Such a awesome enclosure for such beautiful spiders. Love seeing Miss Brazilian White Knee hanging out in her enclosure, having the best seat in the house to watch the rehousing. 🕷 ❤️
I remember separating my balfouri from the mom. They were all over 1-1.5 inches (3-4cm). I kept them with the mom for 4 months. They were all very territorial of each other. I remember trying to take one, and another would run up on top of it threat posing me. Like "hey man, that's my sibling you're touching, back off". I absolutely loved the experience, even though it took a very long time.
Oh my goodness..when the first female came out I was like, she's so cute!!! Big enough to put a harness on and take for walks! Those males are just stunning! 😍
A stunning enclosure! I like balfouri. They are beautiful beasties with a really cool name. That male was especially gorgeous. First time ever seeing air plants. They are perfect in that enclosure. Thank you to you and Camera Lady for a magnificent video.
You know I just love the new enclosure setups. And thanks for the chuckles...when you were having a bit of trouble with the air plant and small branch. Still great work☺
I love that you used the natural background, I always see people spray paint Styrofoam and use that for a background but that always makes me cringe for the critter going in the tank with it. Thanks Dave and Camera Lady for another wonderful video. I enjoyed the air plant comedy hour as well.
Thank you Dave and Sweet Camera Lady for yet another great video! Very pretty spiders 🕷 indeed, amazing blue 💙 colors! Have a nice continuation of the day and end of the week as well as weekend, hugs ❤🥰🤗 Susanne 👱♀️ and Trollet 🐱.
Off topic slightly - Could we have update video at some stage on the Brazilian jewels? Also, loved this video because its good to know some species can live in harmony 😊
I want to build a life size Balfouri communal enclosure in my bedroom and live among the spiders. Once a week I can venture out and eat one of those huge sandworms in 'Dune' for sustenance.
Morning Dave. I found finger caps you can put on, to prevent the hot glue burning your fingers, very handy things. Seems to have been a fair loss of Balfouri's in the communal, but like you said, lesson learned. They are very impressive as far as I can see. Love how you set up the enclosure, so they will have that webbed up in no time. Awesome video Dave.
One of my favourites the balfouri beautiful colours, fantastic looking enclisure as always dave. Shame there wasnt more babies 😔 but hopefully more will be on the way soon
Amazing video as always! Great footage Camera Lady 💜 7 babies are better than none I suppose however, it is a shame that many were most likely eaten 😔 who knows, maybe you'll find some spare ones roaming around the beastie room over the next few months 😅 The M. balfouri is definitely in my top 5 T species in terms of beauty. The first time I ever seen one in someone's video is when I knew I wanted to get into the hobby (still haven't made the jump, waiting until I move out of my current place). I don't think I'd ever want to keep a communal (maybe one day but, seems a bit chaotic for several reasons, as beautiful as their web castles can be). There's definitely a few species I know I want to eventually keep, just so happens most of them happen to be old worlds 😆 In the meantime, I'll live vicariously through you & the other excellent channels. Keep up the great work, we all appreciate you two so much 👍🏻
You are the Spider Whisperer Dave. Im really over the moon that they got a decent keeper and not an inexperienced numpty like myself. Wonderful stuf and also nature in the raw of course. Hope 2022 is a great year for you and this amazing channel.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to care for them , I have some cool plans for them , we will try and breed as a communal and increase the size of this little family ❤️👍
Socotra Island itself is a fairly dry hot place. Scrubland odd plants, odd trees and lot of rocks. And in a lot of the rocks there's wet substrate for them to hide in but they don't really dig because they tend to use the rocks and scrub bushes to hide under.
You have completely turned me round on spiders, it's only taken a lifetime. Those were some truly beautiful ones, lovely rehouse. I bet other peoples big spiders are jealous of your spiders houses!!
I have been watching you for several months now. Just fascinated with the way you handle the little beasts. I will never be keeping any of these myself. Thanks to you I sure understand them better and fear them less now. Your a very good teacher.
I like the fact that you acknowledge their capability to learn, most tarantula youtubers are completely unaware of that. But I would go two steps further: They web the door or lid up for a reason, and they remember exactly where the door or lid was when you leave it away without them realizing it. In this case, I often catch them trying to anchor their web in the middle of the air. :D That's one of the reasons I call them my "dried octopuses".
I love the sound of a bolting T, also love the details of them, the thin white edge of the carapace on the males is so highlighting, and tremendous contrast on the spiders and substrate... Another masterful demonstration from beastie Dave, your capturing and containing skills show your confidence and understanding of their nature, which in turn always makes me feel comfortable whilst watching.. thanks again Dave.. 👍😃
Those are beautiful spiders Dave and their new enclosure looks fantastic your camera lady extraordinary job I say you both are doing an extraordinary job and I love your videos even though I just subscribed to your channel last year.
They are such a gorgeous blue color. I bet that shade of blue would look amazing on a car or a motorcycle. Wonder what the color code for that blue is. Haha
Dave the gun gets very warm lol . Super glue my ^*^* lol hahahahahah This was the funniest tank building yet mate ! And then it fell lol we are going to do this againnnnnn no defeat lol Awesome dave and daves wife !! Always love a trip to the beastie room !
I am so sorry but i couldn't help but laugh when it al fell off the glass 🤣 Love the ones that decided to go walkabout after being rehoused. I LOVE these kind of videos and long videos.
Loving the rehouse and such glorious Ts their colour is gorgeous cant wait to see the webbing in their new pad .... Great work Camera Lady as always ...
good looking enclosure and that male that made a run for it, the little feet tapping on the glass as he ran was super cool. Congratulations on the 7 slings, not much but definitely some to keep them going.
Great content as always. It's awesome to see a keeper that thinks a bit "outside the box" so to speak. Your spiders are healthy and your enclosures are excellent. Good stuff. Edit: Camera Lady is always on point. Fantastic job Camera Lady 👍
I rehoused my Balfouri communal a couple days ago I had nine juvies. The males truly are fast. I couldn't believe you had babies in there too. I enjoy seeing Balfouri communal rehouses because there is always so many to catch.
They will be really happy inside that tank! looking awesome. Also happy that you can handle a Balfouri better than a Tillandsia apparently lol And don't worry, hot glue won't kill the plant, but might lead to it shrinking back and losing quite a bit of contact with the glue joint. Pushing them in a tight little spot was the right way to put them in. As you're having a cork background, you might even use a bit of thicker wire, tie a loop around the plant and push the ends into the cork. of course the same works when drilling a small hole in wood etc. Done right, you won't be able to tell. Next to the spider hobby, I'm also a little bit into succulents, cacti and all that stuff. At least some "bites" not to worry about lol
They are quite stunning spiders. I don't know if I'd ever get used to the 'pitter patter of tiny feet' when they're running on that glass. I must say, it is fascinating to hear when the females drum their feet during the pairing videos!
Absolutely fantastic video Dave, very enjoyable, they are as you said Dave, stunning spiders 🕷,can't wait Dave till you do an update on the communal, anyway Dave another brilliant job by yourself and camera 📷 lady.
I'm cracking up over the plants vs glue! 😂😂😂 I've found that if you put a little super glue on each item you're trying to glue together it works better. (A dab on plant & a dab on stick.) The super glue will stick to itself. (Usually!) This REALLY made me laugh though! The enclosure looks amazing! 👍😊
Hi Dave 🙂 And again a super Video 💪👍, thank you for everything 🙏‼️‼️‼️ We just rehoused our communal (8) 3days ago😁. It went very relaxed and we didn't expected that and where a little afraid , because 8 in one enclosure . I often saw biger ones so I thought it's getting a little tight in there, then while rehousing I recognized there are also some small balfs also. Now I hope it's not to big for them , they mostly are 2cm in body length and now in a enclosure 30x30x30cm . They already started webbing, bit I think I only see the one and same spider in there. Hope you and your family are doing good‼️ Regards from Germany Jean🙂✌️
Sorry you ended up with so few babies Dave, that stinks. Usually the female of any species is the most beautiful but I think the male is in this case. The male you showed was quite stunning. Tyfs God bless you
Great video guys, I bought a female last year she was on her own, she had bit through the foam at the back of the back of the enclosure wall, the top of the enclosure wire had rushed over time changed it to acrylic, she had no water dish, I wish I had a camera at the time I caught her at the water bowl drinking when I rehoused her what a lovely species
what a magical new enclosure and set up PROF. great video to add to the collection. amazing the way you talk and give the information as you go along. the inspiration that you both give the hobby is greatly received. thanks camera lady for your part --- take care guys ,many thanks
They are all so beautiful..and none of them were aggressive at all they just kept running lol..the males were so gorgeous bright and the ladies were so pretty and fuzzyier lookin lol..loved this one for sure Dave 😊. Thank you
Oh my days how are you so calm ?? I’d have 💩 myself when that female got on the outside of her tank I love them but I’d never do what your doing my anxiety would be 1000000 % off the charts lol respect to you sir can’t believe how anyone could be so calm rehousing all those especially as there baboons 😊
"That one male..." Is EXHAUSTED.
Would love to see a timelapse if possible of them building their web castle 😍
That enclosure looks fantastic.
The last male you caught in the catch cup looked so nice! Like blue velvet!😍🕷️
Such a awesome enclosure for such beautiful spiders. Love seeing Miss Brazilian White Knee hanging out in her enclosure, having the best seat in the house to watch the rehousing. 🕷 ❤️
I remember separating my balfouri from the mom. They were all over 1-1.5 inches (3-4cm). I kept them with the mom for 4 months. They were all very territorial of each other. I remember trying to take one, and another would run up on top of it threat posing me. Like "hey man, that's my sibling you're touching, back off". I absolutely loved the experience, even though it took a very long time.
Love their new enclosure! I bet they are loving it! Cant wait to see it in an update all silked up!
Clicked on this and I'm like "YES THESE ENCLOSURES AGAIN!!!" 🤣🔥🕷️😎
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Those are some cute little babies.
Oh my that's taxing!!!
A lot to keep up with!! They are lovely
Spiders!!! Those males are stunning
And leggie!!!
The way you design the enclosures to fit there lifestyle is perfect ! Perfect 👍
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Oh my goodness..when the first female came out I was like, she's so cute!!! Big enough to put a harness on and take for walks! Those males are just stunning! 😍
Oh Dave....wow.💜
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A stunning enclosure! I like balfouri. They are beautiful beasties with a really cool name. That male was especially gorgeous. First time ever seeing air plants. They are perfect in that enclosure. Thank you to you and Camera Lady for a magnificent video.
These videos always makes my early mornings soo much better 🕷❤
Right on time man .off work and looking b for something to watch .thanks from the USA .
You know I just love the new enclosure setups. And thanks for the chuckles...when you were having a bit of trouble with the air plant and small branch. Still great work☺
Bloody glue 😂😂😂😂
They are stunners! M. balfouri are my favourite! I nick named the bal-furries because they look a little furry
I love that you used the natural background, I always see people spray paint Styrofoam and use that for a background but that always makes me cringe for the critter going in the tank with it. Thanks Dave and Camera Lady for another wonderful video. I enjoyed the air plant comedy hour as well.
I've seen Ts tear apart foam backgrounds on a couple of channels 😬
M.Balfouri's are one of my favorite T's-so pretty.
I love when a new video pops up ! Amazing as always
Thank you Dave and Sweet Camera Lady for yet another great video! Very pretty spiders 🕷 indeed, amazing blue 💙 colors! Have a nice continuation of the day and end of the week as well as weekend, hugs ❤🥰🤗 Susanne 👱♀️ and Trollet 🐱.
Thank you Susanne ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Off topic slightly - Could we have update video at some stage on the Brazilian jewels? Also, loved this video because its good to know some species can live in harmony 😊
Yes to Brazilian Jewels, T.Seladonia.🥰🥰
I want to build a life size Balfouri communal enclosure in my bedroom and live among the spiders. Once a week I can venture out and eat one of those huge sandworms in 'Dune' for sustenance.
I never knows so many Adult T’s could coexist together like that! Impressive!
Dave you are a MASTER of Spider decoration !!!!! Serious mate you do a bloody brilliant job !!!!!!
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Morning Dave. I found finger caps you can put on, to prevent the hot glue burning your fingers, very handy things. Seems to have been a fair loss of Balfouri's in the communal, but like you said, lesson learned. They are very impressive as far as I can see. Love how you set up the enclosure, so they will have that webbed up in no time. Awesome video Dave.
Yes this was just very male heavy, out is 16 only 4females
One of my favourites the balfouri beautiful colours, fantastic looking enclisure as always dave. Shame there wasnt more babies 😔 but hopefully more will be on the way soon
Amazing video as always! Great footage Camera Lady 💜 7 babies are better than none I suppose however, it is a shame that many were most likely eaten 😔 who knows, maybe you'll find some spare ones roaming around the beastie room over the next few months 😅
The M. balfouri is definitely in my top 5 T species in terms of beauty. The first time I ever seen one in someone's video is when I knew I wanted to get into the hobby (still haven't made the jump, waiting until I move out of my current place). I don't think I'd ever want to keep a communal (maybe one day but, seems a bit chaotic for several reasons, as beautiful as their web castles can be). There's definitely a few species I know I want to eventually keep, just so happens most of them happen to be old worlds 😆 In the meantime, I'll live vicariously through you & the other excellent channels. Keep up the great work, we all appreciate you two so much 👍🏻
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The males are so leggy! I’m curious to see if they web according to plan.
You are the Spider Whisperer Dave. Im really over the moon that they got a decent keeper and not an inexperienced numpty like myself. Wonderful stuf and also nature in the raw of course. Hope 2022 is a great year for you and this amazing channel.
You were very kind to donate - this is educating us all, thank you 👍
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Thank you for giving us the opportunity to care for them , I have some cool plans for them , we will try and breed as a communal and increase the size of this little family ❤️👍
Socotra Island itself is a fairly dry hot place. Scrubland odd plants, odd trees and lot of rocks. And in a lot of the rocks there's wet substrate for them to hide in but they don't really dig because they tend to use the rocks and scrub bushes to hide under.
"What the bloody hell`s going on?" , "`Ave you paid the rent?"
Wot an amazing spider they look so colourful
This video was very entertaining again! I barely came to have breakfast. But that is good for my figure. Thanks you for that! 🤣👍🙏🏻
I always look forward to new videos from you I'm so looking to keep spiders when I have a landlord that will let me keep them
Do they think you leave them to run around the house? 🤣
Damn Dave! That male is gorgeous! New favorite spider
You have completely turned me round on spiders, it's only taken a lifetime. Those were some truly beautiful ones, lovely rehouse. I bet other peoples big spiders are jealous of your spiders houses!!
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Holy Smokes that enclosure is absolutely amazing!!!! You out did yourself Dave!!! Love your beasties!!
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I loved this it really made me laugh. The tank looks fantastic and the spiders are beautiful. Thanks Dave and your wonderful camera lady !!
Amazing. Seeing these balfouri communal is always so captivating. They're so stunning, too. Beautiful job as always!!
I have been watching you for several months now. Just fascinated with the way you handle the little beasts. I will never be keeping any of these myself. Thanks to you I sure understand them better and fear them less now. Your a very good teacher.
I appreciate that and welcome to our channel 👍❤️
Thanks for your videos & sharing them with us. You & Mrs. Camera Lady do an amazing job; WELL DONE!!!
Will be interesting to see if it works
It always amazes me to watch you work with your spiders. You are the spider whisperer! Keep these videos coming.
Thank you, I will❤️👍
I like the fact that you acknowledge their capability to learn, most tarantula youtubers are completely unaware of that. But I would go two steps further: They web the door or lid up for a reason, and they remember exactly where the door or lid was when you leave it away without them realizing it. In this case, I often catch them trying to anchor their web in the middle of the air. :D
That's one of the reasons I call them my "dried octopuses".
I've experienced the same with my spiders! It's hilarious and very cute :D
I love the sound of a bolting T, also love the details of them, the thin white edge of the carapace on the males is so highlighting, and tremendous contrast on the spiders and substrate...
Another masterful demonstration from beastie Dave, your capturing and containing skills show your confidence and understanding of their nature, which in turn always makes me feel comfortable whilst watching.. thanks again Dave.. 👍😃
I can’t say this enough but you and camera lady are fantastic ambassadors to the hobby!
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I'm just gasping "the babies" as i see the lil ones runnin out... This makes me want to keep a communal species so badly, what an amazing species.
Lovely spiders! Did not realize the males were so blue
Those are beautiful spiders Dave and their new enclosure looks fantastic your camera lady extraordinary job I say you both are doing an extraordinary job and I love your videos even though I just subscribed to your channel last year.
Thanks my friend ❤️👍
Np you guys are amazing 👏 keep up the good work and same for camera lady.
They are such a gorgeous blue color. I bet that shade of blue would look amazing on a car or a motorcycle. Wonder what the color code for that blue is. Haha
Balfouri Blue would be awesome!
still mind blowing that so many adults can cohab so peacefully. I've had nightmares where all my t's are in the same tank battling
Dave the gun gets very warm lol .
Super glue my ^*^* lol hahahahahah
This was the funniest tank building yet mate ! And then it fell lol we are going to do this againnnnnn no defeat lol
Awesome dave and daves wife !!
Always love a trip to the beastie room !
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Wow, Dave! What gorgeous Ts you have! Thanks for sharing. All those tarantulas coming out from that hide was a thrill!
I reallly liked the video. The male you put back is beautiful. Thank you for making this one.
I am so sorry but i couldn't help but laugh when it al fell off the glass 🤣 Love the ones that decided to go walkabout after being rehoused. I LOVE these kind of videos and long videos.
We thought you would like that 😂😂😂
@@daveslittlebeasties LOl indeed i did i am glad i wasn't drinking my coffee when it happened
Awesome!
I'd love an update on this after a couple months! The best thing to do with your air plants is fully soak them once a week or so.
Thanks for that 👍👍👍
Awesome enclosure and incredible looking spiders. So many boys O.O
Love the natural branch setting in this enclosure, it looks as though you recreated a very lifelike setting for your beasties!! 😊
Thanks so much!
@@daveslittlebeasties you’re very welcome 😊
Loving the rehouse and such glorious Ts their colour is gorgeous cant wait to see the webbing in their new pad .... Great work Camera Lady as always ...
Thank you Marie ❤️❤️❤️
Such beautiful Tarantulas.
good looking enclosure and that male that made a run for it, the little feet tapping on the glass as he ran was super cool. Congratulations on the 7 slings, not much but definitely some to keep them going.
Thanks 👍
Absolutley beautiful spiders! 😍
Loved it. Very Fascinating. Thank you Dave.
Great content as always. It's awesome to see a keeper that thinks a bit "outside the box" so to speak. Your spiders are healthy and your enclosures are excellent. Good stuff.
Edit: Camera Lady is always on point. Fantastic job Camera Lady 👍
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I was very excited to see a 45 minute video and I loved every minute!
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So gorgeous 😍 and the enclosure looks fantastic!!!!
Thank you!! 😊
Thanks for including the bloopers in this one!! Just one of those days to start off the year right!!! lol
WE dont edit much what you see is what you get 😂😂😂
Brilliant Dave! So calmly executed.
Very stunning markings on the males u always make it look easy catchin the beasties well done !
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Great video Dave,feature length at that! It made my Thursday morning.have a great day mate
Learned something new! Thanks, Dave!
So calm! Nice video, thank you for sharing!
I take lot of plaesure to watch your video !
Thank you 🙏😊
I rehoused my Balfouri communal a couple days ago I had nine juvies. The males truly are fast. I couldn't believe you had babies in there too. I enjoy seeing Balfouri communal rehouses because there is always so many to catch.
They are beautiful, nice set-up for them.
They will be really happy inside that tank! looking awesome.
Also happy that you can handle a Balfouri better than a Tillandsia apparently lol
And don't worry, hot glue won't kill the plant, but might lead to it shrinking back and losing quite a bit of contact with the glue joint.
Pushing them in a tight little spot was the right way to put them in. As you're having a cork background, you might even use a bit of thicker wire, tie a loop around the plant and push the ends into the cork. of course the same works when drilling a small hole in wood etc. Done right, you won't be able to tell.
Next to the spider hobby, I'm also a little bit into succulents, cacti and all that stuff. At least some "bites" not to worry about lol
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Careful Dave, the hot glue is hot!🤣 sorry for taking the mick but that made me chuckle 🤣❤
Gets me every time 😂😂😂
balfouris are such beautiful spiders
They are quite stunning spiders. I don't know if I'd ever get used to the 'pitter patter of tiny feet' when they're running on that glass. I must say, it is fascinating to hear when the females drum their feet during the pairing videos!
Absolutely fantastic video Dave, very enjoyable, they are as you said Dave, stunning spiders 🕷,can't wait Dave till you do an update on the communal, anyway Dave another brilliant job by yourself and camera 📷 lady.
Thanks George ❤️👍
I'm cracking up over the plants vs glue! 😂😂😂 I've found that if you put a little super glue on each item you're trying to glue together it works better. (A dab on plant & a dab on stick.) The super glue will stick to itself. (Usually!) This REALLY made me laugh though! The enclosure looks amazing! 👍😊
Tarantula communals are fascinating.
The new enclosure looks sweet! Excited to see them web it all up! nice job Dave!
Thanks 👍
Oh Dave you always make me laugh! The superglue situation was absolutely hilarious 🤣
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Hi Dave 🙂
And again a super Video 💪👍, thank you for everything 🙏‼️‼️‼️
We just rehoused our communal (8) 3days ago😁.
It went very relaxed and we didn't expected that and where a little afraid , because 8 in one enclosure .
I often saw biger ones so I thought it's getting a little tight in there, then while rehousing I recognized there are also some small balfs also.
Now I hope it's not to big for them , they mostly are 2cm in body length and now in a enclosure 30x30x30cm .
They already started webbing, bit I think I only see the one and same spider in there.
Hope you and your family are doing good‼️
Regards from Germany
Jean🙂✌️
They should be fine 👍
@@daveslittlebeasties thank you 🙂‼️is it possible that males already are so active in that small sice❓
@@marlenjeangraulau2221 yes they are constantly on the go 😂👍
@@daveslittlebeasties omg😱😂‼️
I expected that with adults , but not with such small spiders 😂😂.
Thank you so much for your help 🙂🙏‼️
Oh yes they've bred congratulations Dave well done
The colors remind me of Siamese cats!
The Balfouri are a mistery, most dont dig, but some of them love it, it really is a weird one.
Sorry you ended up with so few babies Dave, that stinks. Usually the female of any species is the most beautiful but I think the male is in this case. The male you showed was quite stunning. Tyfs God bless you
Terrific video, the blue on the males is amazing
thanks for the great video..... loved the length, subject(s), and funny moments!
Yeah I get a twofer. I love balfori communal videos and I love sling videos. So this one video is extra awesome.
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Great video guys, I bought a female last year she was on her own, she had bit through the foam at the back of the back of the enclosure wall, the top of the enclosure wire had rushed over time changed it to acrylic, she had no water dish, I wish I had a camera at the time I caught her at the water bowl drinking when I rehoused her what a lovely species
They do benifit from a little moisture 👍
what a magical new enclosure and set up PROF. great video to add to the collection. amazing the way you talk and give the information as you go along. the inspiration that you both give the hobby is greatly received. thanks camera lady for your part --- take care guys ,many thanks
Thank you kindly! my friend ❤️👍
They are all so beautiful..and none of them were aggressive at all they just kept running lol..the males were so gorgeous bright and the ladies were so pretty and fuzzyier lookin lol..loved this one for sure Dave 😊. Thank you
Oh my days how are you so calm ?? I’d have 💩 myself when that female got on the outside of her tank I love them but I’d never do what your doing my anxiety would be 1000000 % off the charts lol respect to you sir can’t believe how anyone could be so calm rehousing all those especially as there baboons 😊
the male bolted around the tank like "oh shoot i've been spotted". 😅