I doubt this comment will get much attention, but I just wanted to let Petko know how much his videos affect his viewers. I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 bipolar disorder and currently trying different medications to help. The side effects of starting some of these make my symptoms worse, particularly the depression side. I spend most of my days crying uncontrollably and trying to manage my negative thoughts. I have to take each day as it comes, and count the hours until that day is over. To know that I have survived another day. There are few things that bring me joy, however knowing your videos come out at the beginning and end of the week helps me to keep going. Knowing that for 20 - 25 mins I’ll be able to have some respite from my troubles helps me through the lows. So, this is a thank you note from a viewer that has watched your channel grow from when you first started it in your apartment. God bless and may you continue to make many more videos
Have you considered getting a pet spider? They are incredibly low maintenance,and many tarantula keepers can confirm that they're incredibly therapeutic,its very interesting to watch then do spider things. They are in their own spider world in their spider minds and i spend hours a day just observing them. I bet it would help.
Lots of people read comments just like I have so you are reaching people possibly in the same situation as you. Keep strong and know thar this stranger from the UK wishes you well. Xxx
Hi Lorna 👋🏼 Your comment broke my heart a bit. I can empathise with how you are feeling. That extreme “low” feeling is extremely painful in a way that is hard to describe. It is such a lonely emotion, even if you are surrounded by people who care about you. I found it difficult to escape the feeling of hopelessness. I am really glad you have a dog. I find pets and just animals in general, to be excellent therapy or emotional support. I have been through a few different meds and have recently started a new type of medication, which, even though it is for anxiety, it gives me anxiety because of the potential of side effects that I would rather not have! But I feel like I have to give them a chance at least! Anyway, I just wanted to say that I hope you start feeling better soon. I hope you find the right medication regime for you. I have found watching animal videos and channels here on TH-cam, helps me to stop thinking overtime! Good luck Lorna. 🙏🏼
You should consider working with Keeper Cards to make a Dark Den set. All the species you have in the Dark Den in one pack. I'm sure your fans would buy that.
Snails and sliding door. I can see nothing going wrong with that :D The snails will park on the door glass and then you can't open it easily. Those Achatinas (A. fulica?) can be quite stubborn at times and they are able to attach themselves on glass quite strongly. It won't be like impossible to open, just inconvenient.
I recently found out that it is a good idea to put a Cuttlebone (usually used with birds) in with your snails for an easy way to supplement the calcium and minerals that are not in the foods we give them!
he said in the despacito video to watch the whole video before commenting and this is why. near the end of this video he added the cuttlebone to the enclosure.
Dear Pet, I wanted to thank you and Kat for helping me work past my fear of spiders. I still am terrified of some species (huntsman, brown recluse, and black widows), but I'm starting to get much better about it. Yesterday, I bought my first Juvenile Tarantula - a Brachypelma hamorii (Mexican Redknee)! She is here to remind me of the passion that I had as a child when I would go outside in West Texas with my flashlight, sit on top of our propane tank, and watch the wild Aphonopelma hentzi's (Texas Brown Tarantulas) "fight" each other in the summer (it was mating season, child me!). She is also here to remind me of the joy that I had in Middle School when I adopted a Grammostola rosea (Rose Hair) for two weeks for a school science project and how disappointed our family was when we returned her after getting a 100 on my speech breaking down arachnid behaviors. Tarantulas have always been fascinating to me, but my arachnophobia had always gotten the better of me. I think it was only a matter of time after I found both of your channels that I would bring a Tarantula into my home to help me get past the hurdles of my fear again. Your passion, love, and empathy for these little beings really helped me. Ashlea
I just love what you do honestly for these beautiful creatures. So many people refuse to even give them a chance or act as though because they’re smaller than us and not furry and cuddly like a cat or a dog that they don’t matter, but they deserve respect and they deserve to live, and in my opinion they are fascinating and gorgeous creatures that remind me just how effortlessly beautiful nature is. Thank you for sharing that with me, even if I don’t know you in person.
I have no animals that require an enclosure but I still want to make one! The back of the snail enclosure would look good with some green plants 🙂 I reckon they are loving their new home
Someone at work complimented me on my orange Cappuccino shirt today. So I got to tell them all about Sir Cappuccino and the channel. She said she’s going to check it out. Miss that little guy.
Hey Petko. The snails would really benefit from some cuttlefish bone. Gives them the calcium they need for their shells. They need a protein source a few times a week too! Fish food they love! :)
We used to keep beetles in our allotment, specifically to eat the snails and slugs, they did an amazing job. Hopefully this species doesn't have the same apatite as the ones we used.
y thats a cocoon, u should cover it again witch substrate, because after hatching they need a few days for hardening before they come out and in my experience the cocoons are very sensitive, the ones that i touched and turned around didnt hatched :( maybe coincidence, i dont know ^^ great video as always, im rly curious about how this communal setup will work
In my experience, the problem with housing giant african land snails with other species, is that the snails produce a lot of waste and water, turning the substrate in a unhygienic swamp. Once you have beetles, it is undesirable to chance the substrate very regularly, because there are beetle eggs inside.
I just bought a Dark Den shirt! I can’t wait for it to get here! You need to sell that shirt your wearing the rainbow spider!!! I want it soo bad!!!! Love your videos you are awesome and I love how educational you are! #MakeARainbowSpiderShirt!
I think that if you have no background a sheet of green paper would look nice with the black shelves. Green and black are the dark den colours after all hahaha
Really like your smail set up . I own 7 giant african land snail 3 Achatina reticulata and 4 Achatina fulica the Achatina reticulata grow much biger than fulica ( i think yours are fulica ) really fun to watch tho . Just just reminded me i need to upgrade my snail into a tank
PETKOOO i was SOO WONDERING about THE snails and every single VIDEO you make i hoped you will talk about them unleast ,BUT TODAY IS THE day when i can see youre SLIMY buties , i have two GIANT AFRICAN LAND SNAILS TOO! I am a 1# FAN of snail keeping AND YOURE CHANNEL. KEEP up the good work.
That enclosure turned out very nice! 😁 I wasnt too sure what to expect at 1st but was pleased with the outcome. Love the simple setups! Hope you 2 have a great weekend!
I dont mind the corkboard as background. Not as nice as a 3D one or one u make, but probably better to use with them than the 3D ones u make. And u don't get the glare or shine from the black shelving units
Next time you try out a background put it behind the enclosure until you figure out if you like it or not. That way its easier to remove. Just a thought.
Would be cool to get some characters we have not seen in a while in a montage video like nymphs, all beetles, assassin bugs, water bug, frogs, mantis, death beetles etc
Your snails need more calcium. I usually put a big piece of cuttlebone in for my snails and they love it and it keeps their shells from turning white and brittle. Otherwise a nice looking place for them 😊
I think those cards would be good for people who are fearful of spiders to understand the animals without actually having the animals in their homes !!
I had a pet giant african snail just like yours, got him as a tiiiny baby, smaller then my pinky finger nail, he grew to be too big to fit in my hand and for some reason just died, out of no were 💔 I wasnt expecting to still be so heartbroken about him, sense i lot him over 2 years ago, but holy shit seeing yours huuuuuuuurt... I know, he was just a snail, but was one kf my favorite pets so far and so adorably interesting to interact with! Also, i learned the hard way that wood + moisture = mold, and snails need a lot of moisture, so idk if that enclosure is the best idea for this...
That’s what I was thinking as well! You sometimes see the snails getting calcium from eachother as well if they don’t get enough. A cuddlefish bone would be great to add in the enclosure
Not just "the devil" but Diablo is be completely correct, here from the start😁🖤😊 lots of love from 🇨🇦👊😋... Also, did you ever find that huge hissing roach yet?😆
0:03 - for a second I thought that's a giant rainbow spider on the glass
I was literally just thinking that 😂
Haha same
I was looking for this comment haha
😂😂😂
Yeh. I need to get more sleep
I doubt this comment will get much attention, but I just wanted to let Petko know how much his videos affect his viewers. I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 bipolar disorder and currently trying different medications to help. The side effects of starting some of these make my symptoms worse, particularly the depression side. I spend most of my days crying uncontrollably and trying to manage my negative thoughts. I have to take each day as it comes, and count the hours until that day is over. To know that I have survived another day. There are few things that bring me joy, however knowing your videos come out at the beginning and end of the week helps me to keep going. Knowing that for 20 - 25 mins I’ll be able to have some respite from my troubles helps me through the lows. So, this is a thank you note from a viewer that has watched your channel grow from when you first started it in your apartment. God bless and may you continue to make many more videos
Have you considered getting a pet spider? They are incredibly low maintenance,and many tarantula keepers can confirm that they're incredibly therapeutic,its very interesting to watch then do spider things. They are in their own spider world in their spider minds and i spend hours a day just observing them. I bet it would help.
@@vicareux6875 I have a pet Cockapoo who is like a Tasmanian devil. His funny antics help me through the day. Thank you for your suggestion though
Lots of people read comments just like I have so you are reaching people possibly in the same situation as you. Keep strong and know thar this stranger from the UK wishes you well. Xxx
Hi Lorna 👋🏼
Your comment broke my heart a bit.
I can empathise with how you are feeling. That extreme “low” feeling is extremely painful in a way that is hard to describe. It is such a lonely emotion, even if you are surrounded by people who care about you. I found it difficult to escape the feeling of hopelessness.
I am really glad you have a dog. I find pets and just animals in general, to be excellent therapy or emotional support.
I have been through a few different meds and have recently started a new type of medication, which, even though it is for anxiety, it gives me anxiety because of the potential of side effects that I would rather not have! But I feel like I have to give them a chance at least!
Anyway, I just wanted to say that I hope you start feeling better soon. I hope you find the right medication regime for you.
I have found watching animal videos and channels here on TH-cam, helps me to stop thinking overtime!
Good luck Lorna. 🙏🏼
@@SpaceCadet2569 Thank you xx
Snail eggs: exist
Petko: *It's treason, then*
LMAOOOO
Watching you make enclosures is always so fun.
It's like a chaotic form of meditation
You should consider working with Keeper Cards to make a Dark Den set. All the species you have in the Dark Den in one pack. I'm sure your fans would buy that.
Snails and sliding door. I can see nothing going wrong with that :D
The snails will park on the door glass and then you can't open it easily. Those Achatinas (A. fulica?) can be quite stubborn at times and they are able to attach themselves on glass quite strongly. It won't be like impossible to open, just inconvenient.
I recently found out that it is a good idea to put a Cuttlebone (usually used with birds) in with your snails for an easy way to supplement the calcium and minerals that are not in the foods we give them!
he said in the despacito video to watch the whole video before commenting and this is why. near the end of this video he added the cuttlebone to the enclosure.
I never cared about spiders or was interested, until I came across your channel and saw the love and commitment you have to your animals !
Dear Pet,
I wanted to thank you and Kat for helping me work past my fear of spiders. I still am terrified of some species (huntsman, brown recluse, and black widows), but I'm starting to get much better about it. Yesterday, I bought my first Juvenile Tarantula - a Brachypelma hamorii (Mexican Redknee)!
She is here to remind me of the passion that I had as a child when I would go outside in West Texas with my flashlight, sit on top of our propane tank, and watch the wild Aphonopelma hentzi's (Texas Brown Tarantulas) "fight" each other in the summer (it was mating season, child me!). She is also here to remind me of the joy that I had in Middle School when I adopted a Grammostola rosea (Rose Hair) for two weeks for a school science project and how disappointed our family was when we returned her after getting a 100 on my speech breaking down arachnid behaviors.
Tarantulas have always been fascinating to me, but my arachnophobia had always gotten the better of me. I think it was only a matter of time after I found both of your channels that I would bring a Tarantula into my home to help me get past the hurdles of my fear again. Your passion, love, and empathy for these little beings really helped me.
Ashlea
@ 5:34, I like the "mad scientist" hand rub when you talked about experimenting with the snails and the beetles, lol.
I just love what you do honestly for these beautiful creatures. So many people refuse to even give them a chance or act as though because they’re smaller than us and not furry and cuddly like a cat or a dog that they don’t matter, but they deserve respect and they deserve to live, and in my opinion they are fascinating and gorgeous creatures that remind me just how effortlessly beautiful nature is. Thank you for sharing that with me, even if I don’t know you in person.
On nom nom nom! Love your enthusiasm Petko!
I have no animals that require an enclosure but I still want to make one!
The back of the snail enclosure would look good with some green plants 🙂 I reckon they are loving their new home
Someone at work complimented me on my orange Cappuccino shirt today. So I got to tell them all about Sir Cappuccino and the channel. She said she’s going to check it out. Miss that little guy.
Hahaha, snails were munching immediately and then Petko was munching immediately on candy. They say pets take after their owners' personality :P
Beautiful posters😍
Hey Petko. The snails would really benefit from some cuttlefish bone. Gives them the calcium they need for their shells. They need a protein source a few times a week too! Fish food they love! :)
Your shirt is fantastic sir. Communal setups of any species are really cool! Sending 💚 to Despacito and all other DD residents. Have a great weekend!
Such a cool enclosure! Fingers crossed for the cocoon! Hehe I know Zoe, she is awesome and her artwork is fab!!
We used to keep beetles in our allotment, specifically to eat the snails and slugs, they did an amazing job. Hopefully this species doesn't have the same apatite as the ones we used.
0:03 I thought he got a huge tarantula inside the enclosure lmao
y thats a cocoon, u should cover it again witch substrate, because after hatching they need a few days for hardening before they come out
and in my experience the cocoons are very sensitive, the ones that i touched and turned around didnt hatched :(
maybe coincidence, i dont know ^^
great video as always, im rly curious about how this communal setup will work
i think they shouldn't be rotated. Also i think there is a high chance that the digging snails hurt the cocoons
This happened to me with "fruit" beetlesi had, the ones I dug out to check up on didn't hatch
In my experience, the problem with housing giant african land snails with other species, is that the snails produce a lot of waste and water, turning the substrate in a unhygienic swamp. Once you have beetles, it is undesirable to chance the substrate very regularly, because there are beetle eggs inside.
Im new here but i love your content from portugal here.) I subscribed recently. Love your cold blood to mix with all those danger animals. Keep up.
I just bought a Dark Den shirt! I can’t wait for it to get here! You need to sell that shirt your wearing the rainbow spider!!! I want it soo bad!!!! Love your videos you are awesome and I love how educational you are!
#MakeARainbowSpiderShirt!
I just backed the project! I wanna get the rewards for my boyfriend who is a huge fan of yours! Thank you for introducing it! Love your videos!
I love your channel and your energy and you have the collection I want. Just missing a few aquatic critters
Now that you mention it, where is Thor? I only remember seeing Despacito and Felix
He got a rehouse
his new enclosure is below the desk where he films, if i remember correctly
Wow Looks amazing as always Dark Den Close your encloser job well done... thanks so much
I think that if you have no background a sheet of green paper would look nice with the black shelves.
Green and black are the dark den colours after all hahaha
Petko, you have some really, really awesome fans!
0:04 thats a Big spider right there
Fun fact: when snails eat and their eyes/antennas droop down it means they’re enjoying the food:)
Absolutely love your channel🕷️
Really like your smail set up . I own 7 giant african land snail 3 Achatina reticulata and 4 Achatina fulica the Achatina reticulata grow much biger than fulica ( i think yours are fulica ) really fun to watch tho . Just just reminded me i need to upgrade my snail into a tank
Background is nice. Not for every enclosure but it's suit this one!
It would be awesome if you could do a time-lapse of the larvae becoming an adult beetle if you manage to catch it.
PETKOOO i was SOO WONDERING about THE snails and every single VIDEO you make i hoped you will talk about them unleast ,BUT TODAY IS THE day when i can see youre SLIMY buties , i have two GIANT AFRICAN LAND SNAILS TOO! I am a 1# FAN of snail keeping AND YOURE CHANNEL. KEEP up the good work.
Plus the Giant african land snail spiecies is the Lissachatina fulica
I loved the colorful shirt you wore this video. Ive always wanted to own a snail like that :(
I legitimately got the add for the keeper cards as he was taking about it
Looks great Petko
Greetings from Northern California
Good shout on the Go-Pro. adds Interesting new views.
Great stuff right here.
Snails and beetles ? Never thought they'd coexist. Best of luck on this new project. Stay safe and thanks for sharing :)
I LOVE YOUR SHIRT! Is that merch that you are selling? I'd totally buy one!
I wish I could go there and help him .. if he allowed.
I love doing this and have a lot of experience doing also
Excited to see more of the snail guys! 🐌
You can crush the snail eggs and reuse them as calcium for the big snails😊👌
“I can smell the candy”. !! 😊😊😊👍😂
That enclosure turned out very nice! 😁 I wasnt too sure what to expect at 1st but was pleased with the outcome. Love the simple setups! Hope you 2 have a great weekend!
I knew those pics were from Zoe as soon as I saw them! I’m getting a calendar from her!
I recognized that enclosure right away. RIP Devil.
oh man you are literally here since day one, i remember you since the first dark den
Snail eggs: Master Petko we are too many, what are we going to do?
Petko: ....squash
If ya ask me in the wild I would say - the larva looks the same as gryllotalpa gryllotalpa larva :D
Hi Petco-
Love your shirt!!😊😊
I dont mind the corkboard as background. Not as nice as a 3D one or one u make, but probably better to use with them than the 3D ones u make. And u don't get the glare or shine from the black shelving units
One of my favourite people, always a great video
Next time you try out a background put it behind the enclosure until you figure out if you like it or not. That way its easier to remove. Just a thought.
No spiders? Ooh well... the snails are fun to...😊🕷🕸
Petko did you ever find out more about the mystery purplt tarantula?
Did you consider crumbeling down the corc panel and then silicone it to the back? Maybe mixed with some other things
❤️❤️ love from south africa ❤️❤️
I need that t shirt! 😍😍😍
I got the shiny keeper card with Linda. Its so cool!
Cool idea, hope it works out
She just needs to meet a Hognose. and she will change her mind ^^
Can't remember the last time I was this soon. Looking forward to watch it all!
You could add Isopods to that communal, i think that would breed well in there.
Would be cool to get some characters we have not seen in a while in a montage video like nymphs, all beetles, assassin bugs, water bug, frogs, mantis, death beetles etc
Your snails need more calcium. I usually put a big piece of cuttlebone in for my snails and they love it and it keeps their shells from turning white and brittle. Otherwise a nice looking place for them 😊
He did put in a piece of cuttlebone.
@@jic1 That small piece isn't enough though :/
@@jic1 that thing is TINY you need two whole ones.
Everyone: nice enclosure
Me: nice shirt
I remember all the way back in time in your appartment when you first fed the devil, now those were the days
Cool shirt!
Fill the walls with T's. Put all the fan art all over the ceiling!
You're shirt!!! I want it SO BAD!!! IS THAT YOUR MERCH
I think those cards would be good for people who are fearful of spiders to understand the animals without actually having the animals in their homes !!
Beautfull enclosure👏
Awww I love your enclosure experiments!! Lol
Who’s been here when that tank was set up for the Devil
I remember that! Dark Den 1: The Apartment
Yeah I know right that was the good old days, well I mean the Chanel is better than ever!
oh no, the gummybear package broke, it was totally not on purpose, what to do now lol
I had a pet giant african snail just like yours, got him as a tiiiny baby, smaller then my pinky finger nail, he grew to be too big to fit in my hand and for some reason just died, out of no were 💔
I wasnt expecting to still be so heartbroken about him, sense i lot him over 2 years ago, but holy shit seeing yours huuuuuuuurt... I know, he was just a snail, but was one kf my favorite pets so far and so adorably interesting to interact with!
Also, i learned the hard way that wood + moisture = mold, and snails need a lot of moisture, so idk if that enclosure is the best idea for this...
The springtails are maybe eating calcium from the snails' shells.
That’s what I was thinking as well! You sometimes see the snails getting calcium from eachother as well if they don’t get enough. A cuddlefish bone would be great to add in the enclosure
Making 4K videos would be immense! Don't let go of that idea :D
Hey Petko. Just be care the snails won't fall from a height as it could damage their shell.
Petko do you have any Australian tarantulas?, i live in Australia and currently im at 16😂
I love that shirt!
I remember the Balfouris !!
What are those white little insects crawling on the snail shell
I swear I just watched the episode of making that tank last night. (working backwards in videos)
Love your shirt sir 😁
WHEN YOU LIFTED THE TANK I THOUGHT THE SPOODER ON YOUR TOP WAS AN ACTUAL TARANTULA AND SCARED ME FOR A SEC LOL !!!!!!!!!😋😂😂😂😂😂😀😀😁😁
You make ur enclosure so good
It was originally for the Devil (Scolopendra Dehani)
Damn it you disclosed it xD
Where did you buy your shirt? I love it 😍
I need that t-shirt!
Snails are just too cute 🌱
Love the shirt!
Not just "the devil" but Diablo is be completely correct, here from the start😁🖤😊 lots of love from 🇨🇦👊😋...
Also, did you ever find that huge hissing roach yet?😆
Would felix eat the snail babies? I know they eat snails but that specific species?
I've got bioactive enclosure with three different spiders two breeding scorpions stinks geckos and a Asian centapeed