O. philippinus "Philippine Tangerine" Rehousings and Notes

An update on two of my Orphnaecus philippinus, one of which I produced as a sling. LOVE this species!
Tom's Big Spiders Website: tomsbigspiders...
Tom's Big Spiders Podcast: tomsbigspiders...
Theme song by Rocket 77 - linktr.ee/Rock....

[@johnlash6511]

Tom u and Billie are doing a very good thing in the community.. love the podcast and videos..😊

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, John!

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

Hi Billie! If the title of this channel is Tom's Big Spiders, then Billie must be Spider woman. Have a great week and enjoy the T's and the creepy crawlies.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahaha Indeed, Joyce! haha I hope all is well!

[@edgufler1122]

Thank you for the video Tom.. enjoyed it very much. 🥰

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank YOU for commenting, Ed! Hope all is well!

[@pumpkinchow]

Those look amazing definitely awesome species. Hey any chance you could do a video on top species without itchy hairs. 🤦‍♂️ just remembered that’s basically old world. But then what about pink toe species I’ve never had problems with their hairs. Is the any other new world species that don’t have those hairs urticating hairs🤷‍♂️? I know it’s off topic to the video but it’s just a thought. Wish you the best and hope you have a great day bud 🙋‍♂️✌️

[@TomsBigSpiders]

There are a few new world species that don't have them or don't kick them. Pink toes have hairs that they rub on you through direct contact. Ephebopus have them on their pedipalps. As for other species, it depends on the individual how badly the hairs will bother them. I can try to put something together!

[@pumpkinchow]

@@TomsBigSpiders yeah if you can put a list together I’d greatly appreciate it. You definitely have more experience and I value your opinion more than others. I appreciate your time as well thank you again for getting back to me on this topic. Hope you have a great day and wish you all the best 🙋‍♂️✌️

[@Spyder0000]

I got the SAME EXACT THING about starving my King Baboon Tarantula, right after she moulted, like 7 hours after 😅😂❤❤

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Roy! It drives me nuts! haha Like, come on!

[@drdoolittlefishhobbyist6055]

These are real beauties buddy and definitely in my list . The closest I have atm in colour( color) is my N incei gold. I’m glad I’m not the only one who gets frustrated at paying good money for dead leaves when everywhere near me is covered in fallen dry leaves in the autumn. Take care guys.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I finally got a female N. incei and I love her. I've had many golds, but they all turned out male. haha Hope all is well, bud!

[@briancuprisin4571]

Tom, more good stuff dude. I just picked up one of these in October (1/2" sling). It spend the first two weeks sitting on the surface, ignoring the starter burrow, and running away from all live prey. It scavenged just fine and after two weeks, finally used the starter burrow to make its home. Now it's over an inch and nearly ready for its first rehouse. I was worried about it for a bit at the start but it's settled in nicely and has become a favorite.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Brian! I'm glad that it finally settled in for you!

[@1968tmb]

She is so pretty. I like the different shape of the abdomen and her sleekness!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I do too, Toni! Hope all is well!

[@MikelTulp]

Is there any albino variants of thes3, swear I saw a pictur3 of one

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I don't believe that there are. I don't think that tarantulas can be albino.

[@Cool_Story_Bruh]

I'm listening through your pod (again), and I love your educational sense of humor. My new favorite quote is, "Somewhere long ago, a person saw a gerbil and said, 'Wow, that crazy little desert rat would make a beautiful pet. I'm going to grab one for my son.'"

[@marat5617]

LOL! I haven't heard that podcast. That's too funny. I love Tom's humor :) May I ask which one you heard that in?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahaha Thank you! My humor is much more dry on the podcast and KZbin, so I always feel like it doesn't hit. haha

[@Kingmar.in420]

Hey, Tom. My name is Joe. Spiders are one of my passions. I don't have any yet. But I wanted to do all the studying I can first.. I live in Waterbury Connecticut. Saladonia is my all time favorite spider love the trap door so i have a few tank Ideas But not sure how to Get it off the ground. You have an idea about how I might be able to. Or if you would like to get in on something like that. But I know you're quite occupied with Tom's big spiders. I would love to see the spider Room 1 day.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Joe! Greetings from Griswold! As for T. seladonia, a LOT of folks have trouble with them, so you may want to start with something a little more forgiving and work up to one.

[@zb6621]

Received one of these slings in a Mystery Box, thank you for the helpful info!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I LOVE this species. Congrats!

[@ezellchavez8838]

Hey! Found you from Schizo Pelma TV today, but his video last 4yrs ago he promote you and ill go to your Chanel. Thankyou for notes about beautiful Philippine Tangerine! MABUHAY!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Ha! That guy is awesome and I truly appreciate him sending folks over! Thank you so much!

[@lauriefulk3812]

God bless teachers, school bus drivers, anyone who deals with kids Ohhhhh, and parents..... I am glad I got that behind me all the new stuff in the world Good Luck!!!! Good job Tom I still don't have any animals maybe one day lol

[@arielbastes913]

Philippines pride 🇵🇭

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Heck yeah!

[@briancuprisin4571]

Tom, I've noticed some of your fossorials go into what seem to be dedicated fossorial enclosures--deep substrate, water dish, not much going on on the surface while others, this one included, go into "semi-fossorial" enclosures, exemplified by substrate that allows some burrowing, but not the extensive burrowing I've come to expect from a typical fossorial enclosure. Is this due to the issues you've had in the past with spiders burying themselves or just burrowing deep and not coming to the surface to eat? Or is there something about certain fossorials that make them more likely to accept and thrive in an enclosure where there burrows aren't ridiculously deep and extensive? Thanks in advance, Sir Tom, Godfather of the Modern American Tarantula Hobby. :D

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Brian! I think as time has gone one, I've realized that I need to give them a choice as to whether they are going to burrow or web. I now tend to give them something with a bit less substrate (still enough to burrow, but not as deeply) so that they can have room up top to web. I actually covered this in a recent podcast, if you haven't heard it. At least I think that I did...the last month has been a blur. haha

[@a_bonafide_rarity]

UGH I am so glad you posted this- I was literally going to post in a tarantula fb group after watching this asking whether anyone else had experience with their O sp "Quezon Blue" never burrowing. I've had my adult female for several months and she's properly set up but nothing. granted I keep a lot of my terrestrial/fossorial ts in very short storage containers (with a proper amount of substrate but only about enough room up top for them to go into 4x4 mode lmao). I FEEL like it makes them feel secure as if they're already in a burrow considering how little light that room gets during the day and that I don't turn on my spider room's light when I do maintenance late at night so they're mostly all out but she feels different for some reason 🥴. it's good to know that another in the genus tends to always be out tho 😅. oh btw! you were originally the person who brought these beautiful ts to my attention and I NEED one because I'm partly Filipino (also I adore orange spiders) 😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'm so glad that this helped to put your mind at ease! And that's awesome! I'm so glad that you checked them out! :)

[@Spiderdan-59]

Very nice looking species of tarantula, we must be able to get one in the UK 🕷

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I would think that you would!

[@Spiderdan-59]

@@TomsBigSpiders yes Tom we have them I had a look online

[@darthboa]

Has anyone ever been bit by one of these? Can't find a single bite report .. despite reputation, I know a guy who owns one and says his is reluctant to bite would rather bolt

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I wasn't able to find anything on them. They would much rather run than stand their ground.

[@tinasherr8945]

Thank you for the information between new world and old world booties lol. I have a Blue Legged Baboon who has a thin booty compare to all my New worlds. I thought I was feeding enough lol. Love Orange spiders too!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

You're most welcome, Tina! I'm glad that it was helpful!

[@Richard-gw6yk]

Absolutely love our O. philippinus, Mango. Such a beautiful orange. Second old world we picked up.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

LOVE this species, Richard! They are just stunning!

[@Spyder0000]

Excellent information my friend 😁🕷️🦗🪰🕸️

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, Roy! Great to hear from you!

[@Christinas_creatures]

I just laughed so hard about people finding all the molts in the dirt pile 😂😂😂 I have one too but they're going to find snake sheds in with tarantula molts rofl

[@TomsBigSpiders]

No joke, Christina...they are going to be SO confused. hahaha

[@ninecatsandaboxofwine]

you should get a orphnaecus sp romblon pink, they look like these guys but pink.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I will definitely keep a lookout!

[@kristiannolasco8451]

You too with the long busy weeks recently at school? It's been brutal recently 😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Yuppir...this is my busy time of year with reports and such.

[@Spiderdan-59]

Whats your thoughts on vermiculite as a substrate or mix , i have some but people say not to use it because it sticks to your tarantula??

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I mix vermiculite into a lot of my substrate and have for years. Back in the mid-90s, that's all everyone kept tarantulas on.

[@georgecardiff1946]

Absolutely brilliant Tom, they're a stunning species of spider 🕷 and that orange is very vivid definitely a must in any collection.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, George! I hope that all is well with you!

[@thelizarddude]

This species is on my bucket list. They are stunning!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

One of my all time favorites!

[@orhanalbecer4839]

Spiders are beautiful creatures..❤️🤜🤛

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I agree completely!

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

Lovely spider. Good rehousing.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Michael Nancy!

[@Dreakx1]

I had a Phormingochilus pennellhewlettorum play dead during a rehouse too was pretty funny.

[@briancuprisin4571]

Tom, thanks for answering my question, but how dare you mispronounce my name!? It's a simple name, one that only 99.736% (roughly) of people throughout my lifetime have mispronounced, yet you, Tom, the Godfather of the Modern Tarantula Hobby, couldn't even get it right? *best Greta Thunberg impression* How dare you!?

[@egsox91709]

I hope you get this Tom. But I got a 1/3" Brazilian White Knee. How can you tell such a little guy would be going into premolt? I did watch your molting video.

[@owenll1]

I have a sling that I got from Fear Not. Love it!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome! Cograts, Owen!

[@kristiannolasco8451]

Do you always use vermiculite for moisture depending species? It keeps mold away am I correct?

[@TomsBigSpiders]

So, I used to mix it in all the time, but I switched to using shredded sphagnum moss for several years. I like that, with top soil especially, it allows the soil to better absorb moisture. And, it won't mold.

[@kristiannolasco8451]

@TomsBigSpiders thanks for the info I've been passing on alot of moisture dependent species because I don't want to harm them because of mold or anything else

[@aracnidotaxonomy]

Hey bud, I miss keeping this Sp. I hope you, Billie, and the kids + kids (lol) are all doing well.

[@JettysJumpers]

Hi Tom, Can I ask what brand of moss you use? I use the BioDude moss but it’s not as green, yours is gorgeous!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

It's Galapagos brand! You can find it on Amazon.

[@JettysJumpers]

Thank you!

[@candyscott489]

No Words !! Absolutely Gorgeous !!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Candy!

[@tcaquatics553]

Great video as always Tom.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much!

[@mikepetersen7319]

Beautiful Spiders ❤

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Mike!

[@bobbiscrittercave2348]

I collect my own leaf litter, but we live on a large property with no fertilizers or pesticides. Beautiful critters!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I'm just always worried that my neighbors might have sprayed something! haha

[@bobbiscrittercave2348]

@TomsBigSpiders my house sets in the woods, in the middle of 80 acres. I don't have to worry about the neighbors thankfully.

[@pepperlee2313]

Beautiful tarantula and great rehouse. Thanks Tom and camera lady. 😊 Ok had to edit second lol

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahaha Thank you, Pepper!

[@jamesprice7470]

Great video Tom they are gorgeous.they are on my to get list.

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, James!

[@migueltonnies6856]

Love those girls

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Miguel!

[@Edward..de..lanndo]

Absolutely beautiful specimen....

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Edward!

[@Edward..de..lanndo]

@@TomsBigSpiders welcome m8

[@KingBaboonTarantula]

Awesome, thank you.❤

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Roy!

[@KingBaboonTarantula]

@@TomsBigSpiders you are very welcome, and you earned it it was awesome. I watch many of your videos, they're all really good and informative it helps. I have been keeping tarantulas for about 42 years now and I can never learn enough

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Chantal!

[@joannegalway1226]

Hi Tom & Billie, hope you’re both doing great. Loved seeing the rehousing of your stunning orange Tarantulas. The smaller one is so much more vibrant as you commented on earlier. But, both are gorgeous 🧡 and pretty chill for Old World. Nice to see a video again too! I know it’s hard to do saying you’re busy with school. Take care guys, and stay well 👋🕷️🧡

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hello, Joanne! Thank you so much! Yeah, I just like to be realistic with the colors as some people get upset when they get an adult and it's not as bright. Things should calm down soon, which will allow for me to get back on my schedule!

[@darcystcorner2580]

I’m glad you touched on feeding and how t’s with elongated abdomens don’t plump out like terrestrials. It’s the same with pokies, I can’t tell You how many times a new keeper will comment I need to feed my t’s. It’s like uh no they aren’t supposed to be chonky. Another great vid ❤ Hi Billie😊

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Darcy! Yeah, a lot of folks aren't used to that. Pokies are the same way! Thanks so much!

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information and rehousing Tom Jenny Craig diet😂😂😂

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahahahah Thanks so much, Moon! :)

[@kevinpoe8137]

My E.uatuman sling molted, either last night or this morning, the molt measured just about 2inch and it was about 1/2 inch when I got back in august

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hey, Kevin! Nice! Congrats on the molt. That one is really packing on the size!

[@ericbeeman8717]

Did manage to attempt breeding this year of the pair I have so excited to do so and had it not been for Mr Moran I sure wouldn't know bout this wonderful species and such a curious species at that this female here she will venture out and go on a walk about on ur hands and she's just a chill species but hopefully this year she has a sack that would be exciting and thanks again Mr Tom Moran for showcasing such a wonderful species krpp uup the great work in 24

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank YOU for taking the time to comment! Yeah, my two girls are very laid back, which has been fantastic!

[@mail-bg1tp]

Hello Tom. Arctic dreamers rapture here. I listen to your podcast: "Is keeping tarantulas in captivety wrong" I could not finding it now, but i always ask the person, if the question arise, Do you eat hamburgers or eat fish? Yes the person says wondering? So you think it is wrong to keep tarantulas, but fuel the whole gruesome beefindustry or fish industry where stressed cows are constraind in filthy slaughrerhouses waiting for a cruel death or where fishpopulations are cought from the seas for already rich industries to get even richer! This us kind of a good argue!😊😊

[@TomsBigSpiders]

How's it going, bud! I forgot about that one. haha That's an EXCELLENT point! Hope all is well!

[@ericbeeman8717]

Oh man this is great stuff yesss one of the ones he like alot definitely cool and glad to see some new videos in 2024 hope yall had a great holiday and happy new year

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks so much, bud! I hope that all is well with you!

[@LiquoriceRizz]

First

[@brianrodriguez2202]

awesome, Mines getting big as well

[@TomsBigSpiders]

That's awesome, Brian!

[@FBAMaroon]

Beautiful spider ❤

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much!

[@Lisa-eu9fy]

🧡🕷🧡🕷🧡 gorgeousness!!!

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you, Lisa!

[@arielbastes913]

At last 😁

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Hahaha Thanks, Ariel!

[@Joe-rm8rs]

Tom absolutely gorgeous tarantulas, I too love the orange spiders I have a King baboon juvenile and is a very deep orange at the moment, I have to have one of these O. phillippinus for my collection! Great rehousing video I thoroughly enjoyed it! Bravo👏

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thank you so much, Joe! I definitely have to get another one of those.

[@tarantularamblings3149]

These are great looking spiders . They remind me of chilobrachys with the abandoning the burrows . I have the o.sp cebu and that's often out and about these days .

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I can definitely see that! And I've had the same thing happen with Chilobrachys species before.

[@michaeltaylor2449]

STUNNING Tarantulas the colours are AMAZING

[@TomsBigSpiders]

Thanks, Michael!

[@michaeltaylor2449]

@@TomsBigSpiders Your welcome Tom