Blue Tarantulas in Extreme Landscape

Join us on an extraordinary journey into the heart of the Peruvian Andes, where the BirdspidersCH team uncovers Antikuna, a newly described genus of tarantulas that embodies the rugged beauty of its mountainous home. The name, derived from the Quechua word for 'Andes,' reflects its deep connection to this unique region.
In this video, we introduce Antikuna cyanofemur, one of the most beautiful species of the genus, and explore its fascinating features that set it apart from other highland tarantulas like Bistriopelma, Hapalotremus, and Thrixopelma. From its unique urticating setae to its intricate reproductive structures, Antikuna reveals a world of adaptation and evolution in extreme environments.
We also showcase the natural habitat of Antikuna cyanofemur, thriving in shallow burrows beneath rocks amidst snowfall and cold temperatures. Witness a healthy population of adult females and juveniles, including freshly hatched nymphs-living proof of this species' resilience.
As passionate advocates for wildlife preservation, BirdspidersCH documented this discovery to raise awareness and deter poaching. Highland tarantulas like Antikuna are unsuited for captivity, and their survival depends on remaining undisturbed in the wild.
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[@rachellehenson5568]

Beautiful footage!! Loving all these ppl new species. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing 💜🕸️

[@chrisobt]

Stunning pictures. Antikuna are really beautiful tarantulas! Peru is truly a treasure!

[@miroslavkralik1801]

Thank you very much for the wonderful footage and information directly from the location. You are doing a great job and thank you very much! 🕷🕷🕷

[@JoshPhangurha]

Fantastic work and what an incredible landscape!

[@minaxtarantulas]

Great video with fantastic tarantulas and landscapes!

[@vincp5490]

WOW! The landscape is extremely beautiful and to see the spiders in that habitat was magical! Great work guys!

[@robertolesen5782]

Stumbled upon you randomly and don’t know a thing about spiders but you got me curious now. Wouldn’t have imagined spiders in a climate so cold. Fascinating, thanks!

[@jameslenhart4561]

Always love to see your footage and travels Martin!

[@birdspiders]

happy you enjoyed it !

[@candyscott489]

Totally Awesome !!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@birdspiders]

such cool spiders!

[@dylanjones4348]

what a beautifull spider Martin,awesome great quality filming

[@deewhitcha6014]

beautiful spiders..... thank you for the video!

[@birdspiders]

great to hear!

[@jasonashdown7358]

Amazing, keep up the great work ❤it

[@birdspiders]

will do!

[@angela_tarantulas]

Liebs Grüessli us Bern! Great video, awesome tarantulas 🥰

[@Mike_Fraganato]

Thank you for making this content. It is so interesting to watch, and just as entertaining.

[@birdspiders]

filming awesome spiders is great!

[@adrianvaldecanas3033]

Nice! Another video, keep em comming!

[@birdspiders]

much appreciated!

[@campbells0ups]

love the research on describing new genus and species!

[@birdspiders]

thanks for watching!

[@wesBlue]

Incredible beautifull if the world was not on fire i would also traveling to see new species.😢

[@birdspiders]

traveling is a great opportunity for sure!

[@ericbeeman8717]

Man that would be so epic ta go n be able ta do omg

[@birdspiders]

thanks for watching!

[@javiercardenas1402]

Hola, que tal, pude apreciar una Antikuna no descrita por Cajamarca - Chota, tengo un video no se como puedo contactarlo para mandar los videos y fotos

[@birdspiders]

claro que si - [e-mail] - gracias!

[@javiercardenas1402]

@birdspiders ya mandé las fotos y un video ^^

[@javiercardenas1402]

Sí lo recepcionó?

[@Rammlock]

Was fressen die denn dort?

[@birdspiders]

kiloweise Schaben - unter den Steinen alles voll damit :)