then 100k watching regulary. The Dark Den deserves way more views based on it´s quality!

[@tarantulasarecool]

Wow just listening to your podcast with Kat, then jumped onto your KZbin page and wow watching you feed these critters at 4am on the morning (I am in Australia) will give me happy dreams haha! I have a weird question, and since some know-it-alls suggested you give ur beautiful animals a bigger home, (which I have no idea about nor pretend to) my question is: Does spiders poo/wee? My dream is to own a python one day (ur probably aware that keeping exotic pets like non native tarantulas in Oz is highly illegal 😭) & I know that u have to clean a snakes cage out regularly because they need to get rid of the waste of their food. So cuz spiders liquify their prey does it come out from anywhere? Do you have to remove their moult does it start to smell or does it just decompose naturally into the substrate??

[@kubatomastik1571]

Best T youtuber ❤️👍

[@alemania348]

She is happy being out of the small place, that is the reason making so soon the “happy dance” #cute

[@kimgepersonvidal]

I love your feeding video Petko. All love from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@stitcher9784]

Watching these videos, I’ve gone from a phobia to a owner, Grammastola Pulchra juvenile is due next week!

[@Mister_Matthew]

Let's go!

[@cinder7183]

I lost my fear of spiders by watching your videos. I have huntsman spiders and jumping spiders in my house. The jumping spider us on my window, I feed it. Every day I look for it.

[@CarliVala]

10:40 that T. is so lit!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@crusaderjunior8242]

Good luck mate!... But also, *Axolotls* are coming soon to Minecraft mateys...

[@caitlinjordansouthamxo4181]

❤️🕷 love from always exotic!!

[@genesisgreen3458]

The blues on those tarantulas tho!

[@featherjean6291]

My husband found an old bird's nest and brought it home. I put it in a glass birdbath hanging from the eave of our porch roof and a spider turned it into it's home. Have you ever thought of using old bird's nests?

[@dulcevasquez7322]

Petko!!! You touched your face after the tartantula kicked hair! 😱

[@ladymiaeriksson5809]

Hey Petko! Do you have any tarantulas with purple shades?? Do you have any Cyriocosmus elegans? It would be fun if you had it and showed them in a video 🙏🙏 Great video as usual 🙂🙂

[@thugnificentj2200]

Throwing hairs, the middle finger of the Tarantula world

[@ladyjessiecoyne2617]

I love love love your content it's always fun....... however some of those ts need bigger housing..... xxx

[@rhythmf.4460]

The best tarantulas