Linda: _Get _*_over_*_ here!_ Hahaha!! 🤣 I actually really, _really_ enjoyed the time-lapse! Great footage of a huge T just doing her thing- I wish there was more footage available just like it. It was fun to watch her explore, dig and web, and groom herself. Bonita is stunningly beautiful! I can't wait to see her enclosure grown in like Linda's is; all the green plant life will make her stand out even more like the jewel she is!
@@Samson16436 Yes! Very cute! 😍 I love watching Ts simply exhibiting their natural behaviors- it's so satisfying to me to watch a well cared for, content animal comfortably existing in their own little world. 😌 All the little details are so fascinating, and often, like this video, quite cute! 😄
I really like the background of Bonita's enclosure! It kinda looks like limestone, so I bet it would look really cool with some little ledges and maybe some kind of plant that would cascade down. As for the urticating hairs, I wonder if it would help to mist everything down before moving stuff?🤷♀️ Looking forward to the livestream!!
The time lapse is such a good idea, that was so interesting watching her inspect all of her new surroundings and then she decided to put down a web carpet at the entrance to her new home, I would like to see that with all rehousings 👍👍👍
I spent summers at my Aunts in a Louisiana trailer park. Big pond filled w red water as dirt is deep brick red. And tarantulas w hundreds of holes. The residents killed the spiders all the time so pets and kids wouldnt get bit. I grew up terrified of all spiders. Didnt care if they were poisonious or not. For me to watch you handle all those spiders has me freaked out but at least I can watch your videos.
Hi petko! Simply paint it with darker ultra fine grade tile joint mortar. It will give you the look you want, also it will develope a nice natural patina over time. Use a thick mix, it will give you a more rugged and natural look.
Linda had me cracking up 🤣. maybe she likes a well balanced meal. salad with her protein....even though they can't swallow actual food haha in her mind she wants some salad 🤣🤣🤣
Dude the enclosure looks sooo cool I actually love the plain color it’s very simplistic and the way u dressed it up with big leaf and dead plant thing was amazing and Bonita loved it too for sure I thought the time lapse of her checking to all out was amazing too she went up around the background and near the big leaf and definitely appreciated the work
Don't know if you read the comments but when messing with anything inside of a tarantula enclosure that has urticaria hairs, give the whole thing a light mist with water and you won't have any floating in the air.
Extra cool video to watch as I've just recently got my first T! Selenotholus Sp. Kotzman advanced sling, about 1cm body length. Only after a few days I've seen webbing around the burrow entrance, and seen it feed.. absolutely in love! Really looking forward to seeing it grow into an adorable monster like Bonita or Linda!
Yes. A lovely Australian fossorial. And the best thing with the Kotzman. They tend to stay on top of their substrate. My girl won’t go into the ground. At least when friends come over. They can always see her. Because you never see my other tarantulas 😂
I use a product called Dry Lock, that waterproofs cement. You can add cement pigment to it, to give it color. If you mix some quickset cement, and some pigment, you can spray it on with a spray bottle too.
That new enclosure for Bonita is awesome!!!! It doesnt need to be darker at all. I love how the doors open too. She is such a smart girl and well-behaved. Went right in with no problem. You're a great Tarantula dad lol. Now into the second half of video....
Another great Monday video Petko! I love watching you do feedings and rehouses. Always looking forward to mondays and seeing what Petko will post 🖤 hoping I can catch the livestream because I love watching your videos! I hope you and your family are doing great!!
The first plant in Bonita’s enclosure is pothos. Pothos loves high humidity. Pothos comes in several color varieties and leaf sizes too. Pinch off stems to make it get thicker with more leaves and bushier. Linda’s enclosure has the Wandering Jew plant with the purplish color. Very easy to grow, loves humidity.
I love the Pothos plants in the enclosures. I propagate a lot plants to have more plants, some do great and others just don’t make it. I agree the background could use a little darker color. In Linda’s enclosure, the plant in the front, the Inch plant are poisonous to cats and dogs. If you have a piece of the plant that breaks off, just stick that piece back in the sub straight, with some water, and it should grown roots. Inch Plants are very hardy, and they grow really fast.
Yay, another live stream😊❤️ I forgot to say acrylic paint. Ts are OK with acrylic paint. But I like it as is. But if you wanted to, water down brown ior black acrylic paint, paint, dab off excess, that should give you light and dark areas, like model makers do😊
Acrylic paints are fine, that's what I use. I'm not sure about what you have available, but most spray paints can be used but you have to wait for them to fully dry because the aerosol in it is toxic but once dried they're fine. But I would go with acrylic paints. Safest option.
Hallo Petko. The Structure of the Background looks great. Use a Acrylic Primer and then Acrylic Paints in Artist Quality, they're more durable. Start with a dark Ground and then drybrush It with lighter Tints. Let It dry for about a Week. Bonita grooming herself looked quite cute.
Hello Perko yes it was hurting are ears lol thanks for the live love it and love your enclosure always look amazing and Bonita Linda are very happy thanks for all you do... How Is Felix love the cart too woohoo another live cannot wait
Petko first of all loads of love 😅🙌 I also used the tile glue for my terrarium there are also special colorings for concrete this way you can make it red or black straightaway or try throwing sand over it while it's wet gives more structure and color as well Love your stuff keep it going❤️
You ALWAYS say your time lapses are nothing special and not that good, but it’s not true at all, that footage was again super cool! She explored so much, built her hide and cleaned her legs. The spider practically did EVERYTHING besides moulting. I always can’t help but think „what else do you want your Spider to do? A magic trick??“
I love this shirt. Wish it were still available. Liquid acrylics are safe. Just check if they put anything unnecessary into the bottles, proper producers usually put a "non-toxic" label somewhere. If you want to be extra safe, the highest quality acrylics you can get from miniature building and wargame/boardgame stores. I used Vallejo's liquid foundations.
You can “paint” bonitas background with natural charcoal that’s finely ground and mixed with water, may not be permanent but as long as there isn’t chemicals in charcoal it should not harm the tarantula if ingested
I am definitely going to treat myself to a Theraphosa species sometime this year. It's going to be my stepping stone to old worlds after being in the hobby for a couple of years, and so far my collection only contains new world Tarantulas.
*I love how you were just admiring how cool the plant was and Linda was like "oh you like THIS PLANT!?"* 🤣😂
Brilliantly said 🤣🤣🤣
Omg the timelapse of Bonita exploring the enclosure and then digging and webbing tickles my fancy so much. 😍
"last time I totally forgot about the hairs. Doesn't happen this time."
*Grabs hide bare handed*
Please never change Petko ❤️
I recently learned that you can go frame by frame with " , " and " . ", which makes the takedowns so much better.
Linda, destroyer of worlds!!
I love watching a T clean itself. It's so cute.
Linda: _Get _*_over_*_ here!_
Hahaha!! 🤣
I actually really, _really_ enjoyed the time-lapse! Great footage of a huge T just doing her thing- I wish there was more footage available just like it. It was fun to watch her explore, dig and web, and groom herself.
Bonita is stunningly beautiful! I can't wait to see her enclosure grown in like Linda's is; all the green plant life will make her stand out even more like the jewel she is!
Her grooming was so cute 🤭
@@Samson16436 Yes! Very cute! 😍 I love watching Ts simply exhibiting their natural behaviors- it's so satisfying to me to watch a well cared for, content animal comfortably existing in their own little world. 😌 All the little details are so fascinating, and often, like this video, quite cute! 😄
I loved the timelapse! And Linda grabbing and destroying the plant made me laugh so much haha
I really like the background of Bonita's enclosure! It kinda looks like limestone, so I bet it would look really cool with some little ledges and maybe some kind of plant that would cascade down. As for the urticating hairs, I wonder if it would help to mist everything down before moving stuff?🤷♀️ Looking forward to the livestream!!
I liked it too
I love it to
Would be interesting if misting works but think people would be worried about humidity 🤔
Oh my, Linda!!!!
Got to love Theraphosas. ♥
The time lapse is such a good idea, that was so interesting watching her inspect all of her new surroundings and then she decided to put down a web carpet at the entrance to her new home, I would like to see that with all rehousings 👍👍👍
Love to see these 2 giants grow... Also, holy moly Linda is incredibly intimidating... Love her 😍
I like the background, it makes everything else stand out including the tarantula. Awesome vid petko 👍
Yes, it looks like a cliff or rockface. I like the lightness of it.
I love Linda. Thank you!
two gorgeous ladies right there! good work petko as always!
Great video Petko. Beautiful T's. Tyfs God bless you
You could probably a stain that background with Coffee to darken it up and make it look more natural
Lmao!!!! I live for the sand! It's so awesome man.
I actually really like that background, i'd leave it the way it is!
I'll watch any videos you make live or otherwise
I love Linda 😍😍 she's a queen!! And both species are just stunning!!
cant wait for you to get an apophysis. awesome vid!
@The Dark Den, try Darkwash on the background. Basically, water and some water pigment mixed. Spray on, and wipe away.
Honestly I like the brighter background because it’ll help when filming the spider, contrast and such lol.
Nice! I cant wait for the livestream!
😂"look how beautiful this enclosure is"
Linda..only one roach!!!!
Off she goes destroying your plants.🤣
Linda's feeding response was crazy lol So fast, never seen a spider scoop one up like that XD
I spent summers at my Aunts in a Louisiana trailer park. Big pond filled w red water as dirt is deep brick red. And tarantulas w hundreds of holes. The residents killed the spiders all the time so pets and kids wouldnt get bit. I grew up terrified of all spiders. Didnt care if they were poisonious or not. For me to watch you handle all those spiders has me freaked out but at least I can watch your videos.
a trick use brewed coffe and apply it with a brush it lets the rocks look older and its natural
The background looks good the way it is I think. Btw don't forget to water those plants u put in with Bonita!
Absolutely loved this video it was so great to see Linda haven’t see her in a while
Love Linda! Looking forward to the live Friday.
Super talented at building stuff
Im really impressed by the "Courage" to just leave an enclosure open while being in another room.
I didn't knew I wanted to see this until now
I really like the background also I think it looks like a rock wall and it's very fitting
Hi petko! Simply paint it with darker ultra fine grade tile joint mortar. It will give you the look you want, also it will develope a nice natural patina over time. Use a thick mix, it will give you a more rugged and natural look.
How many spiders have gotten out when you go to feed another, leaving the last enclosure open? :) Great vid and content as always! Thank you!!!
Nice to meet you Bonita and Linda! Nice video!
Omg noooo i'll be at work during the next live stream! I will try to catch it during work 🤣🤣🤣
Yes I love the gray background. It looks like stone and it makes everything easier to see!
I love how happy they make you 💛
I just love your videos! 🔥❤
Love this channel man!!!!
very interested video like always salute and respect from Greece!
The tile grout is available in other colours, not just white, no need for paint.
Linda had me cracking up 🤣. maybe she likes a well balanced meal. salad with her protein....even though they can't swallow actual food haha in her mind she wants some salad 🤣🤣🤣
Dude the enclosure looks sooo cool I actually love the plain color it’s very simplistic and the way u dressed it up with big leaf and dead plant thing was amazing and Bonita loved it too for sure I thought the time lapse of her checking to all out was amazing too she went up around the background and near the big leaf and definitely appreciated the work
🤗🤗🤗super excited always love Linda videos🤣 she says my plant🤣🤣 she always ready for a hunt
I’m so afraid of spiders but somehow, I LOVE THESE GIRLS!
Always so happy to see a Dark Den video:)
Don't know if you read the comments but when messing with anything inside of a tarantula enclosure that has urticaria hairs, give the whole thing a light mist with water and you won't have any floating in the air.
Food coloring i think you can mix into tile grouting for different colors
Extra cool video to watch as I've just recently got my first T! Selenotholus Sp. Kotzman advanced sling, about 1cm body length. Only after a few days I've seen webbing around the burrow entrance, and seen it feed.. absolutely in love! Really looking forward to seeing it grow into an adorable monster like Bonita or Linda!
Yes. A lovely Australian fossorial.
And the best thing with the Kotzman. They tend to stay on top of their substrate. My girl won’t go into the ground. At least when friends come over. They can always see her. Because you never see my other tarantulas 😂
7:15 Do you use the same substrate for all eclosure? Beware Sfagnum peat is pretty acid ph
You don't need any paints. That's an awesome rock background.
P.s. Temporal should be Temporary. Much love
I use a product called Dry Lock, that waterproofs cement. You can add cement pigment to it, to give it color. If you mix some quickset cement, and some pigment, you can spray it on with a spray bottle too.
Linda tried “salad” she didn’t like 🤣
You don't make friends with salad... xD
I love how far the dark den has come! Must be so awesome to have it all downstairs now.
It was a joy to see linda!!!
She got so big and velvety!!!
Bonita is darker than her cousin,
They both are huge!!!👌👌👌👌
love to see these two giants.....thanks for the vid petko!
That new enclosure for Bonita is awesome!!!! It doesnt need to be darker at all. I love how the doors open too. She is such a smart girl and well-behaved. Went right in with no problem. You're a great Tarantula dad lol. Now into the second half of video....
I love that whiter background its soo clean and fresh
Yayyy another video!!!
Another great Monday video Petko! I love watching you do feedings and rehouses. Always looking forward to mondays and seeing what Petko will post 🖤 hoping I can catch the livestream because I love watching your videos! I hope you and your family are doing great!!
The first plant in Bonita’s enclosure is pothos. Pothos loves high humidity. Pothos comes in several color varieties and leaf sizes too. Pinch off stems to make it get thicker with more leaves and bushier. Linda’s enclosure has the Wandering Jew plant with the purplish color. Very easy to grow, loves humidity.
Great rehouse and feeding video
I love the Pothos plants in the enclosures. I propagate a lot plants to have more plants, some do great and others just don’t make it. I agree the background could use a little darker color. In Linda’s enclosure, the plant in the front, the Inch plant are poisonous to cats and dogs. If you have a piece of the plant that breaks off, just stick that piece back in the sub straight, with some water, and it should grown roots. Inch Plants are very hardy, and they grow really fast.
Awesome! Gotta love the bigguns!
Yay, another live stream😊❤️ I forgot to say acrylic paint. Ts are OK with acrylic paint. But I like it as is. But if you wanted to, water down brown ior black acrylic paint, paint, dab off excess, that should give you light and dark areas, like model makers do😊
Linda was hilarious hahaha, the end of the video had me laughing so much lol
Acrylic paints are fine, that's what I use.
I'm not sure about what you have available, but most spray paints can be used but you have to wait for them to fully dry because the aerosol in it is toxic but once dried they're fine.
But I would go with acrylic paints. Safest option.
Hallo Petko. The Structure of the Background looks great. Use a Acrylic Primer and then Acrylic Paints in Artist Quality, they're more durable. Start with a dark Ground and then drybrush It with lighter Tints. Let It dry for about a Week. Bonita grooming herself looked quite cute.
Brilliant job with the time lapse, your T's got moves..😆. I love your channel, your animals are in great care.. 👏
I love watching your feeding videos ❣️❣️
Linda breaking the plant killed me! She is so funny!
Amazing spiders man very nice. Thanks for the upload. Take care. 👌👌
Hello Perko yes it was hurting are ears lol thanks for the live love it and love your enclosure always look amazing and Bonita Linda are very happy thanks for all you do... How Is Felix love the cart too woohoo another live cannot wait
maybe for the background you can put glue and moss or something :)
Petko first of all loads of love 😅🙌 I also used the tile glue for my terrarium there are also special colorings for concrete this way you can make it red or black straightaway or try throwing sand over it while it's wet gives more structure and color as well
Love your stuff keep it going❤️
Bonita and Linda are my favorites, i LOVE theraphosas so much!!! I can't wait to own both species one day
You ALWAYS say your time lapses are nothing special and not that good, but it’s not true at all, that footage was again super cool! She explored so much, built her hide and cleaned her legs. The spider practically did EVERYTHING besides moulting. I always can’t help but think „what else do you want your Spider to do? A magic trick??“
Nice size tank my man!
I never clicked so fast!! Yes 🙌🏼
I love this shirt. Wish it were still available.
Liquid acrylics are safe. Just check if they put anything unnecessary into the bottles, proper producers usually put a "non-toxic" label somewhere. If you want to be extra safe, the highest quality acrylics you can get from miniature building and wargame/boardgame stores. I used Vallejo's liquid foundations.
You can “paint” bonitas background with natural charcoal that’s finely ground and mixed with water, may not be permanent but as long as there isn’t chemicals in charcoal it should not harm the tarantula if ingested
Specimens are amazing. Felix needs a friend for his habitat.
I'm sure you can buy a darker coloured 'tile glue' (grout?) so you don't need to buy paint
Linda's enclosure is perfect. Love the plants. Maybe she wanted a salad with her roach lol. Great video !!!❤🥰😀
I like the background. It makes an interesting contrast to the dark brown of the substrate.
I am definitely going to treat myself to a Theraphosa species sometime this year. It's going to be my stepping stone to old worlds after being in the hobby for a couple of years, and so far my collection only contains new world Tarantulas.
GREAT video thanks!!
The plants might need extra watering to help it’s roots start up since you just cut them that might be why they die sometimes
My goodness theyve gotten so big!!!
I would really like to visit The DarkDen some day....very nice setup
Makes me proud to have a Stirmi
I would just crush some carbon and brush it on the background, it should cling to any small holes and rough spots darkening it a good bit
I loved that night time, time lapse! 😂
Nice video! The plant looks to be a Tradescantia albiflora. I had some myself. ^_^
They are 2 huge Tarantulas Petko very beautiful but also a bit intimidating lol
If it commands some respect, wait until its full grown...