Featured Species #5 - Orphnaecus philippinus "Philippine Tangerine"

[@tarantulacollective]

I love this species! One of my favorites OWs ever! Thanks for the video brother. Awesome shirt!

[@herbertegger7633]

Wow i dident expect him here🤣

[@hideph_tv861]

Wow... 😲

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, bud! Yup, one of my favorite all-time species. I was in love when I saw them in a photo several years ago, and they did not disappoint. And thanks!

[@bio.active]

good job as always Tom in giving knowledge about species even from a far away country like the Philippines. you have a lot of fans here in the Philippines...👌

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Nico! You guys are all awesome!

[@TarantulaHaven]

Great stuff Tom. I have 2 that I enjoy very much. I was very surprised when they turned almost a purple color as slings until they finally started getting that beautiful orange. Both of mine are about 2.5 inches now and doing great. One of the more enjoyable species I have kept. 🤓👍🏼

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Alex! Yup, this is one of my all-time favorites! The 2nd instar sling are almost black! That threw me a bit, too! haha Thanks so much for chiming in, bud! I hope that you and the family had a great holiday!

[@timrobinson7273]

Thanks 4 the info

[@timrobinson7273]

@@TomsBigSpiders that was a great piece about this orange beauty I'm a beginner so I'll wait I have 6 spider now I started off with one as CHRISTMAS Present and I want more, I have always love spider's as a kid at 10yrs old now I'm 53 soon to be 54 March 28 again thanks 4 the quick response

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@timrobinson7273 Thank you, Tim! That makes total sense. And congrats on your growing collection! Watch out...before you know it, that 6 will be 60. :)

[@timrobinson7273]

@@TomsBigSpiders that's what I'm scared of thanks 4 the warning its to late

[@krlllmn]

Thanks for making a video about the O.philippinus, Mr. Tom Moran. I've been in the hobby for almost 10 years and I'm from the Philippines but this 2023, is actually my first time ordering a POT sling. Glad that you made a video regarding their husbandry. Very helpful tip from an OG of the hobby. 💯

[@TomsBigSpiders]

You're most welcome! I love this species, so it was my pleasure! :) Thank you!

[@LadyKakizaki]

Thank you so much for this video Tom! I have an O. Marinduque Purple coming and I'm hoping the care will be pretty similar to this. You really put everything in there, thank you so much! I would love more of these "Featured Species" videos but I'm sure they must take a while! Thanks for all the info! - Charlotte

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I have to get back to these. I stopped for a bit as someone else jacked my format and it irritated me. hahah

[@andrewplace2217]

Thank you so much for this gorgeous sp to show it to the world.. please keep these amazing videos coming

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, bud! I'm glad that I could finally show them off. :)

[@rickypedrosa9123]

The orrange tarantula might they say grow 3" max size is IOT or Ifugao Orange Tarantula new discovery tarantula different from Philippine Orrange Tarantula or so called POT.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much for clarifying this, Ricky!

[@Dusty_Tarantula]

I am too new to the hobby to even think about getting an old world yet. (two months) Love these videos! Can't wait until the next one comes out!

[@svenkaan6864]

Dont feel scared to pick a OW the main thing is that they move faster and a bite is more painfull but there are exceptions like H. gigas. Less speed, less dangerous bite :). You ill love them after u feel more confident in handling their care. The main difference for me is their speed and some are just likely to defend themself by biting but it isnt something to be afraid for.

[@svenkaan6864]

Species like Ephebopus (NW) is a Good Step up if You might mind something. They have less hair, stronger venom (no dangerous at all) and more defensive :).

[@svenkaan6864]

Welcome to hobby hope You have Some Good time with it.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Welcome to the hobby, Dusty! Give it some time. They really aren't as bad as some people make out. I've worked with them for years and never had an issue. Get your rehousings down with some of the faster species (Sven mentions some good ones), and then take it from there!

[@laurac976]

What a fantastic spider! I find your videos really informative and really enjoy them! Slowly making my way through them all :)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks you so much, LoveWolf 9! Heads up...the old ones are quite raw. haha

[@beckyhallam-rudd8547]

Your videos are always so informative and enjoyable to watch. Your voice is easy to listen too and to be honest you are my favourite. Thank you. :)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Sorry for the delay, Becky! Thank you so very much! :)

[@beckyhallam-rudd8547]

@@TomsBigSpiders That is okay. You are very welcome. :)

[@brylleorquita8175]

Lot of Filipinos supporting your channel. 😍

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello! You guys make up a huge part of my audience. Thank you!!!

[@djd9622]

Duuuuuuude! I love your channel man! Awesome!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much!

[@kylevercide3192]

Thank you For featuring the philippine tangerine ❤ greetings from philippines

[@TomsBigSpiders]

It was my pleasure, Kyle! And thank you!!!

[@TheManWhoCanBeMovedd]

Hi, Tom! I’m your new subscriber! I’m from the Philippines and I’m glad that O. Philippinus is one of your all time favorites. Have you ever heard of the “Palawan Blue”? If I remembered correctly, it was discovered and described last 2016. Just to share, I just purchased this Palawan Blue and will receive her in the next few days. So excited. Also, there’s a tarantula that just got discovered this late 2019; and is still being researched by experts. For now, it was named “bloody red tarantula” and was found in the Northern parts of Luzon.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Keith! Welcome and thank you for subscribing! Yup, I love those orange beauties. I have Orphnaecus sp. Panay blue as well. I LOVE the looks of the "Palawan Blue." They are stunning spiders! Congratulations on getting yours. And I want that red species so bad. It is such a gorgeous spider. Thanks again!

[@TheManWhoCanBeMovedd]

Tom Moran Thanks! Hey, I mentioned you in a comment section about a newly discovered specimen here in the Philippines. It was just posted minutes ago. I’m sure you’ll love it. Hope you don’t mind. I just love talking about tarantulas and I’ve learned so much by watching your videos. Great job and many thanks, Tom! 😊

[@famfilok]

i cought one in the wild its pretty rare tho

[@dersupra]

Bloody red sounds amazing!!!!

[@goodcopbadcop9872]

I’ve got one of the slings! So cool to actually see the sack it came from.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome, Christopher! Keep me updated!

[@johnmoisesnesperos2646]

Pinoy Fan Here !! Thanks for featuring our very own Tarantula.. Stay Safe and Enjoy the hobby!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello and welcome! Thank you so much!

[@t2tarantula552]

I'm taking a little more notice of orange colouration on tarantulas now instead of the many blue patterned Ts

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, there are just so many blue one! Orange is a favorite color, so I'm drawn to them. :)

[@jerumd]

3:57 I think it's that Ifugao fire tarantula (Orphanaecus Sp. Ifugao). Heard they can only grow to a max of 3 in or less.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much! I wasn't sure which one it was!

[@diandenila5605]

Philippine tarantula parin yan

[@Justindobb1984]

Great share again like always Tom. I've always seen them as bolty Ts, but must have been how they didn't have a good enough hide / substrate. Keep up the sharing, you're doing wonders for the hobby ;)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, I gave them plenty of room growing up, and I never had a problem with the bolting. They even went through a stage where they would just sit out in the open. Thanks, bud!

[@JayeLeli]

You Sir is like the David Attenborough of the Tarantula world :D

[@TomsBigSpiders]

So sorry for the late reply! Man, now THAT'S a complement! haha Thank you!

[@zoedavis3165]

Hi Tom! First off, loooooove your channel its so great seeing how to have a busy home life whilst safely caring for tarantulas i have learned so much from your channel! I am new to tarantulas and currently have a very bolty Chaco sling and a juvie curly who is such a character! I ordered a jumping spider and was sent a free sling... one of these orange beauties Orphnaecus philippinus. It is fast fiesty and i must say i love its spirit. I have researched alot and of course watched your vids on the species and i know they are quite a T and after seeing the speed of this sling i get why beginners are advised to wait awhile and may shy away from them. I however want to do the very best by it. Its here and as quick and attitudy as it is im already quite attached to the little guy. It came on bone dry substrate so i added alot of moisture and it ran straight onto it and has now dug a burrow which i assume means its happier now? My main question in regards to this species is rehousing. Its in a small sling cup atm but how much of a bigger enclosure is it safe to rehouse to after it has moulted. With my small experience and its rapid fire speed i would prefer to limit the number of rehouses if possible to avoid stress for us both as i gain in experience. I too have a busy home with other pets and want to keep ecerybody safe. Would really appreciate any advice on rehousing this species. Many thanks for taking the time to read my long post and please keep making the videos they are really educational and interesting to watch :-) . Thank you!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Zoe! You should find that your O. philippinus will be quite shy overall. The only time the speed should come into play is during rehousings. If you give them room to dig, they would much rather bolt to their burrows and hide. Good call adding the moisture..this species needs it! About what size is it right now? What size is the cup? Let me know, and I'll tell you what I think.

[@zoedavis3165]

@@TomsBigSpiders thank you for your reply. Its small atm about 3/4 of an inch diagonal leg span. It dose sometimes bolt in its little burrow but likes to spread out on the moist substrate and do the ocassional zooms around the container. Its in a 2inch x 2inch x 3inch tall tub id say max with a good 2 inches of substrate. Its not afraid to take down prey thats the same size as it (dropped in a small cricket and was about to take it out to prekill as i realised it was nearly same size as the sling but in the blink of an eye it was on it and had already bitten into it and wrestled it away! If it spooks into its burrow its not long before its back out seeing what im up to lol. Seems very inquisitive so far and is very entertaining. Just lightning fast! Thanks again.

[@zoedavis3165]

@ Tom Moran . Hi Tom just to let you know my sling moulted successfully last week and is now twice as fast and skitty lol! It dosnt seem to like bring lights and likes to hide away for the most part. I hope that means im doing something right! Take care to you and your family and i look forward to more amazing videos!

[@delacruzmarkdaniel2749]

A truly amazing looking specie! I follow some journalists based here in the Philippines who makes articles about tarantulas and it seems like every 3 months or so new species are "discovered" quotations since the study is not that in-depth, I would love if more professionals study these new species and eventually introduce them to the hobby. I enjoyed the vid and it's super informative thanks!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I agree completely, Mark! I would love to see some of them make it over here. And thank you!

[@aenigmatica8]

AWESOME detailed video! Interesting about the alternative smaller species. I hope my slings get as big as yours!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Victoria? All of mine, including the males, have been good sized.

[@barokart]

Hi Tom. Great video. Thanks for sharing your acknowledgment and experience. Best Regards from 🇵🇹

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, bud! :)

[@DuchessMyPony]

They truly are a stunning and vibrant species!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Beth! You have to love that orange. :)

[@jryzapico3705]

I really lovr your terrarium set up for our P Tangerine T

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Junior!

[@basementpets5327]

I'm really liking these species specific care guides! keep up the great work! I have 4 tarantulas and I'm working on some more bioactive enclosures.even though I am waiting for after college to get old worlds and expand my collection, I think it is still very interesting.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much! I'm having a blast doing them. It's awesome going back and looking at the older footage of them. I'm loving the bioactives myself!

[@ramensobatv]

Thanks for the feature on one of our native tarantula. I started the hobby with a wild caught P. Baeri which is also a native here in the Philippines. Best regards from the Philippines!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

You are most welcome! And I still need to get a P. baeri...they are gorgeous! Thank you!

[@RusselExer17]

And P. Baeri(Philippines dwarf tarantula) they're are communal to

[@svenkaan6864]

I have the Orphaneacus blue “Luzon” and had also “Cebu” male. She is so shy but since I put her in a “bio” enclosure with hiding plants and stuff she sits in open and stay but when I would touch her she can bolt so fast. That is how mine behave. I think she is one of mine species Ive had the most bolting isseus xD.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Sven! I have the Orphnaecus Penay blue, but I need a "Luzon" and a "Cebu"! They have so many gorgeous species there. And I agree...they seem to be much more visible in the bioactive setups.

[@edgufler1122]

Excellent guide for this species. Makes me want to get one.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Ed! And dooo ittt.... Hahaha

[@clhorner1]

What is the fruit peel that you have in with your female? Like at 13:03. Looks like some sort of fleshy fruit peel. I just got a sling and I want to plan its future environment.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello! That is some type of large seed pod. www.neherpetoculture.com/woodaccents

[@clhorner1]

@@TomsBigSpiders oh ok awesome! Thank you so much!

[@dinodatrindade2104]

Great video as always. All the best for the new year Tom!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Dino! Happy New Year to you and yours as well!

[@mispaandloosedoves]

You're killing me, Tom! I looked for these for a while. Now I'm supposed to be at my limit on Ts. Now these beautys from you will be at FNT. Well, let's see if I convince my wife to let me bump my limit up 3 more😁. Great video! Thanks Tom.

[@mispaandloosedoves]

Update: I was able to add one sling to my FNT order and extend the ship date. I got one! I am so happy. My year is already made now. You and FNT got me in the hobby and you guys have been my go to from the beginning. Thank you for all you do Tom!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Dude, that's so awesome! I'm so glad that you were able to grab one up! I was so glad to finally get to produce these. Let me know if you have any questions about it! Thanks so much, Josh!

[@mispaandloosedoves]

@@TomsBigSpiders I'm glad you were able to breed these orange beauties as well. I will let you know if I have questions. I have gotten pretty good I keeping moisture dependent specie I think. I have a cyriopagopus sp. Hati Hati and H. Devamatha as well and so far I have have no problems. I'm excited to watch my guy grow. Maybe next time I'll pick up 3 instead of one. Have a great day, Tom.

[@DeensTarantulas]

Great video Tom! Thanks for sharing

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Deen! :)

[@marteenie7189]

omg what a coincidence! i went to the anaheim reptile super show today and only saw one booth selling a 1” sling so i immediately took my chance :D im rehousing it right now as im watching ur video.

[@marteenie7189]

i got a gbb and a b. boehmei as well, but this find is such as exciting thing!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Ina! Great grab! I love this species, and you don't see them around all of the time. And congrats on your B. bohemei and GBB as well! :)

[@divanonya6601]

This is a wild color orange so bold intense. I love it

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Diva...me, too! :)

[@dersupra]

My first old world was a freebie from FNT. Orphnaecus Marinduque Purple. I was not ready for old worlds.... still am not. I figured since its a sling, hopefully, i'd be ready by the time I raise it and it gets to a good size. Mine has put on size pretty quickly. I think it's in premolt again. Haven't seen it in about a week and a half. It usually comes out at night. Last time I seen it I would guess it was about an inch

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Man, I need to get me one of those. Are you thinking that you are going to have to do a rehousing soon? If so, you could always put it into a larger enclosure next time so that you won't have to do as many rehousings in the future.

[@dersupra]

@@TomsBigSpiders You really do! They are super rare. Not even categorized yet. Get in touch with Tanya. I'm sure she can work out something lol. FNT had the first sac in the US. I was in there yesterday and got to watch them open an aphonopelma sac. HUNDREDS of eggs with legs. It looked like a thousand. lol Soooo, I realized this about a week into rehousing it into a 4 inch round. I need MOAR substrate I think and it is growing a lot faster than I previously thought. I'm not sure if putting it in an 8 or 12 will be too big but it will need a rehouse after its next molt most likely. I will try to get pics. I got some today. Do you have a place where we can post pics?

[@exoticman8901]

Hey Tom! Thank you for this video, now I know what to do with my new Philippine Tangerine. cheers!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

You're most welcome! And congrats on getting one! :)

[@swinkmeister]

What is the mushroom-looking thing in the left corner of the enclosure at 11:28 ?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That is a pod head! It's a decoration. www.thebiodude.com/collections/grapevine/products/pod-heads

[@andrewplace2217]

About to put a order in with fear not

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Don't! I have yours, dude! haha

[@andrewplace2217]

Yes sir I have a handful of avic slings for u as well in a couple more weeks my friend

[@PsyDexOfficial]

I love this species! Another incredible video! 💙💚

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much!

[@lindacondon8185]

Thank u for the info on this "T". Beautiful!! NEW SUB!!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Linda...welcome to the channel!!!

[@tarantulaking4886]

Do the smaller slings they're not Orange right cuz I bought one and it's more Brown

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's correct. They pick up some of that orange once they get larger. I have four slings from this sac, and they are all brown at the moment.

[@thereptiledude7247]

@tTom Moran I got pictures and video of my Heteroscodra maculata drinking off the side of the deli cup it’s in. If I can figure out how to send it to you I will if you want it.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Awesome! You can email them to me at [e-mail] . Thank you!

[@synthiaify]

I would love to have one but they are just so rare.. in Europawni at least. Never seen one at an expo or something.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hopefully, they get there at some point. They are awesome spiders.

[@malachigamerguy3163]

Love this species they are beautiful!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Malachi! They are one of my all time favorites! Sorry for the late reply!

[@SuperLoops]

oh wow the last couple of months my O philippinus has done exactly that thing where it webbed over its burroe one day and just stopped going underground completely. its nice to be able to see it ofc but I was worried that it didnt like its substrate or the moisture or temperature were wrong. its so nice to know that they just do that sometimes and it doesnt mean the spider is unhappy thank you so much 😅

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Super Loops! Yeah, both of mine went through stages like that, and I thought I was doing something wrong at the time. They just seem to do their own thing. haha Thanks!

[@iluvatarsbane2097]

Just added one to next week's order!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome! :)

[@Watcher_Listener]

Love your page man! Fully detailed in everything ✌🏿

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Dark_WebTV! I try to include as much information as possible. :)

[@RoyIMVU]

I LOVE orange spiders too!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Me too, Roy! :)

[@marlonsipat4191]

im from Ph. to be exact from Negros Occidental where you can see so many Philippine Tangerine Tarantula. and im here because i want to know how to take care the one that i have ❤️. thank you so much for this video ❤️

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Marlon! I'm so jealous of you. This is one of my favorite species, and I would LOVE to be able to see it in the wild! :) You are most welcome!

[@stevedingman474]

Great video of some Ts with age ! Gives a idea that these aren’t a 3-5 year pet and flush . Some Brazilian blacks are 35 years old and no signs of slowing! Good job 👏

[@TomsBigSpiders]

EXACTLY, Steve! That's one of the things I'm hoping to show with some of these videos. I have a G. porteri that I got in the mid 90s who was a young adult then. I still have her, and she has to be over 30!

[@zerogravity5242]

Lovely T! The Sp Ifugao Orange is somewhat has a lighter bright orange color well just based on the pics that I've seen =) Love the vid ma man!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Justine! I would love to have that one as well! :) Thanks, bud!

[@zerogravity5242]

I'll be waiting for that in one of ur future vids lol no prob man.

[@ertrobjohnfortich7891]

Just got a juvenile of this species! Just subscribed as well. Cheers from the Philippines!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Congrats...I love this species! And thank you so much!

[@christianhviid2167]

Oh yeah, here we go

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahaha. Thanks, Christian!

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Great video! What an amazing species. And great info in this i loved hearing things sjared from people that live in the areas these tarantulas are found.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, bud! Thanks so much! I was glad that I could get some inside info! :)

[@monsai9898]

Salamat sa iyo, astig!!! (Thank you, awesome!!!)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much!

[@tink2276]

Great vid Tom and what an awesome species of tarantula! These are also one of my absolute favourites. I love how you could document from yours as slings right up to you breeding your own. I’m just bummed that I can’t own one of your slings lol.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Tink! Mine, too! :) I was so glad that I was able to produce them. And I totally would have hooked you up if you were here! :(

[@tink2276]

I would have loved to have some of your slings :( I did get some stunning P. Murinus Kigoma slings from Gar Rees though. They’ll just have to do lol

[@jasperd3705]

Appreciate featuring a Philippine tangerine.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Jasper! It's one of my all time favorites! :)

[@flying_hussar3034]

I find this one more intimidating than OBT when it comes to looks for some reason. Regarding your last video Tom I recently come across information about M Balfouri breeding that apparently female wont deposit egg sac when male is present. That is supposed to be info from a breeder. great video as usual!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

The OBT is a bit more fluffy while this one is very slick. Could that be it? Oh, man...thank you so much for that! You are the first person to get me an answer on that. That makes PERFECT sense!

[@flying_hussar3034]

@@TomsBigSpiders good luck separating a female from that bunch Tom :P

[@Onetwoone1]

Awesome vid, super informative and again you are the cause of my growing collection!! Haha

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahahaha. Thank you...and sorry about that!

[@TruthIsTheNewHate84]

May i reccomend cutting out a blister from blister pack pills (washed of course) for use as water dishes for small slings.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yup, I've done that before! They work well! Thanks!

[@TruthIsTheNewHate84]

@@TomsBigSpidersyw, i figured you have.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@TruthIsTheNewHate84 They make such awesome little water dishes. The other thing I have used is Legos. haha

[@TruthIsTheNewHate84]

@@TomsBigSpiders thats a grear idea. The little 1x legos right? Thats genius.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@TruthIsTheNewHate84 Yes! haha Someone gave me that idea a few years back. Just don't let your kids catch you stealing their Legos. haha

[@dersupra]

Hey @Tom Moran. We were having a Marinduque purple husbandry discussion and I understand we first FNT batch people will be leading this charge. There is absolutely no husbandry info anywhere. So far everything is excellent and mine is growing extremely fast and looks great and healthy. My question to you is do you know if this species(Orph. In general) can climb smooth surfaces or not. I have not seen mine climb at all. We were wondering for escapees sakes

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello! Yes, all tarantulas can climb glass and plastic, so these guys should be no different. That said, if they are like other Orphnaecus sp., they'll need deep moist substrate to burrow into. If they burrow or web up, that usually keeps them from trying to flee. Hope that helps!

[@clydechristianehontiveros147]

I just started yesterday same species thankyou for the information

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Awesome, Clyde! Thank you!

[@FostersPets]

Great vid, good info.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you!!!

[@MrTQuillen]

Great pick for a video.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, bud! :)

[@joellemegan2934]

Hey Tom! This question isn't related to this species but I wanted to comment on a video posted more recently. I have several species of Brachypelma or now Tiltocatl. I'm not concerned about any of them except my B. Albiceps. It's made a burrow kind of later on whereas my others got right to it from day 1-2. It was roughly 1in when I purchased it but lost a leg in transit. It went into a molt right away and did not regain the leg. It then ate a ton a quickly went into pre-molt. Then dug itself a very tiny burrow in the corner when it has ample room for burrowing. When it flipped to molt I was concerned with how little room but it managed just fine and regained the lost limb. It has since eaten a large cricket that I was able to get into the very narrow spot she opened up. My concern is her ability to get out of the small burrow. I know I'm probably being silly but the way it's burrowed in & the way dirt settled on top, it won't be a simple climb out. Do you suggest I clear away the substrate on top so it can come out to stretch or for a drink of water? I've been using a dropper to get some droplets down in there. What would you do? I know we should let the spiders, spider but sometimes they do need a hand.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Joelle! So sorry for the delay! Has it opened up the top of its burrow itself? Like, is there an opening? They usually open up their burrows when they are ready to eat, and they will come out to hunt at night. I have been keeping for years, and I've never had one become trapped in a burrow. They will dig themselves out if there is a cave in (which normally won't happen because they reinforce the inside walls with webbing). The only issue I've ever had with burrowing is if I give them too much substrate, they will burrow all the way down and don't re-emerge to hunt. If the burrow has an opening, I would just keep the bottom layers moist and leave her alone.

[@joellemegan2934]

Thanks Tom! The opening isn't large enough for him to come out, he expects crickets to come down that hole. I keep using a dropper and putting 3mls of water down there since he seems to not be coming out to drink. He is eating now as well. He did burrow to very bottom and doesn't come out to hunt, I just put his food towards the 1/2in opening and it crawls down and gets eaten. Should I not do that?

[@robbiestalkingts]

I literally just got one or these slings, u boxed it on my "last video of 2019" it's actually great your currently making videos about Ts that I'm just getting into

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Congrats, Robbie! That's awesome! I'll go check it out! :)

[@robwheelut]

These tarantulas are beautiful I love the way it looks like its covered in velvet its my next purchase.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

This is one of my favorite species, Robert. They are just so pretty.

[@deborahjane6485]

Thank you for the videos Tom! I am a new subscriber. I just ordered a G Porteri sling from fear not. I had a "rose hair" from a pet store years ago. She only lived to 8yo, dying in a cross country move. I am hoping that I have this sling for the next 30years! (Pray for it to be a female for me. Lol)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Deborah! Thanks so much for subscribing! Awwww...so sorry to hear about your G. porteri. Yeah, you will have that spider for a good long time. I have one I got in the mid '90s as a young adult, and I still have her. :)

[@deborahjane6485]

@@TomsBigSpiders I have seen your videos of her! She is a beauty.

[@ksmani9]

beautiful species. love the MIW hoodie btw :)

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Kara! :)

[@talaaguirre8666]

Theres alot more new sp. In philippines i have blue panay and black fussorial but ithink the black one is not discribe yet

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hopefully they make it over here! I've seen pictures of some of them, and they are gorgeous! :)

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

Orange isn't my fave color but this one is so pretty.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Joyce! It's one of my favorite colors, so I love these! :)

[@witcher1973]

Beautiful Taranatula, solid info as always, on the orange topic i am having trouble finding any info on this: Selenocosmia arndsti.. It is a striking spider.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Shawn! I love this species. The S. arndsti is stunning. Have you seen this thread on AB? arachnoboards.com/threads/selenocosmia-arndsti-questions.96722/

[@witcher1973]

@@TomsBigSpiders nope, have not. Going to check it out now, thank you for the link. Would love to get one, but seems they are very very hard to come by,. Not many people seems to have them except for really old keepers in the hobby.

[@Isaac-tp6wi]

Hey Tom, I was looking for some info you may or may not have on a certain species, Encyocratella Olivacea. I shot you a message where your website offers, but it's been about a month, no reply. Keep finding contradictory info online, was hoping you had some insight. Thanks!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Isaac! First off, I'm so sorry about not seeing your emails! I'll do a search as soon as I'm done with comments. Unfortunately, I haven't kept this species (yet), so my insight on them is no existent. :( Sorry!

[@donnajocatlady3839]

Can hardly wait for them to become available!!! 😍😍😍

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Donna! Just follow the link!

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great information Video.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Channy! :)

[@anng.509]

Great video and beautiful coloring on that T! My question is about the substrate ...... how do u not get mold forming in those glass enclosures? Ive seen them sold in my area but I'm concerned about adequate ventilation..... I don't like using plastic for them but it is cheaper and readily available.... thanks!!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Ann! I have them set up as bioactive enclosures with springtails. I also have an additive that fosters good bacteria and fungi that keeps the bad stuff in check. I've had no mold issues so far!

[@valhallainverts2551]

Excellent video! FNT just got them available again and I’m picking one up with a N. chromatus and my first pokie (Metallica) for my birthday. Really looking forward to keeping this species

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, James! Excellent! Three great species there! Happy Birthday!

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

Very nice video.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Michael!

[@tinabbaker37]

Love your videos, Tom

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Tina! I have a couple older ones featuring the A. avicularia metallica, a color form of the Guyanan Pink Toe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eajSd62DmZqNotU

[@ceopet]

Very cool spider! I still want to know which spider isn't your favorite ha!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Charlotte! :) I will NEVER tell... haha ;)

[@arachnescorner3113]

Hey Mister Tom I am really new to this hobby I have 3 spiderlings, my Grammostola pulchra she ate 3 days ago but she carries her dead mealworm in her mouth my concern is that it’s stuck on her fang and she just can seem to release it, what do I do! Just wait to see if it falls off , my poor baby just really worried

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Man, I'm so sorry for the late reply! Did it end up falling off?

[@arachnescorner3113]

@@TomsBigSpiders yes thank goodness she was just proud of her kill lol I think but she carried it until it was black

[@trapdoorspider9211]

We had six slings gave us there about 2cm leg span at the minute.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Awww! That's awesome!

[@trapdoorspider9211]

@@TomsBigSpiders so far I've noticed there like the chilobrachys but not sure on any defensive behaviour

[@billsmith1998]

What is that tall circular container a lil over 8 minutes in? I would love to know where to get those.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Bill! I think the one are referring to is this one: www.amazon.com/Clear-Plastic-Box-Dia-Boxes/dp/B0182IIPEO?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_2 I did not get mine though Amazon though...someone sent them to me. I like them for the arboreals.

[@benoliver619]

Sir thanks for telling me where I can get this beautiful T. I have to get a couple. I'm a orange fan also now I have to get a couple of obt again.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Are you in the states, Ben? If so, follow the link in the description.

[@benoliver619]

Yes I am in the states. When you posted your video I watched of course then went to fear not and found them. I'm shocked the slings aren't more expensive. I'll pay about the same for them as I did for my pokies (subfusca h.l. and regalis) and others. It's a shame that some burrowing species are so beautiful and you can almost never see them.

[@joeyfourfingers5078]

The wife ordered one like 6 hours before this video dropped. She couldn’t wait for the official post; she was refreshing FNT’s site about every hour since New Years. 😂🤙🏽🤗 (Along with 5 other babies!)

[@mispaandloosedoves]

You cam email shipping and explain the situation and use the code and see what happens 😁. This happened to me and I used the code after purchase. Congrats on getting your new slings!

[@joeyfourfingers5078]

Josh Taylor thanks for the tip!!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yeah, Joey...they should take care of you. Please let them know that you spoke to me as well! :) Congrats! That's really awesome!

[@joeyfourfingers5078]

Tom Moran much appreciated brother! All good; the $$ is negligible. We decided not to mention anything and the difference can be a ‘donation’ in the universe balance box. They’re great people with a great company. A few bones isn’t gonna break the bank, else we shouldn’t be shopping. 😉🤙🏽 Cheers my man! Thanks for the videos, podcast, and diligence enough to tackle mating; allowing all of us to share in your success!!

[@danevans740]

Awesome colours on this beauty! 😍 also I dont suppose you have phormictopus cochleasvorax? Ive been looking but their doesnt seem to be much info about it 🤔

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Dan! I agree. And I do NOT...and I NEED one. hahaha Do you have one?

[@danevans740]

@@TomsBigSpiders haha no way! 😆 yeah I have a small 2cm sling but it's a relatively new species to me so guess I'll document the care for future reference haha 👍👍

[@KidGalamay]

Nice topic bro! 💯

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you!

[@briansundstrom5840]

Great job on the info about this species. Tom I am wondering is there anyway that I can get some more info about being a breeder and what kind of species would be good for this type of venture?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Brian! As for breeding, I did a podcast on it, but I've yet to try to tackle it as a video. I'll add that to the list. I'm NOT a prolific breeder, but I have learned some things with my projects. Thanks!

[@hansolson7097]

Just ordered one of this gals babies from tanya, can’t wait!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Whooohooo! That's awesome! I hope you enjoy this species as much as I do!

[@hansolson7097]

Tom Moran I’m sure I will as I do any T! Also I just picked up an o. Costalis sling, if you keep this species can you make a care/tips video on it?

[@justnoah3887]

Proud Filipino here hehehehe to be honest i have two of them and i really love how they hunt for their food

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello there! I LOVE this species. They are gorgeous and great hunters! :)

[@downtherabbithole5206]

Ordered 2 already had my E-mail registered for notification when they became available from Fear not tarantulas

[@Thehandbanana]

Joseph Walker those are the ones he bred too

[@downtherabbithole5206]

Anthony Alan I know it says it on their site

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Were you able to use the coupon, Joseph?

[@downtherabbithole5206]

Tom Moran I ordered them before I knew there was one so no.

[@iluvatarsbane2097]

Same but I'm part of the Tarantula Collective group so I did use their 10% off code

[@timrobinson7273]

I have a sling orphnaecus sp.blue panay tarantula it hasn't ate in 3 weeks or so should I be concerned I know spider can along time without eating like a month or two

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hi, Tim! Was it eating before that? Was it plump when you got it? That's not a terribly long time for a larger sling that is in premolt.

[@timrobinson7273]

@@TomsBigSpiders she hasn't ate since I got her 3weeks ago, she was plumb when got her and stil is plumb and she burrowing a lot

[@TomsBigSpiders]

@@timrobinson7273 In that case, she is likely in premolt and still settling into her new enclosure. Depending on how well fed they are, slings can spend a longer time in premolt.

[@timrobinson7273]

@@TomsBigSpiders ok I'll wait

[@nicolassoriano7876]

hi tom ., love watching your video., from philippines

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Nicolas! Thank you so much!

[@zekejeager2451]

Its legit that they will abandon their burrow and adapt the terrestrial style of a T.

[@johnpeter2762]

I need that right now, but I think it's hard to get one from my place

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, John! Well, I hope that you eventually find one.

[@chrisy4011]

Beautiful! You and dark den are the only two tarantula pages I watch! Tom, I have a question. I recently just got a pokie Regalis sling. It's active but hasn't really eaten. Usually just chills on the side of its enclosure or on the bark. Are they usually not big eaters as slings?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Chris! Thanks so much! You have me in great company there! How is is set up? Did you just rehouse it? They can take a while to settle in. If you want, send some pics of the setup to [e-mail].

[@chrisy4011]

@@TomsBigSpiders It was a birthday present end of December. Came in a small deli dish. Put him/her in a aborreal enclosure with vented top lock screen. Cork bark sphagam moss and coco fiber mix substrate. Will send pics later today!

[@ItsJadine]

They are beautiful! I don’t think I’d risk having a T that could send me to the hospital but I am thinking of getting a Caribena versicolour as sling #6... I think I’m addicted already 😂 so much food goes to waste when you’ve only got little slings though 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Queen SeezaGB! Maybe sometime down the road. They really aren't too bad once you get used to working with them. C. versicolors are amazing! #6, huh? Watch out...6 quickly turns into 50! haha. You just have to get more to use up all of that food. :) Thanks again!!!

[@aspets9757]

6:59 wow

[@TomsBigSpiders]

They're fast!

[@aspets9757]

I'm from pH and I don't have 1 , love to own 1