What is Like to MAINTAIN an ANIMAL ROOM with Loads of Animals - A day in life of an animal keeper!

[@_RealG0dFather]

Your setup petko is the best and most professional I’ve seen from a private animal keeper, extremely impressive and I love your work ethic and love for the animals!

[@TheDarkDen]

awww thx

[@mylifeisasong09]

except, he’s kind of a ‘public animal keeper’ on youtube… 😂 everything you said is still valid though!

[@vinnie1367]

@@mylifeisasong09 It's still private as its not open to direct public?

[@kirksealls1912]

Thanks for not only having and maintaining your animal room, but sharing it with the world! 🇺🇸

[@louibeans]

As a person with severe ADHD this video makes it crystal clear that I would be the absolute wrong person to maintain an animal room like this. To my ADHD brain the way you keep organized with so many details and so much to think of and check off is MAGIC. Absolutely fascinating to see!

[@filipkral8678]

4:56 I really love how you sometimes say croatian words. I´m from czech republick and the languaces is similar :)

[@jojolovesbugs]

Made me smile when I heard it xD

[@lukaszkaminski5572]

Same exp haha

[@luciechvojkova9321]

Žabky, žabky 😀

[@krewetkashrimp]

Or polish Żabki, żabki :)

[@TEX474]

I get memories for back then when dark den was only a section of your house/department and you make the videos sit on the grey sofa and you show us some of the animals updates. What a great evolution. I have a drop back whit my carnivorous plants but I’m planing to get back and this time, build a greenhouse so I can give them the best care posible as well to update videos. Greetings from Mexico man :)

[@darrenrunyon1736]

OG D.Den Love for bachelor pad grey sofa and Linda

[@Mr.Pawsitive]

I remember this as well. This among some other video's i've seen today are the first ones i've seen in quite a long time. It probably has been 2-3 years if not longer since i last seen any of his vids. I'm quite the arachnophobic person, but i've taken quite an interest in them. Been thinking of starting my own collection with jumping spiders, which hopefully lead to tarantula's.

[@MinimyoCaly]

I love how you reuse the aquarium water for the plants. BEAUTIFUL set up.

[@catrinalopes5723]

Wow I just realized how large your collection has become what a big difference from the first Dark Den it is absolutely amazing! I love seeing the metamorphosis of your life from the first video until this one as a married family man with a beautiful personal collection!!!!

[@cantcu5734]

Man in remember you sitting on Ure Couch with just a few Tarantulas, now look at u, 2 full rooms of Animals and a strict routine to feed. Hope u still enjoy it and its not getting too much like a job and still is an hobby.

[@jb222111]

Who does all this when you're on a trip? Looks like you're very efficient in getting it all done, but it looks to be a lot! Thanks for showing us what it takes to keep Dark Den happy!

[@TheDarkDen]

I have never been away longer than a week, but when I'm away , my brother or a friend does the most necessary stuff

[@jb222111]

I'm glad you have back up when needed!

[@Raziel1984]

really liked this video. i would like to see these "just a normal day" type of videos from time to time :D

[@jamesh5460]

You own a full on zoo! What an amazing collection. The other amazing thing is how well taken care of they all are.

[@alexaweaver4579]

This is so awesome petko. Your system is basically exactly how it is at every zoo/ aquarium animal collection I’ve worked in. Also love the GoPro camera system you did in this video. I usually get motion sickness and this didn’t make me dizzy!! Ha This is my favorite KZbin channel. Been here since I the days of tearing the couch apart to find bolty slings. 😊

[@tarantulamum4322]

love it,you will be looking through my forehead, another great video petko as always 💜💙🇬🇧 glad Felix is ok

[@RennardFuchs]

Żabki

[@mirco25]

Great job! Can't wait to see the giant enclosure ready!

[@reyruby7538]

I'd honestly go crazy. Seriously, I would NEVER have the willpower to care for all these amazing animals. It's mental how much you care and do for all of them, especially the quality of the way you keep them. It's all just perfect. It looks like a fulltime job you have there, and I guess it's pretty much your fulltime job? The big difference is that it's all on you. You're a crazy man, and I love it. Keep it up, keep the motivation, I'm sure some days you just feel lost and empty, but you have an amazing hobby & an amazing talent for keeping all of this alive & happy. Just one question - What's your energy bill at the end of the month? I feel like it hurts.

[@andywheeler3652]

I love the way the Dark Den is set up!

[@amysinterests2608]

Great audio book of Dune to listen to while you work. Loved watching you do your feeding and watering.

[@alanblair5600]

Your setup looks so nice! Thanks for showing us a day in the life of the Dark Den.

[@robertdaniels-lane7321]

Definitely enjoyed this video. From the setup you use, how you schedule everything, still providing facts on the animals…everything was awesome! 😁

[@laurafranco7408]

I admire your dedication to caring for your animals so much! Thank you for sharing, I always learn new things watching your videos!

[@blab1231]

I saw a youtube or two use a trick that I myself now use, I cut a plastic water bottle in half, except for a tab that can fold back and hold onto tank edge, then poke lots of holes in the bottom of the bottle. Then I hang it on tank edge and pour water in, and it doesn't make big splashes. Really helped me!

[@stefanostokatlidis4861]

Individually those types of animals like small reptiles and invertebrates don’t need much care, but collectively it seems that it takes a lot of organizing power and attention to detail for then. Your collection has become amazing. I had put this video in the to watch list for quite a long time, but finally I watched it.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thor looks like he’s doing well :). Will mini Despacito be getting any hides? I don’t know much about beardies 🙈 but I figured they’d need a place to hide from the Uv? Lol. Cool video though, the dark den looks amazing.

[@zacktory161]

yea this enclosure needs some changes, its kinda small and there is not really much in it.

[@dookcurruff9047]

I agree

[@mangosnap1213]

Was thinking the same thing

[@roachy897]

Dark den makes it so easy to feed all of these😂😂

[@chasemultimediafx2145]

Love your content as alway the dark den family has grown so so much I’ve enjoyed watching all your content since baryons 35 k subscribers if I’m not mistaking congratulations and can’t wait for you to hit your next mile stone sharing your vids as always 😬 take care and enjoy your scuttle babies

[@robertchater8903]

I absolutely love this type of film set up gives a great pov of how the dark den operates

[@vwvw4]

Boy, I need a nap after all that work! It's true people have no idea how much time and effort is put into proper care and husbandry. Thanks for sharing.

[@tracybowling1156]

This is why I watch your channel. It's easier watching you take care of a million animals! ☺️

[@wolfeyoung8201]

Never knew it was this much into keep the dark den goin, it’s your passion so I guess you don’t mind as much but thank you from our point of view

[@darrenrunyon1736]

Petko starts to feed trey of pokies...sounds of NuMark fills air... "We got work to do... Charlie 2-N-A...". SO LEGIT PETKO! Your sauce is teh awesomeness.

[@crowin8723]

Spectacular! This is literally a tarantula museum!

[@effy_kujo]

Thank you for hurting your head with the gopro for us, this was awesome to see a day in the life video. I've always wanted to see how you do it. Awesome video, thanks again xx

[@reptilez13]

The white board. Is genius. I have like 4 animals and a couple bug colonies but it'd still be useful. Fun vid!

[@petroyanthony6660]

you did a great job with the POV footage, no complaints

[@judygwen4281]

Your setup was so much work and is so beautiful. Really enjoyed the tour. It's like we were there.

[@Fii4]

I am amazed by all your animals and the work that goes with it! Youre such a great keeper! On another note, ive been watching your videos for a long time and i can now proudly say i got my first three tarantulas! Two versicolor slings and a tiny little d.pentaloris. All because of you! Love what youre doing!

[@IrisSkunkitty]

I just wanna say because of your channel I fell in love with the chilobrachys fimbriatus and it arrives later this week so excitedthank you for all your great work petko

[@BennettMarks]

Despacito Looks so good from last years troubles . Glad to see him well!

[@annalisabaffa9915]

Great Den! You are the number one!!!

[@Toothless2109]

It’s like being in VR in the Dark Den. Great video 👍

[@pIesiosaur]

the way your histocrates gigas grabbed the roach and when back underground looked so cool omg

[@MerynMTG]

Every dad in the world: "I have a ton of mouths to feed." Petko:

[@051adam]

This is an awesome window into the dark den! Thank you for the content!

[@cheesesanafilm]

I’m sitting here in Zanzibar now on vacation. But watching Dark Den! 💪🏻

[@machellelowry9404]

You are very organized Petko. This was great to see what your daily or weekly tasks. Great job

[@raelingarr]

Loved this! Awesome to see what goes into keeping such a great collection of animals.

[@Littl3Sailboat]

Jesus... This ist just so much chore... Amazing how you keep up with it, id be burnt out after a week :D

[@HR-od9fl]

The table with wheels has become super helpful with you house keeping in the dark den petko 👍

[@lindagrant801]

Fascinating video and such a system. You r the BEST!

[@kailynnlake3841]

Even though life gets so busy I love being able to wind down with dark den 🕸

[@augustinlylunde2064]

YES!! Waited for this! This room is SSIIICKK

[@Timefortracy]

Very interesting. Makes me think that this is a life I think I’d enjoy living

[@ringo5584]

With your skills,you can easily make that tank a automatic water change system.and those plants needs a major trimmings.

[@KingKyrool]

Man, I see all sorts of animals and even clint's what would be a good pet series. Even though they are all awesome and I would want all the animals, reality says I could not do what you do with that much dedication and organization lol. I'd rather watch from here.

[@Slavador2393]

I'm glad to see despacito feeling better.

[@chibidee]

I love this video! Would love to see you post more of these in the future. You’re such a good dad! ❤️

[@jay21662]

Love your setup petko. Its awesome awesome awesome!!!

[@agathacathartese7041]

use the fish water change water to mist the tanks, free plant fertiliser

[@artilleryjoe1276]

And again watching petko grabbing bare handed inside the theraphosa enclosure 🤣

[@paraspider1]

New video setup best! Thank you so much P!

[@Anonymouseys]

I don't even keep reptiles or inverts (yet), but this was fascinating. Thanks for sharing your amazing setup.

[@DawnsCave]

Hey Petko, greetings from Germany! I've got a male Peucetia lucasi that matured recently if you want it for your female. :)

[@TheDarkDen]

send me a message on IG or on email from the description :D

[@lucasocana3688]

Great video! As always!

[@bettifunfar1362]

So much fun watching your videos!

[@Toll3Y]

Man I love your enclosures with water in, hopefully one day you do like a super huge water/jungle mixture and then have all different things in from spiders, bugs, frogs, etc lol. (not sure how it'd work and obviously stuff will die so would need replacing i guess when it happens) but it'd be a sight to see.

[@COD-Rsa]

Petko i got like 7 tarantulas and u got my most favo stuff have a good day

[@ItsWexan]

Man I remember when you had like 4k subscribers. DAMN you have come far man, good on you!

[@karendpeterson970]

Loved this video!! Thank you for sharing your gift. 🔥

[@ralfgunter8779]

Its looking good that video. You have many tarantulas.

[@Kraus-]

That was cool. Have you thought about doing a video about the equipment and supplies that you use?

[@SaintAanthony]

Awesome vid bro! I have 10 tarantulas now and sometimes I feel overwhelmed 😂

[@bklynzooboriqua7186]

impressive set up, looks better than most exotic pet shops

[@timbrennan7078]

Hi from Australia. I loved this video, was great to see what you need to do to look after your animals.

[@Billbeaux]

Great video Loved the new angle Hell yeah, listening to Dune 🤙

[@leafwitheyes2473]

Was hoping for a video like this!

[@JAY.POT.502]

Yes,your setup is awesome,looks very professional and cool 😁 my Mrs is Croatian,so she spotted your accent a mile off lol and likes the cridders you have in the Dark Den 😀

[@ChristopherEvrard]

After the 4x4, now the maintenance and regular day. My interview inspired you... maybe ? :P Anyway as always great content my man. One day you'll get your trip to uncharted land in the amazon forest. I believe in you ! :D

[@MrKillerHobbes]

Hey bro, might wanna get a cover for that printer, there are microplastics coming off the heated tip as it extrudes, just to keep your animals even more safe and also the temperature control due tot the cover will give you much better prints :D

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

Me: Wow, that's a lot of work! Petko: Today there was not a lot of work... 😳😅

[@eureka285]

Great video! Kuddos for listening to Dune! 👍

[@MiLady_Saiyan]

Have you decided what sort of Betta you're getting? Can't wait to see it! Love your entire setup!

[@everkush420]

awesome video man

[@LunaHusky805]

Today is the easy day, all I need to feed is....*~100 individuals* Yikes. Love the content. Thank you!

[@nascovladimirov1052]

I love when you say TODAY ITS EASY i only need to feed the small ones. Proceed to show us like 100 tarantula enclousers xd ONLY and some scorpions too ofcourse

[@Mac-po1sr]

Wow that is a lot of work. That is why I watch the Dark Den instead of keeping my own animal collection.

[@jeanettcanham9059]

Cuttle fish = cut-ul fish. Your use of the English is better than many people I've met. I love your videos.

[@kdeux6886]

Awesome Video!

[@joebauer2768]

Very interesting! Thx! And yes, time lapse on a first person view is a bad idea ;)

[@cinder7183]

Nice set up!

[@zepeterinma]

4:56 żabki żabki! (froggies, froggies) Croatian sounds similar to Polish :)

[@Rob-ze1wi]

Great vid !

[@Liopholis]

basically literal heaven.

[@chestpains1106]

Lmao thought of the roaches screaming BANANA like the minions from Despicable Me

[@VenomWhat]

I was waiting for this video. Was curious how you do things 😁 How long do you typically spend in the Dark Den?

[@gretchellestout3879]

Linda got a new setup

[@bradavery8121]

Will you get a caiman lizard for the paludarium? It was always a dream of mine.

[@darrenrunyon1736]

Or a cheeper option, get a deserting Russian Soldier fleeing Ukraine

[@ashvanbro9329]

Great video brother

[@jeremyhohrein2178]

they chill on the front because that is where the warm air flow is

[@TheDarkDen]

yeah but all of them would do it then, not just those few individuals

[@matthewedwards7317]

22:09 What is the species with the blue abdomen? Beautiful!