Tom's Little Spiders - All of My Small Tarantula Species

[@arachnodose]

Awesome video, Tom! Everybody gotta love those little ones! You said that you've never seen the D. diamantinensis kick hairs, that's because it's one of the few new world species with no urticating hairs! Some people speculate that their venom might be stronger because of the lack of setae

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much for the correction, bud! Sadly, I just made a list of NW species without hairs for someone, and this species was on it. Giant brain fart there. Thanks again!!!

[@pythonparis]

@@TomsBigSpidersWhat other NW’s don’t have indicating hairs?? Avic’s don’t kick hairs, but can rub hairs upon contact with their abdomen. Thought Psalmopoeus were the only ones, and that’s why their venom is thought to be stronger than most NW T’s.

[@samanthageach3146]

@@pythonparis The Tapinauchenius genus doesn't have urticating hairs either.

[@willlawson4091]

​@pythonparis Tapinauchenius, Psalmopoeus, Neoholothele, Amazonius. Those are what come to mind.

[@cheninlimback7868]

@@willlawson4091 Would also add to that the related genera Holothele and Pseudoclamoris. There are a few other more obscure genera too that I don't think are in the hobby.

[@mikepetersen7319]

Aren't we Tarantula Lovers weird? I mean most people would call a 3in spider a monster...and we talk of dwarfes😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yes...yes we are, Mike. haha

[@OKScottT]

My H formosus bolted out and up my arm. I was a life long arachnaphobe so what followed was a lot of "OH f#%%s" but it surprisingly made me love that spider when he just chilled there.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Scott! Yikes! I'm glad that it turned out well!

[@wileytheacmesalesman7760]

I was going to say that for people with limited space, dwarf species are awesome! They’re still beautiful and you have twice as many in a small space. They’re so fun and as beautiful as the big ones!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yup, more spiders with less room! :)

[@RealMelodyBlue]

Don't call me a dwarf!! Im size challenged 😂😅

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahaha Well put, Melody!

[@RealMelodyBlue]

@@TomsBigSpiders I'm short, 5' 3" so I sympathize, lol 😂

[@garynorton6853]

Love the title, Tom's little spiders, little bit of a change 😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Figured that I'd have a bit of fun with this one, Gary! haha

[@Chompadour]

*GASP* I didn't even know E. pachypus and N. incei were dwarf species! I initially got into the hobby wanting a dwarf species (specifically either a Hapolopus sp. Colombia or a Cyriocosmus elegans) and thought I would work my way up to larger species. Turns out the shop I went to was fresh out of Hapolopus and I didn't want to drive an hour back home empty handed, so I picked up a very relaxed, very cute A. chalcodes as my first. I've since gotten the Hapolpus and the elegans. Great and informative video as always!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

N. incei are definitely; The E. pachypus are just "small." :) And nice grab with the A. chalcodes! I have to get an elegans or people are going to kill me. haha Thanks again!

[@kevinrox666]

C Elegans is a really cute one especially for people who want to get over their fear of spiders.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I definitely have to get one because it keeps coming up, Kevin! haha

[@pepperlee2313]

Thank you for showing us the itty bitty ones I agree there are some beautiful tarantulas. 🤗

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you for watching and commenting, Pepper!

[@marakay0571]

Hey Tom! I'm so excited about this video! There are T's on here I've never heard of and, now, I HAVE to find! I've seen other keepers make "dwarf" vids, but this one is incredible! I'm really pumped about tomorrow, because I'm going to my first ever Reptile Expo! I can't wait to see if anyone is selling any Blue Foot Baboons 😅 I absolutely have to have one and I blame you 😉 I recently adopted two H. Columbias and a C. Elegans. I also have two N. Inceis...the Olive and the Gold form. My little Olive has it's enclosure half webbed already and I've only had it for two days! The Gold seems to be content to just sit on the moss that's in it's enclosure. I'll comment on here tomorrow if I find a Blue Foot at the expo 😃 Thank you for all the hard work you put into your videos. I'm only about 9 months into the Hobby and I'm very thankful for the content you, and other keepers, put out. I've learned so much and I know there's so much more to learn! Again...thank you so much...I appreciate you! Much love to you, your family and your critters. Be blessed!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Marat! I'm so glad that you enjoyed this and found it useful. I hope that you find some Blue foot baboons there; they are such amazing spiders. Sounds like you have quite the collection of little ones there. :) Thank so much!!!!

[@dirtycorn4958]

Really liked that blue foot baboon! The trap door is amazing and the markings around its eyes make it look like a big cyclops eye, really cool!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, that is one of he coolest (and cutest!) species I keep!

[@Timefortracy]

I find that what the dwarf species lack in size, they make up for in personality! All my smaller T’s are super spunky and explorative! As a 4’10” dwarf species myself (lol), I love my smaller spiders! Btw, my favorite dwarf is the C. elegans! If you don’t have one, I definitely recommend checking them out! The little ❤ on their abdomen is so precious

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Agreed, Tracy! And I'm definitely going to be picking one up, as that species has been mentioned a few times in the comments. haha

[@Timefortracy]

@@TomsBigSpiders You’ll absolutely adore it, guaranteed!

[@marakay0571]

I just got my C. Elegans a couple days ago. I'm so excited about it! It's my favorite Dwarf species along with the Neoholothele Incei (Trinidad Olive). Very precious spiders!

[@river4382]

My favorite dwarves to be my Aphonopelma maderas. Adorable little spiders that get ~1-2"

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I thought those got to be 3-3.5" or so?

[@river4382]

@@TomsBigSpiders There's a similar species sometimes sold under that name that's actually Aphonopelma marxi. True maderas are a bit darker and smaller

[@nickshearer3091]

Love the Idiothele Mira. The trapdoor hunting is fascinating so glad alligators don't use that technique.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Nick! They really are amazing spiders!

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

At 30.24 this T looks so much like GBB! I love all of your collection. Hi Billie. Have a blessed week. It is going to be in the 110's this weekend. But I think the monsoon will kick in on Saturday. Keep your fingers crossed or pray.

[@peterlimburg3872]

This year i bought a female Hapalopus sp. Colombia Big, great species.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Love that species, Peter!

[@sunnyreyes3480]

I have all dwarfs. I don't have a huge space in my room for the little ones and I love my dwarfs.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's one of the best parts about keeping them! More room! :)

[@SpanglishSpider]

I absolutely love my Pumkin Patch! I really want all the little tarantulas, especially the Chilean Flame

[@TomsBigSpiders]

They are such awesome little spiders!

[@Krystal454]

Starting to appreciate smaller spiders more. Your E. pachypus ladies are the best.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Krystal! I do too. It will be a true shame if these disappear from the hobby. Thank you!

[@vanessasmith5227]

Circled back to this video this afternoon as I do love the dwarf tarantulas. My first tarantula was a Kochiana brunnipes, closely followed by a GBB then the C elegans. On the subject of C elegans I have a mature male and a mature female... so, fingers crossed they will successfully breed ❤

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I wish that my K. brunnipes turned out to be a lady...I got a little dude. :) And best of luck with the pairing, Vanessa!

[@rachaels8leggedwonders448]

A little N. incei olive form was my first ever tarantula. I’ll always have a special place in my heart for them ❤

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Awwww...that's awesome, Rachael! I can definitely see why! haha :)

[@AdsArachnids]

My Homeomma chilense sling is the smallest thing I've ever seen. Totally intimidating me but she's doing well in the vial for now and probably for a long time judging from what I've heard about growth rates. I love the dwarf species. Awesome to see so many of them in one video.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, those tiny slings STILL freak me out, bud...especially when they are slow growing! That's why I haven't picked any up yet. haha And thanks! This one has been a long time coming, but that's because I didn't pick up a lot of dwarf species for quite some time! Hope all is well!

[@milofitz400]

My first tarantula was a dwarf species, N. incei, and I immediately fell in love with small tarantulas. This vid helped me put a couple more on my wish list lol. Rn my favorites are the Cyriocosmus genus! Can’t wait till the next reptile convention so I can pick some up!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's so awesome. I have to pick up more Cyriocosmus species!

[@kraziecatclady]

I have a Cyriocosmus elegans and I love her. She's very pretty and likes to hang out on top of her webbing.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

A lot of folks have mentioned the C. elagans! I have to get one!

[@kraziecatclady]

@@TomsBigSpiders I'm surprised you don't have one with all the other spiders you have. I'm so looking forward to repticon next month, but we're planning on getting snakes and a bearded dragon. My daughter wants a hognose, but I want a corn snake. What she doesn't know is if it isn't too expensive, I might get both. We just moved to a much bigger house so we definitely have the space. They still usually have some pretty cool arachnids at those shows though which will be cool to look at.

[@wastelandsniper789]

Not gonna lie, the G. pulchra immediately caught my eye because it gets pretty large - and bulky - but I also really loved that silky jet black furry look. The big tarantulas definitely are cool, but right from the start there have been some smaller ones that have caught my eye, the most notable being the T. seladonia. I saw a picture of that spider and, like just about everybody who sees it, I was enchanted. I randomly found somebody with some and immediately did the completely financially irresponsible thing and picked one up. No regrets. I *love* that one of your spiders was named Bea Arthur.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, there is just something about a sleek, black tarantula. These guys were quite the surprise, as I was expecting a more golden appearance. Congrats on your T. seladonia! They really are beautiful spiders! Thanks again!

[@Scotts_t_time]

Another great video Tom 👏. I love small t's, so many beautiful ones and they don't take up much space

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Scott! The space part is something that is often overlooked.

[@DenverWild]

Definitely should never overlook the little guys they're awesome! I did the same thing and went for all the big ones at first, but I've learned my lesson 😂 Now I have to have dwarfs in my collection! Great vid Tom!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I think that a lot of us do that, so I totally get it! haha Thank you!

[@eshbaum]

Awesome timing for this video, I was just looking at my c elegans and thinking it'd be cool for a dwarf video from you. Nice shirt btw, gonna go see them in sept

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much! And that's awesome!

[@briancuprisin4571]

Dude, Tom, hope you all are ok up there. Bad weather n'such. 🕷

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Brian! We're all good! Thank you for checking in!

[@TobaOni]

Just got my first pumpkin patch yesterday. It's a juvenile. I love them so much!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome...congrats!

[@bernadettelinfoot]

Great video Tom. I live in the UK and a few weeks ago someone gave me a pumpkin patch so I'm very happy about that

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Benrnadette! That's awesome...congrats!

[@bobbiscrittercave2348]

I love D. diamantinensis! If I had to choose only spider to keep, that would be the one, and I want to always have one in my collection!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I can't argue with that, Bobbi! :)

[@Silverwolf387]

I got a pumpkin patch about a year ago, the sling was sooo tiny I was afraid that I would have troubles raising such a small sling but my little one is thriving and growing. Just had to upgrade to a larger enclosure. love these ones

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome! Yeah, they start off small but grow pretty fast, thankfully!

[@TheQuickAsAFlash]

Saving this video to my, "if I ever win the lottery" playlist........................... Especially since I'm having trouble finding H. chilensis on the west coast. :(

[@eshbaum]

Reach out to the spider room, he may be able to get one for you, he had one a few weeks back

[@zulemazahir666]

Do you order online? Last I looked I believe fearnot and hardcore arachnids have them. I remember seeing them since I got some Peruvianums the other month. The Chilensis are expensive though and I hope I'll get them eventually as well ha!

[@pythonparis]

Fear Not Tarantulas and Exotics Unlimited had the Chilean Dwarf Flame. Bought from both before. They are expensive, and TINY as available slings. They take forever to molt too, even as little specks of tarantula slings.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, as the others have said, they've been around for several months now. You may still find some!

[@TheQuickAsAFlash]

@@eshbaum Thanks for the rec! Sorry for the late reply; didn't realize anyone had replied to me. :O

[@nerobattlebeardwolfgang-cl6514]

We have recently picked up a couple of dwarf slings, the Dolicathele Rufinger. They are super cute slings and are putting on size pretty quick. We have had them 3 months and they have both molted once a month during that, funnily enough both at the same time. Will let you know how they go but so far I adore them.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I just looked them up...they look awesome! Definitely keep me updated, thanks!

[@dankauffman8568]

Outstanding ! Thank you Tom . I'm still in the " bigger the better " stage of keeping . But ...

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I totally get it, Dan! Thanks!

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information Tom

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Moon!

[@tarantularamblings3149]

Perfect timing for this video, Tom I have an open order and was trying to work out just one more spider to add . You have convinced me to go for n.incei now. I just need to decide gold or olive form . Funny story I was actually sold an olive n.incei, but it turned out to be n.chromatus 😂 Thanks for all your hard work putting these videos and your pod cast together I love them all .

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome; I'm so glad! You'll love it! It took me 11 years to finally get a female. haha WOW...now that's a screw up! haha At least N. chromatus are cool! haha Thanks again!

[@UncleBurntApostrophe]

Man, that e pachypus is an enigmatic little wonder! They really need establishing in the hobby somehow, as you say

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I really hope that it happens some day.

[@michaelmead8285]

The title made me do a double take! Great video and much appreciate the inches to cm conversions! :) I wish I could own a E. Pachypus, they're wearing little pants!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahaha Thanks, Michael! They are so cute!

[@thenorwegiantarantulakeeper]

Fantastic!❤🤗

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, bud!

[@jeffreydoig6939]

I just paired my Kochiana brunnipes. Awesome little species

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Congrats, Jeffrey!

[@danielburgher]

Hey Tom, I recently found out about Cotztetlana sp. Puebla. Obviously a new world species, but when the females approach maturity they get those “leg warmers” that the E. pachypus has. They also have the same kind of tubular abdomen. I believe they hit the 3-4 inch mark and I just recently got ahold of one. Definitely worth keeping an eye open for them in my opinion.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Daniel! I have a juvenile that I raised up from a sling! I probably should have hd that one on the list. I thought that I had done a husbandry video on it, but apparently we didn't record the last rehousing. :)

[@js92css]

Cool shirt! We saw them with Maiden on the book of souls tour. Great show

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you! And that sounds like a great show!

[@lucnadeau2821]

Awesome showcase, Tom ! Love the variety of NWs and OWs. I have to say though, that I'm a little surprised that you don't seem to have any Cyriocosmus species given your affinity for smaller tarantulas. Stay safe and thanks for sharing :)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Luc! Thank you so much! Yup, you and about 12 other people in the comments. hahaha I honestly just started hunting down some of the smaller ones a couple years ago, so I just haven't gotten around to getting a Cyriocosmus sp. yet. Apparently, I'd better get on that! haha Thanks again!

[@tarantu-leah]

I love all of my dwarfs, they're really beautiful and awesome! They're just as impressive as the big tarantulas and they certainly don't lack attitude😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

They really do!

[@deewhitcha6014]

so much great footage...... I wish pachypus was still available! they look awesome!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Dee! And so do I...

[@pythonparis]

New favorite video of yours!! Love the little T’s!!! 🕷️ Have a Chilean Flame (micro) sling that might reach an inch in 5 years. 😏 Would like to collect Homoeomma and Eauthlus species, but they are hard to find, expensive, and very slow growing!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Well, thank you so much! I was hoping some dwarf fans would see this! And great recs! I just wish that they were more readily available.

[@cheninlimback7868]

Love this one! Nice to see footage of all these little guys. Just found out this week that one of my paired H. villosella has an eggsac! Very excited and hope all goes well with it, since my male just passed.

[@cheninlimback7868]

Whoops typed that just before the end of the video, so have to come back to mention the other dwarfs I have. Cyriocosmus perezmilesi (Bolivian Dwarf Beauty) and Cardiopelma mascatum (Orange Flame Rump). VERY tiny slings but I am enjoying both and would like to get more Cyriocosmus species in the future. I haven't heard of any other Cardiopelma and they seem to be relatively less known in the hobby. Been growing both species for a little over a year and they've gone from roughly 1/8 inch to 1 inch in that time. They are both still quite small!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Congrats on the eggsac, Chenin...that's awesome! Fingers crossed that you get lots of babies! Oh, man...you have some awesome species there. The C. mascatum is gorgeous! I definitely need to get some Cyriocosmus species or people might kill me. A LOT of folks seemed disappointed in the comments that I don't have one. haha I can only keep so many! Hope all is well!

[@chrisobt]

Hey Tom, great video, so many wonderful small tarantulas. Love to see them. You said, your Dolichothele diamantinensis never kicked hairs, Dolichothele sp. have no uricating hairs, another reason to keep them 😊 and they are sooo pretty! Oh man, I hope some day I will find a little Eucratoscelus pachypus... every time i see them in your videos, i'm jealousy. So beautiful! My smallest tarantula at the moment is phlogiellus sp karon, my adult female is 2,2 inch legspan. My favourite small tarantula is my lyrognathus giannisposatoi, also called sumatran stout leg tarantula, my adult female is around 4,7 inch now in legspan. I hope you will get one oft these, they are so amazing spiders. My favourite "dwarf" is Hommeoma chilensis, but I also love my pumpkin patch, and my Dolichothele diamantinensis and my Dolichothele exilis 😅Heterothele villosella, Heterothele gabonensis, Idiothele mira and the small Brachionopus sp. are also wonderful dwarfs, I absolutly adore the african tarantulas in my collection. Until now, I sadly have no Cyriocosmus sp. In my collection, but I will change this in the near future. They are very beautiful little spiders. Have a great week and stay save! Greetings Chris 🤘

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Chris! Yeah, I can't believe that I spaced the urticating hair thing. I literally JUST put together a list of the NW species that don't have them. I'm a doofus. haha Thank you for chiming in on that. And I hope that you find an E. pachypus too! I've kept a lookout for them over the past decade and found no promising leads. I have a Lyrognathus crotalus, and it's an awesome little spider. Has those thick back legs like the E. pachypus as well. And I don't have any Cyriocosmus either, and people seem to be quite upset about that! haha Thanks so much !

[@joannegalway1226]

Hi Tom and Billie, hope you’re both well and enjoying your weekend. Thanks for your video about your fave dwarf species. It’s really interesting to see some Tarantulas that (Aren’t the Giants) Though I’ve always had a fascination with the Bird eaters 🕷️🤦‍♀️😂 Take care 🕷️🕷️😊😊

[@TomsBigSpiders]

We are, Joanne! We hope that you are, too. And thanks! I totally get it. :)

[@riomaxsvideos1657]

You have great collection of tarantula 🕷💚

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much!

[@tcaquatics553]

Always try to keep an eye out for the smaller species of ts. Didn’t find any at a recent show but did pick up an lsd earth tiger.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's a good grab...congrats!

[@zulemazahir666]

Sadly all my dwarfs or small species are all slings or only raised up to a juvie stage or so(except my pumpkin patches). I've loved the seldom times I catch my little Incei's out and the H Himalayana. Hoping to get some Haplocosmia sp. black femur from Tom P soon as well! So I'm going to recommend the black femurs since I've been wanting them for a while. I had never even heard of Phlogiellus johnreylazoi's before and now I want one more than anything lol! I love Filipino spiders and food! Since you got the Orphanaceous purples, I've been wondering if you have/or had Quezon blues as they're def in my top ten favorites. I think I check for videos on them once a month or so.😅 (Jealous of the Marinduques btw!)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I tend to get a heck of a lot of males with my smaller species. I guess that I feel better knowing that I'm not the only one. haha For example, my Haplocosmia sp. black from Tom? A male! haha I had a Quezon blue that turned out to be a male. I've been trying to get all of the species from the Philippines so that I can do a video on them, but I'm struggling to get ladies! Thanks so much, Zulema!

[@amiirandes]

I'm suprised that there was no lil heartbutt (C. Elegans :D) but my fav one was the very first. H.chilensis is my overall fav T, bc they are just so adorable. I got a tiny sling right now and can't wait for it to grow (but damn it will take some time 😂)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, I'm taking some heat for that one. haha It is one that I have my eye on! And the H. chilense really are amazing!

[@sydneyhunt6681]

I just got two lava spiders and a Brazilian jewel tarantula they are amazing

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome, Sydney!

[@sherbert500]

The diamantinensis wont kick hairs because they don't have urticating hair, neither does the neoholothele incei, i want a diamantinensis myself but they don't come around very often here and are pretty expensive when they do come up for sale.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, I brainfarted on this one. I pinned a comment with a whole discussion about this. I hope that you get one soon!

[@prathampogo3878]

Thanks for the video Tom! 🤘 The H chilensis really looks cool! Wish there were some offered over here. So calm! Not like my P sazimai. They would almost qualify as small Ts I guess, but omg they're only 1 1/4" or about that but so defensive already 😅 but ok I regularly get "unarmed" def postures from my fully grown P sp mascara so I'm not really bothered. 😜 Btw: how about the 'Brazilian jewel'? I mean, you're so hyped about these trapdoor Ts, so how 'bout an arboreal DWARF++ trapdoor T? I mean the pricetag for these seems to be so ludicrous in the US as compared to Europe... But hey, Billie, birthday/Christmas/anniversary gift? Just a hint anyway 😅 Cheers guys! Keep it up!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you for watching! My P. sazimai are about 5.5" or so; they get pretty big! As for the T. seladonia, I don't know if I'll ever get one. We had some seized in the US a few years back, and it created so many rifts and finger pointing in the US hobby that just the name of the spider brings bad feelings. haha We'll see... :)

[@johnsandberg]

Awesome video! Dwarfs are so cool. I've been out of the hobby for a while but now I'm back and it's all small/dwarf tarantulas for me now, started up with some Cyriocosmus spp. and a couple of H formosus. Looking too add A minatrix into my collection next.

[@kirundo]

You know I love my dwarves and small ts and I have quite a few :) Let's see H Formosus, bumba cabocla, K. brunnipes, n incei olive and gold, d diamantinensis, D pentaloris, sahydroaraneus raja, c. ritae, c. elegans, c. perezmilesi, h. villosella, e. colonica, neischnocolus chica and last but not least my tiny chilensis slings :) very happy to see you also focus on tiny videos, not many do.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Man, you have quite a few of them there...wow! Yeah, I'm glad that I finally had enough to put this video together; it was a long time coming. Thanks!

[@egzy7859]

The difference between Philippine Tangerine and POT(Philippine Orange Tarantula) is that they are found in two different islands in the country. Philippine Tangerine can be found in Negros Island and tend to be a lot bigger while POT(Philippine Orange Tarantula) can be found in the Highlands of Cebu Island and tend to be a little small maxing at 3inch mark. The POT is just recently discovered species and few have done any studies in it.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much for chiming in on this. I've heard that there might be a smaller species from a different location, but I had no real info on it. I really appreciate it!

[@stxemo]

I need to get some dwarves cuz they so cute. While not a dwarf species mu mature male H. Puclhripes at a solid barely 3 inches kinda made me appreciate smaller Ts. Somebody did offer me a pumpkin patch but never took them up on the offer. Kinda regret it now. A lot actually. Maybe at the next expo I'll grab a bunch. Who knows!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, my male H. pulchripes were also quite small. That's one of the reasons that I went with adult female sizes for this one. And definitley grab a few! haha Thanks!

[@sandramullen7804]

Great info Tom love the blue dwarf., and the minatrix

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Sandra! They are definitely cuties!

[@stuartcox6404]

Love your channel!..always great information 🙂...I have also adopted the square bottle rehousing method! I now have a selection of different sizes 🤣...

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Stuart! Yeah, those square bottles are GREAT for corners! haha

[@konstantinkonstantiov4590]

Hi Tom Great video as always. I am surprised you don't have any Cyriocosmus sp (My fav is Cyriocosmus leetzi). You definitely miss out with those.Great personality and awesome behaviour with those.Plus the benefit of adults living happily in 10cm cube. Also another species that I need to suggest foryou is Neishnocolus sp Panama. Easily one of the most beautiful and docile dwarfs out there and a must in any collection. All of those start as microscopic slings that some folk may find intimidating and your audience will definitely appreciate some content on them. All the best and keep up the good work. Regards Konstantin

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Konstantin! Yeah, a lot of folks have mentioned the C. elagans. I will definitely have to get one. And I've been eyeing N. sp. Panama for quite some time... Thanks so much!

[@charlottecowley4020]

I’ve got a Homoeomma peruvianum sling that is a total mystery to me! It’s colours have started coming through many months after buying it. I’m interested to see how they differ from the chilensis!

[@SuperLoops]

dwarve tarantulas are really nice some of my favourite spiders are dwarfs my Euathlus parvulus moulted a few days ago and is looking beautiful atm. and my Neischnocolus sp panama is really pretty now she has adult colours

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, SuperLoops! Man, I would kill for a Euathlus parvulus!

[@teresamatos3194]

I love this list! Thank you for your videos. I learn so much. Most of my tarantulas are dwarves. First one was a Petco GBB and now a year and half later I have 50 different species. Most nw and I just dipped my toes in the dwarf ow. Got to collect them all.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'm glad that you liked it, Teresa! And that's awesome!

[@teresamatos3194]

@@TomsBigSpiders btw I love your transferring technique. The tips and tricks have worked so far and less stressful. Thank you for sharing your years of experience and knowledge.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@teresamatos3194 I'm so glad, Theresa! One of the reasons that I do so many rehousing videos is because I want folks to see that they can be quite easy. Thank you!

[@gerardo5047]

I'm considering to get a small/dwarf species and that Idiothele mira looks pretty.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

They are awesome little spiders.

[@jameswyatt2739]

You continue to amaze me. Thank you awesome video.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, James!

[@timrobinson7273]

Thanks to you I have got a couple small ones and absolutely adorable the pink foot is over look and the pumpkin patch large I had escape the other day and I am still trying to find it I wish I saw this video a couple of days early I would have known they are escape artist

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome, Tim! Oh no! I hope that you find it!

[@georgecardiff1946]

Another brilliant video Tom, very informative and enjoyable, definitely think the dwarf or smaller tarantulas are absolutely fantastic and most definitely worth keeping.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, George! This one was a lot of fun to put together!

[@Setsunadiava149]

I have opted to buy small tarantulas or dwarfs since I don’t have much space and I already got my Acanthoscurria geniculata who’s already happily growing faster than my mental health was prepared for. 😅 I have Cyriocosmus elegans, C stellatus, Dolichothele diamantinensis( a male and female), a Neoholothele incei gold, and a Psudhapolopus sp blue. The spider shop has a couple of Homoeomma chilensis and they are so expensive, I’m still debating if I want to get one😅. My male D diamantinensis is my favorite because he is so calm and chill, and I was a bit hurt he matured male because he is so sweet and I was hoping to have him for longer. After he matured he did run right out of the enclosure a few times making me realize I’ve overcome my arachnophobia. I love all your beautiful tarantulas. Thank you for sharing them with us!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Mausamirai! I think that space is an important consideration with the smaller ones. I know that I often shop for them because I want to make sure that I always have room for the adults. And your D. diamantinensis sounds like quite the guy! haha I hope that he's with you for a while longer. Thanks again...I hope that all is well!

[@DMcC]

I have constraints (space) that make the smaller spiders quite attractive. 12" dinner plate spiders are just not on. My smaller spiders are P. sp blue, D. sp panama and a couple of H. chilense. I love them and would buy more. They don't require the space that larger adult spiders do for enclosures so I think they're awesome. I don't even want any more as big as my B. albiceps and C. versicolor.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's where I'm at right now; I'm trying to be responsible with my space. And great species there!

[@didisaythat4230]

I got no beef with the Dwarfs. Pumpkin Patch was actually one of the first Ts i purchased.. its the only T that ive had successfully escape the eclosure and even leave the table while i was feeding it. However, I have had another one leave the enclosure forrever😢😢😢 and it also was a dwarf species. As much as id hate to admit it, i had a 1/8th D. Panama escape its enclosure. Its just a good lesson i guess. When they are that small its easy to underestimate just how small they really are. I used a drill bit no bigger than pin needle for its eclosure but i guess that plus the little bit of reeming out, was enough. It was with me all of 2 days. Just long enough to explore the enclosure and find the hole that was big enough for it to get out. That was months ago amd im still devastated when i think about it.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Ugh. I'm so sorry to hear about that. As for the D. panama, I recently had one escape when I didn't put the top on its vial correctly. The next day, I went nuts trying to find it...and I finally did. It had just been caught in the web of a house spider, and it was in the process of being eaten. Gutted isn't a strong enough word, so I totally understand.

[@cubbi2789]

I have nine different tarantulas and they are different sizes. I got some of the large ones after being in the hobby after a year. I had a dwarf but it passes away

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'm so sorry to hear about your dwarf.

[@Humperd00]

I have some true spiders, but recently got a velvet spider to help work up to the tarantulas. I’m definitely not going to start with the big guys, this video is very helpful 😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'm so glad! And that's the way to do it. There is always time to work up to things.

[@robinengbers6089]

Another amazing video, thanks for all the great information:)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Robin!

[@SoCalSnkrhd]

As always, wonderful video! Thank you so much for sharing! I would have to agree with you about needing another K. brunnipes, they are indeed a great species to keep. They're one of my favorites. Edit: I have heard of two dwarf Aphonopelma species found in the US: Aphonopelma mojave and Aphonopelma joshua, which I have been looking for in the hobby. Figured I'd mention as you were asking about other possible dwarf species.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks for the heads up! I'll keep a lookout for those species. And thank you!

[@sarahfritz2183]

I've raised several dwarf species from slings including K. Brunnipes, N. Incei Gold form, and C. Leetzi. All of them turned out male unfortunately. I found most of them were all brave little spiders with hearty appetites, only my c. Leetzi got shy once he matured. I also have kept an S. Raja but it refused to eat and passed away but I'd definitely like to keep one again as they're a beautiful little old world fossorial and not common, at least not in Canada. Overall, I quite enjoyed keeping dwarves , I think I'll look into more old world species next

[@samanthageach3146]

Ive been eyeing the S. raja that Tarantula Canada has for sale currently. They are so beautiful. Unfortunately I need to find a few MM's before indulging in any new species. I need a B. hamorii, and P. irminia, MM so badly and can't seem to find them anywhere.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

It seems a lot of folks are reporting that they get a lot of males with the dwarfs. I've experienced that as well. I definitely have to check out C. leetzi. Thanks for chiming in!

[@ashuragaming1981]

Its like my ant keeping, i always liked bigger ants like camponotus species. The workers varies between 6mm to 15mm depends on worker type. But after i kept my first themnothorax species i fell in love with those(100-200 worker lives around 3ccm. Im new to tarantulas. I own only a versicolor, not a big one yet. I like the dolicothele one too looking that for a while to get one.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Very fascinating! I love ants, but they can be threat to tarantulas, so I've never kept any. Maybe some day.

[@ashuragaming1981]

@@TomsBigSpiders for ventillation on my tarantulas i use metalmesh like 400 mikron. Its a really fine mesh. Ants can be kept in by putting on the lip some oil, and they cant climb out. I have atm like 5 colony, around 7000 ant. I had once issue with escape bcoz i forgot to renew the oil barrier on the countainer sides. But im planning reducing my colony numbers. I will keep 1-2 maxmimum. Compared to tarantulas takes more effort, cleaning and not the less way more space. Like camponotus nicobarensis if kept on the good temperature and good diet, they can skyrocket. From 1 queen in 2-3 years 3-5000 worker. Like 1 spider eats like 1 roach a weak. An ant colony can eat 10 fully grown dubia roaches /week. To keep healty

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@ashuragaming1981 I would advise agains wire mesh with tarantulas. They can actually chew threw it when motivated. I have a video somewhere where I showed how one chewed threw a mesh vent. Just a heads up!

[@omnist7903]

I only have one dwarf, right now. Pumpkin patch klein at about 2.5in. I REALLY want a pink punk jewel (typhochlaena costae). It is my absolute favorite T. But I don't think they are even in the hobby.😢

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, bud! Well, they should NOT be in the hobby right now, but I think that someone over in Europe might have had some. God only knows where they got them...

[@omnist7903]

@TomsBigSpiders in that case, it will stay on the list, but not in my collection. Hopefully, we can get some more videos of them, at the very least. There are plenty of other amazing Ts to add to my home.

[@seansspoods9521]

Another great video Tom, as always, informative too, ive said before, im not a dwarf lover, the H villosella i had was a male so cant give you a size for that, he was a diddy little guy too, only other smalls ive had are the D pentalorus, all matured male, the last one i have at the moment isnt mature but hes certainly getting around the 3½ 3¾ inch size already, im expecting him to mature next molt. Im liking some of the smaller T's the D diamantinensis is nice, and yhe black emelia, dont see many of the others over here really, had a P blue but lost it as a sling.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Sean! I'm glad that I could finally do this one, as I've had a lot of folks ask over the years. Honestly, I didn't have all that many smaller ones until the last couple years or so. So sorry to hear about your P. blue. The D. diamantinensis are just stunning. You don't really need any special light to get those colors to pop. As always, thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@germicanlifestyle9069]

I just picked up a couple Aphonopelma sp paloma & Plesiopelma Longisternale

[@charliemum]

Loved this upload love a dwarf sp in this house, atm we have, Kochiana brunnipes female, Dolichothele diamantinensis female, Cyriocosmus elegans female, Citharacanthus Cyaneus female, Homoeomma peruvianum male, and I just ordered 2 Homoeomma chilensis, I also keep some of the dwarf sp that aren't dwarf like Davus pentaloris, bonnetina minax and bonnetina tanzeri all 3 female. I definitely recommend the bonnetina, I haven't found many ppl with them but mine hit food like trucks my b. tanzeri is a 1 inch sling I got at 1/4 inch size she constantly digs moults often and webs making amazing tunnels that look like a maze and my af b.minax is 4 inches, she made a massive dirt curtain dome infront of her burrow she pulls food through kinda like a trapdoor without it lifting, reminds me of the tents that attach to a caravan was quite amazing to watch her pull food through it 😊 and the colours on her, copper bright like a Davus and blue thighs that put metalica to shame. Quite an amazing combination. There are pics of my girl on ab if the sp sounds interesting to you , I haven't pushed up colours either it's just her n the torch she is honestly just that bright when the light hits. If your looking for new sp definitely check them out and as always you 2 great upload ❤

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much! Man, you have some awesome ones there! I apparently need to get a C. elagan or leetzi soon, as many people have expressed shocked that I don't have these yet (there are just so many species out there! haha). My bonnetina sp. died mysteriously after a molt several months ago, and I'm still gutted by it. She was about 1.5" or so and was seemingly doing great. :) And I will definitely check that species out...thanks for the tip! Hope all is well!

[@charliemum]

@TomsBigSpiders thanks I have been really lucky and apart from my b. minax they were all bought as unsexed slings 😊 n elegans is definitely one I recommend mine burrowed and I never seen her till I had her for about a year but after she was rehoused into her adult viv she started spending alot of time sat in her burrow entrance and is very inquisitive, kind of like a tripepii, comes to see what you are doing in their space . And things are great thanks I hope alls good with yous aswell 😊

[@SeverusSnape12345]

While not quite dwarf sized, but definitely small, i'm raising an Aphonopelma burica. ^.^ I had a Hapalopus formosus, but sadly, it got impacted and died...

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'm so sorry to hear about your Hapalopus formosus. And, yes...burica do stay fairly small!

[@SeverusSnape12345]

@@TomsBigSpiders thank you. My burica was 1/4 inch when I got it. It molted several times and is still tiny lol

[@AdelheidCreates]

I have two of these- the D diamantinensis and K brunnipes and both are still juvenile. I also love the heart on the butt for the K brunnipes! Mine is too small to sex, and all the molts have been underground! It's actually in premolt now, both burrow entrances and the "window" have been filled in, so I truly have a pet jar of dirt. The D diamantinensis is just gorgeous, great feeding response and has created some lovely webbing. Every once in a while I'll catch it out on display, but that's pretty rare. Usually I'll just see the toes peeking out!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Heidi! Yeah, that little heart is amazing! And there is nothing like those pet jars of dirt! haha

[@C.S.M.Hageroth]

Hey Tom great list but I have to additions to it. I love my Cyriocosmus leetzi girls. They are arguably one of the most beautfiful colored tarantulas. Their pattern is just perfect. But nothing to handle I think. :D Pseudhapalopus colombia is another of my favorites. If you don't have them, get them.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I DO have a Pseudhapalpus sp. Colombia...I forgot to put it on the list! haha And I've had a bunch of people reprimand me for not having a Cyriocosmus species. haha

[@C.S.M.Hageroth]

@@TomsBigSpiders SHAME! 😆But seriously, you need to get them. 🙃

[@C.S.M.Hageroth]

@@TomsBigSpiders In my opinion C. leetzi is the most beautiful of them followed by the elegans.

[@jamesprice7470]

Great video Tom I agree I just wanted large spiders.i have had small ones in the past.ive had h villosella.d pentaloris.and inclined gold and the normal color.and the iniothele mira.all matured male so pretty bad luck.but definitely will have some more hopefully females.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, James! I think that a lot of us go through that. I know that I did. haha We miss out as a result.

[@ericbeeman8717]

The ornithoctoninae malthai is another trap door hunting tarantula and there's one more I seen not long ago but can't remember name

[@candyscott489]

Bit of Both !! 😊

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Haha

[@Moore-Tarantulas]

Oh my glob I gotta get me a Crypsidromus. PRETTY!! I'm a pretty big Dwarf fan, currently I own a few Cyriocosmus elegans, Pseudhapalopus sp. Blue, Citharacanthus cyaneus, Neoholothele Inceis, a single baby Homoeomma Chilense, plus a few 8 legged babies who might get to 5" max like my Tapinauchenius cupreus! But these are my "true dwarf" species! As far as favorites go, Citharacanthus cyaneus are hands down my favorite. Their colors are GORGEOUS and they are great eaters!!

[@stevedoud7112]

Dolichothele diamantinensis doesnt have Urticating hairs thats why you havent seen her kick any

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Steve! Sadly, I was working on a podcast about urticating hairs as I was putting this together, and I had this species listed under the ones that didn't have them. UGH.

[@leesreptilesandaquatics6368]

I truly love dwarf tarantulas they are so cute I have several dwarf tarantulas. I am upset about my pumpkin patch sling I ordered it from LLL REPTILE they shipped it while molting and it didn't make it and they wouldn't even repay me for sending me a tarantula that died during transit and it took me a year to find a pumpkin patch sling so heart broken over it I'm still looking for another pumpkin patch . But I love your collection of tiny tarantulas

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Lee! I'm so sorry to hear about your Pumpkin Patch. I hope that you find another soon. And thank you!

[@leesreptilesandaquatics6368]

@@TomsBigSpiders me to they are hard to find

[@migueltonnies6856]

You forgot the marvelous Her Gabonensis 😅

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Sorry, I just haven't kept one yet!

[@ThomasTheArachnerd]

If you had to pick between Phormictopus Sp. Dominican Purple or Theraphosa Stirmi, which would choose? All are welcome to comment their picks 😁

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Thomas! I have NO idea, as I love both species. The Phormictopus IS purple, so for folks who like some color...

[@ThomasTheArachnerd]

@@TomsBigSpiders Hehehe I knew it was a tough choice for you Tom 😂😂

[@madhokte]

D. pentaloris is 16 species??? I need to learn more about this

[@TomsBigSpiders]

There is a paper where the scientists clame that there are 13 (I think that it was 13...could have been more) different species, not just regional variants. It's an interesting read.

[@vukpik]

Why dont you have C. elegans? Very special spider, and looks even better in person😢

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Ummmmm...because I haven't picked one up yet? haha Sorry! I can't keep them all. :) They are on my radar, though!

[@vukpik]

@@TomsBigSpiders very small, but very special

[@christophermcleod5495]

Great vid Tom, the little guys really don’t get the attention they deserve sometimes eh? Just had my n. Incei mature out male and I’ll be gutted when he passes as he’s become a real favourite of mine to observe, so much ‘personality’ as you put it. Edit: Just got my hands on a subadult female Crypsidromus sp. Costarica. Absolutely delighted, though I hear they can be fiery.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Christopher! They really don't. And hopefully your male lives a while for you. That's awesome! Mine has been quite bold overall, which is why I love her!

[@ericbeeman8717]

Now there's a video on tarantula collective and his pod cast him speaking with a lady who successfully keeps incei communals I can't remember if she says how in the interview or not

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I've spoken to a few folks that say that they are always a crap shoot and that the best way to start one is to keep a sac with mom. Some will getten eaten at first (the weaker ones), but then things calm down.