3 Best Tarantula Breeds for Beginners | Pet Tarantulas

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    People ask me all the time, "Jungle Bob, what's the best tarantula for my kid? He wants to get a really cool pet, and I want to get him a tarantula because it's a wow type of an animal to own." And it's a tough question to answer sometimes, because there's a lot of choices. But if I have to choose, here's the three I'd go for most of the time. Number one is the Chilean rose hair tarantula. And my criteria, being a father as well as a pet store owner, is that I really don't want anybody to get bitten. You never know what's going to happen from a tarantula bite, because people who are allergic to bee stings can have a hard time with it, and wasp stings.
    But tarantula venom isn't something that is deadly, so to speak, but if you are allergic to it you could go into anaphylactic shock if you are bitten by a tarantula and it doesn't do well in your system. So let's pick a species, therefore, for a beginner, that is reluctant to bite. Number one on my list, again, the rose hair tarantula. Number two, if you're looking for a desert species that is also very, very calm, would be the palomino blonde. This is an American tarantula found in the deserts of Texas and the Southwest, kind of plodding, kind of slow-moving, not the most exciting tarantula maybe, just like the rose hair. They don't do much, but they're not going to flee from you, and they're certainly not going to bite you for any special reason. They're very, very docile creatures to deal with.
    So I think that's a good criteria for a beginner. In terms of keeping, ten-gallon tank, desert, a little more humid environment when it comes to the rose hair. And they eat very, very infrequently. A couple of crickets once a week or some kind of an insect item, and they're good to go. All tarantulas need fresh water at all times. But you don't want to put a bowl in like you do for your cat or your dog. You want to do a shallow dish, and we usually put a sponge or some type of moisture holding instrument that the tarantula more can suck on than he will drink. You don't want to give them a bowl. They can potentially drown in a bowl of water. So that's pretty straightforward and pretty simple. If you're looking to turn that up a notch, you want to go to the very, very beginner animal to the next step, phase two maybe, let's look at arboreal tarantula like the pink toe from Trinidad.
    They are easily handled, easy to keep, small cage. Rather than a ten-gallon cage which is more vertical, you want one that's got some height because it's a tree-dwelling creature. The reason he's a secondary animal and a little more difficult to keep in these but still in the beginner class is because pink toes can be extremely quick. You can hold them, interface with them, but when he gets nervous, he darts, and he darts fast. So that makes him a little less of a beginner, but still in the beginner category for sure. The rose hair, the palomino blonde, or the pink toe would be my three readily available, inexpensive beginner tarantulas. Good luck.
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  • @bradtheman19
    @bradtheman19 8 ปีที่แล้ว +519

    I find it funny how I am terrified of the tiny house spiders, yet I LOVE tarantulas. Weird.

    • @AimForMyHead81
      @AimForMyHead81 8 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Same, I can't stand thin small spiders but I'm totally cool with tarantula's.

    • @cloedesautels267
      @cloedesautels267 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      maybe because they are furry

    • @AimForMyHead81
      @AimForMyHead81 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Cloe Desautels Maybe, they are more appealing to me.

    • @Life_Grips_
      @Life_Grips_ 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same. Thats so weird...

    • @deeznuts-tv1cg
      @deeznuts-tv1cg 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      don't smaller spiders tend to be more venemous? at least with tarantulas u see them and locate them a lot easier

  • @Ilovenewyorkcitybabes
    @Ilovenewyorkcitybabes 8 ปีที่แล้ว +676

    They're so cute. Spiders are cute to me for some odd reason.

    • @lpskaiwumbo6664
      @lpskaiwumbo6664 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Same!! I want one SOOO bad but NO my moms scared of them 😫😩

    • @marshalllee7375
      @marshalllee7375 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      +Lps RockDrop same...I have a snake and my mom loves him, but I can't get a tarantula because she's scared

    • @dunwoodie27
      @dunwoodie27 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Marshall Lee lol kinda funny lol I'd think it be the oppisite

    • @yourstrulyfuji6788
      @yourstrulyfuji6788 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kai Me too C:

    • @launch7660
      @launch7660 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kai EXACTLY

  • @strikingmagic7776
    @strikingmagic7776 5 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I heard you should NEVER use a sponge! They harvest bacteria apparently! My lovely Rose hair loves her simple water dish!

    • @walterkeith3711
      @walterkeith3711 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Water the bedding

    • @madturtle8826
      @madturtle8826 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Truth

    • @maciejp7829
      @maciejp7829 ปีที่แล้ว

      if you use the sponge, you should CHANGE the sponge every few days. otherwise it will because bacteria source

  • @etankhardcore
    @etankhardcore 5 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    "tHeY cAn pOtEnTiAlLy dRoWn"
    Tarantulas can, now say it with me, S W I M

    • @Toucwantcherry
      @Toucwantcherry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have only seen like 1 drown, but its cos for some reason he tried to
      Molt in his waterdish 😬

    • @joshualiddell4346
      @joshualiddell4346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve had 2 tarantulas that have drowned in their drinking dishes. Sometimes they can end up upside down in their dishes and can’t flip themselves over so they drown.

    • @controllerspixelsplayers9202
      @controllerspixelsplayers9202 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      they can but they obviously are NOT aquatic animals and need to be cared for in such way

    • @hermiejhonp.satojito5196
      @hermiejhonp.satojito5196 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well he DID say Potentially Lmao

    • @AI-AITUM
      @AI-AITUM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They've lived without us in all type of conditions lol now all the sudden they need our help 🙄.

  • @boynamedlen
    @boynamedlen 9 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    That Rosehair was like "gimme the tree!"

  • @Defa_Noob
    @Defa_Noob 8 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    Why am I watching this? I hate spiders, but somehow they fascinate me

    • @yorkyhd6129
      @yorkyhd6129 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same lol just somehow I'm watching these and I hate spiders

    • @benwalton7678
      @benwalton7678 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Yorky HD I love spiders/tarantulas im getting a rose hair for my birthday.

    • @lukedodge3566
      @lukedodge3566 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Ben Walton I'm going to claim one for myself also, I wasn't too fond of spiders in the past because of our many extremely venomous species here in Australia im not sure why but the tarantulas are so cute :)

    • @CosplayParadise1995
      @CosplayParadise1995 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I rather face a turantula tgan a wasp to be honest

    • @tyrnanclark8618
      @tyrnanclark8618 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      same

  • @TheGhjgjgjgjgjg
    @TheGhjgjgjgjgjg 8 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Just bought a mexican red rump and held it for 30 mintues,absolutely enthralled! My bearded dragon of 9 years passed 3 weeks ago,god rest her soul...............

    • @User-je7gf
      @User-je7gf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      my bearded lived 13 years he died couple months ago

    • @tattedpanda-zr3cr
      @tattedpanda-zr3cr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So sorry to here a bout your bearded I'm a reptile mother and my girls love bearded never thought I'd be looking at a video of trantula till . A friend took some pics and my brother bought one a Petco with eggs

    • @ricardsprikulis1617
      @ricardsprikulis1617 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pls 30 minutes just dont

    • @thecreatureverse
      @thecreatureverse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do NOT handle your tarantula for soooo long! It isn't bad or anything, but they need privacy and do not really benefit from handling. They just want a dark place with hardly any interference.

  • @MidoriMushrooms
    @MidoriMushrooms 9 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    that desert spider is like me, takes her time and is in no hurry but will totally bite if it needs to
    also she looks so fluffy and cute :3

    • @zlatkopopovic6198
      @zlatkopopovic6198 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sure c:

    • @TotallyNotZoid
      @TotallyNotZoid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So you're fat

    • @sevenn7pure
      @sevenn7pure 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's because Jungle Bob is man handling these T's. That's why he got threat posed by the Arizona Blonde. Sorry, I don't know what the species name is 🤷🏾‍♂️.

  • @digitalwest3449
    @digitalwest3449 9 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I'd have that second one. So calm and elegant

    • @mrbuda_
      @mrbuda_ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Digital West are they good killers ?

    • @ashleysturges2322
      @ashleysturges2322 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same but mine has been itching is Adam and I don’t know what to do

    • @ashleysturges2322
      @ashleysturges2322 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Abdomen

    • @savitajha9970
      @savitajha9970 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ashleysturges2322 Sorry I am late for answering this but it itches it's abdomen when it is nervous to remove it's hairs which are very irritating

  • @michaelmorris1865
    @michaelmorris1865 8 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    Really disagree with buying the spiders as a "cool pet", they're animals and if you aren't truly interested in them and don't fully respect them do not buy them.

    • @SpiritofPoison
      @SpiritofPoison 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Michael Morris yes I completely agree I may be 14 years old but I study and admire my OBT

    • @balder613
      @balder613 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I disagree. They're so low maintenance that only only need to feed once a week and mist every so often. As long as the animal is cared for, what does the reason it's gotten fkr matter?

    • @Evan-bo9nl
      @Evan-bo9nl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      That's like saying you shouldn't get a dog if you don't admire it and are intrigued by them. They are animals, why not have one if you want one as a cool pet

    • @moprolackofuploads1674
      @moprolackofuploads1674 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Evan Schaubeck I disagree. You should get a dog for the companionship, not because it's "cool" (there's an exception if you need an sd, emotional support, etc).

    • @Sashige
      @Sashige 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Isn't that kinda obvious...if u aren't interested ur not gonna buy them anyway XD

  • @PlanetRockJesus
    @PlanetRockJesus 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'm a jumping spider lover. They are just so cool and seem curious of gentle humans. I've taught all my kids to be respectful and appreciative of them. I would love to someday have a tarantula as a pet.

    • @stefanierahn6731
      @stefanierahn6731 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      where both aracnidfreaks!

    • @Krizefugl
      @Krizefugl 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      might wanna look into phidipus audax. one of my all time favorites!

    • @rebeccahahn6172
      @rebeccahahn6172 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can keep jumpers like you would Ts. phids.net/

    • @zegamingcuber857
      @zegamingcuber857 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      PlanetRockJesus I know. Why aren't there people who specifically breed jumping spiders?

  • @SomeGuy-qd3li
    @SomeGuy-qd3li 8 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    My favorite spider is the nope species

    • @nigeriancrowbar6584
      @nigeriancrowbar6584 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What does it look like? I have no idea.

    • @goteamerz1405
      @goteamerz1405 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Nigerian Crowbar it is invisible

    • @misnoch1106
      @misnoch1106 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      not Aisnley
      Tarantula: Cool
      Black widow: Ok just wait there let me get my flamethrower

    • @davidamajako961
      @davidamajako961 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@misnoch1106 lol black widows are easy.

    • @KingNinjaMiner
      @KingNinjaMiner 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      My fav is the first one

  • @naturesbeauty045
    @naturesbeauty045 9 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    I have a rose hair tarantula my mom is afraid of it but i used to have arachnaphobia but now i actually held my tarantula yester day and the day b4

    • @pessoafixe1
      @pessoafixe1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      congratz ;)

    • @slashbash1347
      @slashbash1347 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      +Angelina Moore You had arachnophobia, yet you bought a tarantula? You are either insanely brave or just insane.

    • @Thatsn95girl
      @Thatsn95girl 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Slashbash I have arachnophobia too. But i own a chaco golden knee, lol. Tarantula's are great compared to your every day spider.

    • @slashbash1347
      @slashbash1347 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ThatSN95Gerrl That's strange, but it does make sense. I mean, there is a reason tarantulas are pets.

    • @westonbennion5486
      @westonbennion5486 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Scaredy cat

  • @jessmjfan989
    @jessmjfan989 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I had 3 rosie's when i was a little girl and they never bit me, I dont remember handling them as much either, but this is true it is good for a beginner BUT i would never buy one for a 5 yr old.

  • @wiechersjm9
    @wiechersjm9 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You don't need a sponge, that just promotes mold. They're not going to drown in a shallow water dish. They drink with their mouth parts, and their book lungs are located far away from their mouth. Also rose hairs lobe in the desert, and scrublands of Chile. The water dish will keep all the humidity they need. They don't like the humidity too high.

  • @TheDarkDen
    @TheDarkDen 8 ปีที่แล้ว +769

    Just a quick tip for all the people that want to get a tarantula only because it's a "cool pet"....just don't :)

    • @peruboi
      @peruboi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      The Dark Den pekto you sassy keeper you!

    • @umbrellacorp294
      @umbrellacorp294 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Aierek year well just remember every T is different so make sure you do research on that in-particular T

    • @dean8315
      @dean8315 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      peruboi petko*

    • @onyxexotics4862
      @onyxexotics4862 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Hahaha I mean I can't help but agree. He's right though, know what you are getting yourself into. Years and years of spider addiction.. lol just kidding. But seriously don't just buy the spider because you think it's cool. They each need your attention and respect.

    • @nightmareneon5936
      @nightmareneon5936 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I want it because I really want to have a pet tarantula

  • @cameronskinner806
    @cameronskinner806 7 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    I would pick a palomino blonde or Aphonopelma Chalcodes not a rose hair or pink toe

    • @gab3963
      @gab3963 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Canada Cam I know Rose Hairs are very iffy

    • @issitussi4110
      @issitussi4110 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Canada Cam oh, i would Get a rose hair

    • @mrymecolants4475
      @mrymecolants4475 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Aurora Borealis rose hairs generally think “put yo hand near me see what happens” they’re not for beginners and are aggressive

    • @onyxexotics4862
      @onyxexotics4862 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You just love bugs then, befroe and after the perchase. I have 4 T's now, 4 scorpions and a Giant Centipede, Tailess Whip Scorpion and a Solifuge. And Things are going great, I can totally relate to you. But it is because we love bugs.

    • @kingdomreturn304
      @kingdomreturn304 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@issitussi4110 Maybe its cos their jealous that their natives are blonde with different colours XD

  • @ArachnidSentinl
    @ArachnidSentinl 10 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    This video is embarrassingly inaccurate. 1) It is physiologically impossible to go into anaphylactic shock as a result of a tarantula bite (due to the structure of the peptides). There is also not a single documented death attributed to a tarantula bite. 2) Grammostola rosea (the Chilean rose tarantula) is an arid species and has the same care requirements as the Aphonopelma species he is recommending...do not keep them "a little more humid." 3) Tarantulas will not drown in a water dish. Sponges breed bacteria/mold; don't use them in a tarantula enclosure.

    • @huds0253
      @huds0253 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I. Sure the expert knows mor than u
      So stop thinking ur so smart
      And he said they might go into shock if there allergic
      If u change the spone often its fine,also putting it in the microwave illiminates 99% of bacteria

    • @ArachnidSentinl
      @ArachnidSentinl 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I'm not sure how to respond this this, as it's literally so ignorant that I can't tell if you're trolling or not. On the off chance that you're being genuine, I encourage you to do your own research. Even the most cursory use of a search engine will prove this video horribly inaccurate.

    • @BRYYAN94
      @BRYYAN94 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kyle Saunders We all have our own opinions on how to care for our tarantulas, but I do agree with the anaphylactic shock thing.

    • @ArachnidSentinl
      @ArachnidSentinl 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Bryan Grim Assuming you want to optimize the well being of your pet, then no, captive husbandry is not subjective. Tarantulas - particularly the New World terrestrials - can *survive* in sub-optimal environments, but will not *thrive.*
      The best book on the subject is Michael Jacobi's "Tarantulas." I'd also encourage you to check out the American Tarantula Society forums and Facebook page.

    • @colewilliams6623
      @colewilliams6623 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Kyle Saunders Kyle is 100% correct on everything. It is quite obvious he knows what he is talking about.

  • @ADRIEL296
    @ADRIEL296 9 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    To keep it simple, another good one is a Dachshund dog tarantula. It requires a leash, dry food, and to take him/her out 3 times a day. Finally, on Halloweens, let him/her rock out their Halloween costumes!

  • @tomallan3656
    @tomallan3656 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos were my first bit of knowledge on reptiles, amphibians and inverts. So thank you for making these videos.

  • @plinkleplonk
    @plinkleplonk 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Chilean roses can be fine but they can also fast for long times and be temperamental. The best tarantula I would say is a chilean flame, my first tarantula is a chile flame and oh my, cutest little thing. Great temperment and pretty as well. They don't get that big either. Go have a look, really, I mean it!

    • @Inhibithor
      @Inhibithor 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chilean flame is the same as a Rose hair.

    • @plinkleplonk
      @plinkleplonk 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      No they're not. Look them up :)

  • @KnightsPaladin
    @KnightsPaladin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +226

    The rose hair tarantula isn't a good beginner tarantula, they are aggressive little shits.

    • @l.no.solace7209
      @l.no.solace7209 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Then yours is mean...

    • @deadbeatninja8618
      @deadbeatninja8618 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      +Metal Lizerd Gaming no a lot of them are

    • @kayleygaines1694
      @kayleygaines1694 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      DJ ANON my beginner is a rose hair and has not shown one bit of aggression towards me. not all rose hairs are aggressive.

    • @MilesEdgeworth129
      @MilesEdgeworth129 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      They tend to become aggressive if they are handled too frequently. Try giving them a day to themselves after a day that you handle them, and they'll be okay.

    • @jdssurf
      @jdssurf 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      DJ ANON I've found them to get quite agro

  • @phasedown8314
    @phasedown8314 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love that this is straight forward and honest. Thanks how cast.

  • @this_smitty23
    @this_smitty23 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I ended up getting a pink toe (our first T) for my daughter that she absolutely loves. We both held for the first time after about a week of allowing her to adjust to her new enclosure. She can definitely be quick when she wants to be but is a sweet and fun terantula to handle and watch.

  • @bludgeon1081
    @bludgeon1081 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Awww they are so cute

  • @datura1983
    @datura1983 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    lol that desert spider was mad :P thats why he had his legs raised up

    • @olmedb
      @olmedb 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i noticed that too the guy seemed nervous XD lol towards the end

    • @luanhorn6911
      @luanhorn6911 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      spider would show his fangs if he was mad
      EDIT: 3 year old comment rip

    • @bfearofthedarkc
      @bfearofthedarkc 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah that's the threat posture

  • @dolphindan59
    @dolphindan59 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are really good at giving. Information..Most people aren't...Kudos...

  • @worldsbestgrandpa2413
    @worldsbestgrandpa2413 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank u for helping me know the best trancla for my grand son

  • @whomst-d1556
    @whomst-d1556 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Would I be able to see with a doctor if I'm allergic to tarantula venom? I'm not allergic to anything else, so I am a small bit afraid that tarantula venom might be the one thing I'm allergic to.

  • @obeyxana34
    @obeyxana34 9 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    My rose hair just spins around randomly on my hand. Is that normal?

    • @tessaparker2375
      @tessaparker2375 9 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      code lyoko 34 Well I don't think so, it may have some Psychological problem lol. Same with my snake XD but idk

    • @muhuru4341
      @muhuru4341 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      no

    • @sierraburr3147
      @sierraburr3147 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Why is this so funny ong😂😂😂

    • @obeyxana34
      @obeyxana34 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well the only way to find it out is by ccheckingfor a trisomal chromosomechecking

    • @Pawel94Wozniak
      @Pawel94Wozniak 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +code lyoko 34 she's allergic to you

  • @jettoutlaw3700
    @jettoutlaw3700 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your presentations. You're so good at what you do. And yes, tarantulas are fascinating...I had some Pink-Toed Peruvians back in the late 90's.

  • @PeichenPhilip
    @PeichenPhilip 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Jungle Bob!

  • @mickibabe5495
    @mickibabe5495 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    the rose haired is so cute.... oh my god I want one!!!!

    • @JackOfAllTrades0404
      @JackOfAllTrades0404 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Get a red phase if you can, very beautiful copper, rusty color and mine was 15 bucks! (that was before they closed Chile, though "/)

  • @missm9736
    @missm9736 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am terrified of spiders 🕷 and scream when I see one so I’m doing exposure therapy for my fear. This video helped a lot. 👍= good luck with my exposure

  • @tarotbuiltpossum92
    @tarotbuiltpossum92 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very helpful thank you jungle bob

  • @utpawn9830
    @utpawn9830 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just an FYI, the tarantula keeping community has generally shifted away from keeping the Chilean rose hair (Grammarstola rosea) as a beginners tarantula. Lots of people find their specimens to be more temperamental and aggressive compared to other species. Brachypelma hamorii (formerly B. smithi) AKA Mexican red knee has become the new stereotypical beginner's tarantula. It's important to note that every specimen has a unique temperament. Any species can be aggressive, and some infamous species can have docile specimens. I don't necessarily recommend handling, but if you choose to handle your spider, always test their mood with a soft paint brush and watch their body language. Never handle your spider if it is skittish or in a threat pose.

  • @doorjann
    @doorjann 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    brachypelma smithi ! what about him!

  • @headrockbeats
    @headrockbeats 10 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Spiders that are reluctant to bite. That sounds quite awesome.
    The only problem is, no way I'm going to handle any insects to feed to them. I usually let spiders roam the house so that they can kill insects for me, so that I don't have to run into those insects in the first place!!

    • @headrockbeats
      @headrockbeats 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      -Did you even read my OP? Or perhaps you woke up this morning and decided that you really wanted to tell the world about how spiders are not insects, and chose a thread at random to do that on?-
      The person I replied to has apparently retracted their comment.

    • @wampaAWESOMEsauce
      @wampaAWESOMEsauce 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well if you feed it crickets, you dont have to worry about biting and you can use tweezers or some kind of device to pick them up (sounds mean but you are killing them anyway so you know, ....not that mean,).

    • @headrockbeats
      @headrockbeats 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      wampaAWESOMEsauce
      Not worried about biting, insects just give me massive creeps. I like mantises, but I certainly won't feed them to a spider. Most other insects are... yeeeccccchhh.

    • @chattacoochi
      @chattacoochi 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Headrock You're scared of crickets? Really?

    • @headrockbeats
      @headrockbeats 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kaylyn Z Most insects.
      It's not a rational fear, can't help it. Something about the way they move, like I feel they're going to jump around and get under my clothes or whatever. That's why the bigger omnivores scare me because of the erratic movement. If I see a cockroach, for instance, I have to suppress the urge to scream like a little girl, and then run to get the insecticide - and I don't relax until I am 100% sure that it's dead. :/
      Big arthropod carnivores though, and especially the slower and deliberate ones, don't scare me at all. I love spiders, mantises, crabs, etc. Scorpions are obviously scary, but for completely different reasons (around here, they will kill you).

  • @Racecar564
    @Racecar564 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They're wonderful!

  • @cy9nvs
    @cy9nvs 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    That "good luck" at the end sounds very promising and safe for beginners :D

  • @Aldiggy2000
    @Aldiggy2000 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    need to get over my spider phobia, need to get one of these and handle them a lot hah

    • @katieprice3984
      @katieprice3984 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aldiggy2000 not to be a jerk but it’s called arachnophobia

  • @myreptiles4502
    @myreptiles4502 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Getting a red striped pink toe one question do pink toe tarantulas bite if a little scared?

    • @houyeet
      @houyeet 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      no, just don't handle it roughly, all tarantulas CAN bite but usually don't. If you ever need to pick it up, use something to push it from behind onto your hand. if they flare their front legs up, just leave them alone.

    • @myreptiles4502
      @myreptiles4502 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cactus Man thanks!

    • @myreptiles4502
      @myreptiles4502 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cactus Man it turned out I got a pink toe tarantula but it's blue and very friendly

    • @rebeccahahn6172
      @rebeccahahn6172 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Antilles Pink Toe start out blue with barring on their abdomen and eventually turn pink & purple as they molt out. Take lots of pictures! The change is amazing.

    • @alanacasper5522
      @alanacasper5522 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very helpful, thank you

  • @Evan8787
    @Evan8787 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the zoo you got in the background

  • @josephtalarigo4243
    @josephtalarigo4243 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got my first tarantula on Saturday, a Pink Toe, and I'm using that exact same Exo Terra enclosure. :3

  • @doyouzgot2knw
    @doyouzgot2knw 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I don't care how DOCILE they are I'd still scream like a little girl if someone tried putting that on me

  • @trivienle2829
    @trivienle2829 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When I was small, I used to have the Boreal Tarantula (no lie)

    • @krixig
      @krixig 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      *Arboreal

  • @sergiorios299
    @sergiorios299 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you this was a very helpful video

  • @authorJLAllen
    @authorJLAllen 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great video, very informative. I've heard that the Rose is the best way to go. I used to have a fear of spiders when I was younger but now I would like to have one as a pet. Watching this gentleman handling them they seem 'harmless'* and even a little cute.

  • @BlackAnvil47
    @BlackAnvil47 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Docile as long as if you're the male of the species looking for love....lol!

  • @eatingdays9628
    @eatingdays9628 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Let me watch a non aggresive tarantula
    *sees them*
    NOPE! STILL NOPE!

  • @xlovemeifyoudare
    @xlovemeifyoudare 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rose hairs are so incredibly docile, great pet.

  • @xxxBl00dyDr3ams
    @xxxBl00dyDr3ams 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info! Awesome spiders. I will definitely consider getting a Palomino Blonde for my first T. It seems really chill, and I wouldn't care for a first T that liked to bolt. Great video!

  • @Thundercawk
    @Thundercawk 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nope spider one Nope spider two and nope spider three

    • @kevqr9729
      @kevqr9729 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tarantula

    • @srduce
      @srduce 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tarantula’s tarantulas everybody love tarantulas if there’s a fuzz where your hamster was, it’s probably because of tarantulas!🕷🕷🕷music interval🕷🕷🕷

  • @luisrosario3781
    @luisrosario3781 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    this guy has balls... and proper experience.

    • @goldpieceleo
      @goldpieceleo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Luis Rosario actually he's not that expert. The way he grabbed the desert tarantula is a no no for an expert breeder. New world tarantulas has urticating hair that they will flick if they got startled and you know best way to startle a tarantula is by grabbing them like that. The sponge in drinking cup and about the heat pads he was recomending is actually bad for tarantulas. Tarantula doesn't need heat pad because it can cause them dehydration and if your comfortable with the temperature usually most tarantula is also comfortable with that temperature. All the tarantula breeders I know don't use heat pads. Tarantulas unlike mammals only breed if they are really healthy and well taken care off.

    • @kevqr9729
      @kevqr9729 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, he isn't just arachnophobic

  • @MidgarZoloms
    @MidgarZoloms 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The past couple of days I've had a huge interest in tarantulas

  • @quag1481
    @quag1481 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i’ve had arachnophobia because of tarantulas for a while but i started looking at tarantulas and now i want one

  • @BigMick1
    @BigMick1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Literally the worst advice I’ve ever heard.

  • @alexk9402
    @alexk9402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    DONT LISTEN TO THIS GUY!

  • @getparadox
    @getparadox 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video!

  • @djvinsavage
    @djvinsavage 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video! Encore!

  • @Freckle_Boi
    @Freckle_Boi 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got a pink toed tarantula yesterday,its namr is Sky,and I love it,I heard its better to get them when their babies so they can get used to you

  • @final58fant58
    @final58fant58 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cant wait to get mine so cool

  • @tonifermallex
    @tonifermallex 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am definitely considering getting one. I'm very mature when it comes to handling species such as tarantulas. My mom is still kinda on the fence about me owning one but if it was up to me I would've had one years ago haha.

  • @marksinclair2592
    @marksinclair2592 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a TX Brown tarantula, super docile and easy to handle, although I don’t keep a sponge I keep a small little pitri dish type bowl for water

  • @dreajp
    @dreajp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't stand small spiny spiders that jump but I love tarantulas, especially rose hairs, so calm, slow, and pretty.

  • @kha3584
    @kha3584 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also the Mexican Red Kneed Tarantula! They are great pets for beginners too. They're reluctant when it comes to biting but will still do if necessary! Every animal will try and harm you if they feel threatened, so still need to be super careful when around them. I've wanted a Red Knee for ages but my mum hates spiders!

  • @Kanefan701
    @Kanefan701 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first two Tarantulas there are among the most popular as pets. I've see a few of them up close behind glass and they are an impressive breed and among the most amazing and beautiful in terms of their colours.

  • @buggirl1015
    @buggirl1015 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you make a video on how often and how much to feed tarantulas

  • @Starry_Night_Sky7455
    @Starry_Night_Sky7455 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are amazing creatures.

  • @berthuizr7358
    @berthuizr7358 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If we have a shot down because of covid-19 what do you suggest we should feed our pink toe tarantula?

  • @cyberpunkholiday
    @cyberpunkholiday 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video, ,man.

  • @TheN0odles
    @TheN0odles 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! And great advice. I really want one, and your video was helpful. Thank you

    • @akaylagreene3199
      @akaylagreene3199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ok video but I would check out Jossers Jungle. This video isnt bad but it offers some iffy info. Like the sponge thing. Having a spinge for water means a higher risk of illness because sponges collect bacteria. Idk.

    • @madturtle8826
      @madturtle8826 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually his advice is horrible. I hope if you did end up getting one, that you didn’t take any of it.

  • @FPV_Spidey
    @FPV_Spidey 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey I love your videos I've always wondered r u a licensed arachnologist because ever since I was 3 I always wanted to be 1 and meet 1 u helped me with many problems like when I didn't no how to hold a tarantula all I did was learn from your videos and now I can pick her up like nothing I'm actually getting another next week but I wanted to know is a Antilles pinktoe basically the same as a regular pinktoe or is it more venomous and r they allowed to have as pets :/

  • @SomeRandomName999999
    @SomeRandomName999999 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just started with a pink zebra beauty, she's real calm and amazing

  • @randynandy3952
    @randynandy3952 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Chaco golden knee is another easy to keep spider . extremely docile and tame.

  • @bradvids7532
    @bradvids7532 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    could you do a vid on how to keep a chilli pink burst tarnatala

  • @jocelynchavez6624
    @jocelynchavez6624 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I find a small cage for a tarantula like the one shown on your video , the smaller one ?

  • @icesk8558
    @icesk8558 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for info

  • @michael3115
    @michael3115 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m getting a turantula and I have three choices the Mexican red rump the Honduran curly hair or the pink toe wich one would be the best for handling a lot

  • @Weah702
    @Weah702 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The 2nd one seems pretty chill

  • @emmastrege9297
    @emmastrege9297 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    so i just got a chaco golden knee sling- if anyone has any tips or anything like that, id love to hear them!

  • @calvthomas6508
    @calvthomas6508 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grammastola Pulchripes (Choco golden knee) is also a great beginner spider, plus they get very large and are pretty docile. :)

  • @matthewlast4358
    @matthewlast4358 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm looking to get a pet tarantula, and I think I want to get that desert hairy one. I hear that rose hairs aren't the friendliest but I will get one of those later on as well. I've taken plenty of spider bites and I love spiders

  • @wolfiecoaxe242
    @wolfiecoaxe242 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question can u put a bowl with a little water but with a sponge in the bowl so that way it still gets water is that ok

  • @berthuizr7358
    @berthuizr7358 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the good information you shared in your video. Our 15 year old son wants a pink toe tarantula, do you recommend it to me safe for a beginner? Is their venom dangerous? Can they be aggressive? Will it escape? We would appreciate your response. Thanks 🙏🏼

  • @lcardenas2191lc
    @lcardenas2191lc 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how one of them is throwing a threat posture lol.

  • @anitabratli39
    @anitabratli39 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, I was just wondering if you knew something about the "Monocentropus balfouri" can be a good one for a fairly newbie or any info about it's temprament would be VERY apriciated...
    Love your videos by the way :-)

  • @casho1968
    @casho1968 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so glad I saw Kats' video before this one. You got schooled dude!

  • @ColonizingTheSun
    @ColonizingTheSun 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    are these creatures sensitive to loud noises? if I had one where instruments would be very loud a lot of the time, would that stress it out?

  • @NAJErEa91
    @NAJErEa91 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK U FOR THIS INFORMATION! IM GOING TO GO FOR THE ROSE HAIRED! 😊🕷

  • @kalebnix5174
    @kalebnix5174 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Were are good places to get these kind of species specifically the desert taranchla I live in a desert like biome and could go out and get bark and stones

  • @demonatization6511
    @demonatization6511 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could i ask about the Arizona blonde and if it works as a starter one too?

  • @cutiepie4299
    @cutiepie4299 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are smithi tarantula good? For begineers are they aggresive?

  • @fjbutch
    @fjbutch 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I was at primary school, a friend of mine had a huge pet ''huntsman spider'' that used to live in his shirt pocket. Thing used to come out and walk around on his shoulder during class...

  • @mgtow346
    @mgtow346 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @rebeccalawton2481
    @rebeccalawton2481 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just recently got my first tarantula, a curley hair tarantula. I handled it a few time, but I am nervous when I do. I was wondering if I have anything to worry about? I was informed that they are a good begginer tarantula to get.

  • @ryannstriker
    @ryannstriker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You diserve 100 billion subscribers yay

  • @KeeganRusz
    @KeeganRusz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spiders be like "now he is talking anyway, lets casually explore the shoulder region"

  • @jaymolloy5242
    @jaymolloy5242 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in the UK and was wondering where I would find one off these or if you can buy them here my local reptile shop dose not sell them im a beginner and love the look of the palomino blonde at the moment I have 3 tarantulas a chiliean rose a chilean red phase and a chili flame leg

    • @RhySinn
      @RhySinn 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spider shop UK sells them

  • @lorenzofernan6596
    @lorenzofernan6596 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi jungle bob is the salmon pink tarantula is good for beginner?? Thanks :)