Handling the Blue Tarantula (Poecilotheria metallica)
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In 2017, a video of mine in which I was handling this tarantula went viral. Many people were intrigued and fascinated by this spider, so I decided to film me handling it a second time for everyone to see, now with more footage and better quality. The first video was actually filmed in 2016; now, two years later, the spider has noticeably grown.
Please, refer to the disclaimer at the beginning of the video for answers to common questions and concerns.
These are the links provided in the disclaimer:
- In the absence of available antivenom, bites by Poecilotheria spp. can cause a serious therapeutic challenge: www.ncbi.nlm.ni....
- Poecilotheria species: underestimated theraphosids of medical importance: www.ncbi.nlm.ni....
- Poecilotheria regalis have a potential medically significant bite: www.ncbi.nlm.ni....
Update (17th of September, 2019): the articles linked above seem to have been removed from PubMed.
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U have so many beutifull tarantula i cant have enough
That's a gorgeous spider!
Caramba
You do know that telling people not to do something is likely to make them want to do it?
I think even arachnophobes have to admit that is one of the most beautiful creatures on Earth.
TheHappyTrainWreck big facts
hell no i still wanna practice flamethrower aiming with this thing but better than a big huntsman i guess
i was scared of spiders, so i brought some :D now its just mutual respect :P
I am and i love this one xD
Beautiful blue
To the people out there who are new to the Tarantula hobby, do NOT handle this species or any T from the Poecilotheria Genus. They are Old World Tarantulas that are usually very skittish and occasionally defensive and will bite if they feel threatened, and the venom from their bite will have you laying on the ground crying in pain and a good couple weeks of random stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting and painful muscle spasms, i know because i own an adult female P. Metallica and she tagged me on the hand while i was changing her water dish, it was my fault for startling her while she was in a bad mood usually she’s just skittish and runs away. This beautiful girl in the video is a rare exception, probably the most chill Pokie i’ve ever seen, only handle your T’s if you absolutely have to, or at least know their temperament if you really want to.
Yeah no nobody should ever handle a old world ever!
wow
Lord CuddleButtz do you know any blue spiders that aren’t agressive and won’t bite easily?
@@clashofclans2473 P.saizami, and avicularia metallica or geroldi (arboreal, like the pokie).
Doesn't look like he's having a problem maybe it's just you guys
I had arachnophobia months ago, thanks to youtube I'm now fascinated. This Poecilotheria is gorgeous !
That's great to hear. I'm happy for you!
thats nice:)it was the same for me.And now i own a Tarantula:)
Thanks to TH-cam I have an addiction buying t's 😫
same with me but my storys a lil different, i found a website that sold them and i didnt believe that was a thing, spiders in the post??? thats crazy right?, i saw a "avicularia versicolor"(now known as caribina versicolor) it was this tiny little neon blue spider, i brought it and it just set me off into the same fascination. no longer scared of spiders, just wary and respectful of them now:P the versi did pass away after a year, i like to think i did well with it as my first spider, but i now have, a small communal of 4 balfouri, GBB its now juvi/sub adult raised from sling, Togo starburst(pet shop was keeping it on woodchip in a terrestrial enclosure when its semi-arboreal and needs climbing space so i felt bad n took em home), chilian rose (pet shop not knowing their shit again)
ive had really bad luck with metalicas, first DOA, 2nd died day after arrival, third lasted a full 1.5yrs it made it to about 4" its beautiful colours were shiny as ever, then it lost a leg and proceeded to have bad molts till it met its mortality with nature.
however! i have learned much and love the hobby, i will try again with the pokie one day :P
I felt the same. After 10 years of watching spider videos I finally bought one and the second my T started crawling up the tongs towards me, the arachanphobia came back instantly
the sound of water and the calmness of this beautiful spider gives me absolute serenity and inner peace
could watch this for hours
Wow, this is the most beautiful spider I've ever seen. What a lovely colour blue!
Wow, I cannot believe I’m going to say this but this is one gorgeous spider.
As an arachnophobe I’m mesmerized by all of you guys who keep spiders and even interact with them like this. Insanity but so amazing at the same time.
Thats probably the chilliest Poeci i´ve ever saw. Amazing. Otherwise this could be a fast way to hospital :P
Vojta Šulc hospital couldn’t do anything for you anyways.
@@@SpiritofPoison Well Poecoteria venom wouldn´t kill you ,but you´ll still need a medical threatment,because of unexpected complications.
Vojta Šulc I’ve gone for some of my old world bites and they honestly didn’t give a shit and took our money.
@@@SpiritofPoison That´s really sad .It depends on the country i guess. In our hospital,they are prepared for cases like that,even it´s superare,because we don´t have any really dangerously venomous/poisionous wild animals here (only as pets obviously).
BTW you should change you manipulation tactics with your T´s if you´ve been bitten multipletimes :D
Vojta Šulc I was a while back. I don’t even have them anymore. :/
This spider is so beautiful, it makes me weak 😢💙
whats meaning of weak
@@aykutelmasvine-mk5wp horny
@@spankg888 O_o
@@spankg888 🌚
i guess this special one had skinned not long before after skinning the colours are very strong just like this fella
The Gooty Sapphire’s are absolutely gorgeous. The blue makes them 10x less scarier.
This is one of God’s most beautiful masterpieces! I would not be scared of spiders if they all looked like this
Spiders can be pretty!
I wish all spiders looked like Jumping Spiders. Those giant eyes are just adorable and they're very friendly.
I'm absolutely petrified of spiders, just the sight of them freaks me out, but this Tarantula is absolutely BEAUTIFUL.
I can't believe I've seen a spider i actually LIKE how it looks. 😱
I am a serious arachnophobe and yes indeed, there is something beautiful about that little fella. Still don't want it crawling across my face at midnight though.
Lil fella?? She's probably a good 7-8😂😂😂
spiders don't crawl on your face at night. you are of no interest to them. so sleep in peace. :D
@@olgachafeeva2828 Thanks? I think...
@@olgachafeeva2828 Incidents happen...
Even seasoned tarantula keepers would not want this species crawling on any part of their body, let alone their face lol! This particular spider is an exception to that rule, poecilotheria species are known for being very defensive and their venom packs a major punch, probably putting you in hospital for a short stay if bitten, and they are known to try biting quite often. I've never seen anyone try handling this species on purpose until now, it is not normally a done thing.
she looks like a piece of art
I love tarantulas. This is the first time I have see a blue one, how gorgeous! It looks like velvet.
one of my favorite species of tarantulas, absolutely stunning colors.
A video with warning and real info o_O thats rare. Thou, it may be near extinction in nature... Thanks to keepers, its near impossible for this spieces to go extinct as its rather poppular. Its one of case when animal is much safer in captivity then in nature sadly :( Even if pokey falls, they can somewhat glide + arboreals are quite good at landing. Falling problem is more with terrestrials who have "bulkyer" build.
Those yellow patterns against the dark is like Starry Night. What a gorgeous T!
I am actually just finishing a pastel drawing on this beauty! Love pokies!!! What a beauty. Thanks for this awesome video!
I’d love to see your sketch!
This tarantula is gorgeous!🥺
I'm a huge arachnophobe but have to admit that this creature is nothing short of gorgeous!
I was tagged by a small 2" P Regalis, trying to get her back into her cage, she ran up my sleeve & nailed me. Severe cramps all over my body for 3 weeks. No other symptoms but boy those muscle spasms hurt like hell.
OH MY GOD! You’re so lucky to see a Gooty Sapphire / Peacock Parachute Tarantula! I’m doing a project on these magnificent creatures and I still can’t believe my eyes
This spider *ROCKS*
This guy got some balls of steel handling Gooty Sapphire like a boss
Women can do that too.
She is absolutely gorgeous, but how is she so calm? That is honestly incredible.
She's the most beautiful T I've ever seen.
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This species helped me get over my arachnophobia, slowly but surely. Even if you're afraid of spiders you gotta admit, this is a beautiful spider.
Beautiful! It's therapy watching its color and mesmerizing fur pattern.
GREAT video and I especially appreciate the introduction dialog. Well done!
Even though I am afraid of spiders, this is a beautiful creature. ❤️
Wow! Not too many pokies will be that relaxed. Great vid man, and fantastic specimen!
The combination of sounds & her is soooo relaxing omg!
My favourite tarantula❤ Beautiful😍
Oh my that is the most beautiful T, that blue coloration is stunning. Every T, like every person has a different personality, these however (to me) seem calm down when their out of their enclosures, inside their skittish and quite tempestuous in behavior.
What a beautiful creature. Happy Mother's day everyone.
That color combination looks sick
He looks like a toy
Too beautiful to be real
I am in awe 😍
The way spiders move with those many legs always amazed me. The way they gently feel the surface with their front legs is sorta cute
WHERE'S MY MASTERBALL?!
Wow this one is much more blue then the cobalt blue which I didn't think was possible. For an old world it's pretty docile moving around freely with no hesitation or biting
What a beauty! 😍 Personally I think you're mad handling her (a bite from a P. metallica wouldn't be fun) but it looks like you did a good job keeping her calm.
I'm terrified of spiders but this is beautiful. Very relaxing and therapeutic to watch.
While both my poecilotheria regalis and my poecilotheria metallica seem to be docile enough to attempt a handle...no thanks. Not risking a bite that would probably have me crying on the ground.
I don't know exactly how potent this t's venom is but allot of t bites are no worse then a glorified bee sting. Most new worlds would rather kick hairs and run which makes them more ideal if your afraid of a bite but still handle at your own discretion, even the most docile of t's can bite.
@@baztrdinc.3303 Dude i don't Think pokies even have urdicating hairs, and their bite is pure evil, cramps for weeks
@@misantrope6267 your correct it's an old world species, I was implying simply that new worlds are easier to handle if your a more hands on keeper in the hobby
@@baztrdinc.3303 I would not hold this spider. This might actually be the most venomous of all tarantula including all the other poecilotherias
John Doe apparently P. Regalis and P. Ornata have more potent venom than P. Metallica, i have an adult female P. Metallica and she has tagged me before and it was veeery painful, but i have a friend who owns like six Pokies including P. Regalis and Ornata and he’s been bitten by both and he says they are way worse, i don’t know how he manages to get bitten so much haha i’ve only been bitten once in the 5 years i’ve kept T’s and it was my fault for startling her
Spider: Can't you finally understand that I want a cuddle?
Man: Can't do it, you will be squeezed.
that's the most stunning T I've ever seen. I think I'm in love.
This T is BEAUTIFUL. I love seeing such beauties, and they can make my day. ( I'm also really terrified of spiders in general. )
I know this is a kinda old video to comment on, but, this being the first, I cant wait to see more.
With a vibrant blue, the subtle yellow highlights and the intricate beige patterns, this spider is one of God’s finest works of art!
I have a friend who is in good health and he was bit by one of these species and was rushed to the hospital! He was in bad condition for several months!
What a beautiful species!!!
Such a beautiful creature
So beautiful!
This is one of the most beautiful T's I have ever seen from this species
Beautiful tarantula!
OMFG. IT'S STUNNING. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.
I'm an arachnophobic who started watching T videos to get over my fear and now I am confident I have enough knowledge to keep one. I know about the danger of wild caught prey animals, parasites, temperature, space, how to sex them, molting, when to feed after molting, broken fangs,superglue injuries and the risk of causing molt problems due to that, the importance of water , mold, " bad eaters" , slings / juvies/ adult behaviour changes, the danger of mating and when a male is definitely too small for a female, even if mature ......
The importance of burrowing space. "A happy T is a hiding T."...what it means when they seal their burrow and when to get worried when they don't show up for too long...
BUT the ones that interest me the most are the ones that definitely aren't considered beginner species. Not defensive OW's.
Mostly arborials, because they are more delicate, slender than most of the terrestrial ones which can appear sometimes even a bit "plump"...especially when they keep their legs together and chill on a tree stump they almost "disappear"!
Pokies being one of them.
I wouldn't ever try to handle a T., with maybe one exception: an Arizona blonde aka Aponophelma Chalcodes, which I've seen - even wild ones - being very chill - and even then maybe only once or twice in my life: to finally get over my fear once and for all. I consider them like fish.
To watch and enjoy watching only.
But God what would I give for a P. Vittata, Rufilata or Regalis. They totally blend in like an H. Maculata but they are said to be less defensive? Of course all of them are fast as hell and one mistake can kill the T and send you to hospital. ....but hell are they gorgeous. I guess it will stay a dream. I can't afford one anyways.
But maybe their venom is the only reason they didn't end up as a snack or a common pet...
Sadly their home gets destroyed, every second...
So pet - keepers/ breeders might be the only chance this species has to survive.
The Sapphire Gooty was only found within a small region, only because they tore everything down....
So please breeders: keep genetic diversity, don't go for a special vibrant colour to sell...
It might be their death ! It's in your hands! HELP THE SPECIES SURVIVE ! PLEASE!
AS AN ARACHNOPHOBIC I PLEAD TO KEEP A HUGE SPIDER ALIVE!
Omg he is a beauty. I can't wait to get mine
That’s one hell of a drop-dead Gorgeous spider, a bonus is that it’s BLUE, my favorite color so this spider has just become my favorite !😱😍
Love poecilotheria metallica
I'm glad you put a disclaimer in the begging because I was planning on handling one of these this weekend.
It's blue like the album cover of Ride the Lightning and the last part of its scientific name is Metallica that's a pretty metal spider right there.
Beautiful spider.
Never seen one of these before. Don’t have any just came across your video as a suggestion. 👍
When I was a kid I used to love spider I don't care if other people talk about my connection to spiders I just love spiders
Couldn’t they have given this thing a shorter name like I don’t know maybe blue spider?
User name16 I like sapphire ornamental better ;) but you can call it blue spider regardless, it’s what it is!
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Gooty Ornamental and Sapphire Ornamental are the common names, but tarantula keepers go by scientific names. usually abbreviated (p. metallica in this case).
Cobalt Blue is a common name.
@@sevenn7pure cobalt blue or Cyriopagopus lividum is a completly different tarantula
I really like the blue on it.I like Spiders, snakes.Any type of critters in the world.
1:54 it’s got little ps4 controllers on it’s feet🤣
Its absolutely gorgeous
What a Beauty !
Such a beautiful and powerful creature.
Arachnids are such pure, primitive and primordial creatures, they truly are magnificent and fascinating.
That is a pretty Tarantula!
The first time I handled a Tarantula was when I was in 1st Grade, I had went to a Zoo, and I got to hold a Mexican Red Knee tarantula, it was an amazing experience. Everyone else in my class was scared.
im f**king dead set scared of spiders, like im getting paranoid just watching this, but this spider is so pretty 😭😭
Bellissima! Beautiful!
That is one of the most beautiful things mother nature ever conjured. What a treat to watch this ty.
Soo beautyful 😍
What a gorgeous tarantula! I especially appreciate the zoom on its little feet lol.
I love pokies. So sleek and flashy looking. Hardly ever this chill, tho. Gorgeous girl you've got there!
This 9s one 0f the most dangerous spiders but it looks so cool and pretty
LIKE SI VIENES DE ESTO ES UN POCO DE TODO. xd
Si vengo
Like * :v me llamó la atención esa tarantula xd
Jajaja le mostre esto a mi hermano aracnofobico y se hizo el desmayado y lo hace muy bien porque desde ayer que no se mueve
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This is the MOST AWESOME looking spider I have ever seen
Not the smartest move I've seen. Handling anything that advanced is seriously foolish no matter how experienced the keeper is. Handling does nothing for the spider and put you directly in harm's way. Well done on the video, but not the best idea. This can give people the wrong idea as no 2 tarantulas are ever the same and no genus is docile or calm.
There is a matter of safety for the spider. A fall is most likely to kill it. It´s a stupid way to show off.
@Richard Santiago arboreal or terrestrial does not matter. The abdomen is just as vulnerable and they don't get a good grip on our skinn but i do agree with the potent venom, can be a nasty bite but if he's stupid enought to handle it, not my problem.
Did you not read the disclaimer? He addresses all of this at the start of the video
Regardless of addressing such issues it still should not be practiced. This particular genus is extremely skittish and known for being moody. We in the hobby know and address such issues and handling is frowned upon doing such action with such genus and putting it out their to be critiqued. A foolish decision.
I agree with@@NoG-Inc.. I have a P Ornata that i would never handle. Very aggressive.
holding tarantulas is not always a good idea to begin with, but when it's a Poecilotheria, you're really playing with fire
Looks like my blue girl :)
They're so beautiful, huh?
@@danielvamu
Oooh yes! P. Metallica and P. Regalis😍
Yellow on the joints and a shade of yellow on his abdomen. Not too shabby. I showed this to a Kindergarten class and of course, a few kids were freaked out but some wanted to touch it but one student puts her hand near him, he jumps into a threat posture. He was stressed while I was carrying him but he seems really comfortable around me. He eventually warmed up to the class.
Doc Snyder lucky you. Got a female
@@SSYabuddy
I have 6 females....
These are probably the most beautiful tarantula I've ever seen!! But still they will bite if they feel like they're being threatened.
And a very painful bite at that.
Vengo de un pco de todo :3
So the day we shipped out for basic training for the Army we were kept awake for 48 hours and once we were trying on boots I looked underneath the guy in front of me and I saw a blue tarantula that looked like it jumped into a pile of glitter. Said tarantula looked my way, waved at me, and promptly faded away. I asked the guy next to me if he just saw a sparkly blue spider and he just looked at me like I was crazy. To this day I thought that sparkly blue spiders were just a figment of my imagination until I saw this, now I will never know if that spider who waved at me was a magic spider or a visual hallucination of a sleep deprived trainee.
i was searching crap up one day and saw this so i made a presentation for my dad this was a few weeks ago now i saw this it brings a tear to my eye
balls of steel my man. handling that T like that. she was surprisingly docile. or at least laid back for this. unless you know these T's and have the proper medical equipment. please dont try this lmao. it's a guaranteed way to the hospital. and not fun at all. shes an amazing old world T. you truly do have a beautiful girl.
She looks really kind
My god that spider is beautiful never thought I would say that
I literally can’t think of a more beautiful animal than this, or even the other pokies. Even for arachnophobes, if you just look past the fact that it’s a spider, it’s so amazing.
That P. Met is stunning.
What a beauty!
they are crazy skittish in enclosures but once out in the open seem so calm... what a beaut :P
the Poecilotheria metallica is a paid actor that's why she's so calm
Beautiful.
The colouring is really astonishing
That is one gorgeous spider
Even tho I am scared of spiders and I love the color blue 🩵💙 that is one beautiful spider 🕷️
I genuinely love her, the same love I would have for a dog
The way the blue 💙 and gold 💛
Soo beautifully.
🥹💙💛
We must protect them at all cost!