When HUGE TARANTULA ESCAPES!

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Poecilotheria ornata
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[@NZ2STROKE]

You need a "spider hasnt escaped in this many days" sign

[@livjsp]

I was crying with laughter when she was peeping out of that box. Top editing

[@MaraJoshWana]

Seeing her little legs poke out when you started looking on top of the shelf was so comical.

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Elvira: I need a bigger home Petko: No Elvira: *Fine, I'll do it myself*

[@missbleach8767]

🇰🇵

[@cathyb1273]

I replayed a few times the way Elvira trapped and rolled herself in the catch cup. It was really funny 😂

[@PvtColtyWolty]

Me too, play it back in 0.25 speed what a fumbly goofball

[@tinkeramma]

I ADORE this catch method. I work with jumpers and can see so much use in this DIY.

[@ewanmackenzie242]

James Bond style bro😎 she meant that 😅😂😂

[@mariaspeirs9725]

@@PvtColtyWolty i didnt even know there was a playback speed until u said it, so thanks. 😀

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

7:58 Elvira: I've mastered the ability of standing so incredibly still...that I become invisible to the eye Camera: Hi, Elvira! Elvira: ...dammit "I'm kinda afraid to just poke" not sure if that was intended to be a pun because of the species but if it was...well played

[@flossfayable]

XD XD XD

[@y.a100]

my big parahybana learned how to open the terrarium doors from inside, the terrarium doors are the sliding types, what i see her do is pry it slightly open with her fangs and than try to push her legs into the gap to open it, i was amazed how she actively tried to escape and developed a method to do so

[@heleninglis9961]

That's really cool. Makes you wonder how intelligent they really are.

[@W._Langman]

Wow, my LP has sliding doors too, but I have a lock, thank God. Would not be fun knowing she's about. She's feisty and huuuge

[@arachnodose]

that's what my pulchra does. I had to tape those doors lol

[@W._Langman]

@@arachnodose buy a lock. They come with a long metal slide thing and fit most sliding doors

[@Evavassilieva]

… and they are practically brainless!!! Image if they would have one!! 🤣

[@asylumental]

That was actually so funny when you were searching ontop of the shelf and and was trying to sneak out the bottom. Like a funny chase scene from a classic silent film

[@heleninglis9961]

I was in stitches! her playing peek-a-boo was hilarious! Elvira, you made my day 🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤

[@Nazo422]

10:56 she just straight did a barrel-roll into the catch cup 😂😂

[@Anadune0903]

here i got "sand for the texture" - i laughed harder than i should :D love ur videos

[@syphonuk]

Same! Immediate scroll to the comments to find a like-minded idiot haha.

[@TheDarkDen]

I should write it on the box xD

[@Anadune0903]

@@TheDarkDen do it! :D

[@faithfulfairy1]

Elvira has excellent comic timing. Sneaky feet coming out while you were searching. Haven't laughed so much for ages!

[@gh00stie62]

The editing on this video was hilarious! Hope you're doing well & your wife and baby are well.

[@janikauta2275]

You should start giving out "Jailbreak of the Year" awards to your escapees :D

[@merctos7933]

Yep

[@bejitafangirl]

Omg please make this a thing. That’s hilarious. 🤣

[@chrystpick7741]

Omg I have to see that! And to begin we should get best so far

[@andrewbriggs7041]

Omg yes!

[@TheDarkDen]

I'm trying really hard to not have these situations XD

[@angela_tarantulas]

Had a heart attack when you searched through the leaf litter in Felix‘ enclosure with your bare hands 😂 just having POKIE VENOM in my mind! I laughed so hard on her peeking out and rolling around with the catch cup bottle… brilliant 😂😂😂

[@enverhoxha2698]

I just got my first T a few days ago and she is so cute! She just ate her first cricket I couldn't be more proud.

[@creepygallery3303]

I feel your pain mate. I got home today to "find" my pet turtle had escaped his pond, after tearing apart my backyard for three hours I finally found him. Glad you found your little loved one too.

[@kristiepuffinpenguin4522]

Elvira just wanted to go to a Halloween Party! She is the queen of the dark after all. 🤣

[@missbleach8767]

🐧

[@hw7766]

Hahaha I love the way she sneaked out when you were looking for her 😂 That is a tarantula with great personality 😍

[@MissMellieGirl]

Next week's title: "My wife moved out" 😂

[@TheDarkDen]

Dark den is sealed from the rest of the house so it's all good :'D

[@BanaDoyabad]

I would want to come down there to visit felix. He's so cute! I love chameleons!

[@tthemonkey8420]

As a tarantula lover I've always kinda known that species could reach a respectable size but that @10:07 actually made me realize that! OMG it's freaking huge!

[@joannefamelio5615]

Elvira rolling around in that catch cup Was histerical!!! Theres her Halloween Trick, hope she gets a juicy roach for Her treat!!🎃🎃😖👍👍👍🕷🕷🕷🕷🕸🕸🕸🕸🕸🕸

[@mamashroomz]

I'm terrified of spiders but you help de-vilainise them and show how pretty they are

[@seanrallis6714]

This was an enjoyable video. Glad you found Elvira, she is one of my favorites. Reflecting back, I want to say that your channel has become everything I hoped for and more since you started in your apartment. I was there when you started, before you started speaking English in your videos to reach a bigger audience. It has been a crazy ride, from when you started, to your video explaining that you didn't feel right making a patreon, but then we told you "No, we WANT to support you." Then, you started your patreon, and proceeded to quit your job, buy a car, rent a location for the Dark Den, get married, have a kid on the way (still can't wait to meet your daughter when she arrives!) and now, you work out of your own basement, and deliver content that is deserving of so much more than we give you. On a personal level, you've awoken a fascination with arachnids in me, and spawned a hobby that has now infected my 8 year old daughter, who now owns 3 tarantulas of her own. I cannot express with words how much you have done for your audience. And through it all, you've never lost that personal connection to your viewers. You never sold out and started doing sponsored ads, and knowing how much money they are worth, that is commendable. When I open your new video, I know it won't be interrupted by you stopping to tell us about "today's sponsor." You deliver nothing but your personality and knowledge with your content. I hope one day, I have the financial freedom to visit Croatia, shake your hand, and thank you personally for your contribution that has enriched my life, my daughter's life, and the lives of so many others. When I get to Croatia, I owe you a beer.

[@AshLilyNeko]

I just wanted to let you know that 5ish years ago I never would have considered tarantulas cool or interesting or anything but terrifying... I got my first T in 2019 after I started watching your videos in like 2018. I now have 5 tarantulas and they are all very special to me and you are the one to credit for that! Thank you so much Petko, although my wallet might not thank you as much ahah. If you are interested, I started out with avic avic (2019), then got a seemani (2020), and then in 2021 got p irminia, y diversipes and p regalis.... All of my t's have Zelda-inspired names except the pokie - she DID have a Zelda name but after being my first T to escape her name is now Bolt since she went bolty bolty right into my couch haha. anyways thank you so much, I love your videos and you are awesome keep it up!

[@Soundimal]

Elvira said "do a barrel roll" lmao Glad she's safe now!

[@Soundimal]

@FuelForThePyre _ gave me a good chuckle lol professional stunt tarantula

[@pazuzutru-truluv7094]

That is one clever spider. She may have been working on this for a long time. If I were you I would check for tunnels hidden behind a poster (especially if you have one of Rachael Welsh. She is off to start a new life living on the beach and fixing up an old boat.

[@ClickClack_Bam]

"Elvira crawled through 300 yards of piss & shit to her freedom."

[@FuriuZGaming]

Looks like your hair was planning an escape as well 😂😜

[@user-no8mu2lm3l]

Ей было явно очень весело наблюдать из ящика за движухой по ее поиску)))

[@trueaussieray9093]

When elmira ran into the catch Cup it was priceless!

[@Noodle80P]

Someone is definitely looking out for you Petko, very sweet capture ❤️❤️❤️

[@jom6829]

Can't believe she came out while you were searching for her. So relieved you got her back.

[@heleninglis9961]

I was holding my breath when you were moving the huntsman lol. Kept thinking to myself, "dont breathe on them, don't breathe on them"!

[@user-c4b9b]

I love this channel - Thanks Petko! Dude catching Elvira with that soda bottle-top was AWESOME she just went for it! I was not expecting that!

[@chufflebutter]

What an adventure. I can’t get over how she just casually rolled into the catch cup

[@alpwitch9600]

The biggest tarantula escaped and can be *anywhere* in the room... Petko: natural, chill reaction

[@jannism.642]

9:49 "i should grap a catchcup" - walks away to get a tiny catchcup while next to the box where the spider was sitting on there were like a hundred of boxes to catch her :D

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

This felt a bit like a horror movie for a minute, when you're yelling at the characters onscreen "Look behind you! For the love of god, LOOK BEHIND YOU!!"🤣🤣

[@Alowe25]

You are one of if not the biggest inspiration I have that got me into keeping animals and learning everything I can about all the species I have. 4 tarantulas, a Leo, 4 bear hamsters, a tailess whip, a aisan forest, a veiled chameleon, 2 painted turtle, 2 parakeets, a ball python and don't regret buying any of them I just wish I had more space lol

[@oreo6537]

That mini hart attack when you realise that a poecilotheria has escaped

[@hostilepacifist275]

Lmao Felix was like "Dude, stop tearing up the den and catch the damn spider"

[@TheQuickAsAFlash]

I'm glad you found her! One of my tarantulas got out somehow & because of how my room is set up, I didn't realize until she was chilling on top of my door frame. I had to ask my dad for help getting her down as I'm a Short - he thought I just needed help with a normal spider & was teasing me about it until he saw how big she was! Funniest part is that she was a Tliltocatl albopilosus juvenile, so I wouldn't have expected her to go up, but...

[@dorabrooks76]

Wow, that's really surprising! I never would have started looking _up_ for that species... Glad your girl is safe, too! 😄

[@kristasker2702]

I wonder if petkos ever said sand without immediately saying for the texture

[@twinspiderss]

You could put the magnet more near the top of the Enclosure, because then there is no lever action. Right now if the Tarantula pushes on the door at the top, there is quite a lever so she needs way less force to open that enclosure. This could improve your magnet efficiency.

[@Shooshoobella7]

Who else was yelling at the screen, "She's right THERE!" as Elvira poked out from the top of the bin? Very entertaining video, LOL!

[@seaweeddeewaes6692]

Your fantastic. Your helping me overcome my arachnophobia issues. I moved to Dominican Republic and there is spiders everywhere. Watching you and learning about how to handle them without smashing them with a 7 foot stick with a flip flop taped to the end AKA = THE THE SPIDER STICK . I'm starting to get braver when I encounter them now . I have recently replaced the flip flop with a large cut gallon jug to scoop them into for relocating them over the neighbors wall.

[@SnapFissure]

Keep it up, Petko. There was definitely some comedy in this video in the way that you found Elvira, but I'm sure it was a huge relief to get her back in her enclosure, safe and sound. Always fun to see a new video from you.

[@keihydron9316]

The door magnets decided to give you some content again. After a long meeting, the magnets decided on the biggest one this time.

[@jennifertingelof-truecrime5890]

It's quite amazing how smart tarantulas actually are

[@user-ci7ie8oc7c]

That clip with the T squeezing through that paper thin sized crack was absolutely MIND BLOWING 🤯💥

[@worldwidewalking89]

Almost 600k followers, you grow like a giant. Respect and much love 💯❤️

[@defeatSpace]

The little zoom-ins to the spider while you're searching is way funnier than it should be.

[@marciasmith6993]

I’m glad you found her. Hope she stays there!

[@thebaconbrotato]

Petko, why not just add a magnet to the other side of the enclosures, so they can't push on the non manner side and get leverage on the magnet?

[@thebaconbrotato]

Non magnet* side😩

[@missbleach8767]

🥓

[@AnarchyGentleSir]

Always awesome watching your videos and Glad that you found Elvira and was funny how she keep poking out a leg or her head while you looked for her and awesome huntsmen update. Keep up the good work. 🦂🕷️🕸️

[@kakarikiIck]

That was well funny how she rolled in the catch cup!

[@TomFooleryTheAustere]

In the 7 years I used to keep Ts, I’d only had one escapee- an adult male P Regalis, IN MY BEDROOM! After 2 days, I found him in the 2 inch gap between my door frame and the wall. When I went to capture him to put him home, he was actually quite relaxed and went into the container with minimal coaxing. I still collapsed in relief when I got him securely home.

[@ColinTimmins]

That was a fun video! I loved how Elvira poked her head out to see what was making all the fuss outside of her 'new' home. lol =]

[@ahmetkerem4769]

This might very well be the funniest Dark Den video yet.

[@bird4birdhotmail]

Second funniest. My first favorite was when he was moving a very large poki into a brand new enclosure and it jumped at him I thought he would keep running up out the door, but no. He only ended up on the back of that little couch he had.

[@dragonslayer_eyre2315]

I just love you being focused on the top of the shelves, and then zooming in on her lurking in the box 😂 she is such a sneak!

[@gorgha3988]

AHaha, that spider was playing peek a boo with him. "Here I am... woops, too slow."

[@seanorjuelz1381]

Hahaha that's so funny. Seeing her feet poking out as your right next to her and had no clue she was there

[@anylife_photography]

Ahhhhhh this takes me back to the great balfouri escape during rehouse in the old old old dark den!!! Good Times

[@W._Langman]

Omg🤣🤣🤣 glad you found her quickly. Thanks for the extra content, too😊

[@BeanzMeanzJen]

Did anyone else notice the webs on the lights above felix's enclosure? I think Elvira got ALOT closer than the can shelf 😲

[@azyahlynn5833]

I saw them but thought it was because I'm watching this as I first open my eyes without glasses lol so they were webs

[@lellow19]

As a person from Colorado, I really appreciate that shirt 😄

[@dennisgeorg6761]

That was awesome how she was peeking out as you took the place apart looking. Love the Vid!

[@exokappa]

Perfect halloween episode xD a tarantula escape!

[@stariadawn]

Elvira "Hallows eve is calling me, I must go!" Petko "your not the right Elvira"

[@caatko1388]

This is, by far, my favourite Dark Den video

[@fuzzy_mates.christopher.8129]

10:53 that 1 handed catch cup rolley polley action 🎬 👏 🤣 Exotics Lair, that you ??

[@steveshot81]

Crazy situation considering you are so careful.Maybe it's time to use a stronger magnet or have an extra security lock on the top of the cage,Very rare situation since I have been watching your channel for a while now.I don't remember any escapees even when you had the dark den in your apartment.Other than the time the sling got out and you stepped on it.

[@michaeltaylor2449]

AWESOME glad you found her safe and well

[@shirahgantman9307]

I admire your passion and dedication to your work. I have learned so much from you. Excellent video! 🕷️🤩🖤

[@carsongarnett1700]

It does kinda suck that magnets become weak overtime, they work nicely! Super lucky she didn’t find the electrical outlet my goodness

[@Nazo422]

It was like you dropping all those things off the top of the shelves were creating big vibrations that attracted the Tarantula to come out 🤔

[@Owlways-sleepy]

Yeah she’s hungry haha

[@amyb5339]

Did I just feel a disturbance in the force? Maybe it was a tasty roach?

[@kelseyb2585]

"im kinda afraid to just poke my fingers. she could be anywhere" *Elvira playing peekaboo w the camera*

[@VoxVocisCruora]

8:05 "Who's making all that racket?! I'm trying to hide here!"

[@DG-en7do]

Something about watching that spider squeeze through that crack in the roach box is scarier than the actual escape

[@bethredmondwalsh2008]

Yesssss! Very riveting video! Ha! She and you had quite an adventure!

[@asintonic]

Thanks like always awesome! The only thing poor green leaf 15:20 wants to unfold but can't because of the cork bark

[@LadyCoffinnail]

omg that was soo cute when she ran into the catch cup and had to watch it again it was that funny.

[@victoriaross9941]

I've just been informed that huntsman spiders can get to a 12" leg span. You may need a second house for yourself after the ones you have take over your current house!

[@TheDarkDen]

Not this species :P

[@joeman123964]

hair due 12:20 *concerned, but relieved father* glad you found your daughter 👌

[@m.e.l4657]

I’m never bored watching your videos

[@nicoladolby2154]

I love the way they watch you work! I had an escapee last week too. Walked into the kitchen and found one of my C. lividium sitting on the wall by the back door! She was so patient and I got her back into her container easily enough, but she must have been out and about for a few days😬

[@nikkic0509]

I’d put those magnets on all of the enclosures. That was crazy! I’m just so glad she didn’t get Felix. I would have been so upset.

[@SugarRushBandit]

Love it how she just poked her head out and was like what's this commotion and came to check it out 🤣 Also the sand is not just any sand but Sand for the Texture 😁 And finally those are skills of how to capture a spider as if there was a magnet in that catch-cup 👏 Always enjoy your videos but this one has been one of the best 👌 👍

[@fluffermcnugget191]

Him calling it “the sand for the texture” got me 😆

[@tonidunkley7346]

Haha this is brilliant 🤣 she was just watching you through the process 😄😄 Brilliant 👏👏

[@BanaDoyabad]

Hi! I loved this video. I am now a new subscriber! I was crackin up when the spider was in that bottom box and u didn't see her lol.

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Petko: Please God, make it easy God: *Your wish is my command* We're sure Colorado will enjoy the free advertisement

[@TheDarkDen]

Hah, I got the shirt from one subscriber, and every time I wear it someone comments on it XD

[@hunter71251]

Amazing shots of the underside of those huntsman!

[@torquess454]

So funny when you were filming yourself searching on top of your shelving, and there’s her legs poking out of the bin down at the bottom, too much 🤣

[@alohafromthe3033]

Greetings from the 303, otherwise known as Denver, Colorado! Great T-shirt! 👍 Thanks for repping our beautiful state.

[@wandasteeves5239]

Love you in red, ok that was priceless.. Elvira is WHATS THE NOISE DAD , Petko tossing everything lol 😂, the dark den looks amazing Petko.. 🌸🇨🇦💀👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kalobhunt9001]

it’s crazy how a big tarantula can squeeze through that gap without it falling open.

[@stephenshunk3097]

Wow I really love your videos and I try to watch them always I’m your biggest fan thanks for your time teaching me about your spiders thumbs up from Colorado.

[@lovesalterations9544]

Goodness honey. I don’t know how you stayed so calm! I was freaking out for you here in South Carolina!!!

[@ellylemmons]

This video should go down in history for worlds first tarantula summersalt, I had to replay it for myself

[@Tomurai2776]

Yes! Monday made!