America's Most VENOMOUS Spider? Wandering Spiders in Florida
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 พ.ค. 2023
- Did you know that a relative of the Brazilian wandering spider was living in the United States? Today we're going to track it down and find out just how dangerous it actually is!
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When I was in the Navy stationed in Guam, we often ran into a huge (the bug, not the problem) roach problem at certain times of the year. The solution was simple. People started keeping a wolf spider (aka "wolfie") in their barracks room. They eliminated the problem so well that the base would send out an advisory three days in advance of any pesticide spraying so we could trap our resident wolfie and keep it in a safe place until the all-clear was given. Given a choice between giant roaches and wolfies, I take the latter every time. There was only one hitch: the wolfies would often walk across the ceiling, and if he lost his footing he could drop right down on your poker party with the expected result of pandemonium. 😂
Wish my mother knew this when her husband was stationed there. I heard her tell the story of the flying giant cockroach many times! Myself I never saw a cockroach until I was in my twenties. Guess I lived where there were plenty of Wolfies.
See, now I think *_this_* is one of the big reasons people are so afraid of spiders. I had a spider fall on my face while I was sleeping about 10 years ago, and I *_still_* think about it anytime I have to usher a spider outta the house~
I was stationed in Japan and would take month long detachments to Guam! Wow I miss Guam
When I was based in Hawaii, we had a termite swarming issue. The solution? Geckos. We'd catch them and release them in our rooms and they would eat their fill and take care of the issue.
When I was stationed in my bedroom gaming, eating junk food and watching TH-cam, I encountered a big fly problem.
The solution was simple, I bought a bunch fly paper
Spencer the spiders were impressive in this video,but what impressed me the most was your honesty that if you don't know something you let it be known,and that not only makes you an outstanding wildlife warrior,it also shows that you are a man of great integrity🙌
I want to start showcasing more of the stuff I don’t know. Need to bring back that storyline where I’m learning to master this stuff, feel like it’ll be more interesting to watch. Glad to hear you’re appreciating it!
You should catch a funnel web
Intellectual honesty lends credibility to anyone intent on educating others. We cannot trust anything said by sometimes who claims to know everything, as they likely don't know what they don't know, or won't say what they don't know. Those who admit their deficits in information are more likely to know the things they speak on. It definitely benefits his mission to be up front and honest about what he knows about, or what he needs to learn more about.
@@heavyhead2k139 absolutely. A skilled manipulator will absolutely be able to use that same approach to deceive and misdirect others, so it really does come down to cross-referencing the things that have been said as fact and ensuring that there's a good record on those statements, of course. In my experience, most manipulators will take another approach, though. Appearing teachable is only a tactic they'd use if in a position subordinate to those they want to manipulate. It all does come down to context, in the end for sure. Most often people who can admit their lackings are doing so in decent faith and in an attempt to be honest with themselves and others and that is a good sign for the type of person worth giving a chance to, in my opinion. So long as everything checks out, they're exactly the kind of people to be around to be pushed to continue growing, and to have the opportunity to push others in the same way.
Yes thank you again for your truly honest opinion of your knowledge or the lack knowledge on the subject. So much better and awesome than someone who is not knowledgeable about anything that they are speaking on. Your the Bomb ❤ Keep it up and going 💪👍
That first wolf spider just yeeting itself off your hand gave me a good chuckle.
Another key sign that it’s a wandering spider is the fangs turn red when aggravated. You get a few clear shots when Spencer has our little venomous friend in the plastic vial.
(Also, I got to hold a bumblebee today. I know that has nothing to do with the video, but petting a bumblebee was on my bucket list and I wanna share it with the world.)
How’d you manage that and how did it go?
@@madhattergaming6473 The bee was resting on the sidewalk. I didn't want it to get smooshed so I scooped it up and carried it half a mile to my house just to find it a safe resting place. It was very much alive, not injured, just tired. It snuggled up in the palm of my hand, the little cutie. :)
@@shadowleaper1479 That’s pretty cool hopefully you have more awesome interactions like that
My little brother made attempts to pet a bumblebee when he was very young. He got stung. Naturally, after the tears subsided he tried doing it again, deciding the first interaction was simply a fluke. It wasn't.
Are they the only species of spider thats fangs change color?
It's so great to see more people making wildlife biology videos available. Growing up, I never felt like there was enough of this kind of content on TV.
My philosophy is simple when I'm making videos. I ask: would six year old me like this video? If yes, I make that video. Grew up watching Steve Irwin, and really loved all the wildlife TV shows. I missed them so much, figured why not try my hand?
Me too! It’s a shame most kids today only care about lame selfies and dance videos. Our entire population sucks now. I loved this kind of stuff as a kid, nation geographic and all
@@MyWildBackyard this was meant for 6 year olds? I enjoyed it, and it was well produced, suitable for anyone.
Spencer if you read this you'll appreciate this story.
I came home from work the other day at around 3am (I work at a bar.) This time of year we have a good amount of Brown Widows that like to make their webs in annoying areas, by the back door on the porch specifically. As I'm walking into the house I accidentally walk into a web I didn't see at first. I disregard it and head into my room and as I start emptying my pockets I feel something crawling on my ear. I take off my hat and look at it real quick. Nothing on the hat but I happen to see a Brown Widow just chilling right there on my middle finger, not crawling around or showing any signs of aggression or agitation, she was really just hanging out. After the shock wears off I decided to walk back outside and coax her back onto her web. After walking back outside and turning the light on I see it right in front of the door. I slowly and gently move my hand back onto the web and she immediately crawls back onto the web. I watched her move around for about another minute, just really processing what just happened. I've never had arachnophobia but I definitely would rather not have spiders crawl on me, however this interaction really makes me appreciate spiders a lot more. I've watched several of your videos, as well as others that handle spiders, and I now see what you guys mean by they don't bite unless they have to. Now every time I see one I act like it's the same one, named her Margaret actually lol.
I don’t how this channel doesn’t have a million subscribers. I’m severely arachnophobic. But I love videos about them. With this guy, my heart beat picks up as he holds them. I just love his passion and very informative. Cool stuff.
Thank you so much! You gotta get that secondhand thrill right? I'm happy to provide. Love these weird little creatures, and can't get enough of sharing them with the world!
Respect bro, I've always felt lonely cuz I was the only kid who loved spiders and used to catch them as a kid but everyone around me always feared spiders and killed them, I'm started to hate arachnophobes cuz they won't hesitate to kill them and those same people complain about flies, mosquito's etc. it makes me happy when people are open to face their fears to learn more.😁
Same
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Many of my friends have gone from arachnophobic to spider lovers. Knowledge is the greatest antidote to fear.
Watching spider videos, and tarantula keepers, etc on youtube has basically turned the creepy factor on spiders for me down from a 7, to more like a 2. I don't think I'd want one on me unless it was a jumping spider. Those, thanks to Lucas the Spider, I don't have an issue with. xD There are a lot of tarantula keepers and the personalities of those even between members of the same species is pretty wild.
You know the dudes good at his job when he goes searching for America's most venomous spider in thigh high shorts, Steve would be proud
Florida is basically Americas Australia
Have you ever been to Australia? If you have, then you'll know that spiders, snakes are reclusive, don't like loud noise, so why would they inhabit a residential area? The only reason why they would, is because your house is filthy, there are hiding spots for them in the clutter of your rubbish, which also attracts insects, their food source. Educate yourself, before you make ridiculous assumptions
I've watched about a dozen of your videos over the past year and the quality keeps getting better and better. This one led me to finally subscribe to your channel. Thanks for the great content!
Glad to have you here! I'm actually working on a big channel update this summer! (Leveling up the content and such- heading to South America on WEDNESDAY to go film some crazy wildlife, then working on some insane experiments with relatively everyday creatures you're not gonna believe) Can't wait for you to see MWB 3.0!
Honestly this is one of my favorite videos of yours!! I feel like it’s overshadowed by your Phoneutria video but I find this species particularly fascinating since we hardly know anything about it!! Any updates on your research of this spider?
Another great find to further scientific knowledge and public awareness of these amazing creatures. Thank you for sharing this awesome adventure with us, Master Spencer.
Glad to share! Probably one of the craziest spiders I've seen, can't believe I actually got one.
I love how you linked the purseweb spider video at the end of this one... I had just explained to my grandmother how I didn't think we had any funnel web spiders in North America, or at least our US of A
I’ve been out in the wilderness myself, camping learning. Always nice to come back and see what you have been doing. Fantastic work, and even better “work ethics”. =]
You do such an amazing job, deserve so many more subs! Thankyou for showing this spider to the world!
Thanks so much!
I've encountered a yellow sac spider in Québec (Canada) and the little guy was very agressive, he bit me 3 times through my jean and I never noticed him. The last bite was circular probably an inch or two in circumference (the others were not as big) and it became a violet/blue colored circle before fading to a green/yellowish in about harf a month. It was very hard but not painful. It took a month to be completely gone.
Such a treat to see my 2 favorite wildlife channels today. Your video and Zach's video with both of you in it! Informative as always!
Hey! Been a while since I’ve seen ya in the comments. Hope you and the family are doing well! Zach and I had a trip down to MS a couple weekends ago to look for diamondbacks, no luck yet! But I’ll get one eventually, mark my words. Glad to show all these awesome creatures for you and your fam to enjoy!
Indeed, I also love Chandler’s channel when he’s caring for King Cobra Kevin who is 14 or 15ft long….now kevin is getting ready to shed and still not nearly as aggressive as other snakes in shed do to cloudy eyes…definitely get to see that each animal no matter the size has it’s own personality and no two same species act exactly the same
@@KartiacKID link for that channel?
@sutherngirrl7590 youtube.com/@ChandlersWildLife
Thanks for helping me get over my fear of spiders! I found a contrasting jumping spider in my yard the other day and I actually got my phone close enough to film it instead of running away screaming.
Good capture. Thanks for sharing.
Very entertaining and informative video, as always, Spencer.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!
It's such a treat to see these gifts in reality. Thank you for having respect and patience for them, you're awesome and your work is really appreciated!
Thank you so much! *edit- fat fingered the wrong punctuation
Great stuff as always!
i just wanna say i’ve been watching your channel since you were at around 10k subscribers and it’s insane to see you get hundreds of thousands of views and how much you’ve grown!! ❤
Well I’m glad to have had you so long! Been a heck of a journey so far and we’re just getting started. Thanks for all your support along the way so far!
Hell yeah! I just brought my camera and macro lens out and can’t wait to spend my time outside going spider and critter hunting! Love your stuff as always!
That’s so awesome! If I did a sponsored video featuring some of the filming software I use on my iPhone (this is all shot on phone btw) would that be something you’d like? Do like a BTS/how-to on what goes on when I’m filming?
Wow! Never knew we had them here. I saw a few in the Amazon. You are definitely going to see them and many other species in Ecuador.
And thanks for the glimps of that purse web again. Still gives me the crawlies!
Wish we were gonna make it to the Amazon! We will be in the cloud forest though, got a solid chance there, already have it on good authority that Cupiennius species bromeliad spiders are very findable. Fingers crossed man! And you know I gotta throw that purseweb back in there from time to time 🫡
New to your channel,glad I found it,that was very very cool y'all finding the Florida wandering spider 🕷️
Always fun watching you look for and catching spiders !
Glad you’re enjoying!
Thanks Spencer! I love your show! Tucson AZ, yes we have lots of fun insects here
Says it doesn't get any better than that, gives it gem instead of legend. This is definitely one of my favourite videos.
If they were a bit rarer and if people knew more about them I’d give em legend. Gem is definitely hard to beat just cause you gotta already be ridiculously cool to make that tier! I’d say one of my favorite videos as well
@@MyWildBackyard True, they haven't appeared in any songs yet
Thanks to your channel.. I have seen that North America has a member of the Funnel web spiders, and now the Wandering Spider.. Awesome.
Great vid , hope to see more
Plenty more on the way! Just got back from Ecuador so I’m working on editing the really crazy tropical spider videos!
What a cool channel! Glad I wandered onto your content!
Glad to have you here!
I've been afraid of spiders and tarantulas my entire life and still am, but I force myself to look at them and watch them as often as I can. I believe fear comes from not knowing about them or how they live/act. So thankyou for your videos, they have taught me so much about our 8 legged friends. I may never be able to let one crawl on me, but it's only because I don't want to cause it harm out of jolting fear. For me it's a primal response. Fears aside though, all arachnids are truly beautiful creatures. Next time I see one in my home I'll be sure to capture and relase it outside.
Same!!
I did not like spiders much either until I started watching a few tarantula keepers on TH-cam and I became amazed by them. I eventually got my own Brazilian Black (Grammostola pulchra) tarantula and now I have 3 different species of tarantula and two emperor scorpions. I’m totally obsessed with them and have had them for about 4 years now. I love watching them and it totally made me fearless of and fascinated by all arachnids!
I am also afraid of spiders! But watching these videos have helped a lot, by the way he has the best wildlife videos out by far! So kudos to him! But I've definitely learned to respect them more and probably will not be killing anymore instead I'll catch and release them outside!!
I love spiders, there was an evil moth annoying me and I went to grab my electric racket to kill it but it ended up killing itself by flying right into a spider's web 😂😂 get rekt
And listen Spencer, thanks so much for all that you do. You have been a major inspiration to me since I started watching you. I am much younger than you but nevertheless, great job and keep up the good work!!!👍👍
are you heading back to SC?
love your channel. spiders and relatives are fascinating.
Thank you for identifying this specific species! We have a bunch of them in southern Louisiana
Wow Spencer I didn't know that they existed thanks for that keep it up mate love your content
Cool to see vids on my home state... Especially on critters that I wasn't even aware of.
One of my favorite things about showcasing the weirder creatures! A few of the things I’ve filmed haven’t been covered in video… EVER. Get to show people stuff that lives near them that they’ve never seen before!
Another amazing video. Thanks Spence
Thanks man! Definitely one I hoped I'd get to film, but wasn't sure it would work out!
Spencer, you definitely have the best wildlife videos out by far! I learn alot about spiders I never knew,and I've been scared of spiders forever! But now I've learned to respect them more and probably won't be killing anymore instead I'll catch and release them outside! They are definitely cool! Thanks for the videos and keep up the awesome work! Thanks!! By the way, I have tons of Wolf spiders in my yard and they are huge!! Some are so big that they have turned grey! Massive!!
That’s crazy! I’ve been to that park (particularly that north end) so many times and had no idea I was in a wandering spider hotspot!
I’ll be keeping an eye out for this one up here in nc. Cool find and great info!
I know we get the Southeastern wandering spider here. It’s much much smaller. I’d be very surprised if Ctenus ranged here
I love Spiders 🕷️ but not as much as to be able to handle them like you dare 😬
I'm so glad I've found your channel 😘 keep up your amazing work pal 🤗
Love that you and Emilio collaborate with each other so often. Love both of your guys' content 🤙 keep up your amazing work and educating the world
We’re bout to do some more joint projects! I’m joining him in Ecuador in 4 days!!
@@MyWildBackyard hell yeah!!! You guys and Jack are my favorites in the genre on this platform. You guys do amazing work and we need to continue to take care of the wildlife and creatures that we have left in tbe world
Awesome. Cool Video. Good Information.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Emilio's lookin' like a badass with his aviator sunglasses and fingerless gloves. 😎
Yessir. Dude IS a badass
@MyWildBackyard - You're so brave and selfless for creating these productions. Very professionally done too. 👍👍
Thank you so much! Honestly it’s just the kind of thing that I’ve always dreamed of being able to do, I’m glad people are enjoying!
@@MyWildBackyard 👍👍😊
This very much resembles the Hobo spider in Utah that was causing havoc in the '90s. That spider was very hard to identify but was said to be able to run at three feet a second. It's bite would eat away your flesh and even caused some hospitalizations. But they also looked just like the giant house spider. Cool video, love your work!
Hey man always here to say your doing Amazing work ! And let’s get this man to 100 k subs he deserves it man
Thank you so much! Really appreciate the support man
Fascinating video, great educational value.
Thank you! I do my best!
wow finaly,thanks so much Spencer for this video,thanks for all helping contents and useful video good luck✌❤❤
Glad to do it! Now I gotta get you a nice Brazilian wandering spider next!
@@MyWildBackyard Wow nice, thanks so much Spencer,Wow Evil, Mercy Spencer's next bombshell video
I'm East Hillsborough county and I very often find large wolf spiders around my house. The only one that I ever encountered that was aggressive was one that I found in a water meter box. When I would feed it, it would attack the tongs hard and I could feel it hit the metal. I had a beautiful jumping spider for years, and she was quite easy to handle and would watch her for hours on my desk. Sometimes she would watch my mouse cursor on the screen.
As a brazilian I have to admit that I'm absolutely terrified of those, although I know I should fear the recluse browns more. And btw, I saw what you did there with "simple creatures trying to make their way in the universe" haha May the force be with you G, salutes from Brazil!
This is the way! I'm a huge Star Wars nerd, it was only a matter of time before my nerdiness made its way into these videos lol
I don't know why everything is called the Florida blank, blank. These things are all over the southeastern US. That's why it's actually called the southeastern wondering spider. I'm in North Carolina, but originally from Columbia. We have scorpion, huge black scolopendra centipede, purse web spiders, mouse spiders, and huge wolf spiders, red widow southern,black widow, Northern widow, brown widow, etc.
Do they have brown recluse spiders in brasil ,too ?! I used to live close to Blumenau, santa catarina as a child,chasing everything that was creeping and crawling in the bushes and beaches around Sao paulo and santa catarina..mainly pitvipers, jararacas,...it was a great experience back then...
@@thomaswinkler1941 yep, and SC, PR and SP are the states where the species occur the most lol
I think you're lucky, because when it's moisty they usually show up in relatively large numbers, specially where you lived. But hey, you saw snakes during your time here, while I have never seen more than 3 alive in my entire life haha
@@tufab3494 i used to love them little lizards scaling the walls,lagatishas is what they were called..looking like minigators...now i live in germany, boring vegetation,boring people..lol
it must feel so interesting to be able to remain calm while a spider is crawling around on your hand and you’re seeing it up close and holding it
Loved this video!! You really have the best luck!! 🕷️🕸️
I call it even after the red widow bite 😂 also on my way home from Florida my car got totaled so… 😬
@@MyWildBackyard omg no!!! Hope your ok?! Well, spiders love you!! 💙Can’t wait to see what you video next!
@@kara.l6168 fortunately all this was back in March- I film in BULK on trips. Bout to head to Ecuador next week for the next big film trip!
@@MyWildBackyard safe travels!! ☺️
Wow, that was truly amazing! I can't help but wonder if they can possibly grow any larger.
I was just watching this and boy I say it’s red fangs my goodness no wonder lol that was intimidating even just seeing it’s fangs like that. I mean I’ve seen some huge spiders but I heard about this one in Florida somewhere. Good job!!!
That's so cool! I'm glad you found it!
Thank you!
Hey Spencer, those appear to be the species that love inhabiting the mulch in my planters. In the cooler months they seek warm refuge in my Florida home.
Great video. The size and speed of that spider is impressive.
I have always been afraid of spiders since being a toddler and I’ve never been sure why because it’s my fear that drove that curiosity in them. My love of animals got me into thinking about how they (animals in general, vertebrates and invertebrates alike) think and how they go about life. This kind of thought process got me eventually thinking the same way about people, our fears driving our survival instincts and how we project that onto animals, thinking they’re just rabid animals ready to attack any given second, when in all reality they’re trying to survive and doing what’s natural to them and just us seeing them kicks in a survival instinct. All of that being said, this line of thinking helped me be more open to spiders, and paired with your passion for these animals and dedication to content creation and teaching people about these amazing animals has got me to finally hold a spider! Your series on jumping spiders and the honesty you include with all of your videos help so much in getting back to our roots as people with nature. I’d love any names anyone might have for a future jumping spider pet! Thank you thank you thank you spencer for sharing your passion with the world and helping people grow, any way the community can support you whether through analytics or financial means (Patreon, gofundme, etc.) When people like you take the time and effort to help other people and especially species that have a more negative reputation, you should have all the resources you need to keep doing these and spreading positivity. All the fucking love for you spencer❤️
I too am very arachnophobic. But for some reason I am drawn to videos about them. It’s great that there’s more to see these days. Not just on tv anymore. I love this channel. Great content on the one creature I fear the most.
Awesome video, Spencer. Very glad we don't have those 😆 I think I will have to make a video on my favourite native spider now, the cucumber spider.
YES! I'd love to see that
You just handled a Wandering Spider. Got yourself a new subscriber. I didn't know we had any in the States
Welcome aboard! Just got back from Ecuador, working on editing up the videos from there. Let’s just say… this wandering spider’s got nothing on the stuff we found down there 👀
@@MyWildBackyard I was just gonna say, Equador.. you probably found the Real Deal there. Your nuts bro, but keep up the good work
Whaaat! amazing find!!
Thank you! I was so shocked.
Really nice of you to educate people that spiders are not out here to get you and mean no harm whatsoever to humans. Very educational! Nice video.
Glad you enjoyed! I think they’re super cool little animals, I’m lucky to get to share positive messages about them!
Always a exelent biology lesson! I had no idea these guys existed either.
Regardless of how interesting it is, ill let you do all the handling and close work.
Probably safest! I don't recommend most people go out and pick up spiders!
You are a better man than I. Kudos and thanks!
Nice catch Spencer! 🕷
Thank you!
Awesome video as always! Glad you found it! :D
Ironically I never even knew wandering spiders were infamous or that dangerous xD There's a spider I see almost every summer that we refer to as a "wandering spider", it's prolly some kind of wolf spider, but it's lighter colored, faster, and its markings are more obvious. Next time I see one I'll search it up lol
About fifty years ago a wandering spider was in a bunch of bananas that a customer purchased. Their child was bitten by it. Unfortunately he passed. I always check my bananas. Talk about something that changed your behavior for life as a kid
We live in N. FL in a heavily wooded area and at night with a flashlight, many of these wandering spiders can be found in the yard. We also have huge wolf spiders and both black & brown widows.
Amazing vid,loved it!! Yes i would love to get together
Great vid!! That was definitely a Pamphobeteus species. Looks a lot like my Pamphobeteus Vespertinus. I have a male and he has purple on his legs. Hopefully, one day you’ll find a mature male Pamphobeteus sp Platyomma.
Great video. Do you think you would ever do a bite video for documentary purposes?
Love your videos Spencer ❤
Thank you!
Great work Spencer and Emilio
Thank you!
Ever since I moved here to flory I been enjoying the nature around! It’s just awesome
OWWWWW, "what happend" It BIT ME. " WELL DUH" ........ Lol, great videos, SUBBED>
Awesome episode
Thank you!
What's really catching is your intro that is developing with new episodes as they come in
You noticed! Also I saw your comment on the last video but for the life of me I can’t recall if I replied. Been all over the place this week, prepping for a big trip to South America! I try to change up the intro to kinda build up the lore ya know?
looks like a wandering spider is trying to escape from your nose only messing, love the channel
😂😂
Massive respect for doing this, i got a big anxiety for spiders..... i think they are great versatile beings, but i rather watch them on my screen then in real life.
I wish I I knew more people like you! You're a cool dude 😎 👌!
Thanks so much! You’re pretty cool yourself!
We have a lot of Phonutrias in Costa Rica. I have seen them with frogs and lizards and different insects. They do seem to be reluctant to bite.
Awesome video.
Hoping to get them in Ecuador next week! I want to free handle depilata, do some mythbusting on them. Are they safe to hold? I’ve heard mixed reports, assuming it’s gonna come down to the individual but not sure
@@MyWildBackyard Good luck next week. Those trips are life-changing and you just may get hooked on the tropics.
I had a Phonutria fall on the back of my neck once... but it did not bite.
I mostly observe... yes it will be an individual's disposition, in my opinion.
Have a great trip!
Cool Spencer ! I didn't think there was wandering spiders in the US wow I learned something new everyday .
This was new to me last summer! MY buddy Jack was telling me that small wandering spiders were here, and I didn't believe him until I started researching! Can't believe I finally got one in hand.
@@MyWildBackyard Lol Well you have balls of steel , RESPECT !
That could be a Carolina Wolf Spider! Just a guess! Love your channel and your content! Been a fan for several years now! Your the man! 💯
That’s definitely the closest match but I’m super careful on Florida Hogna specimens. The taxonomy is a royal mess right now. Glad you’re enjoying man! After next month I’m working on my “MyWildBackyard 3.0” to really level up the content. Can’t wait for you to see it!
Were you guys in Sweetwater Wetlands in Gainesville?! I was literally just there! So cool to find out there were wandering spiders right below my feet
4:00 I know what it is. An 8 legged forest puppy! Look at that adorable little face!
Can you do a video on how to better identify spiders/snakes? I’m struggling with identification and I’m unsure of how biologist do it so well and quickly.
Just watching that spider crawling on you gives me the heebie jeebies. I live in central Florida and Ive seen those. Ive also seen the Red Widow and I commented as such in a video you had on them. I guess I have a knack for finding these rare spiders cause they know I have arachnophobia. 🤣🤣 There's also Recluses around here too. Im a magnet for these rarely seen guys I think.
That's a good thing to be a magnet for! Rare stuff is awesome. Especially weird rare stuff like these guys are.
You earned my sub
Welcome aboard! I’m in Ecuador right now looking for ACTUAL Brazilian wandering spiders so stay tuned!
That place looks very familiar. Were you at the Circle B wildlife reserve outside of Lakeland? I lived in Florida for a few months back in 2017 and I used to go there all the time. It's such a beautiful place.
I can’t say where we filmed, mostly due to keeping locations obscured for the safety of the wildlife (there are those who would go and wipe out the populations) but I also can’t say I’m familiar with Circle B. We were up closer to Gainesville for this one, we didn’t have much luck in South Florida lookin for these guys
You deserve way more subscribers
Why thank you! That means a lot.
After 1 minute of watching this, I was taken back to my childhood watching Crocodile Hunter and Jeff Corwin.... needless to say, I'm subbing
I do not think you realize how big of a compliment that was right there. Steve is the reason I do what I do.
Lol I forgot about Jeff until this comment!
I love that wolf spider at the start that just yeets itself off your hand lol
Yup he wasn't sticking around
You're a super underappreciated TH-camr man.
Thank you so much! We’re slowly getting there!
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Great things take time. I'm here for the ride bud.
"What are you!?" has pretty much become your tagline at this point. Put that on some shirts! lol
Good fond and I didn't know they were over here. I thought just brazil. Ty for the tips.
Glad to help!
Great looking spider for sure!
Such an awesome creature
Fearless, you guys are super cool.
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You definitely have amazing videos. I have some saddleback caterpillars here at my house I just discovered today I’m here in central Florida just wondering if you were interested in getting one and doing a sting video with it.
Oh I’ve wanted to test that out since forever! Only see saddlebacks once in a very great while. I’m out of the country right now unfortunately