Unboxing the MOST FAST, SCARY & VENOMOUS SPIDER I've ever got.. aaaaaand I'm not keeping it lol

[@tarantulakat]

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[@gregwilliams853]

@@tarantulakat thanks for the link to Hardcore Arachnids, I’ll check them out soon

[@user-twinwyattlover]

So can I ask, when you get these guys and put them into an enclosure... How long do you wait before feeding them? I know I've seen a video when you give the big blue worms, but what would the baby wolf spider eat??

[@eloise__]

hey kat! I've only just started the video but I wanted to comment something that I've been thinking for a while. it may sound a little odd, but im always super appreciative when you are open about the fact that some of the tarantulas/spiders and other inverts you've interacted with scare you, sketch you out, make you uneasy to rehouse etc etc. I feel that way about some of them too, and its nice to a. not feel alone and b. not be completely surrounded by others in the hobby who are so, honestly what is probably, toxically masculine and 'tough guy' about these critters. does this make sense? I really hope it does because its genuinely something I think about a lot and really admire about you! I think its also just me massively appreciating having such amazing female keepers and content creators in such a male dominated space, its deffo helped me feel more able to explore the hobby myself! much love

[@F1NNIMO]

this!! i’m still pretty creeped out by most spiders i find in my house or outside (to the point where i cower on countertops and chairs… which kind of embarrassing past the age of 8…). i definitely feel the toxic masculinity and “tough guy” personalities that you brought up… it can make me feel really ashamed and embarrassed of a really common phobia. seeing other people who are sketched out by certain animals but who are still willing to appreciate the beauty of the things they’re scared of really makes me feel better about myself :]

[@minbari001]

Has quite a few inverts over the years but my Pokie regalis really creeped me out some, because she was Lightning fast and an escapologist to boot 😵‍💫 so yeah there's no shame in admitting it, it doesn't mean you're a scaredy cat, it's just you have a healthy respect for them, the tough guy brigade need to remember one thing, with these Critters Food or Fight the result is the Same and yes it does bloody Hurt 😆 but having said that more spiders are Damaged/ killed from the Jump Scare reaction, they're, are more fragile than you think.

[@dumbitc11]

i completely agree and i’ll even say that the “tough guy” facade causes a lot of mishandling that just doesn’t need to happen.

[@Pink_Ponk.]

I’m a recovering arachnophobe as well and I actually had a funny experience the other day. Even though I have 3” tarantulas, I got spooked by the tiniest little spider scurrying towards me when I was sitting at the table and I stood up and audibly gasped. I find it funny that my brain has separated cute fuzzy tarantulas from scary hairless spiders

[@FeralSheWolf]

God I think our brains are just hardwired to reflex-react at the fast scurries lol. After watching a lot of vids that KZbin recommended me (Tarantula Kat first and foremost) I ended up getting a sling of my own, despite never having CONSIDERED one prior. When rehousing it it crawled out onto my hand and my brain just... forgot that it was a spider. It was CUTE. It was gentle and slow! I fell in love with it. But fast scurries from other spiders will still jolt me, lol. I think that animal brain still goes "DANGER!" before we can think about it!

[@BradleyFear]

It's a real testament to how far you've come as a recovering arachnophobe that you're now unboxing some of these true spiders (and of your own free-will); considering they're enough to freak out even the most hardened arachnoholic 😄😄. Good for you, Kat 🙂

[@hexonyou]

i grew up in a town that had train tracks criss crossing through it, so the sound of trains at night is like ASMR to me. It's just a weirdly nice sort of nostalgic thing.

[@mcgoo721]

Yeah I grew up near train tracks and actually forgot how much I missed that sound

[@tonydeluna8095]

She may be creepy, scary, fast and poisonous, but she adorable

[@alexk9646]

Venomous*

[@lanabobana3311]

Actually, it's venomous! A way to remember is that if it bites/stings you and injects venom, that's venomous, and if *you* bite/eat something and get poisoned, that's poisonous! Venom typically applies to things like animals/insects, while poison typically applies to things like plants!

[@robertwhite7338]

Kat or the spider?😊

[@BuddyTheBudgie200]

​@@robertwhite7338😂

[@Pink_Ponk.]

You should edit your comment we can’t have people upvoting you while your innaccurate

[@AtomicGirlPow]

Hi Kat! I have been watching your channel for a little while. I have had a horrible fear of spiders since I was very small after being bitten by a Brown Recluse. I have really enjoyed your videos with Jumping Spiders and actually found one in my garden the other day for the very first time. He was so cute! My husband was amazed as I stayed with it for several minutes talking to him. He actually came up to my finger, touched it lightly and then went on with his day. I would have totally missed out on that if not for you. I have been sharing your channel with friends and family who also have a fear of spiders hoping that it will help them, too.

[@alteirs5667]

I am also a recovering arachnophobe. I currently have a Carolina Wolf Spider. His name is Mozart, and a Noble False Widow. I haven't figured out a name for her yet. But I want a Huntsman so bad. They're so beautiful.

[@KathrinHausermann]

How about Salieri if you already have a Mozart?

[@alteirs5667]

@@KathrinHausermann i didn't think of that. Thank you!

[@jackagnell4781]

I have like 3 false widows in different corners of my room lmao. Super invasive where I live in Cali.

[@asdeathmorgan2371]

Literally because of Kat is the only reason I don't absolutely freak out when I see any arachnid 😅 now I want a Avicularia purpurea

[@kloudhe233]

That’s very wholesome. Love that you now find spiders beautiful

[@lacatrina3251]

I was not scared and I was having bad Arachnophobia normally and your videos helped me a lot 😊

[@moonbasket]

The sand spider is so cute! Also love the wolf spider, I have one that i caught a few months ago that was about the same size. There were like five or six of them running around near my porch and I snagged one to be my baby. She's about half an inch long right now and I love her.

[@madelinedawson239]

I've had my sand spider (sicarius hahni) for just over a year now, got them as the tiniest sling and have found them to be a pretty slow growing spider. But super cool to keep. Very docile and prefers to come out in the dark. Mine's name is Mr.Sandman

[@20PINKluvr]

That's probably what I'd name mine if I had enough courage to own one 😅

[@AquaPeet]

@@20PINKluvr And of course Sandy for a female :D

[@AutumnalAussies]

Theres traintracks behind our house and we love them! Only downside is when they park on the weekend and block the walking trail at the end of our street.

[@snowkracker]

I have a really big garden orb weaver that lives near my mailbox. It cuts its web down every morning and sleeps all day. Then comes out and builds a new web at dusk. FL is a great state for spiders.

[@nettiegurl]

YEWwwwww.... are super awesome with these creatures, the way you handle and name them, and care for them as unusual pets

[@nonbunary]

oh a stegodyphus lineatus! i have one who i named Penelope and i absolutely adore her. i think my spider seller got her from Tom's import lmao. But I love how my girl has a trash pile where she tosses her meal worm husks away from her little house when she's done eating instead of incorporating their bug bones into it like my eresus would. she's such a polite little lady.

[@grahamosborne5109]

HI Kat when i watch your videos i seriously relax and then i see elsewhere on youtube so many people raising butterflies.Then i thought that is more food for SPIDERS

[@MeganG.Andersen]

4:00 I was skeptical when you said they were known for being a bit silly but the floppy arm cover up got me😂

[@SpanglishSpider]

Had me crackin up over here 😂 "It's bigger than we thought gang". That would be my reaction too 😅

[@somebodythatiusetoknow2027]

The red spidey was gorgeous ❤

[@ede8193]

Very cool video Kat....I like the whisper about...... going to poke it with a brush! haha

[@AmericanThunder]

That is amazing, watching them dig a hole 4:27 and bury themselves in the sand in seconds. Cool! I wonder how much easier life would be if we had 8 arms to work with instead of only 2. Humans are definitely working with a handicap. Love the colors on the red fang.

[@sundruid777]

Love your videos all the way here in the uk. You make spiders fun to watch ❤❤❤❤❤

[@DMOptionalboss]

I love huntsman and wolf spiders. Good video, Kat

[@blackpanfurfan2882]

The spider homes are looking so good! And you are handling them with care and love. 🥰🥰

[@BlackReshiram]

oh my god the wolfspider baby at 7:10 IS SO LIDDOL WIDDOL IM GONNA CRY I LOVE IT

[@gregwilliams853]

I like your six eyed sand spider, she’s awesome

[@tornadot2025]

Kat: The most fast, scary, and venomous spider I've ever got... Also Kat: Let's annoy it! Joking aside, I don't blame you for not taking the Sicarius. I wouldn't mess around with one of those, either. Why tempt fate?

[@AbuGrave365]

Anytime I’m really going through a tough time in life I just remind myself I’m probably going through the human equivalent of a clueless spider in a box in its way to a new home.

[@tonychen3368]

Thank god that's not the Genus Phoneutria or the Ctenus red Fang, they're both considered mostly defensive due to their nature, she's not aggressive at all which is such good news.

[@nicholashethersay70]

Im the same I used to hate spiders. My salmon pink opened my mind now I have 8 tarabtulas and more to come 😂 love your videos thank you Kat ❤x

[@bigolemama45]

I live by the train too. (in Oregon). Train sound in your videos just makes it feel more like home lol

[@kirstycrossey3373]

I love the way your lizard is watching your hand like u are going to give him a spood 😂

[@mooncakerabbithender7203]

I loved this video . especially as they are all going into such amazing houses, those boxes are the nicest Iv seen. I just subscribed to see more thankyou for sharing

[@Rat2rrj]

Thanks so much for teaching me the catch cup method, helps me with my neighborhood widows

[@jamesslyk6262]

I was an arachnophobe myself as a kid. One time a small spider bolted around me outside and I freaked. My step father said they are more afraid of you than you are of them. This is SO true. Now I've got 40+ T's in my collection (been keeping T's for close to 40 years now). Planning on writing a book on tarantula keeping.

[@DTRiel.]

Yayy Tarantula Kat unboxing viddd 🎉🎉

[@Christinas_creatures]

I want a sand spider so bad but can never find one when I have the extra money lol I also love the huntsman and have a davidbowie I have to rehouse tomorrow. I'm terrified of that speed!

[@Ksweetpea]

When I stayed with my grandma when I was really little I allegedly used to be able to hear the trains coming from the next town over (about 15mi away). She lives about a quarter mile from the tracks. Probably why distant train horn is so calming

[@philcounty1883]

Not suggesting that you do, but you could keep the sand spider without a lid as long as the bark wasn't too close to the top of the enclosure as they can't climb glass/acrylic. They potentially have strong venom, but they make up for it by being so easy to keep and so unlikely to bite.

[@bazzle.dazzle]

Very true, although the container should be much wider and a little taller if you weren't going to put a lid on with rounded edges like a clear tub. Also, you absolutely could do that but the only 2 confirmed bites resulting in such horrible outcomes may make you reconsider being so flippant

[@jball7313]

Kat's the scariest in this video, hands down

[@Invertebratelove]

So excited to get my nibbles plushie!! Definitely going to be my best stuffed animal! ❤️ also I have a dune scorpion, they’re so awesome!! underrated fs.

[@redbunnytail9528]

I like how super speed spider make huge leap/sprint, as Kat describing how she got triple S a larger enclosure. Kat a girl, who think clearer than big spider, scary and looking for escape route. She kinda like Spider 'hunter.' I think people, who are spider 'like,' not gonna have as much fun, cuz if you spider 'like,' real spider gonna turn the tables on you.

[@ferretchick06]

I also have a train track. It's only busy when the grainery is open but I like it too. 😊

[@BillieGoblin]

Kat! I just wanted to say how much I love and appreciate your videos! I was an arachnophobe until I came across your vids. Now I have 2 little jumpers in my kat pack enclosures... And I have a tarantula on the way 😱 I'm considering getting 2 huntsman as well (they were my most feared spider 😂) I have the newer Kat X Tarantula Cribs enclosures on the way too! Please keep collabing with them 🥹🙏🏼 You make the cutest little cribs!

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Adorable but creepy. I absolutely love your spider stuffed animals and I'm not a spider perosn at all lol❤❤ Your slowly getting me used to them and I'm saving instead of squishing them when I find them in my house lol.

[@dijax7863]

Just a comment on the sand spider- unconfirmed report here. In the Navy I severed with a guy who was bit by one. He said he was told was bit by a brown recluse at the beach that was buried in the sand, now I believe it was one of these. He was from Chile. So I don’t know the range of these or not, but he had significant tissue loss on the side of his foot at his heel where he was bit and this was like 10 years later .

[@bazzle.dazzle]

There are only 2 confirmed bites, both resulting in limb loss or death. They cause open wounds to keep bleeding among other things, so it was highly likely this was not a sand spider bite unless it was an almost 100% dry bite. The necrosis was probably from a resulting infection (which is actually what brown recluse bites are misidentified as. They don't cause necrosis, the infections do)

[@dijax7863]

@@bazzle.dazzle yeah, I get it. I have heard that before. I've seen pics online. but imagine nearly the entire heel gone up to about the ankle, and nearly 1/2 way to the toes. like only 1/2 of his foot . he needed special boots I just never knew of a spider that lived in sand that could cause this type of damage til now. you say impossible, but unless its not their area, I say it may be, nothing is 100%.

[@MermaidGunner]

The intro. I’m dead. 😂

[@philipcoleman8184]

For many of those here in the UK we need to apply for a dangerous licence to keep those venomous spiders. I would love a red backed widow.

[@Amyoils2.1]

Yup cute tiny❤

[@tetsuoishiki4677]

Those badass stickers make it worthwhile getting bit!

[@PostModernAlchemist]

I love those six eyed sand spiders, but they absolutely terrify me 😵

[@edgufler1122]

Thank you for the video Kat.

[@hotcheese9772]

OK but she’s adorable????? Im eternally confused by the cuteness of spoods!!

[@Chris-q7z4i]

love your videos kat

[@Greg41982]

I can't wait for my Nibbles. I have Maple and she is THE BEST. So soft and smooth! Everyone needs to order a Nibbles.

[@shellwilliams6306]

Arachnophobic here! I watch your channel to become a lover of spiders. I hate them but we Need Them ❤🙏

[@missdire]

I love seeing you get a little spooked and scurred. It reminds me that you're human, and it's okay to be scared of spoods sometimes. 😅

[@Emily-Tater]

They were all so cute !

[@ashensage7968]

Watching you has made me slightly less afraid of spiders. I managed to catch and release a rather large jumper the other day! I was pretty proud of myself because usually the answer was a ton of fly spray and screaming ;A; I had one on my window last night and I annoyed it to get it to run outside instead of inside, so annoying always works regardless of spider species I guess!

[@dreadgarr]

pfft... thanks for the chills once again...

[@faithful_to_the_bay5487]

Love these vids so much!

[@januk7725]

i love unboxing, and this didn't fail to excite, some nice spiders

[@graveyardmom]

I'm glad I'm not the only person who loves living by a train. It's relaxing for some reason.

[@Jim-o1g2j]

Nice transfers all easy. As an aside I don’t know how much snow you get. If you get any. If you do take your daughter to watch the trains come through the snow. If snow is over the rails she is in for a treat.

[@IGotKicks2.0]

Love this channel!!

[@madisonsumner6037]

Omg I am in love with your sweater where did you get it? I love your videos! You have inspired me to do more research so I can get a T soon!

[@Bill-s5x]

She likes spiders n trains. This girl is a DREAM!

[@jgscatsandthings5208]

I have a black fang female. Had a crab spider and the little so and so ran off. My wolf spiders, i got from Jerimies Wild World. The 6 eyed sand spiders, I have two of those, both slings. I researched as much as i did, before purchasing. Both Sicarius Gracilis and both doing well. Cool video Kat.

[@lynetteseigh6249]

I've pre ordered mine🕷️. I was an arachnid person and before I would absolutely want to burn my house down if I would find a spider. BUT, that was before I stumbled across ur channel and at first I freaked out and kept jumping and quivering as if it could come through the TV.📺😂 But u have turned it all around. I haven't been able to get one yet but I really really want a jumping spider but I'm still a work in progress. besides I'm going to get my nibbles when they go out and I can't wait. I think I was one of the first to get one lol. Thank u so much for the videos.

[@repti_family]

Have you heard of crab spiders. I’m in the uk and I’ve just seen them available. Their small but so cute and different

[@AbuGrave365]

Those stickers are sick

[@mariestubbs4606]

Great vid Kat ...

[@Heartshackles]

If there ever is going to be a BonBon plush, I will yeet my money at it so fast. I love BonBon so much!

[@victoriaboswell5701]

She’s sooo precious though 😩💚💚

[@AddictedtoSobriety_]

When I was a kid my grandparents lived by a train track. I LOVED it too

[@amgtarantulas]

That is some really beautiful spiders!

[@jessvolina6007]

Awesome video, what a cool little creature and your vibe rocks! Tom’s site is NY Hardcore Arachnids?? As a life long NYHC fan (stillll going to shows!) I feel like I’m obligated to order from him now!

[@raymondwilliams2609]

Trains are great..... until one derails, crashes into your home, andddd OPENS ALL YOUR LITTLE BOXES..... NIGHT, NIGHT - SLEEP TIGHT.....

[@stephansgrl]

Sticker looks like an Arizona Bark Scorpion. I find those all over my house, my cats think they are toys...and I'm terrified of getting stung! 🦂

[@BuddyTheBudgie200]

Wow the Red fang spider is beautiful!

[@MatChew75]

The wheel in the desert keeps on turning to get away from the deadly desert wasp

[@johnelliott7850]

Tarantula Kat, I used to live along the banking of a mainline train track into London. You won't hear them after a while.

[@DomanickGrimes]

I would never keep a spider but Love watching your videos!!!!!

[@MrHousey36]

Well that's the first venomous arachnid unboxing I've seen.

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video

[@anxietysteven9236]

Tarantula kat have you got or get a orb weaver spider

[@corinnakl]

Awesome.Im gonna get one and call her Sandy 🤣😂

[@kentvikman1086]

But you're in good company Kat. Exotics Lair is sort of freaked out by Huntsmen and yes, Heteropoda Maxima are somewhat creepy. Imagine a dinner plate sized entity moving at mach 2😂😂. Love your video as always.

[@dogskulls]

I like them all, but I like the last one the best. She's spooky, but she's kinda cute.

[@tarantulakat]

She’s my favorite too. She ate a HUGE gummy worm today and is on display. I actually hope she gives us some babies lol

[@dogskulls]

@@tarantulakat babies would be so awesome

[@Phoenix-76]

I love them all!!

[@alexjakub9749]

what brand are those spider enclosures?

[@redsquirrel6131]

I was sitting in my car the other day *with the winndow down m, ya know decompressing from the work day with preschool kids) and a brown recluse decided to land on my arm. I still very much have arachnophobia 😂. I whipped her off my arm and I felt like absolute dog poop. So I saw that she had a safety line and she just floated to the ground. I grabbed a chunk of weeds and moved her to my deadly nightshade that the birds gifted me. She's now living her best life I think. We have a huge gnat and mosquito population and I have a small pond right there. So she's doing OK. Poor girl took a flight, but Im glad she's alright. I love spiders, just not touching me.

[@Lovinglife43]

❤ those were cool spiders🕷️🕸️

[@moonpuppy5403]

I’m trying to get a regal jumping spider what tarantula crib enclosure would you recommend? :)

[@Amyoils2.1]

❤❤❤❤🎉 same , now love spiders spood And Ts

[@sydneyfreeman7578]

Hi Kat I love your videos and I have a question where is bowser the snapping turtle???? I miss him

[@tarantulakat]

He’s in the basement. I’ll show u guys next vid :)

[@sydneyfreeman7578]

@@tarantulakat okay sounds great 😊🩷

[@Amyoils2.1]

Love wolf spider❤

[@brianmck7363]

I’ve been bitten by a Brown Recluse spider twice when I lived in South Carolina, both times it got pretty bad because of infection, the one in the back of my leg was the worst one the doctor pulled a piece of dead flesh the size of a small cork, I still have the scar 22 years later..☠️💀☠️

[@leesreptilesandaquatics6368]

Love hardcor arachnids he has beautiful spiders and tarantulas that he sells

[@agonzv]

Tom's spiders are so well behaved lol