The cards look great but I won't use Kickstarter as they hired a political commisar. You should look into Indigogo. They take a smaller cut and are not political.
@@N7Tigger honestly, I don't think the majority of us that use Kickstarter have political agendas haha. If it's worth anything. The kickstarter project has finished anyway. You can get our starter pack via the website though. www.keepercards.info Thanks Danny
I like to pronounce Boehmei as "Bo-May". And I just got a G. Iheringi yesterday, and it was CRAZY. He was nice and slow the first few steps out of the dram vial, then, POW. He started ZOOMING and got out of his enclosure, and ran all over the table. He was SO CLOSE to falling off of the table, if it wasn't for my big brother, he would've been lost. I think he is around 2". After my big brother caught him, and put him back in his enclosure, he came SO CLOSE to escaping AGAIN. We got the lid on just in time, though. And he started running laps around the enclosure, then we put a mealworm pupae in the enclosure, in the hopes of calming him down. He didn't get it for, like, an hour. But eventually he calmed down enough to notice it, and he ate the whole thing! Lol. (I know I call it a he, but it's gender is unknown.) I'm glad yours didn't give you as much trouble as mine gave me. :) And my little brother got a Boehmei yesterday. ♥ Hopefully his doesn't kick a lot of hairs. ;D Cya next time! Love, 🕷 Princess SnekLady 🕷
This is the one that I get the most suggested pronunciations for. I also had to people who were "Latin experts" argue over the pronunciation in the comment section of an older video. It's become a bit of a joke for me. haha And WOW...that iheringi sounds crazy! I'm glad that you were finally able to get it back into its enclosure. Yikes! And congrats on your Boehmei...sounds like you got two great brothers. :)
Hey, Tom! Just wanted to say thanks for all you do - I’m pretty obsessed with your podcast and listen to it almost every day on my drive to work / while doing dishes haha. Seriously thanks so much for what you do!
Also - great idea using the bungee cord. I had to rehouse my A. Seemanni after she pushed the lid off her container (very similar to the ones youre using) in front of my 13 year old sister. Needless to say she wasn’t thrilled haha.
Oh, man...I had one do that years ago when my mom was over, and she's terrified of spiders. She left my apartment and refused to come back. Your poor sister. haha
That wasn't too bad. Yep, boehmei can be extremely flicky. My female used to be when she was younger. She has since calmed down. Loved the shots of the G. iheringi and the new enclosures look really nice. I'm using medium-sized Kritter Keepers for mine. They have enough room to roam about and sometimes crickets end up lost in a corner. Stay safe and thanks for sharing :)
Hey, Luc! Thanks, bud! Yeah, both of mine love making the hair fly. haha I use a lot of critter keepers as well. I just can't hep experimenting with new enclosures! haha
Awesome video as usual! Those keeper cards look so cool, I might have to look into those! Picking up my first G. iheringi for Christmas and I'm so excited to get them.
Another great video.... 👏👏👏 I agree with the enclosures change up.... I'm always on the look out for "better and clearer". In Canada, we have Canadian Tire (which actually has quite a bit of everything, not just automotive stuff).... I've found some decent enclosures there. I can also come in on the T. albopilosum, I've got 2 (adult and juvie) and attitudes are as different as night and day. I've handled the adult with no issue... no way with that juvie... lol full that pose. But gotta luv 'em. Keep up the great work here!!🍷😎👍
Hello, Ann! I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one. It's been YEARS, and I'm still trying out new things. haha And it's amazing where you find them! Thanks for chiming in on the T. albo. Good point with the juveniles being more high strung. Thanks so much!
Was within the first 20 to jump on the booster pack kickstarter. My daughter loves her first set, referencing it all the time. Totally worth the purchase!
Hey, Tom- I just wanted to say thank you for all of your videos and guides. I’ve spent so much time on your site. I’ve been wanting to keep Ts for a long time. My only hang up was that I was nervous about the drastic differences between New England seasons. But then I watched a video of yours where you mentioned you also live in New England. I decided it was time for me to enter the hobby at that moment :) It’s been a month and a few days and I just acquired my fourth. Coincidentally, a B. boehmei!!! As a total beginner- I appreciate you!! PS- Though they didn’t make an appearance in this video, you better believe I went to Cumbys and grabbed half a sleeve of their cups for future rehousing ;)
Hahaha Those Cumbies cups rule! Yeah, we're in Connecticut, so we definitely get some of that crazy seasonal weather. Congrats on your B. boehmei! Those are gorgeous spiders. Just watch out for the hairs when they get a little bit older. :) Thanks!
Was so happy to see you uploaded a video! I skipped over the keeper cards section cuz I wanted the species to be a surprise for when mine arrive. But great watch, hope all is well!
Love the T's. I'm glad I'm not the only one that has snoring dogs. One time I was doing a video and I kept hearing growling and I thought it was my stomach and realized it was the dog so I had to kick her out of the room. XD
Glad to see you back with the regular uploads! ^^ I always wear eye/mouth protection when dealing with my boehmei, she kicks hairs first and asks questions later
Heya Tom! G. iheringi is currently #1 on my list of dream spiders, shockingly followed by B. emilia and Pseudhapalopus sp. Blue. If you would have told me even a year or two ago that I’d have a “boring” beginner species on my wishlist I would have laughed in your face but man! They are beautiful spiders and I’d love to have a spider that’s still with me 30 years down the line. Wish I hadn’t slept on these earlier on but let’s be honest I’d still have a brown speck. My Pseudhapalopus sp. Columbia recently moulted into about 1” and I’ve had it for about a year now and it is finally showing some adult colours and I just LOVE the slow growing aspect of them now that I have a full collection to occupy my attention, I definitely need some more slow growers. I also ADORE my B. boehmei which again I never thought I would say but she’s just always big and beautiful and sitting right out in the open. It really is wonderful especially considering most of my collection is fossorials/fossorial-arboreals which don’t get me wrong I LOVE but it is nice to go in during the day and actually see some spiders. I’ve also fallen head over heels in love with some true spiders- currently keeping K. hibernalis (which I HIGHLY recommend btw, I believe Kelly Swift has them available), L. mactans, a spitting spider, 2 Dolomedes sp. and a jumping spider. The way they move is just different and I’m fascinated by them all and really love watching them. It’s that time of year at work where all the jumping spiders are coming out and I am so excited to set up some cool enclosures for them. I’m still skeeved out by wolf spiders and I kind of accept that that may never go away but the fact that I’ve gotten so incredibly over my arachnophobia with everything else makes me insanely proud. Thanks for being my “wind down” material after binge watching horror stuff on my day off! Keep up the awesome work, enjoy your upcoming vacation and good luck to Billie and her techs as yellow jacket season starts! - Charlotte
I love my G. iheringi! And, the rumors are true...they get quite BIG! This female is over 7" now. I've shared that I went through a stage where I turned up my nose to all of the "beginner" species. Luckily, I got my head out of my butt and figured out that I was missing out on some amazing spiders. Now, I'm open to keeping anything. I also went through my recent true spider stage, and I enjoy the heck out of keeping them as well. Most of the huntsmen that I picked up a few years ago have passed from old age, so I definitely have to get some more. I really want some more Cupiennius species...they are just gorgeous. Bahahaha I'm the wind down from horror? That's amazing! As you know, horror makes up about 99% of what we watch over here. haha Hope all is well! Tom
Tarantupedia shows 4 different ways to pick up a T. I like the cupped hand over them. It keeps them from getting into attack positions and it keeps them from kicking hairs. You can keep your hand over them and even put pressure on them without hurting them. I myself would never pick one up but if I had to that would be my best way.
Yeah, I've seen those. I'll keep my hands away from them. haha I have too many old world species that would be gone before I could get my hand over them. haha Thanks, Joyce!
@@TomsBigSpiders I cannot even keep a T. My allergist says I cannot have anything that kicks hairs or stings or bites. If I get stung by a bee I will go into anaphylactic shock. But I live vicariously thru your videos. That first Braci was so furry and cute.
I think I may have the exception to the rule Hamorii. I got Abbey as 1/4 sling a couple years back. She has had her adult colors for quite some time now and she's a good size girl.
It's always the ones that you think are going to be easy that act up. I was doing a set of rehouses and I was terrified about my Davus pentaloris (because it's fast and bolty), it was the only one that calmly walked into it's new enclosure. My G pulchra of all things gave me a run.
Ha Ha! love the end, don't buy these tubs in my store... I know the feeling! I find a container and I'm keeping my mouth shut to try to buy up what I want first! LOL! Anyhow, thanks for the video. Love seeing the G. iheringi. I recently got a sling and am loving her. Always out in the open and not overly jumpy. Definitely an overlooked species!
Hey, Russell...I've got to protect my source. hahaha I posted about some I got off of Amazon last year, and they sold out before I could buy more. And I love the iheringi....they are so different than most Grammostola species. Congrats on yours. Thanks so much!
Hi Tom. Your looking well brother. Those cards are excellent . I may need to purchase the first release and then go from there. Another great video buddy. Your so right about the enclosures. I'm forever looking for the perfect enclosure and the good deals here are found at the expos but unfortunately ours are mostly cancelled this year. Keep safe my friend.
Hey, bud! I love those cards...the collector in me just can't resist that kind of thing. haha Yeah, part of the fun of the hobby is always searching for that new enclosure. :) Thanks...I hope you and yours are well!
I love my iheringi's! Very big and fiesty for Gramastola's. I've had mine since they were tiny slings and are now both mature and paired. Hoping my girl lays a sac shortly!
First, I burnt a pizza watching your video. When I was in high school, my mother gave away my expensive comic book collection to a cousin. I haven't collected anything since, and never will. I may get some of those enclosures. They seem like nice space savers. Finally, I've never met a Brachy that I didn't like. PS: A friend of mine doesn't believe that an old world bite can be extremely painful. We know better!
Hahahaha! Whoops! Oh man, that truly sucks. My father threw away most of my Transformers collection; now I've collected hundreds of them. haha Yeah, I'm really digging these enclosures; they stack well and look great. Ha! You're friend would be very wrong. haha Thanks!
Great video man!! It’s been a while I hope your doing well through this Covid. I’m in love with the cards and I legit just bought a starter deck I think it’s the older one but it’s what ever I’m cool with it they look amazing!! Take care Tom oh and tell Billie great footage TY!!
Hey, bud! I hope that you and yours are okay during these crazy times as well. Yeah, I'm a huge sucker for something like these cards. I hope that he keeps making them. Thanks again!!!
Very cool cards and nice rehousings! Unfortunatly the tarantula hobby in Sweden has gone south. 15 years ago the hobby was at its prime and we had a huge community. (like how it is in USA and England) today, with cards, expos, neetings and things like that. But today, the hobby has come to an halt. There are a few persons still keeping tarantulas, including myself, but otherwise the hobby is more or less non existing. :(
@@TomsBigSpiders If you look at fb, there are still communitys in Sweden, but it feels smaller in nany ways. I mean, 15-16 years ago, before fb and youtube i had many tarantula keeping friends and the hobby seemed to flourish moore? Very strange. Many of those that i knew have stopped keeping tarantulas. Maybe the hobby is big? But if you dont use fb which i dont, you never experience the hobby in the same way that you did before
Love watching your rehousing videos( many times over) I have to rehouse my B Emilia and it will be my first rehousing ! A bit scared because she burrows and I have to slightly dig this very fast girl out😆
@@TomsBigSpiders after watching your B Emilia and OBT rehouse, I finally got the nerve to do it today. I stayed calm talked nicely to her( no hair kicking at all) and only slightly jumped twice. It went well I think😊
I really love the Keeper Cards starter pack. Danny posted a world map before of those who got them and I'm the only who got them from the Philippines. I hope that change with the expansion pack, they're really good and definitely deserve more supporters. Btw really pretty G. iherengi Tom, been trying to find one for a long time. I hope I'll get take care of one someday!
Hey, Jem! So, you're the only one in the Philippines that has them? That's awesome! haha Hopefully, some more folks from there pick them up. I know that the hobby is big over there. And thank you so much! I hope that you find one soon!
I was literally eyeing those same ones like a week ago. 🤣 Ended up going with slightly taller ones with gray lids though. Glad to see they work just fine. I know hybrids are frowned upon but man. Got to say, that B. Boehmei X looks awesome.
Good video Tom. My boemei is nasty. Big hairkicker and crazy threat poses. Once during feeding, mine tossed a threat posture so hard, she fell backwards off her log. I have a bad reaction to hairs so I usually wear nitrile gloves.
@@Quak3cry Well, I just got him yesterday, but I have a really good idea on what he acts like. Here is a story about me rehousing him: I opened the dram vial, and the G. Iheringi (Now named Fang) was super calm, and obedient with the first few steps out. But, on the LAST STEP, he zoomed out of the dram vial, out of the enclosure, and onto the table. He zoomed around on the table, and my big brother eventually caught him. He put Fang into his new enclosure, and Fang almost escaped. AGAIN. I put the lid on just in time, though. I gave him mealworm pupae in the hopes of calming him down, and after, like, a hour, or a half hour or something, he calmed down enough to eat it. He stood very tall while he ate it, though. And now he is back to zooming around again. He's running laps around his enclosure. XD So, Fang is pretty stinking fast. I don't think I'll interact with him TOO much... But, yeah. He's crazy fast, and probably wouldn't think twice before biting me. I think he's even crazier than my one old world (Heterothele Villosella, named Scar). So, yeah. He is a CRAZY tarantula! And he's much bigger than expected, around 2". I expected him to be around 1". I would talk more, but people are waiting on me for something, so, I got to go. Cya!
You mentioned a link to your article about hybrid breeding, I think you're missing it though. I'm sure I'll find it on your page but wanted to let you know. Great video as always
It totally made my day that you posted a new video! I always dig your content!! I’d like to get your input - what would you say are “ideal” sizes of enclosures for arboreal species and for terrestrial species, both adult and juvenile, please? Thank you!!!
Hi, Mary...thanks so much! I'm going to try to get back on my weekly schedule. As for adult and juvenile sizes, it really depends on the species. For juveniles, I usually use enclosures that are around a gallon to 6 qts. For adults that reach 6" or less, 3-5 gallons is a good size. For larger terrestrial and arboreal Ts, you may need to move up to something around 8-10 gallons. If you are overseas, let me know and I'll get you metric sizes!
I’m happy to see the expansion pack is out can’t wait to get it I have the first deck and they are great I was impressed with the quality My B. boehmei is super skittish
@@TomsBigSpiders Zombi 2 was the first Fulci film I saw and it changed my life; I’ve seen it well over 100 times in the past 18 years so I guess that is my favorite movie ever but I own all his films that are in print in the US aside from The Devil’s Honey. I love Conquest a lot too and of course I have a symbol of Eibon tattoo 😎. I have yet to see Fulci For Fake. Have you seen it yet? Also: what’s your favorite of his films?
@@fulcifan6946 I'll have to break out my "Fulci Lives" shirt in a future video. For me, it's a toss between The Beyond and Zombi 2 with House by the Cemetery and City of the Living Dead up there as well. I have the vast majority on DVD, and I've recently been buying them on Blu Ray. That is an AMAZING tattoo idea. I don't know how I never thought of that! I have not seen Fulci for Fake yet. I NEED to pick that up!
Great video and content Mr. Moran. You mentioned about the boehmi being a hybrid, was that specific to your boehmi or did you mean firelegs in general? It got me thinking as I also own a fireleg.
Hello, Raffy! Yeah, she is really a beauty. I DO have another pure one, so I might breed her instead. And that's just this specimen; she's a baumgarteni/boehmei hybrid. Most in the hobby should be pure.
Hello Tom! Love the new intro footage, looks great! Any updates on your P. Sazimai? Because of your videos all 10 of my spiders have molted at least once in my care, and I have found a true hobby that I can enjoy for a lot of reasons. Hope you are well and not tearing your hair out over online schooling/teachers.
Hello! I'll do an update on them after we move. Both are currently doing great; one needs to be rehoused soon. And that is awesome! I'm so glad that they are all doing well. As for teaching, we are in a hybrid model. I DO get to actually see students at times, but it's still not the same. :( Thanks!
Those boxes look really nice and transparent! but i might be a bit worried if the plastic is so thin that they bite they re way out, but idk probably will be fine
@@TomsBigSpiders Hi Tom, thanks, that sounds good! I bet it there will be no problems at all. Personally, I am just very sensitized to breakouts because I live in an rented apartment. Any escapes might cause me to get thrown out (or forced to get rid of my animals). Plus my girlfriend would kill me...
Hi, Aphilia! Thank you so much! The are a bit more active than the other Grammys, but I haven't had any real issues with mine. They mostly just sit there. :)
Hi, guys! I've received over a dozen pronunciations for that one, including two different ones from "experts" in Latin. I wish that they would rename it. haha Thanks!
1.5cm G. pulchra sling in burrow since acquiring a few months ago and eating fine. 2 weeks ago refused food. Laid on back for several hours. Next day upright not really moving. Next day back on back for a few hours. Next day upright not really moving. Next day back on back for a few hours Now its been 2 days of it on its back moving It's 1.5 weeks like this. Explanation: Up to you.
That is really, REALLY strange behavior. It is possible that it is struggling to molt, although they usually only flip once and stay there when that happens. Any changes since you posted this?
@@TomsBigSpiders No change. Now it's up right in its burrow curled up for hours and then when I check later it has changed positions..... goes on like this. Haven't seen it flip over again yet.
Ever own a hair kicker that was so bad at flicking hair it seriously made you reconsider owning that species? That's where I'm at with my Acanthoscurria sp. Red and T. stirmi. I realize it can be an individual personality thing but man I can't say I've enjoyed owning either or that I'll get the same species ever again. It's to the point were I dread opening their enclosures for feeding/watering.
I've been VERY fortunate that I haven't had any really bad kickers. That said, if I had one that kicked all the time and I was super sensitive to them, I might have reconsider.
Thanks for a good one Tom . I find Critter Keepers work for me . I'll assume there is very little difference between a iheringi and a actaeon because they seem identical . Also when did albopolosum become albopolosus ? ( Or have I just been screwing it up all these years ?)
Thank you, Dan! I use a lot of critter keepers myself...they make great enclosures. And, yes...the actaeon and the iheringi are quite similar. The iheringi tends to be a bit brighter and gets larger, but they are very tough to tell apart, especially when they are younger. Both are awesome spiders.
Congratulations! 😀 (Assuming you weren't hoping for a male for breeding or something... 😉) So nice to know your fuzzy friend will be around for a long time, eh? Cheers!
Hey Tom hope your having a great day , I paired my 2 female cobalts just over a month ago an was wondering if you know the gestation period or when I should see egg sacs ?
Hello! Congrats on the pairing! Unfortunately, I don't know the time offhand. Have you checked the breeding reports on Arachnoboards? That's my first stop whenever I'm looking to pair.
@@TomsBigSpiders No I never checked arachnoboards ,I find it hard to navigate through there site lol an Ty for the congratulations on the pairing especially since it was my first ..also just wanna say ty for all the helpful rehousing videos they help a lot of us especially with our old worlds ..I'll check the link now ty again !
It was 2 I wen I got it it molted one time so far so 3 I now just over a inch and a ll legs...verry similar to a phormic leggy wise...nothing comairs to the legs of my xenesthis tho...2 I and 1.25 inch
I really like these for juveniles: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DTK386X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Stackable, fairly deep, has latches to keep lid closed. The only minor downside is that I did make one get some teeny tiny cracks while drilling holes, but that was my fault for rushing and putting too much pressure causing little stress cracks before the bit went all the way through.
Awesome as always Tom. Isn't that the truth we always are on hunt for a better enclosure. Take care. Are you still planning on releasing the video on the little girl I sent you? Take care. Ibnsarachnids aka rob
I just recently got a small G. acteon and a small G. iheringi (both sexed female) and I just love the way they look, even when they are tiny ( both around 1cm body length)
Hi, David! I've heard that as well, but I've yet to see one that has grown that large. That said, mine is around 7" right now, so if it continues to grow... :)
@@entitysexotics3884 Hahahaha They didn't have any either. What town are you in? haha I'm moving to Griswold soon (about 2 minutes from Lisbon Walmart).
Hey buddy! Long time no see or hear. I've been away for a bit but trying to get into watching the channel again along with others. I stumble across this video because i just recently picked up a G.Iheringi myself. Just a sling though but i seen yours and was like "whoaaaa"... very impressive. Can't wait for mine to grow that big. I like those acrylic enclosures you are using as well. I know Tarantula Cribs have those as well but interested in the one's you used as well. Hope all is well with you and the family. Hope you guy's have survived Covid if at all possible. Sending you much love and congratulations on the channel growing and by the way! Did you get a new T room. Your videos are a lot different now lol. Bell well my friend and keep those videos coming
Hey, Michael...great to hear from you, bud! Congrats on your G. iheringi. I think that you'll be pretty impressed with the growth rate of that species, especially when compared to other Grammostola species. And I can't complain! We moved in November, and now I have a huge new tarantula room. It's been pretty amazing to have the space up here for more animals and to have a devoted spot to film. Thanks so much, and I hope that you and yours are well!
Hi, Brandon! I do not, and part of that was because I didn't have a lot of money when they first got big, and I KNEW that I was going to get addicted. So, I avoided them. haha One of my friends was always teasing me and trying to get me to play. haha
Kind words from my favourite Tarantula Keeper!! Thank you Tom! You're a legend!
Hey, bud! It was totally my pleasure! Thanks! The new set is STUNNING. :)
The cards look great but I won't use Kickstarter as they hired a political commisar. You should look into Indigogo. They take a smaller cut and are not political.
@@N7Tigger honestly, I don't think the majority of us that use Kickstarter have political agendas haha.
If it's worth anything. The kickstarter project has finished anyway. You can get our starter pack via the website though. www.keepercards.info
Thanks
Danny
I like to pronounce Boehmei as "Bo-May". And I just got a G. Iheringi yesterday, and it was CRAZY. He was nice and slow the first few steps out of the dram vial, then, POW. He started ZOOMING and got out of his enclosure, and ran all over the table. He was SO CLOSE to falling off of the table, if it wasn't for my big brother, he would've been lost. I think he is around 2". After my big brother caught him, and put him back in his enclosure, he came SO CLOSE to escaping AGAIN. We got the lid on just in time, though. And he started running laps around the enclosure, then we put a mealworm pupae in the enclosure, in the hopes of calming him down. He didn't get it for, like, an hour. But eventually he calmed down enough to notice it, and he ate the whole thing! Lol. (I know I call it a he, but it's gender is unknown.) I'm glad yours didn't give you as much trouble as mine gave me. :) And my little brother got a Boehmei yesterday. ♥ Hopefully his doesn't kick a lot of hairs. ;D
Cya next time!
Love,
🕷 Princess SnekLady 🕷
This is the one that I get the most suggested pronunciations for. I also had to people who were "Latin experts" argue over the pronunciation in the comment section of an older video. It's become a bit of a joke for me. haha And WOW...that iheringi sounds crazy! I'm glad that you were finally able to get it back into its enclosure. Yikes! And congrats on your Boehmei...sounds like you got two great brothers. :)
Hey, Tom! Just wanted to say thanks for all you do - I’m pretty obsessed with your podcast and listen to it almost every day on my drive to work / while doing dishes haha. Seriously thanks so much for what you do!
Also - great idea using the bungee cord. I had to rehouse my A. Seemanni after she pushed the lid off her container (very similar to the ones youre using) in front of my 13 year old sister. Needless to say she wasn’t thrilled haha.
Thank you so much, Felix! Ha! That's awesome! I do the dishes in my house, so I totally get that. Thanks!!!
Oh, man...I had one do that years ago when my mom was over, and she's terrified of spiders. She left my apartment and refused to come back. Your poor sister. haha
I am one of those who appreciate the beauty of G. Iheringi. Love it!
Ikr, they are SO BEAUTIFUL. I just got one yesterday!
Yup, they are gorgeous and underrated spiders, in my opinion. Thanks!
That wasn't too bad. Yep, boehmei can be extremely flicky. My female used to be when she was younger. She has since calmed down. Loved the shots of the G. iheringi and the new enclosures look really nice. I'm using medium-sized Kritter Keepers for mine. They have enough room to roam about and sometimes crickets end up lost in a corner. Stay safe and thanks for sharing :)
Hey, Luc! Thanks, bud! Yeah, both of mine love making the hair fly. haha I use a lot of critter keepers as well. I just can't hep experimenting with new enclosures! haha
Awesome video as usual! Those keeper cards look so cool, I might have to look into those! Picking up my first G. iheringi for Christmas and I'm so excited to get them.
Hi, Kayla! I'm a total sucker for this type of thing. haha And congrats on your G. iherigi! :)
nice to see you!
Hey, Kat! Thank you! :)
Christmas must be here early. I get to watch some new vids! Missed ya tom, glad to see some uploads. Can't wait for more!
Thank you, Cesar! We're in the middle of moving right now, but I'll be back to regular postings again soon. :)
Another great video.... 👏👏👏 I agree with the enclosures change up.... I'm always on the look out for "better and clearer". In Canada, we have Canadian Tire (which actually has quite a bit of everything, not just automotive stuff).... I've found some decent enclosures there. I can also come in on the T. albopilosum, I've got 2 (adult and juvie) and attitudes are as different as night and day. I've handled the adult with no issue... no way with that juvie... lol full that pose. But gotta luv 'em. Keep up the great work here!!🍷😎👍
Hello, Ann! I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one. It's been YEARS, and I'm still trying out new things. haha And it's amazing where you find them! Thanks for chiming in on the T. albo. Good point with the juveniles being more high strung. Thanks so much!
Was within the first 20 to jump on the booster pack kickstarter. My daughter loves her first set, referencing it all the time. Totally worth the purchase!
Hi, Russel! That's awesome! Yeah, I love this idea. :)
I have almost the same kind I use velcrow to make sure they don't get out. Great video as always.
Hi, Channy! Velcro? That's a great idea!
@@TomsBigSpiders yes sorry my fingers like to hit buttons.
Hey, Tom- I just wanted to say thank you for all of your videos and guides. I’ve spent so much time on your site. I’ve been wanting to keep Ts for a long time. My only hang up was that I was nervous about the drastic differences between New England seasons. But then I watched a video of yours where you mentioned you also live in New England. I decided it was time for me to enter the hobby at that moment :)
It’s been a month and a few days and I just acquired my fourth. Coincidentally, a B. boehmei!!!
As a total beginner- I appreciate you!!
PS- Though they didn’t make an appearance in this video, you better believe I went to Cumbys and grabbed half a sleeve of their cups for future rehousing ;)
Hahaha Those Cumbies cups rule! Yeah, we're in Connecticut, so we definitely get some of that crazy seasonal weather. Congrats on your B. boehmei! Those are gorgeous spiders. Just watch out for the hairs when they get a little bit older. :) Thanks!
Was so happy to see you uploaded a video!
I skipped over the keeper cards section cuz I wanted the species to be a surprise for when mine arrive. But great watch, hope all is well!
Thanks so much, bud! I'm very glad to be back! And I completely understand...I should have put "spoiler alert!" haha :)
Could hear ur pupper snoring in the background. Great ASMR
Hahahaha. It wouldn't be a Moran video without it, Ike! haha
Very nice Tom! Picked up 2 Grammostola actaeon and 2 Iheringi from fear not. Had to add them to the list awesome upload buddy!
Congrats, Norvis...that's awesome! And thanks!
Love the T's. I'm glad I'm not the only one that has snoring dogs. One time I was doing a video and I kept hearing growling and I thought it was my stomach and realized it was the dog so I had to kick her out of the room. XD
Hey, bud! hahahaha Snoring dogs is the soundtrack of my life in the Moran household. hahaahaha That's hysterical! Hope all is well, bud!!!
Tom This was a great video. Good luck with your move and thanks for the terrific content.
Thank you so much, Christopher! :)
Glad to see you back with the regular uploads! ^^ I always wear eye/mouth protection when dealing with my boehmei, she kicks hairs first and asks questions later
Hey, Tuts! Thank you so much...feels good to be back. Yeah, those boehmeis are BRUTAL with the hair kicking! haha
Heya Tom! G. iheringi is currently #1 on my list of dream spiders, shockingly followed by B. emilia and Pseudhapalopus sp. Blue. If you would have told me even a year or two ago that I’d have a “boring” beginner species on my wishlist I would have laughed in your face but man! They are beautiful spiders and I’d love to have a spider that’s still with me 30 years down the line. Wish I hadn’t slept on these earlier on but let’s be honest I’d still have a brown speck. My Pseudhapalopus sp. Columbia recently moulted into about 1” and I’ve had it for about a year now and it is finally showing some adult colours and I just LOVE the slow growing aspect of them now that I have a full collection to occupy my attention, I definitely need some more slow growers. I also ADORE my B. boehmei which again I never thought I would say but she’s just always big and beautiful and sitting right out in the open. It really is wonderful especially considering most of my collection is fossorials/fossorial-arboreals which don’t get me wrong I LOVE but it is nice to go in during the day and actually see some spiders. I’ve also fallen head over heels in love with some true spiders- currently keeping K. hibernalis (which I HIGHLY recommend btw, I believe Kelly Swift has them available), L. mactans, a spitting spider, 2 Dolomedes sp. and a jumping spider. The way they move is just different and I’m fascinated by them all and really love watching them. It’s that time of year at work where all the jumping spiders are coming out and I am so excited to set up some cool enclosures for them. I’m still skeeved out by wolf spiders and I kind of accept that that may never go away but the fact that I’ve gotten so incredibly over my arachnophobia with everything else makes me insanely proud. Thanks for being my “wind down” material after binge watching horror stuff on my day off!
Keep up the awesome work, enjoy your upcoming vacation and good luck to Billie and her techs as yellow jacket season starts!
- Charlotte
I love my G. iheringi! And, the rumors are true...they get quite BIG! This female is over 7" now. I've shared that I went through a stage where I turned up my nose to all of the "beginner" species. Luckily, I got my head out of my butt and figured out that I was missing out on some amazing spiders. Now, I'm open to keeping anything. I also went through my recent true spider stage, and I enjoy the heck out of keeping them as well. Most of the huntsmen that I picked up a few years ago have passed from old age, so I definitely have to get some more. I really want some more Cupiennius species...they are just gorgeous.
Bahahaha I'm the wind down from horror? That's amazing! As you know, horror makes up about 99% of what we watch over here. haha
Hope all is well!
Tom
Too bad your boehmei is a hybrid, she’s BEAUTIFUL! 😍 Thanks for all you do, man. You’ve taught me so much and I still can’t get enough!
Thanks, Lady Brink! I do have another "purebred" one, but I love this lady. Thank you!
So true!
Nice rehouse Tom I agree they do take a long time to grow and mine was in premolt for months.
Hey, James! Thanks so much, bud. Yeah, they are sloooowwww growing. haha
Just ordered the full package on kickstarter. I'm super excited. Can't wait to unpack the cool looking set 🤘
Thanks, Reda! he does such a beautiful job with these!
As soon as your hybrid girl started kicking my left eye started itching and watering. lol
Hahahahaha! I totally get that! :)
Tarantupedia shows 4 different ways to pick up a T. I like the cupped hand over them. It keeps them from getting into attack positions and it keeps them from kicking hairs. You can keep your hand over them and even put pressure on them without hurting them. I myself would never pick one up but if I had to that would be my best way.
Yeah, I've seen those. I'll keep my hands away from them. haha I have too many old world species that would be gone before I could get my hand over them. haha Thanks, Joyce!
@@TomsBigSpiders I cannot even keep a T. My allergist says I cannot have anything that kicks hairs or stings or bites. If I get stung by a bee I will go into anaphylactic shock.
But I live vicariously thru your videos. That first Braci was so furry and cute.
I think I may have the exception to the rule Hamorii. I got Abbey as 1/4 sling a couple years back. She has had her adult colors for quite some time now and she's a good size girl.
Hi, Toni! That's insane! How warm are your temps? Mine hasn't molted in two years! haha
Nice video Tom always a treat
Thanks, bud!
It's always the ones that you think are going to be easy that act up. I was doing a set of rehouses and I was terrified about my Davus pentaloris (because it's fast and bolty), it was the only one that calmly walked into it's new enclosure. My G pulchra of all things gave me a run.
I agree completely! haha And that's hysterical. :)
I need to buy thoose cards!! Said the arachnofob.... Who is subscribed to 4 tarantula channels..
Hahaha
Ha Ha! love the end, don't buy these tubs in my store... I know the feeling! I find a container and I'm keeping my mouth shut to try to buy up what I want first! LOL! Anyhow, thanks for the video. Love seeing the G. iheringi. I recently got a sling and am loving her. Always out in the open and not overly jumpy. Definitely an overlooked species!
Hey, Russell...I've got to protect my source. hahaha I posted about some I got off of Amazon last year, and they sold out before I could buy more. And I love the iheringi....they are so different than most Grammostola species. Congrats on yours. Thanks so much!
Hi Tom. Your looking well brother. Those cards are excellent . I may need to purchase the first release and then go from there. Another great video buddy. Your so right about the enclosures. I'm forever looking for the perfect enclosure and the good deals here are found at the expos but unfortunately ours are mostly cancelled this year. Keep safe my friend.
Hey, bud! I love those cards...the collector in me just can't resist that kind of thing. haha Yeah, part of the fun of the hobby is always searching for that new enclosure. :) Thanks...I hope you and yours are well!
I love my iheringi's! Very big and fiesty for Gramastola's. I've had mine since they were tiny slings and are now both mature and paired. Hoping my girl lays a sac shortly!
They are definitely oddballs for Grammostola species...and that's what I love about them. Fingers crossed that you get a sac!
Love the new set ups
Hi, Sara Jean! Thank you so much! I hope that you're doing well. :)
First, I burnt a pizza watching your video. When I was in high school, my mother gave away my expensive comic book collection to a cousin. I haven't collected anything since, and never will. I may get some of those enclosures. They seem like nice space savers. Finally, I've never met a Brachy that I didn't like. PS: A friend of mine doesn't believe that an old world bite can be extremely painful. We know better!
Hahahaha! Whoops! Oh man, that truly sucks. My father threw away most of my Transformers collection; now I've collected hundreds of them. haha Yeah, I'm really digging these enclosures; they stack well and look great. Ha! You're friend would be very wrong. haha Thanks!
Newfoundland loves you tom!!!!
Awwwww...thank you so much! :)
Great video man!! It’s been a while I hope your doing well through this Covid. I’m in love with the cards and I legit just bought a starter deck I think it’s the older one but it’s what ever I’m cool with it they look amazing!! Take care Tom oh and tell Billie great footage TY!!
Hey, bud! I hope that you and yours are okay during these crazy times as well. Yeah, I'm a huge sucker for something like these cards. I hope that he keeps making them. Thanks again!!!
I tried these containers also.. careful the lid breaks easily when lifting..
Hey, Jorge! Thanks so much for the heads up...I'll keep a lookout for that!
Love the name Lazarus! It’s my G. iheringi’s name! One of my favorite T’s for sure.
You have a Lazarus, too? That's awesome! :) Thank you!
@@TomsBigSpiders I do! I don’t have a name planned yet, but whenever I can get my hands on a G. actaeon it’ll have a name that goes with it!
I’ve Kickstartered Kcard 2 and ordered started kit... 👍🏼👍🏼
Hey, Lawrence! That's awesome! :) Can't wait to see what he does for the third set. :)
Very cool cards and nice rehousings! Unfortunatly the tarantula hobby in Sweden has gone south. 15 years ago the hobby was at its prime and we had a huge community. (like how it is in USA and England) today, with cards, expos, neetings and things like that. But today, the hobby has come to an halt. There are a few persons still keeping tarantulas, including myself, but otherwise the hobby is more or less non existing. :(
Oh, man...I did not know that. Why did it go away? In the US, it just keeps growing.
@@TomsBigSpiders If you look at fb, there are still communitys in Sweden, but it feels smaller in nany ways. I mean, 15-16 years ago, before fb and youtube i had many tarantula keeping friends and the hobby seemed to flourish moore? Very strange. Many of those that i knew have stopped keeping tarantulas. Maybe the hobby is big? But if you dont use fb which i dont, you never experience the hobby in the same way that you did before
Love watching your rehousing videos( many times over) I have to rehouse my B Emilia and it will be my first rehousing ! A bit scared because she burrows and I have to slightly dig this very fast girl out😆
Thank you so much, Robin! I hope that your rehouse goes well!
@@TomsBigSpiders after watching your B Emilia and OBT rehouse, I finally got the nerve to do it today. I stayed calm talked nicely to her( no hair kicking at all) and only slightly jumped twice. It went well I think😊
@@TomsBigSpiders one question if you can answer ? She has not moved off the wall of new enclosure for over 9 hours, will she come down and settle in?
yeah, i went away from the breeder boxes also. enjoyed the video.
Hey, Tim! I like them and have used them for quite some time, but they are limited. Thanks, bud!
nice tubs!! G iheringi is one I don't have in the collection, but that can be remedied.
Thanks so much, bud! I LOVE that G. iheringi. They are gorgeous and grow quite quickly for a Grammostola. Hope all is well!
@@TomsBigSpiders I'm hanging in there, hope you and family are well.
I really love the Keeper Cards starter pack. Danny posted a world map before of those who got them and I'm the only who got them from the Philippines. I hope that change with the expansion pack, they're really good and definitely deserve more supporters. Btw really pretty G. iherengi Tom, been trying to find one for a long time. I hope I'll get take care of one someday!
Hey, Jem! So, you're the only one in the Philippines that has them? That's awesome! haha Hopefully, some more folks from there pick them up. I know that the hobby is big over there. And thank you so much! I hope that you find one soon!
I was literally eyeing those same ones like a week ago. 🤣 Ended up going with slightly taller ones with gray lids though. Glad to see they work just fine.
I know hybrids are frowned upon but man. Got to say, that B. Boehmei X looks awesome.
I really like them so far. They look great on the shelf, too...awesome visibility. Glad to hear that yours work, too...I saw those. And thank you!
Good video Tom. My boemei is nasty. Big hairkicker and crazy threat poses. Once during feeding, mine tossed a threat posture so hard, she fell backwards off her log. I have a bad reaction to hairs so I usually wear nitrile gloves.
Ha! I love when they get so upset that they flip themselves over! haha Yeah, this species can be quite wild!
I also have a Iheringi, she's actually been pretty calm when i've re-housed her. Doesn't love getting in a catch cup but calmly went in it eventually.
Wait, what? So CALM!?!? My G. Iheringi needs to take lessons from yours...
@@princesssneklady6754 Haha, yeah she's fast but no threat postures or anything like that. Hows' yours like?
@@Quak3cry Well, I just got him yesterday, but I have a really good idea on what he acts like. Here is a story about me rehousing him:
I opened the dram vial, and the G. Iheringi (Now named Fang) was super calm, and obedient with the first few steps out. But, on the LAST STEP, he zoomed out of the dram vial, out of the enclosure, and onto the table. He zoomed around on the table, and my big brother eventually caught him. He put Fang into his new enclosure, and Fang almost escaped. AGAIN. I put the lid on just in time, though. I gave him mealworm pupae in the hopes of calming him down, and after, like, a hour, or a half hour or something, he calmed down enough to eat it. He stood very tall while he ate it, though. And now he is back to zooming around again. He's running laps around his enclosure. XD So, Fang is pretty stinking fast. I don't think I'll interact with him TOO much... But, yeah. He's crazy fast, and probably wouldn't think twice before biting me. I think he's even crazier than my one old world (Heterothele Villosella, named Scar). So, yeah. He is a CRAZY tarantula! And he's much bigger than expected, around 2". I expected him to be around 1". I would talk more, but people are waiting on me for something, so, I got to go. Cya!
I think that I just startled her here. She's been very laid back since I got her. :)
@@TomsBigSpiders Yeah! one of my favorite Ts. Always out in the open! I have three balfouri's that i haven't seen in some time. Buried somewhere haha.
You mentioned a link to your article about hybrid breeding, I think you're missing it though. I'm sure I'll find it on your page but wanted to let you know. Great video as always
Oh, crud...sorry about that, Kyle! Here's the link: tomsbigspiders.com/2017/09/23/tarantula-hybridization/
Thanks for the heads up!
I am thinking about getting those cards, I don't have spiders, but I think they will help people who are afraid of spiders understand them better !!
Let me know if you pick some up! They will definitely help you to learn about them. :)
A banger as always!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Hey, Dan! Thanks so much, bud!
great idea with the cards
I thought it was as well. I'm a sucker for that kind of stuff. :)
It totally made my day that you posted a new video! I always dig your content!!
I’d like to get your input - what would you say are “ideal” sizes of enclosures for arboreal species and for terrestrial species, both adult and juvenile, please?
Thank you!!!
Hi, Mary...thanks so much! I'm going to try to get back on my weekly schedule.
As for adult and juvenile sizes, it really depends on the species. For juveniles, I usually use enclosures that are around a gallon to 6 qts. For adults that reach 6" or less, 3-5 gallons is a good size. For larger terrestrial and arboreal Ts, you may need to move up to something around 8-10 gallons.
If you are overseas, let me know and I'll get you metric sizes!
The more i see of these cards the more i want them
Hi, Jerrod! They really are ridiculously cool if you're into tarantulas and cards. :)
I’m happy to see the expansion pack is out can’t wait to get it
I have the first deck and they are great I was impressed with the quality
My B. boehmei is super skittish
Hi, Jeremy! Yeah, I was super stoked to get that package in the mail. He really does an amazing job with them...so professional.
I’ve got all the cards released so far just ordered my big bad and bold ones.
That's awesome! Yeah, I'm a total sucker for these cards.
That hair style looks good on you, Ace
First: What's your favorite Fulci movie?
Sencond: Thanks so much! Figured it was time to lose the mop for a bit. haha
@@TomsBigSpiders Zombi 2 was the first Fulci film I saw and it changed my life; I’ve seen it well over 100 times in the past 18 years so I guess that is my favorite movie ever but I own all his films that are in print in the US aside from The Devil’s Honey. I love Conquest a lot too and of course I have a symbol of Eibon tattoo 😎. I have yet to see Fulci For Fake. Have you seen it yet?
Also: what’s your favorite of his films?
@@fulcifan6946 I'll have to break out my "Fulci Lives" shirt in a future video. For me, it's a toss between The Beyond and Zombi 2 with House by the Cemetery and City of the Living Dead up there as well. I have the vast majority on DVD, and I've recently been buying them on Blu Ray. That is an AMAZING tattoo idea. I don't know how I never thought of that! I have not seen Fulci for Fake yet. I NEED to pick that up!
Awesome! What leaf litter do you use? Glad to have you back
I was using the Bio Dude stuff, but this I ordered from a guy on ebay.
Great video and content Mr. Moran. You mentioned about the boehmi being a hybrid, was that specific to your boehmi or did you mean firelegs in general? It got me thinking as I also own a fireleg.
Hello, Raffy! Yeah, she is really a beauty. I DO have another pure one, so I might breed her instead. And that's just this specimen; she's a baumgarteni/boehmei hybrid. Most in the hobby should be pure.
Hello Tom! Love the new intro footage, looks great! Any updates on your P. Sazimai? Because of your videos all 10 of my spiders have molted at least once in my care, and I have found a true hobby that I can enjoy for a lot of reasons. Hope you are well and not tearing your hair out over online schooling/teachers.
Hello! I'll do an update on them after we move. Both are currently doing great; one needs to be rehoused soon. And that is awesome! I'm so glad that they are all doing well. As for teaching, we are in a hybrid model. I DO get to actually see students at times, but it's still not the same. :( Thanks!
Those cards 😍
Hi, Nichol! I know, right? :)
hello great video
Thank you so much, Rodolfo!
Those boxes look really nice and transparent! but i might be a bit worried if the plastic is so thin that they bite they re way out, but idk probably will be fine
Hi, Joey! I'll be keeping an eye on them. If I find one chewing through, I will rehouse (and make an update).
@@TomsBigSpiders Hi Tom, thanks, that sounds good! I bet it there will be no problems at all. Personally, I am just very sensitized to breakouts because I live in an rented apartment. Any escapes might cause me to get thrown out (or forced to get rid of my animals). Plus my girlfriend would kill me...
Hello, I'm from Thailand. Follow for a while.
Ha ha!
Hello! Thank you so much! :)
I like them boxes. I guess you used solder iron for them holes? Otherwise I think they might be prone to cracking when trying to drill the vent holes?
I used the drill on these ones, and it worked fine. I WAS concerned about cracking, but they held up.
Nice. Enjoy your new homes, beauties. Are G. iheringi just as chilled as other Grammostolas? They are very attractive.
Hi, Aphilia! Thank you so much! The are a bit more active than the other Grammys, but I haven't had any real issues with mine. They mostly just sit there. :)
So cool! Mind I ask where do you get your enclosures?
Thank you, Nick! I got these at Target.
b. boehmei = b. bömi
Take care and stay safe 👍🏼💪🏼‼️
Greetings from Germany
Jean🙂
Hi, guys! I've received over a dozen pronunciations for that one, including two different ones from "experts" in Latin. I wish that they would rename it. haha Thanks!
That one is really bad😂😂
Take care💪🏼👍🏼‼️
I haven’t opened any of my wrapped cards either
Hey, Amanda. You must be a collector, too? haha
1.5cm G. pulchra sling in burrow since acquiring a few months ago and eating fine.
2 weeks ago refused food.
Laid on back for several hours.
Next day upright not really moving.
Next day back on back for a few hours.
Next day upright not really moving.
Next day back on back for a few hours
Now its been 2 days of it on its back moving
It's 1.5 weeks like this.
Explanation:
Up to you.
That is really, REALLY strange behavior. It is possible that it is struggling to molt, although they usually only flip once and stay there when that happens. Any changes since you posted this?
@@TomsBigSpiders No change. Now it's up right in its burrow curled up for hours and then when I check later it has changed positions..... goes on like this. Haven't seen it flip over again yet.
@@gavnat9991 what ended up happening?
Ever own a hair kicker that was so bad at flicking hair it seriously made you reconsider owning that species? That's where I'm at with my Acanthoscurria sp. Red and T. stirmi. I realize it can be an individual personality thing but man I can't say I've enjoyed owning either or that I'll get the same species ever again. It's to the point were I dread opening their enclosures for feeding/watering.
I've been VERY fortunate that I haven't had any really bad kickers. That said, if I had one that kicked all the time and I was super sensitive to them, I might have reconsider.
More like "Tick-tocatl" with that behind... :-)
Bahahaha Indeed!
i was just gonna say....sounds like my english mastiff snoring lol
Hahaha We ALWAYS have a dog or two snoring around here. haha
On my radar to get
Awesome!
Thanks for a good one Tom . I find Critter Keepers work for me . I'll assume there is very little difference between a iheringi and a actaeon because they seem identical . Also when did albopolosum become albopolosus ? ( Or have I just been screwing it up all these years ?)
Thank you, Dan! I use a lot of critter keepers myself...they make great enclosures. And, yes...the actaeon and the iheringi are quite similar. The iheringi tends to be a bit brighter and gets larger, but they are very tough to tell apart, especially when they are younger. Both are awesome spiders.
And then there's also G Grossa...
This would be my first one
The G. iheringi? Mine just molted, and she's huge now.
Im a vlogger from ph i support you my man❣️
Thank you! Just subscribed.
Nice. My iheringi molted today and got a female.
Congratulations! 😀 (Assuming you weren't hoping for a male for breeding or something... 😉) So nice to know your fuzzy friend will be around for a long time, eh?
Cheers!
Congrats on your lady!
How Long does a 2 Inch t. albopilosus spend time in premolt?
It honestly depends. It could be a couple months or so.
Hey Tom hope your having a great day , I paired my 2 female cobalts just over a month ago an was wondering if you know the gestation period or when I should see egg sacs ?
Hello! Congrats on the pairing! Unfortunately, I don't know the time offhand. Have you checked the breeding reports on Arachnoboards? That's my first stop whenever I'm looking to pair.
Here you go! arachnoboards.com/threads/haplopelma-lividum.39373/
@@TomsBigSpiders No I never checked arachnoboards ,I find it hard to navigate through there site lol an Ty for the congratulations on the pairing especially since it was my first ..also just wanna say ty for all the helpful rehousing videos they help a lot of us especially with our old worlds ..I'll check the link now ty again !
I know its way off this topic but my p. Metallica molted to bout 1 1/2 how long should I wait to try feeding
Hi, Nick! At that size, I would wait two weeks or so.
Hey tom where did you get your leaf litter at i wanna put some im my theraphosa enclosure!
Hi, Ryan! I was buying it from the Bio Dude, but the last few bags I bought from someone on eBay. You can find some good deals there.
I've got it from Pangea Reptile before.
Are the starter packs going to be available again I want every card!
I'm honestly not sure!
I finialy got one of these
That's awesome, bud! What size?
It was 2 I wen I got it it molted one time so far so 3 I now just over a inch and a ll legs...verry similar to a phormic leggy wise...nothing comairs to the legs of my xenesthis tho...2 I and 1.25 inch
New video...did you finish your move to the new house?
Unfortunately, no. Long story short, the people are supposed to be out by the 24th. The move should happen Thanksgiving weekend. And thanks!
@@TomsBigSpiders awww but only a few weeks away. Hang in there.
I really like these for juveniles: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DTK386X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Stackable, fairly deep, has latches to keep lid closed. The only minor downside is that I did make one get some teeny tiny cracks while drilling holes, but that was my fault for rushing and putting too much pressure causing little stress cracks before the bit went all the way through.
Awesome as always Tom. Isn't that the truth we always are on hunt for a better enclosure. Take care. Are you still planning on releasing the video on the little girl I sent you? Take care. Ibnsarachnids aka rob
Hey, bud! Thanks so much. I hope that you are well. Yes, I do plan to still put it up. I just wanted to wait until that weirdness died down.
@@TomsBigSpiders haven't heard anything more. Not a peep. It was all crap. Take care. Hope the move went well. Ibnsarachnids aka rob
I just recently got a small G. acteon and a small G. iheringi (both sexed female) and I just love the way they look, even when they are tiny ( both around 1cm body length)
Congrats! Two awesome species there! : )
Is it true that iheringi can get 8”? Because i have a 4” female and am curious. Ive heard a lot of different things but never seen any actual truth
Hi, David! I've heard that as well, but I've yet to see one that has grown that large. That said, mine is around 7" right now, so if it continues to grow... :)
Alright I guess I’ll go to Killingly just so you can have the ones in Lisbon lol.
BAHAHAHAHA I just hit Killingly looking for them last week (I work at Ellis Tech!) Well played! :)
@@TomsBigSpiders aww crap beat me there! lol hopefully they restock since they’re popular
@@entitysexotics3884 Hahahaha They didn't have any either. What town are you in? haha I'm moving to Griswold soon (about 2 minutes from Lisbon Walmart).
@@TomsBigSpiders oh dope. I live in Plainfield but my boyfriend lives right by Ellis. He went there but idk if you were a teacher there then.
@@entitysexotics3884 Ha! I'm currently in Moosup. I just started at Ellis this year (I was at NFA previously).
I just rehoused my boehmei , they really love kicking hairs at you. 😩
They sure do, Andrey! haha
I'll have to warn my little brother. Yikes. XD
@@princesssneklady6754 they're really beautiful just don't disturb or startle them and be sure to keep distance when they kick their hairs.
Hey buddy! Long time no see or hear. I've been away for a bit but trying to get into watching the channel again along with others. I stumble across this video because i just recently picked up a G.Iheringi myself. Just a sling though but i seen yours and was like "whoaaaa"... very impressive. Can't wait for mine to grow that big. I like those acrylic enclosures you are using as well. I know Tarantula Cribs have those as well but interested in the one's you used as well. Hope all is well with you and the family. Hope you guy's have survived Covid if at all possible. Sending you much love and congratulations on the channel growing and by the way! Did you get a new T room. Your videos are a lot different now lol. Bell well my friend and keep those videos coming
Hey, Michael...great to hear from you, bud! Congrats on your G. iheringi. I think that you'll be pretty impressed with the growth rate of that species, especially when compared to other Grammostola species. And I can't complain! We moved in November, and now I have a huge new tarantula room. It's been pretty amazing to have the space up here for more animals and to have a devoted spot to film. Thanks so much, and I hope that you and yours are well!
My MTG senses are tingling. Do you play magic? If so that'd be sick to play sometime
Hi, Brandon! I do not, and part of that was because I didn't have a lot of money when they first got big, and I KNEW that I was going to get addicted. So, I avoided them. haha One of my friends was always teasing me and trying to get me to play. haha
@@TomsBigSpiders well thats responsible 😂 stay off the mtg. Its too addicting
Too bad that Kickstarter doesn't accept PayPal. I would've loved to chip in. T_T
Oh no...it doesn't? UGH. Sorry.
I only need one card, not a whole bunch ☹
Awwww
Btw, i am VERY intresting to see your new tarantula room in your new house. Can't you make a "Tarantula room tour" video?
That's the plan once we get in and get set up! I definitely will!
First man🤘
Ha! Well played!
Check out my keeper card hot sauce challenge video
i feel like the hairs make your brain bleed if you get a good whiff of them
Yeah, you definitely don't want them up your nose!
🤣🤣🤣confuse a T albopilosum with a C lividum 😂🤣😂🤣
No thank you!
@@TomsBigSpiders once he see C lividum take off🚀 he Will never forget again
second! haha!
Ha! Thanks, Duke!
Where you've been?? You're getting lazy at making videos man Lol
Hope you're well!
Hahahaha I just posted last week! Man, you people are so demanding. hahaha :) Thanks so much!
@@TomsBigSpiders We're in quarantine. That's not enough. Give us more hahaha
@@f9573 Bahahaha! Fair enough!