Top 10 EASY Pet Tarantulas For YOU - Low Maintenance

[@tarantulacollective]

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[@dorabrooks76]

I have a suggestion for a video topic. Would you consider doing a video on tarantula and T-keeping terminology? From my own experience, figuring out what some things mean took a lot of time and effort- what "pokie" means, for example. I heard the term all over the place, but I had to watch _a lot_ of vids before someone used the full genus name in order for me to look it up. I've lost track of how many times I've seen people ask what it means in comments! Other terms I can think of that I see many questions about are: sling/spiderling, instar, Old World and New World, setae, pedipalps, tibial hooks, mature male (and "ultimate molt", and "matured out"), urticating hair, T anatomy in general, etc. I think it could be really helpful for people new to tarantulas...

[@tarantulacollective]

@@dorabrooks76 awesome idea!

[@dorabrooks76]

@@tarantulacollective Thanks! You do good work, and, as far as I can tell, a terminology guide is lacking both in text and video formats, so it seemed like a natural pairing. 😉☺ Cheers!

[@erenyeager9575]

Top ten blue tarantulas!!

[@lvmonkey77]

id like to see a vid on thoughts on handling them or not. you might have already done one, and it just hasn't hopped up on my feed, yet though. also ive heard from my own googling that there are some T's that are kept and breed in large zoo's for conservation purposes. id be curious about that, as well. Do they do similar things as hobbyist? i wonder if reaching out to a zoo that keeps them would make for an interesting vid. Maybe even if there are endangered T's that we should consider breeding and releasing or that sort of thing. thanks for all your vids sor far, man!

[@stephenshunk3097]

About a year or so my daughter got a T as a gift I told her how much I hated spiders and not to bring them into my house I now have a golden knee that is about as big as my hand. I have watched all of your videos and have learned a lot about the hobby and by the way the T sleeps about five feet from my head. I love the spider and watch it a lot. It’s a very beautiful T I’m 70 years old and want to get another one or so. I really love the show and appreciate your knowledge that share.

[@JasmineTea127]

This is so wholesome!

[@20PINKluvr]

Im curious about owning one but god help me if I need more 🤣 you'll get addicted and want more I've heard

[@devilrose3173]

So true

[@Ezekiel400lux]

Awesome!!

[@jessethabarber]

I love this.

[@dorabrooks76]

Awww! At 7:14 she has a single hair sticking up right behind her eyes; makes her look like Alfalfa! Hahaha! Such a beautiful tarantula. Gorgeous! 💚🕷💕

[@arupian666]

OMG, that was adorable.

[@KittenSpriteGaming]

[@houseofinvertebrates2869]

Top ten experience tarantulas.

[@enriquesexotics9095]

Wanted that too

[@IrieRogue]

Likewise lol

[@houseofinvertebrates2869]

What about semi-araboreal species. Top ten on, Easy and an Experienced video?

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

Any old world + Venezuelan Sun Tiger + Trinidad Chevron + Goliath Brideater (any of them)

[@enriquesexotics9095]

Adam Smith Venezuela sun tiger and bird eater are not advanced tarantulas

[@metalfaceofficial8496]

I was vaguely surprised not to see grammastola pulchra on the list! This was the first I started from 1/4" range, and just about the easiest little critter in the horde! So much personality, too. I would love to see a countdown focused on either the easiest or most challenging friends to rehouse - maybe a dual list, five saints and five crazies? Thank you so much for all the time you put into making these videos!

[@mrdent5648]

yeah pulcras are very easy to keep. my 3 year old girl i keep the same way as my chromatus and i just keep her dish full and overflow every couple of weeks or as needed.

[@Comrade_G]

I was wondering where that was too! The Brazilian Black is considered the most docile Tarantulas out there, and they're relatively low maintenance. One of my all-time favorites next to the gentle giant Theraphosa Blondi

[@jeffgilbert7302]

I have 3 brazilian blacks. They are some of my favorites but the slowest growing ones in my collection.

[@matsa8949]

I have 2 T. Albopilosus in my collection and I will 100% agree with their spot on this list. They are beauties and super chill. I've had my first one named Shitrock for 17 years now and she is doing very well.

[@Tamaserebus]

I know you have already have done a list of the most defensive tarantula's, but what about a list of tarantula's that are the most feared in the hobby?

[@bflo1000]

How is that different?

[@Tamaserebus]

@@bflo1000 some tarantulas are feared because of there look or size, but most are defensive and some have actual agression. Its not common to see but its there for those who know. One that gets my hair up is the phormictopus atrichomatus or also known as the red island bird eater. Under light it has red black patterns and looks like something the devil would use to guard the gates of hell.

[@jobenson6336]

Amazing video.. Surprised not to see the Grammastola pulchra in this list bit that's because I love them and want to see them everywhere, lol. Richard, thanks for the video.

[@jasonkruger2746]

I've kept tarantulas for about ten years now and I recently adopted an LP birdeater. The previous owner said I mustn't attempt to hold her because she's defensive. Even though she is 7 years old and the size of my hand, she is arguably the nicest and most docile tarantula I have ever dealt with. My wife even asks to hold her. These are such amazing creatures!

[@mistabone5024]

So....here I am at 45 years old and seriously considering getting my first tarantula. I've been binge watching these videos for the past couple of days trying to learn all I can before I make the decision as to the particular T I really want to get. Thanks for all the great information and keep up the great work. Greetings from Tennessee!

[@eddiemurray494]

Got my first 3 recently at 49...never thought how cool of a hobby this was before!

[@calliew311]

Did you go for it, and buy yourself a T?

[@knyghtryder3599]

İ am in my early 40's , starting next week !!!

[@jesusaguero306]

Easy to care and beautiful tarantulas. I have 18 and I'm going for more, excellent information. Always one of the ones that you have to follow and listen, again, Great job I really appreciate the info bro. Besides my favorite is on the list, the Brachypelma hamorii, mine just pass away and he lasted more than five years with my family, he gave me a good amount of slings and good memories with my son. Thank you for your awesome job

[@alvinmaker2584]

I love it that you call the Mexican red knee "Thicc"

[@davidcamacho3992]

As always the best content bro!!! I will definetly look for a nandochromatus. Here are my suggestions for videos: Biggest pet tarantulas Best online tarantula stores Most colorful tarantulas I would love if you made a video with one of this topics please, again, great video!!! Thanks for al the information and advises that you give

[@brendamitchell8234]

Best online tarantula stores would be great for most of the people in the States but suck for Canadians as VERY VERY few ship to Canada. Hell half the good tarantula enclosure sellers don't ship to Canada

[@davidcamacho3992]

Brenda Mitchell the video idea can be very helpful for you, because tarantula collective could recommend you a good seller that ships to canada

[@By-Alien]

I indeed thought I needed to keep my Nhandu chromatus on a more damp substrate because being native to Brazil. I also did not know their hairs were stronger then normal. But did kinda notice it.. Even without her kicking them and just having her enclosure open while feeding, my hands sometimes feel itchy afterwards.. Now I know why haha! Thanks for another great and informative video!

[@justingetson6321]

So before discovering your channel, I was researching Ts to learn how to properly care for them. I had came to the conclusion that the GBB would be best for me. Watching your channel and seeing you fawn over this species has certainly sealed the deal. Hoping to get everything set up and my Sling ordered in the next few weeks. Love the channel, I feel an addiction growing.

[@zebracornking]

Great video, Richard! Totally agree, though I would mention the cyriocosmus genus are so tiny they can be tough to keep when slings

[@authorcourtneywashburn]

I just wanna say how amazing your videos have been for me! I acquired a curly hair sling about 4 months ago and it's doing very well! I watch every single video when it comes out! Thanks so much for your hard work and all the resources on your website! Every little bit of info helps a lot ;)

[@graciemorrison6863]

My Arizona blonde is definitely my most low maintenance and also my favorite, she stays out where I can see her most of the time and is a great eater. Very docile and a beautiful T!

[@Rob_Thorsman]

Planning on getting my first tarantula, T. albopilosum, soon, so I'm glad it's on the list.

[@deanmeixner]

A great video. The Ts here in Australia are also super easy and very low maintenance. My Coremiocnemis tropix (Australian Rainforest T) is a strange mix, will climb, web, hang out, and has recently dug herself a nice deep den. A spray of water once a week and a cricket once every two weeks and she is very happy.

[@chimmy190]

YESSSSSS, a video on the most high maintenance Ts would definitely be interesting to get your opinion on. :)

[@finnan85]

You Got a very nice narrative voice… So nice to listen to ❤️❤️❤️

[@maxxxieee]

Awesome video! Just sharing, from experience as I’ve raised so many, I think the Aphonopelma Seemanni are right up there! I just give mine a lot of substrate, a toy of sorts or cork bark and a water dish and watch it “make it home” as it digs it’s tunnels everywhere (lol... often starting where the water dish is so it falls in....ugg ... ) or maybe they’re just fun to care for ... I don’t know, but I have found them very enjoyable!

[@6330-z3p]

I was in the hobby 24 years ago. Before youtube Suddenly started collecting again. I'm in Australia so not much of a collection here but I'm trying. It's great to see that there is someone on here working hard to bring this fantastic hobby mainstream. Awesome channel bro

[@martinedwards2014]

You are my favorite info channel about ts. Thanks man! Looking forward to the next one!

[@sophistiq8ted]

Loved my GBB my guy just passed after 6 years! He was my first T and moved across the country with me in the front seat!

[@tarantulacollective]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I traveled cross country with a Rose Hair buckled into the passenger seat.

[@Bookwormqueen96]

As a former arachnophobe i love see all of your Ts and learning more about these beautiful creatures i used to be so afraid of

[@cadaverousghoul8008]

These are all great choices, I'm so lucky to have my G.poteri they have become expensive and hard to get, I lucked out and got myself an adult. I also think another great one is the B.emilia they are amazing beginner species with minimal husbandry requirements.

[@lightningwolf788]

Every video you feature a GBB makes me want one even more, especially with how beginner friendly you're showing it to be!

[@IlaanR]

It is my first tarantula! And it is so nice. Mine seems to like to kick hairs sometimes. But she rather runs though! You should get one!

[@dudgeonshgpa]

My Grammostola pulchra (Brazillian Black) I think is also super easy! First T ever got and by far the easiest! This little guy has really done well with me as a semi beginner. Got him 2 years ago. Hes chill with a dry substrate, water dish, hide, and afew bugs during the week. Also doesnt seem to care if im messing around in his enclsure. My other Ts definitelty care!

[@sandramullen7804]

You just included all of my first Ts . Which I'm awiting delivery of 👍💙🇬🇧

[@HenryTrinidad-n6k]

Love your channel my twins love to watch you we are newbie’s but they have two jumping spiders looking to get a tarantula.. this video helped a lot… keep up the good work…

[@tarantulacollective]

That is awesome!

[@iconofsin1043]

Great video! I found that so far my OBT is the most low maintenance and the hardiest (from my tiny collection). I also have versicolor and pulchra. Pulchra always messes up the water dish, but versi can't find hers, so I have to put it on her web (if I spray the web she leaves the area and moves to dryer place). Pulchra always leaves leftovers in her hide so it's pain to clean, OBT actually takes leftovers out of the borrow and dumps them in one area. Downside of course, OBT is never out so I rarely ever see him. Also Versi always poops on the glass, so I have to clean the glass every few weeks.

[@sethgreen5407]

That gbb is so gorgeous , I like your videos bro good job

[@charitysheppard4549]

You have such great information. You and Tom from Tom's Big Spiders have made me want my first T. I am still trying to make those first two BIG decisions: 1. Which species? 2. Sling, juvie, adult? My top 3 species choices are in this video. Thanks for the great advice, information and details you share! You deserve recognition for the photography/video, too!!

[@nyxbrekker3125]

I'm just starting my collection! I have a Grammostola pulchra sling, and a juvenile GBB. My next tarantula I want to get is a Curly hair!! This hobby is so addictive!

[@isabellaj1214]

Found your YT about two months ago, have watched all your tarantula-videos (more than once) and bought myself my first two Ts after falling in love over and over with these different spiders. I really think you have an amazing page! Great freakin job, man!

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks so much...that us awesome to hear! Congrats on your new tarantulas and welcome to the hobby!

[@isabellaj1214]

@@tarantulacollective Tnx!! My boyfriend laughs every time he hears the Tarantula Collective intro... By now he knows what's going on ;-)

[@paperchasinjojo7427]

I was the same way with my rose hair it went a very long time without food or water but now when I got back into the hobby she hasn’t missed a meal since and has been spoiled ever since

[@ricks2907]

Great content and spider models. Thanks again Ricky 🕺🏼💃🏼🪳🕷👍

[@mchavagames3440]

thank you i have just started getting into Ts. I love how you explain things out. i have watched others and i dont get all the info and dos and donts like i do with yours. thanks again..

[@tarantulacollective]

Glad to help! and i appreciate you watching and leaving a positive comment! It means A LOT!

[@mchavagames3440]

i just places a order for two slings avicularia versacolor and a psalmopoeus irminia 😊

[@jeffreygolish3827]

I've found the G pulchra to be easy to care for. Mine is now a juvenile and has turned black. I think they look better in person than on camera. Cameras just don't seem to do black well.

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

Any Gramostola is pretty easy to care for, they are slow moving dry climate tarantulas.

[@Cashmeres_Chaos]

@@AdamSmith-gs2dv I kept waiting for him to say grammostola pulchra but he never said it

[@bflo1000]

@@Cashmeres_Chaos Or LP, or A Genic.

[@mikefisher4834]

New subscriber The number one on this list is one of my favorite species of tarantula I’m glad it’s also one of the easiest to take care of I’m not looking to collect tarantulas I just want one that has a good temperament I have a tank ready for it All I need is substrate a hide and a water bowl

[@Susan-jr3ld]

I'm loving the heart on the blue dwarf bum

[@DanGromek1212]

The N.Chromatus is gorgeous

[@shawnduket5417]

I find all of your videos so helpful. I have a GBB and a Mexican Red Knee. I really want a versicolor next. Haven't had much luck finding a juvenile or adult though. Chilean Rose Hair just got added to my growing list!

[@Bella-zf6nl]

Have u tried morphmarket? I saw a few adult females on there

[@Copper_Life]

Really looking forward to the care & husbandry vid you mention on Nhandu Chromatus @ 2:32

[@gingercanbelieveit3499]

Thanks for the info!!

[@willycious5535]

Nice info 👍 Already have 4 of 10 and still going to

[@EarthsGeomancer]

The Brachypelma genus is my favorite. 😍😍😍😍

[@l1b3333]

Gr8 video!! 👌 my gbb is 1 of my fav’s to well placed number 1!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@janjuliusfeddern7505]

you my man have the dopest animal room of the hole tarantula youtube comunity keep up making great videos like that and build awsome stunnig encolsures

[@jonathanmurray5733]

I have a GBB female coming in from Fear Not next week and the N. Chromatus was a freebie! So hyped!!

[@tulpfiction8920]

Yeah my curly dug herself a nice little burrow so cool!

[@nicoladolby2154]

Great video again. For me the lowest maintenance tarantulas are the Monoceptarus balfouri & the Brachypelma auratum. Both are lovely spiders and well worth looking after!

[@inonrofava]

GBB was my first T about 10 years ago. She was my favorite and she lasted about 8 years. Very surprised since she went through a lot with me learning the hobby and all.

[@vermyfox8450]

I'd definitely say pterinochilis murinus for easy and low maintenance. It's right up there with the GBB in give it a hide and you're pretty much done.

[@XxHybridFreakxX]

Gbb and c. Versicolor are the next two on my list to get. Awesome video as always. 👍

[@ItsJadine]

I’m always trying to guess it and always get it wrong 😂 great video as always... I need some of those beats 😏💕 Edit: my easiest would be my Dolichothele diamantinensis, it’s a great eater and so beautiful!

[@kitimatrandom2586]

Hi love your videos getting a curly hair tarantula within the next week also have anery corn snake also I’m doing a lot of research on both. Keeping the good work

[@permadeath668]

Hope you never change the tarantula Tuesday theme song! It’s just so good :D also great video as always ❤️

[@djjohnson9389]

I think a top 10 list of most expensive tarantulas in the hobby would be fun to watch. With any hobby certain trends are going to drive the price up of certain species I would be curious to see what the most expensive ones are right now.

[@tarantulacollective]

I have a video on the most expensive tarantulas you can watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6eaZKeseddsjc0

[@djjohnson9389]

@@tarantulacollective sorry dog I didn't even see this come up but I already saw it good stuff.

[@Jimmyjim3641]

I love that shirt you’re wearing my guy👍🏻👍🏻

[@Miniteich_Kröte]

Wonderfull Video for Beginners.👍 In my Opinion for Starters importent is to know how big the Tarantula gets in adult size, to know how big the Endenclosure needs to be. I found my Fav in your Video. 🙂 Keep up the great Work, thank you.

[@corymac1140]

Another great video, thanks alot guys 🤘. Personally I think my A.Geniculata is super easy to care for, but you got my N.Chromatus there so it's all good lol. Stay safe y'all ✌️.

[@PaProd.]

Can we get a care and husbandry video on the M.Robustum? Keep up the good work bro!!

[@shanolangovender2078]

Great video bud, was really surprised seeing number 10 is a local T from here in South Africa.

[@reaganalice6207]

5:58 Oh my word, that cricket went FLYING 😂

[@elizl2802]

So many of my favorite tarantulas!

[@drdoolittlefishhobbyist6055]

Great video as always Richard . Very informative to know what husbandry is the easiest with these guys as I do want tarantulas but I seem to spend a lot of time caring for my other inverts. I want them all on your list...well the new worlds anyway lol.

[@jasonweber4866]

I didn't even think about a nhandu! Brilliant

[@adambradford6712]

Nhandu are awesome I had gotten a coloratovillosas and it made me want more types of nhandu after I saw how it eats and grows like a machine

[@alienbull2303]

Chilean rose is also my first tarantula, had her for 11 years now, been with me half my life

[@malachigamerguy3163]

Love all your ideas on low maintenance species great video my man!

[@tarantulacollective]

Appreciate it!

[@chrishatton865]

Once again, Another great video from the collective, bro I just got a purple tree spider (the fastest spider iv heard) i would love to see some husbandry for this one 😀 👍

[@discharge29]

brilliant i've always had a huge phobia/fear of t's but they fascinate me too much not to own one - i'm going for the arizona blonde - thanks for this vid

[@KittyKitKatLove]

Aphonopelma genus is fairly easy to care for, I’m not sure for all species of that genus but as far as I’ve seen they’re all low maintenance and my stripe knee is pretty easy to care for (A. Seemani)

[@epicdelvegaming1023]

Hi there, I love you`re content ....I learn a lot and I love spidies and respect them... I want to ask you to make a video specifically on feather leg baboons, pls

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks for the idea!

[@MrDamonster94]

I would like to see a video on tools needed to safely and effectively rehoused slings , juvenile and adults. And also tips on rehousing terrestrial, aboreal and fossorial species .

[@jupiterrocamora4946]

LOL! Awesome list! Why am I not surprised at which T got the top spot? I have to agree, though, as my pair is coming along quite nicely considering my experience level. Cheers, Richard!

[@Marsquito]

Hey man I watch your videos all the time and I just want to say you really inspire me to turn my hobby into a full time job. While I only have 2 Ts (pink toe and a zebra knee), I love the hobby of T keeping and hopefully one day I'll be able to own an entire collection of frogs and tarantulas. My dream is to start a local pet shop as well as become a breeder for these animals. I currently care for red eyed tree frogs, dumpy frogs (Indonesian and Australian), Asian and American Toads, a juvenile pacman frog, and a Gray Tree Frog. I believe the future of pet keeping involves easy to keep animals such as amphibians and arachnids. While it is commonplace for many families to own a fish, I believe frogs and tarantulas are just as easy to care for, much more interesting to observe in their enclosure, and are just as easy to keep as a simple goldfish. For me, half the fun is setting up the best enclosure possible for my animals and working with arachnids and amphibians allows the keeper to really go all out and have fun decorating enclosures for his or her pets. One day I plan to make the leap and start a channel based entirely on my collection. I love how passionate you are about these animals and Hopefully one day I'll have a collection as extensive as yours. Much love and keep up the great work boss!

[@enriquesexotics9095]

Please do a most experience tarantula list loved the video definitely cool to see more T,s

[@jimenezexotics4756]

Amazing video bro! Always look forward to your videos. Do you think you could make a video on how to care for Vietnamese centipedes!

[@jayveenunez7529]

Best Tarantula KZbinr❤️ pls make nore husbandry vidros

[@luckyloser3763]

I have a Brachypelma Vagans , and she is very easy aswell to handle and also very beautiful ! Nice Video ! Greets from Austria :)

[@jamalsalads]

I feel like quarantine making the hobby grow

[@zakkman]

I joined that hobby due to quarantine) already have 13 Ts)))

[@Almadabes]

I got into the hobby as an observer years ago but quarantine finally got me to bite the bullet. I have 2 slings and a 3 inch Curly now 🕷

[@XXVII]

You guys too? Got my G. Pulchripes just earlier. One down, a dozen to go.

[@jamalsalads]

Carl Issahakian my first one sadly turned out to be a male and is dying p soon but I do have a sling Chaco golden knee who is already a juvenile so I’m happy😿

[@janedagger]

Lovely list. My fave is still the Arizona Blonde.. but, that's probably because I managed to video handling a wild one who has a burrow on my property. If you want to see it, lemme know. I won't post vids to another person's channel.

[@Trupiato]

By the time you asked for opinions in comments I thought that you had already finished the list, and was about to ask how you could omit the GBB 😂 you had me in the first half lol

[@InphyFWT]

I love your videos so much! btw quick Q, I have the mozambique baboon spider, and the way it webs vertically away from the substrate is kinda weird. it makes it hard to feed if I leave the food on the ground below it. Sometimes it even webs and tunnels all the way up to the top of the enclosure and it can't get out. Advice? It's about 1 1/2 inch big right now.

[@maddysmorphs8310]

Love this one!! Thanks for the awesome videos 🕷

[@Herwaa]

Excellent video, thank you

[@vaginaface8305]

I seriously loved this vid man!

[@mrtoothlessjoker]

Loved it dude! Keep up the great content!

[@williamgrissom1995]

I'm both fascinated and still a bit phobic of spiders. I love how they look and they are what I enjoy photos of. I often think I would enjoy having a T for a pet, if I could afford the start-up cost. I'm disabled and low income so cost is often an issue for anything, especially these days. 🤣 But I'm going to look into it I think. Great video. Thank you. 😎👍

[@delacyfans]

Great video Richard and really helpful - I have a few on that list! 😊

[@markharoldpangilinan3797]

another cool guide video,thanks a lot🥰

[@olgabahirkina1286]

Can you show your calmest tarantulas, that you are able to handle or move things around without it being too angry with you?) Especially if it’s an old world. I’ve seen extremely calm horned baboons, that behave better than rose hairs. It’s interesting cause there’s always a temperament behind every single T :) Or generally, your most temperamental tarantulas that just show off as unusual.

[@thatguy20269]

The corona-Virus ruined LITERALLY everything!! I'm so scared to even order one online!! I'm getting one tho

[@LynxCarpathica]

Finally, a tarantula video :)

[@HDArachnids]

Another great video man!

[@benjaminruth2595]

Nice Video😊👍thx from Germany Hamburg

[@StandAloneSoul]

Hey! I would appreciate a video about the ranges of Tarantula's individuell characters in mixture with the traits of their species. Just a little talk about how very different to what 'their known as' the personalities can be, what 'kind' of personalities youve discovered and how to be a little prepared to interact with a Tarantula that might act very different from what youve heard or learned about them beforehand. Like for an example how to treat a Tarantula that you got because they are said to be chill and relaxed but the very individual youve got is just super skittish. Can this change again if its 'just' a personal trait and they learn theyre safe? And about HOW MUCH they really can be differencing from the 'usual' expectations of their species. I think its a very interesting topic that deserves more AWARENESS. Greetings from Europe