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You really don't want to go poking at a T until you test its disposition, as many species are very defensive and food aggressive. You want to strenuously avoid having two 1-inch long fangs pierce your skin. Plus, some Ts are so fast that they're half-jokingly referred to as teleporters, so getting out of a way of a bite is virtually impossible. Not only that, but a T's attitude can change instantly, so a specimen that acted mellow a minute ago can pull a Mr. Hyde and become a beast the next minute. Also, venom toxicity varies greatly. Some are no worse than a bee sting (remember, though - a pair of 1-inch long fangs), but others can be extremely painful lasting for hours with days long after-effects. I understand the featherleg baboon species has one of the most potent of T venom that could put you in the hospital. The baboon line in general has a nasty temperament. Also, those urticating hairs are no joke, especially if they get into your eyes or you breathe some in. When viewed through a microscope, they're pretty ghastly looking, with multiple razor-sharp barbs. It's almost like asbestos and probably just as bad, if not worse. If you're ever near one and it starts to kick hairs, get away immediately.
Great video! Before I watched this video, I was pretty scared about tarantulas. But now that I know the facts I actually think that tarantulas are pretty cool! Thanks again for everything AFF!
Not that I'm feeling cheated, but I lived in the deserts of Cali for around 10 years, stationed in AZ for a year. On my hikes and drives, I've seen every snake, the various colors of scorpions and more Black Widows than anyone should see, but I have never seen a tarantula in the wild. The only ones I've ever seen have been pets.
They don't come out of their borrows often. If you want to see one wandering around the best time is September, that's tarantula mating season in the US
@@AdamSmith-gs2dv People have told me that and October too. And I figured my first clue would have been like the snakes and sail bunnies that grace the roads in the spring and fall. The numbers that people claim tarantulas come in, you'd almost expect to see a couple as a hint. But not for me.
I did not know the thing with the fine hair. because in many animal rescue stations in the rain-forest of South- and Middle American countries tourists are sometimes allowed to hold them onto their hands (if they are brave enough). But after that you should wash your hands and not rub your eyes.
Unfortunately for me i fear all kinds of spiders even more the Ts.Its honestly so hard for me to believe they are gentle after so many years of them made to appear all dangerous
No he doesn't seem to explain. But from a quick search, some of the differences between a "true spider" and tarantulas is their fangs/chelicerae (the muscle around the fangs that allow them to move), are pointed downwards, whereas true spider fangs are pincers (side-to-side). They ARE spiders, but considered to be more primitive than "new world" spiders that spin webs with their silk and such. Just as a random tidbit from memory but I believe their lungs are also different from "true spiders" but don't quote me on that. Honestly take this entire comment with a grain of salt, I don't know/remember jack shit. I'm just going off memory and doing google-fu.
Sometimes these maps aren't the most accurate, they're more of a guideline; however, I also lived in a place where they're found for almost ten years and never saw one in the wild. And this is coming from someone who spent as much time outside looking for animals as she possibly could, so it can be circumstantial.
So basically they're the human spiders in other words makes sense the man being stripped of his masculinity and the woman being cropped up to be superior why does that sound so familiar
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2:00 Fun fact, tarantula keepers refer to this stage as eggs with legs! They're so cute as babies.
You really don't want to go poking at a T until you test its disposition, as many species are very defensive and food aggressive. You want to strenuously avoid having two 1-inch long fangs pierce your skin. Plus, some Ts are so fast that they're half-jokingly referred to as teleporters, so getting out of a way of a bite is virtually impossible. Not only that, but a T's attitude can change instantly, so a specimen that acted mellow a minute ago can pull a Mr. Hyde and become a beast the next minute.
Also, venom toxicity varies greatly. Some are no worse than a bee sting (remember, though - a pair of 1-inch long fangs), but others can be extremely painful lasting for hours with days long after-effects. I understand the featherleg baboon species has one of the most potent of T venom that could put you in the hospital. The baboon line in general has a nasty temperament.
Also, those urticating hairs are no joke, especially if they get into your eyes or you breathe some in. When viewed through a microscope, they're pretty ghastly looking, with multiple razor-sharp barbs. It's almost like asbestos and probably just as bad, if not worse. If you're ever near one and it starts to kick hairs, get away immediately.
Ok man I guess I won’t be going near any tarantulas thanks 😊 👍🏼
Tarantulas are so adorable
Tarantulas are absolutely incredible! Such wonderful creatures!
I have a rose that I've had for 15 years. And she's had to deal with a lot. I can't believe how resilient she is.
How did I miss the episode I asked for? Lol. I loved this episode btw, tarantulas are cool.
Heck yes they are! And, admittedly, I'm a little behind on replying to requests with video URLs, so I blame me. ;)
Tarantula genus of prehistoric insect
Great video! Before I watched this video, I was pretty scared about tarantulas. But now that I know the facts I actually think that tarantulas are pretty cool! Thanks again for everything AFF!
Not that I'm feeling cheated, but I lived in the deserts of Cali for around 10 years, stationed in AZ for a year. On my hikes and drives, I've seen every snake, the various colors of scorpions and more Black Widows than anyone should see, but I have never seen a tarantula in the wild.
The only ones I've ever seen have been pets.
They don't come out of their borrows often. If you want to see one wandering around the best time is September, that's tarantula mating season in the US
@@AdamSmith-gs2dv Or you go to the area around Jal, NM from March until August they are everywhere. Biggest one I've seen was 7 inches spanned.
@@AdamSmith-gs2dv People have told me that and October too. And I figured my first clue would have been like the snakes and sail bunnies that grace the roads in the spring and fall. The numbers that people claim tarantulas come in, you'd almost expect to see a couple as a hint. But not for me.
I did not know the thing with the fine hair. because in many animal rescue stations in the rain-forest of South- and Middle American countries tourists are sometimes allowed to hold them onto their hands (if they are brave enough). But after that you should wash your hands and not rub your eyes.
Tarantulas Rock!
My Tarantula Is 23 Years Old Now, merci.
Glad to know im not the only one to notice every creature is found on every continent except for one 🤫👍
1:59 Like Facehuggers from movie "Alien" ;)
Old world Tarantulas don't have hairs proly because they have a way worse bite.. OBT can bite more than once, and cause serious pain and cramping..
I have a fear of spiders but I might adopt a tarantula one day😊
Although I LOVE T's, I would go casually calling them gentle giants, as MANY are quite defensive!
Unfortunately for me i fear all kinds of spiders even more the Ts.Its honestly so hard for me to believe they are gentle after so many years of them made to appear all dangerous
Tarantula related prehistoric spider
Not modern insect
Can you talk about craw dads? I have them all over my yard
Great suggestion! Thank you!
@@AnimalFactFiles awesome possum
Why does a foot's fall kill a tarantula? Thats... idk that just seems so remarkably small of a fall considering it is a spider.
They have a weak exoskeleton that's prone to splitting upon impact which causes them to bleed out and die
LOL, he named his tarantula Meg.
Tarantula are prehistoric insect
Bug don't have hair on the body
Prehistoric bug have hair on it's body???????????
78, 970% iq
Thanks for the nightmares
I had a female Pink Toe tarantula. I got to watch her molt and make her silk bed to lay her eggs
What an amazing experience!
@@AnimalFactFiles it was cool to watch. I also got to watch a Garter snake give live birth.
I Have A Toy Tarantula Named Count Tarantula
I love that name!
Funnel web spider?
Tarantula are prehistoric bug
Bug have 2 eyes
Prehistoric insect have many eyes and vision???????????
67, 550% iq
Make a video about dancing spider because we have never let about jumping spiders
Does he say what separates them from other spiders? Its not size, or defense, or silk ability...
No he doesn't seem to explain. But from a quick search, some of the differences between a "true spider" and tarantulas is their fangs/chelicerae (the muscle around the fangs that allow them to move), are pointed downwards, whereas true spider fangs are pincers (side-to-side). They ARE spiders, but considered to be more primitive than "new world" spiders that spin webs with their silk and such.
Just as a random tidbit from memory but I believe their lungs are also different from "true spiders" but don't quote me on that. Honestly take this entire comment with a grain of salt, I don't know/remember jack shit. I'm just going off memory and doing google-fu.
Best pet don’t @ me
Yessir!
I had a pink toe tarantula. I named her Baby
Love this name 😻
Me when I’ve been pooped on by one
Your map shows that tarantulas live in the northern states. I live in the northern states and never seen one
Sometimes these maps aren't the most accurate, they're more of a guideline; however, I also lived in a place where they're found for almost ten years and never saw one in the wild. And this is coming from someone who spent as much time outside looking for animals as she possibly could, so it can be circumstantial.
Some can be tiny and quite rare, I live in a state that has a tarantula species but I’ve never seen any besides the five species that live in my room
Tarantulas are no where to be found in the uk even rare to find a pet tarantula in the uk
These are food in Cambodia
ok so i have arachnophobia and a TARANTULA lives in my area? thats it im moving out while im still young
big boi
So basically they're the human spiders in other words makes sense the man being stripped of his masculinity and the woman being cropped up to be superior why does that sound so familiar