Top 10 WEIRD Tarantula Behaviors YOU Shouldn't Worry About!

If your tarantula is acting strange DON'T WORRY! Tarantulas do some weird things sometimes. Let's count down the TOP 10 WEIRD Behaviors your tarantula may exhibit and discuss what it means and what you should do!
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00:00 Intro
00:20 #10 Tarantula Tapping
01:19 #9 Climbing Glass
02:56 #8 Missing Pedipalp / Leg
03:51 #7 Bald Spot
04:43 #6 White Stuff Around Fangs
06:02 #5 Sealed Up Burrow
07:02 #4 Renovating Enclosure
07:57 #3 Hunger Strike
09:29 #2 Death Curl / Preening / Pre Molt
11:18 #1 Flip On Back / Molt
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[@tarantulacollective]

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[@nickaiken1310]

This video is going to provide so much relief for so many people, me included lmao...

[@therioncave7631]

Have you ever seen a sleeping tarantula. They look funny when they sleep. Only exhibited it with my poecilotheria though.

[@AnthraxxRc]

Bro your videos are awesome ever since I caught this Oklahoma brown I notice different stuff it does all the time like here recently it just started digging out it’s hide and the side of the enclosure and has been preening here and there also it’s been like shoving it’s but in the substrate in random spots is that something to watch? Or just doing it’s own thing I know it sounds dumb but I just want to make sure it’s nothing to worry about

[@coreyabshure1463]

I have a new Trinidad chevron one inch new inclosure haven’t seen it since I put it in there should I be concerned.

[@TheEddagosp]

I've had my T for a while now, and one thing it did that freaked me out because *I had no idea they did that* , was build a sperm web and lay down upside down under it. Fun way to find out you have a male.

[@jordanhinton632]

I want to take a moment to thank Richard for all he does for the hobby. He is a guiding light for keepers everywhere. The humility, honesty and commitment for truth is something we should all aspire to in the care of these animals. Never forget that T's are in our care not as pets but almost as miniature exhibits.

[@chloewright1]

Couldn't agree more! Richard is THE BEST source for information on KZbin when it comes to tarantulas. I regularly recommend this channel. Even for people who aren't keepers, this is an awesome channel to watch!

[@ethanmccormack9561]

I agree completely, I have learnt so much from Richard and Dave fisher from Dave's little beasties

[@patchofheaven.303]

My fear is completely gone, OUTSTANDING educator!

[@thatdadlife619]

Owning 20 tarantulas has taught me one thing... Tarantula shenanigans are 1000% for real.

[@AlphaWolf789]

yup lol

[@AlphaWolf789]

scorpion shenanigans too

[@weirdguy4370]

Bearded dragons also engage in shenanigans

[@gorgha3988]

"So you can relax" he says as he shows footage of one spider savagely murdering another 🤣

[@jeoffreydahmer9470]

Murder!

[@chloewright1]

😂😂😂

[@zuddy469]

Well that is normal as after mating the female would normaly have her boyfriend as a snack

[@charlesdoyle3630]

Also got 8 legged freaks look with parts of video where spiders are getting out. Nicely done Richard

[@virginiawu3177]

My curly hair loves to move around a particular leaf in her enclosure. She moves it around weekly lol

[@arielholmes8700]

that’s so fricken CUTE

[@alvincole9551]

Do they need misting or no. I'm new to this.

[@clutchitup8565]

@@alvincole9551 there are videos on the play list about it

[@alvincole9551]

@@clutchitup8565 thank you 😊

[@ArDeeMee]

@@alvincole9551 Give them a bottle cap with water so they can get additional water if necessary. But most get enough water through regular feeding. Never spray water directly onto a spider, since that‘s just rude. Put a couple drops on the outer netting or leaves in the enclosure.

[@deadgrl7740]

Where TF were you when my Philomena was eating her leg 🤣🤣🤣 total panic ensued until someone told me she was preening 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@williamthran8325]

My skeleton preens its legs while it sits in its water dish. First time I saw it do this didn't panic me--thought it was fascinatingly cool!

[@deadgrl7740]

@@williamthran8325 I didn't know what was happening 🤣she had her ENTIRE leg in her mouth & I didn't have much experience yet. Now I only panic over odd behavior once a week or so 😄

[@Felicity-T]

I have a Philomena lol

[@deadgrl7740]

@@Felicity-T awww 😍what kind is yours?

[@MS-zo8tp]

Learning the difference between "hunker/hiding beneath the knees" and "death curl" really helped me relax a lot. The first time I rehoused a T, it immediately went into "hunker" and stayed for almost 24 hours and I was in such a state, but I looked it up on a forum and was able to reassure myself of what I was looking at. The T eventually realized he was safe and promptly bulldozed his whole new enclosure into something he was happy with, a process I really enjoy watching. Thanks for the tips!

[@fatalisspawn8217]

I saw my tarantula do that one night and went to bed waiting till the morning to see if he was dead, thanks Richard.

[@bunnybaby975]

My sling took a small mound of dirt and moved it a few centimeters to the side lol of course it’s a white knee. He never stop decorating

[@xekis]

My rule #1 of tarantula keeping is "Chill out"

[@fuzzy_mates.christopher.8129]

This!! ☝

[@Sausageflop]

Meaning ?

[@fullonsociopath]

Sometimes they just die. If you have this happen frequently, obviously check your husbandry against the suggestions of people that are experienced keepers. But, sometimes slings just die, even when you are doing things right, and you thought everything was going so well. It is still a good idea to recheck what you are doing, but there are times when you will find it was nothing you will be able to pinpoint. Don't get discouraged, it happens.

[@ajriputra.k3969]

Problem is, one of my juvenile T have this weird shenanigans where she will put one of her legs out of the vent holes and starts wobbeling it around and when i touch it she bolts to the other side.

[@RoCkShaDoWWaLkEr]

Sounds almost like a snake using it's tail to lure prey.

[@moorhen6156]

yes I have also observed this my d.pentaloris and t.vagans but if I touch my vagans leg she will threat pose and stay there for about an hour lol

[@FlamingoBlubber.]

Don't have a T, still learning a lot, but even I have already seen people panicking about some of these. XD Makes me wonder though, what behaviors should you worry about?

[@tarantulacollective]

sounds like a video I will have to make soon!

[@marcovalentinoalvarado3290]

@@tarantulacollective Sounds wonderful and we will appreciate it!

[@whatsupchris]

@@tarantulacollective my Avic avic went 4½ months without eating last year and I was getting worried .

[@cadaverousghoul8008]

What always throws me off every time is seeing 2 tarantulas in the enclosure, it always takes a split second for my brain to process that it is a molt 😂 but this is a great video and will defintely out a ton of new keepers for sure!

[@M7ofATC]

So number 6 is why so many people want to kiss tarantulas!

[@j.codyingram1121]

I personally wanted to say “ Thank you Richard for all you do, I am fairly new to the hobby and would b absolutely lost without your videos, I know it’s not everything I need to know but it’s helped me so much in keeping my Avicularia safe and healthy. She is doing so well and I appreciate everything.

[@NoMoneyHubby]

i got a late juvenile/near adult A. seemanni at a Repticon that was missing its left front leg... i knew the guy running the booth so he gave her to me for free with a Scolopendra sp. Centipede that i bought... lo and behold about 4-6 months later she molted and had a BRAND NEW LEG... that was easily 4 or 5 years ago and shes doing fine still... just hanging out in her enclosure enjoying that Carolina weather ... re-growing legs doesnt ALWAYS happen but typically id say its true you DONT need to worry about missing limbs... either way they get by just fine with 7 or even as little as 5 or 6 legs

[@CorbieMessenger]

I'm a brand-new T keeper and just got my first spider a few weeks ago. This video is one of the most helpful I've run across! Things like being upside down for molting and sealing up the burrow are super important and probably would have freaked me to death had I not watched this! Thank you so much for making this available. :)

[@tarantulacollective]

I am glad you found it helpful. I have actually put together an entire playlist of videos like this, especially for NEW keepers. They may answer even more of your questions: New Tarantula Keeper Playlist!: kzbin.info/aero/PLjBrtja7Q8uj435GOoijmU_ZRphfcx6tg

[@CorbieMessenger]

@@tarantulacollective Thanks! Watching these right now. Your channel has been immensely helpful so far and your hard work is definitely appreciated. :)

[@unscripted3209]

Midnight here in Germany, but I'll watch it anyway

[@yomamalikesit247]

My G pulchra just dug it’s burro last night ! I was worried she was stressed or something because she completely covered the spot she usually likes to hang out. But seems she found a new one !

[@sara.3042]

I want to share this video in all of my tarantula FB groups.

[@Kageoni187]

Omg, thank you for this video being new to this I can be admittedly neurotic about making a mistake.

[@ndubusammy]

❤🕷🕸🕷❤ Tuesday starts to be one of my favorite Day ❤🕷🕸🕷

[@tarantulacollective]

Tuesday AND Fridays 😁

[@noahroy7313]

@@tarantulacollective Getting more consistent Richard! I like it, I like it!

[@whatsupchris]

A new Tarantula Collective video ? Yes please 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@thetwitchywitchy]

3:18 little dude literally saluted, i’m crying 😂 3:25 he looks like a cute little pirate captain searching the horizon for land, so expressive with only one of his pedipalps 😂😂😂

[@rogthegoodboy3520]

I feel like your channel deserves waaaaay more love man. That sub count should be in the hundreds of thousands. I believe channels like yours are very important cuz they actually help people get over their fear of certain animals and that eventually will benefit not only those people but the animals as well.

[@beritblackie3168]

What would we do without you Richard?! 🌸 You’re a wealth of knowledge about our beloved critters and you’re so gifted at explaining things. As always, thank you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@C.S.M.Hageroth]

I still have a little shock moment everytime I see a T. on its back. After that it's like yeah molting! Great video Richard! *cheers!

[@BillieBangs666]

Me too! Ive been years in this hobby and that still gets me haha

[@C.S.M.Hageroth]

@@BillieBangs666 Speaking of it, my T. blondi is molting as I write this comment. Hopefully I finaly get a molt I can sex.

[@elighrodriguez6106]

@@C.S.M.Hageroth has it molted fully yet?

[@C.S.M.Hageroth]

@@elighrodriguez6106 Yes it has, but it is sitting ontop of it's exuvia, so I have to wait. :)

[@mikejessmax]

I liken the wall of substrate in front of their cave to a "Do Not Disturb" sign on your hotel door

[@lucnadeau2821]

Rearranging... That's happening to me right now. From my usually inactive G. porteri. About a week or 2 ago, she decided to pull all the sub under and around her water dish, to fill the dish with it. I've cleaned it all it 3-4 times already, but she keeps filling it up with it. It's simply annoying. Eventually, she'll return to her typical inactive self. Stay safe and thanks for sharing :)

[@Rennisfun]

You helped me with finding a place to order from and I bought my very first tarantula at Fear Not TarantulasThe was in January this year and it finally molted a few days ago 😊

[@alison6437]

My room is sort of the "Room of weird noises" since Botia loaches make a very distinctive clicking noise, so when I get my first tarantula, I am fully prepared for more weird noises.

[@benji_riv3052]

Thank you I just got a curly hair and I saw it climb the side of the enclosure and I was so worried it was trying to escape or just uncomfortable with something

[@onlydans8463]

Preening is so cool to watch especially on poecilotheria as mine hang off the glass when doing it

[@Katiethewizard]

I was SO freaked out for a while because one of my T's kept rubbing her butt so I thought she was impacted, turns out she was just grooming😭 Now i can just chill and know its cute

[@Hello77444]

YESSS! I had some of these worries! I just recently got a Chalcodes ... and it's been walking on the walls and then it was in it's burrow and it caved in... At least now I know exactly why. Because it's so worrisome.

[@marsdoria189]

TTC is one of the best tarantula KZbin channels.

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks!

[@morganmiletta3140]

When I got the notification for this ( mind you I’m at work currently) I threw my hands up and went “ OH MY SWEET JESUS ! THANK YOUUU” 🙌🏻 I have been waiting for a vid like this ! Thank you so much 💕

[@tarantulacollective]

LoL...that is awesome 🤣

[@sherrybailey7985]

I remember the first time I heard the tapping, everytime I turned the lights on it stopped. Finally I saw my P. Metallica tapping away . Being photosensitive it took three months to find out.

[@georgecardiff1946]

Really enjoyable video Richard, brilliant advice especially for new keepers.

[@Martin-ll7jc]

Amazing channel, great information really appreciate all your advice

[@XxHybridFreakxX]

Awesome video as always. Great choice of topic.

[@charliemum]

I love your giggle at the end of your vids it always makes me smile

[@dylanhollister8893]

Another amazingly done list man, love the work you put in!

[@bethanyjane59]

This video was great. So helpful and informative, thankyou! :)

[@thecatsmeow9972]

Great video as usual ❤️

[@triciasmith833]

Love this video! Even though I knew about some of them, it's still wonderful to be reassured these things are all good, and a great heads up for other weirdness yet to come! :-)

[@Lasagna711]

I 💜💜💜 your channel and this is definitely what I wanted to see.

[@patchofheaven.303]

At 3:23 the jumping spider salutes to Richard because he’s so proud of being in his Collection! 😍🕷🥺

[@FirstLast-wg1gs]

Some really awesome shots in this one! And a fantastic video idea

[@forgivenandloved01]

Great tips! Definetly wouldve been helpful when i first started a few yrs ago 🤣 always have great content!

[@vexx12343]

First video as a member Thanks for getting me into the hobby my first T comes in tomorrow!

[@onlydans8463]

Ohh nice what you got coming

[@tarantulacollective]

Thats awesome! What species is on its way?

[@ButterHeroBread]

Your videos are awesome!

[@kxdence9269]

(First) love from me, my Brazilian Black, and my Pinktoe🖤🕷🧡

[@TarantulaHeaven]

I DID NOT know about #6!!! How fascinating, and relieving as well. Thank you for this information!

[@donnamosley7117]

Thank you for this awesome video! As a new T keeper I found this video very helpful and your so easy to watch 😁 it's was actually your video on the brazilian black that made me bite the bullet and get my first tarantulas (brazilian black and curly-haired).. Keep up the good work and many blessings to you x

[@fortufortu5715]

Awesome tips! Thank you, brother 🙏🤘🕷️🕸️

[@brayleighhope4246]

THank you so much, this has helped me enormously! ♥

[@donmiller6839]

Richard, Thank you for all the content. I've discovered you fairly recently and as I mentioned before I am strongly considering getting into the hobby. I thought about it in my high school days there just wasn't enough information available at that time to be a totally responsible keeper. I have learned so much in the last few days from species to products to proper care / husbandry. I am considering starting with a B. Himori or smithi. I'll be going to a reptile show later this summer and hope to see some awesome T's. Keep rocking the content brother, Peace!

[@Stevenflairbartender]

Good video man !! Learned some new stuff and thats why i keep coming back !! 🙌😍🙏

[@rkhnd51]

Enjoyed this video very much. Thank you.

[@sokkolof]

Hi! One more very nice vid!!! Always nice to see your nice work: short, precise and concise...with amazing images of beautiful Ts! 👍🏽🤘🏽 By the way, from the illustrations of the Death curl/preening/pre molt come from? Found them nice and they looks interesting! I've been worrying a lot for the hunger strike...during this molt my GBB just ate 4 times in a year...it's been worrying me a lot but...it's the way Ts goes! Even for a GBB! Thanks a lot🙏🏾!

[@SageVaughn]

Man you're a lifesaver, thank you so much for your videos

[@stevenwoodward4318]

Excellent video thanks

[@donnagalotera9203]

Been searching for a video like this for months. Finally!

[@therioncave7631]

This was an awesome video. Very informative for the beginner. You covered every thing I have seen in all my tarantulas. My seemanni and one of my curly hairs stay under ground for extended amounts of time.

[@loispadgett6306]

This was a great video specially for beginners well done. Thank you for all you do.🕷🕸🕷🕸🕷 GOD BLESS

[@blakehoward2804]

Such a good video! Thanks a lot! You helped to ease a lot of my future worries 👍

[@itsambbris4086]

Sick video... This is gonna help so many beginners

[@AlbinoRhino1886]

I've been watching dark den and exotic liar for a little over a year. And I'm so glad your videos have been recommended to me

[@Fangsoutexotics]

Oldie, but a goodie!!! Thanks for the recap.

[@franiodanio1472]

Awesome video, Rich, thanks for the help.

[@mcdazzio73]

wot an amazing vidoe richard it was very educational

[@kellyblackford4044]

Thanks for great video ,helpful so much big time

[@ashleybonner5423]

Another good vid, Richard! I'm sure you might have seen my posts about some slings that looked death curl or some that have molted and not recovered, I realise now that maybe I'm more responsible than I realised. Panic set in and I couldn't stop picking up their enclosures to check on them. Ironically, the one I messed with most that people more seemed to think was dying is actually the only one of the three molting that survived, though she damaged her two back most legs but is aware and seems comfortable now I've learned to let her get on with it. Thanks again for the good vids!

[@dolphinsgirl253]

The quality of your footage never disappoints 🕷️🕸️

[@CoryMcIntyrePrsnTech]

Thanks again for the great content sir. I really like your hat! Where did you get it?

[@nincadaguy5366]

Perfect timing, just got my first two Ts this past week.

[@alison6437]

Great video!

[@justinstrejc]

Hoping to get my first T for my birthday this June! I was told if I got a job to pay for the T and it’s enclosure I could have it so I did just that! They fascinate me

[@whatsupchris]

Wait , what ? If you gotta pay for it then uhmmmm , thats not for your b-day lol

[@justinstrejc]

@@whatsupchris Well I’m getting permission to get one for my birthday. My parents are arachnophobic lol

[@whatsupchris]

@@justinstrejc make em watch some of Richard's Tarantula Collective videos , The Dark Den and Exotic Lair . These 3 guys help take alot of peoples fear away . Good luck I hope they get you as many as you want . ✌🏽❤

[@outdoorswithc2441]

I’m so glad I found your channel. I have been watching the past few days. I got my first T because of you! I was a snake guy but now I’m more of a tarantula guy now!! Still love my snakes tho! Lol.

[@alvincole9551]

I'm new to the hobby. And your advice rocks.

[@sniffanyB]

Great video! I've been creeped out from the goo around my GBB slings mouth.

[@sherrycurrie8960]

Amazing, thank for the information. I knew to the world of tarantulas.

[@jaycassidy8110]

Just discovered your channel. Its got a really good energy I love it.

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks. It is awesome having you here.

[@marcellacruser951]

I'm totally going to go geeky fan girl, here. LOL. Wow! You have a true gift for making keeping T's an approachable, non-scary hobby. I learn a dozen plus things with every single video. Thank you for doing what you do!

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information Richard

[@connienowak298]

Loved the vid. I learned from the Oldtimers at another site. Didn't know about you yet. That's a vid that all newbies should watch.

[@nas14gt]

Great job on this video man. I highly appreciated it as a new owner!! (GBB)

[@rickcroney1286]

Awesome information because I'm looking to start keeping T's 👍

[@SeraTheInsane]

Thank you so much for this video. It really helped relieve stress about my T's weird behavior 😊

[@palanthis]

#2, I recently captured a small brown / black spider. Not sure on the species, too small to tell yet. Black body, brown abdomen, thin legs, can climb acrylic, leaves web strands as it climbs. I spent over an hour just watching it explore the enclosure, methodically testing every corner. It'd climb up and stick a leg through the small gap where the lid slides closed, climb up and feel through each vent hole individually. Reminded me of that line from Jurassic Park "They test the fence systematically. Searching for weaknesses."

[@billstokesbary6143]

Excellent video

[@ashleyshorey2277]

You're the best! Thank you so much for everything you do!!! You're my go to for all information regarding ts. I adore you!

[@tarantulacollective]

You are so welcome!

[@allthingsdexy6490]

Thanks for making this video. My Grammastola Pulcra which i got dissapeared about 3 weeks ago, so i feel better knowing this is normal and they can go without eating for a long time. Hopefully it will resurface so i can feed it soon as it trapped itself in. Great video as always :)

[@dustystotler1376]

Preening. My versicolor was on the side of the glass with 6 legs tucked under it and was only hanging on by two legs lol. I have seen the 3 to 4 legs at once on my terrestrial species but six legs being used on an arboreal??? It wasn't even in its web. Spiders doing spider things lol

[@vincentcastor5978]

I like it when I see my Tarantula rearranging his enclosure, he's keeping busy, which is nice. I just have to add, you capture some awesome imagery with your equipment and skills. Nice footage, really!

[@roserenee9805]

I want to say thank you for all the information you give! I’m new to owning a T and I don’t know squat 🤣. You helped me a lot and helped me learn.

[@ashleybennett6807]

This put me at ease some what I have a cobolt blue and I noticed it’s lost a leg randomly I mean it’s still fine wondering round and stuff and there’s nothing it can hurt itself on but this video put me at ease with the missing limb info and climbing round on the glass and roof ! Thanks dude

[@chloewright1]

@the Tarantula Collective this is an awesome video! I haven't seen anyone else who's made a video specifically about the weird things t's do, and it's definitely something that's going to provide much help and relief, especially to keepers who are new to the hobby. I still get a bit freaked out from time to time when my t's do things I haven't seen them do before, or things I wasn't expecting (and I've been keeping t's for a few years now) This was a much needed video and I just wanted to thank you for making it. You're an extremely valuable asset to the tarantula community, Richard! Keep up the great work! 🕷️❤️🕷️ EDIT: I have a question for you! Number 10 on the list (tapping/drumming) I've seen a few of my male t's do this, and I remember the first time I saw it, it didn't occur to me that they were drumming for a females attention (I thought they only did this when they were in the vicinity of a female as part of their mating ritual/activity) I didn't know they did it when they were alone in their enclosure. I've never seen a female t do this when they're alone though. Is this something that only male tarantulas will do, do you know? (When alone, I mean)

[@breelimerick4072]

Omg I'm a new tarantula keeper and saw what I know now as "Preening" and thought it was dying. Thank you so much for the video!

[@xXxLunamitzaxXx]

Glad to hear about the Aphonopelma chalcodes and hunger strikes lol mine has been on one for about 8 months now. I offer food every couple of weeks (and remove if not taken by the morning) I'll just keep offering and keep the water dish filled and fresh.