Thanks for this lovely overview! Couldn't care less if Brachys are "cool" in the hobby or not. They're big sized, long lived, beginner friendly and among the most beautiful T's around!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
I agree completely! I speak to a lot of beginners who are under the impression that these guys are "boring", so I'm trying to change that view. :) Thanks!
@Nanaduckyoutube5 жыл бұрын
I picked up my first ever tarantula about 4 months ago, a little b.hamorii female. The second day I had her she decided to close off her hide and not show herself! After 2 weeks I grew inpatient and decided to get another tarantula, a little unsexed b.albopilosum. Another week goes by and my b.albpolisoum does the fricking same! I now own 2 boxes of dirt, no tarantulas to be seen and Im a little "annoyed" sooo I buy another one, a little davus pentaloris..needles to say she also decides to go into hiding. I now own 6 tarantulas, my b.albopilosum has molted! My b.hamorri is still hiding and my davus pentaloris is showing herself now and eating like a little monster. Tarantulas really test your patience sometimes but theyre so much fun! Your videos have helped me to not freak out over their weird behaviour and to stay calm! thank you so much for that!!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha! I think that's exactly how many of us end up with large collections. We get sick of waiting for tarantulas to appear after burying themselves during premolt, so we buy more. haha. I did the same thing. :) I had a GBB and an LP sling that both buried themselves. I got tired of waiting, so I bought a C. versicolor and an OBT sling. lol We've all been there. Thank YOU for the kind words! Glad I could help. :)
@hideph_tv8613 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha same as i...😅🤣😂
@thomasgyldenkrne85615 жыл бұрын
You are my go to for information. Thank you. I only got Brachypelma and I love them all. 🤘
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Thomas! :)
@MissaPality3 жыл бұрын
I know this is 2 years old, but thank you for doing this video. I just rescued a brachypelma from a chain pet store and they only had it identified "mexican red knee". This helps identify her.
@TomsBigSpiders3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Terri! You're most welcome. I'm so glad that it was helpful!
@6Ravenous6Hunger65 жыл бұрын
Ghost! I just saw them last night! Such an amazing show. Another great video, covering my all time favorite genus, by far!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Hey, bud! Man, I'm totally jealous. We were going to try to catch them in Boston next month, but I don't think that we are going to be able to swing it. So bummed. And thanks so much!
@justinellis88644 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, thanks so much for this video. I think it's probably been one of the most helpful I've seen on KZfaq. Particularly the information about growth rates/moisture levels and the hybridization. Great, great video geezer! Hope you and your family are keeping well during this awful pandemic. Best Wishes Justin UK
@TomsBigSpiders4 жыл бұрын
Hello, Justin! Thank you so much! That's the type of thing I love to hear! And I hope that you and yours are well! All the best!
@janeriley58265 жыл бұрын
Tom this is such a great video thank you so much! Some of these I didn’t know too much about. Also I was having such a hard day last week and I ended up listening to like four hours of your podcasts on apple and it helped me so much with my stress and anxiety. Thank you so so so so much!!!!!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Spider Sensei! And that's amazing about the podcast. I'm honestly floored that people enjoy it so much. I thought I was only going to have a handful of listeners. haha That's seriously awesome that it helps with your stress and anxiety. Wow. Thanks again!
@Kottastrophe5 жыл бұрын
Love the Ghost hoodie!! Haha, I just barely got my very first T, a grammostola pulchra sling, and your channel was part of what inspired me to do it and also helped me feel prepared. Thanks so much!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. Thanks, Daemon! Congrats on your G. pulchra sling...that's an awesome place to start. I really appreciate that!
@ronfults38445 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom! You do a lot of good for the hobby and it's very much appreciated!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Ron! :)
@rvgcrunchr5 жыл бұрын
The most informative youtube channel about tarantulas. Been watching your videos for husbandry and care informations. Thanks a lot! 😃
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! That's what I aim for. :)
@eldridgekesterreyes39175 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the info about Brachypelmas! Really helped me a lot with my Ts. I look forward for more!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'm so glad that it was helpful. Thank you!
@mtomlinson844 жыл бұрын
This has been one of the most informative videos on youtube!!thank you
@TomsBigSpiders4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Matthew!!!
@rishiwishin23254 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! You really help me a big time. I am a newbie keeper and your videos are so informative. All questions are answered!
@TomsBigSpiders4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Rishi! I really appreciate it! :)
@benaiahsbugcollection7365 жыл бұрын
Your channel is very educational and thorough, always appreciate your videos! I Only have three brachys as of now but this video is reinvigorating my interest in them!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! My focus is on the education aspect (I'm a teacher by trade), so that means a lot. And I'm glad that I've reinvigorated your interest! I'm actually shopping for some more Brachy slings right now. haha
@andrewdeas15 жыл бұрын
One can tell that you are an academic my friend, this was a wonderful video. You are my tarantula keeper role model. Happy Thanksgiving!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that...thank you!!! And Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!
@conchitamay48594 жыл бұрын
Love all your Beautiful babies. Very Thankful for your teachings . Your the Best .
@TomsBigSpiders4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Conchita! :)
@WolfpiperFL4 жыл бұрын
Ordering my B. Boehmei 1/3” sling tomorrow. First tarantula. Thank you for all the info you provide. Your videos and online articles are great, and I feel really confident. Just don’t tell my wife!
@TomsBigSpiders4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! And thank you so much for the kind words! :)
@china_sickness7005 Жыл бұрын
I’ve watched this video before. I’m getting B Auratum, B Albiceps, and B Boehmei tomorrow from Jamie’s Tarantulas, so I’m rewatching this to freshen my knowledge on Brachypelmas. Thanks for the great video
@TomsBigSpiders Жыл бұрын
That's awesome...those are three amazing species! Thank you!
@masoneichhorn80544 жыл бұрын
I just got a 1/2 inch Brachypelma bohemi (It’s my first ever tarantula)
@TomsBigSpiders4 жыл бұрын
Congrats! They are awesome spiders. :)
@LoveAuntieJan5 жыл бұрын
The B. Vagans was absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the education as usual! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family (2 and 8 legged! ☺️)! 🍁🧡🦃💛🍂
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Jan! And Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well! :)
@shoshannahhenderson71252 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love you and your wife's videos. I am working on getting a Brachypelma Smithi and a Grammostola Pulchra. They are both so beautiful. Thank you for all your informative videos.
@TomsBigSpiders2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Shoshannah!!! We both truly appreciate that. :) Let me know if and when you get them. :)
@kusinanikuyakarlo9415 Жыл бұрын
Keeping Boehmei, Klaasi and Hamorii. This channel is very informative and straight forward
@TomsBigSpiders Жыл бұрын
Awesome species! And thank you so much!
@bonniehawkins45535 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving, my friend. Love your vids.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Bonnie! And a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well!
@volkerschnitzler51335 жыл бұрын
The vagans looks so athletic ! Awesome Spider ! Thanks
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
They really are, Volker! :)
@anng.5095 жыл бұрын
Thank u.... I have a few of the Brachy's.... and yes... lol... can be slow growing!!! Keep the videos coming.... enjoying them
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Yes, they grow slowly, but man is it worth the wait! :)
@cherylmeyer98573 жыл бұрын
Excellent educational video, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@TomsBigSpiders3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Cheryl!
@rachelburnell95322 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom 🙏
@TomsBigSpiders2 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for commenting!
@ChantalsCritters5 жыл бұрын
Love your channel. Great information
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, bud. Happy Thanksgiving!
@eliaskivenmaa46094 жыл бұрын
I have watched your videos for few hours steaught now because I just got an email that my B. Hamoriis are in the mail on their way to me. My first ever spiders! Your sling care videoa were super helpful!
@TomsBigSpiders4 жыл бұрын
Ha! That's awesome! Congrats on your B. hamoriis! Thank you so much !
@62millwood5 жыл бұрын
Love the BRACHYPELMA's, Good video Tom. thanks
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tim! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, bud! Hope you have a great one. :)
@kevintrappen80075 жыл бұрын
Great video! You really pack a lot of information and I thank you!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Kevin! I had to make it longer with the still images because I ran out of footage to voice over. haha
@tonysts75 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, Great video. The Brachypelma is a great genus for us newbies. Great seeing and learning more about a few of the animals in my collection.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
How the heck are you, Tony? :) Thanks so much, bud! Yeah, they really do. :)
@HardcoreInfinity5 жыл бұрын
For all keepers, have had 100s of T's for years, but still love Brachypelma's the most!
@thefightingplumber5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, 20 min. of Brachy's! Such a cool genus. I have 4 atm, got emilia and albo as 1" at the same time and albo is twice as big a year later! Both cute as a button though 🙂 Thanks for the video!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Michiel! They seem to put on size much more quickly once they hit the 1" mark (although someone just told me that their B. albo went from .3" to 3" in a year!). That's awesome that they sprouting up for you. :)
@donnajanecaburatan17965 жыл бұрын
thank you so much sir tom.. very useful tips for beginners like me..
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. Thank you, Donna!
@scottwhitemyer55015 жыл бұрын
LOTS OF GREAT INFO, GREAT JOB
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Scott!
@sandramullen7804 Жыл бұрын
As with all you videos I have watched sofar, great info , can't wait for mine to arrive 😀 👍🇬🇧
@TomsBigSpiders Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Sandra! Good luck!
@mandygeorge20525 жыл бұрын
I love the brachys. I now have 30Ts, both brachys and other genus, and I only need the klassi and auratum for my collection to be complete. Superb video.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Mandy! I desperately need to get the emilia myself! haha
@DesignatedDrinker125 жыл бұрын
Love my Brachys!! Just picked up a Vagans sling couple days ago. Got quite an elaborate burrow alrdy!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! My girl was quite the burrower when she was younger. :)
@marymcghee34415 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your channel anytime I'm thinking of getting a new t I always check you out as part of my research I got a 1cm Auratum sling a few months ago it hasn't burrowed at all always out in the open and it's so fast lol,,,,,,also got the Albiceps maybe a future one for your collection great wee spider eats like crazy can be quite flicky though just waiting on it's first molt in my care again only had it a few months as a juve,,,,,,keep up the good work and thanks for showcasing this species again
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Mary! That truly means a lot! :) LOVE my little B. auratum. She's finally getting her big girl colors. I still have to get an albiceps, as the one I bought turned out to be the wrong species. :( Thanks again!
@slingking73445 жыл бұрын
Super cool video tom, enjoyed watching. And also wanted to say thank you for inspiring me! I started posting videos of my slings so in a couple years from now I can go back and see the progress.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Sling King! That's one of the best parts about posting videos. You can always go back an watch them years later to see how much they've grown!. :)
@willwedemeyer4217 Жыл бұрын
Favorite horror movie Texas chainsaw massacre. You posted this video same time I was looking at getting one for myself lol
@TomsBigSpiders Жыл бұрын
One of the classics! And great timing!
@Ansj885 жыл бұрын
I recently picked up a B Albiceps teeny tiny sling. My first brachy! And hopefully not the last one. Thank you for the vid Tom! Can't wait to see more.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Hello, Alexis! Man, I'm jealous! I'm still on the hunt for a B. albiceps. I bought a sling years ago, and it was apparently mislabeled. Now that it's got it's adult colors, it's obvious that it's a B. vagans. I'm sure it won't be your last. :) Thanks!
@Ansj885 жыл бұрын
@@TomsBigSpiders Oh no that is bad! I dont understand how it happens so often that they are mislabeld. I hope you can get one in your hands, they are so cute. Its a bit clumsy but a really good eater. Not a problem with the tiny dust crickets. The grow rate of the albiceps is similiar with all the others i assume? I dont mind it tho eventually there will be a beautiful T.. Just have to be really patient :').
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
@@Ansj88 Yeah, I love my little B. vagans, but I was NOT pleased. Not sure what happened there. Awwww....she sounds cute! Yeah, the growth rate should be similar, although I've heard they grow a bit faster than the B. hamorii or B. auratums.
@PeglegLegolas5 жыл бұрын
I've been watching your videos and a few different podcasts and such religiously for months now and I can't wait to receive my very first T in March/April. Have ordered from the spider shop UK, I live in Ireland and unfortunately it's super cold here so shipping has to be done when the weather is warmer. I cannot wait to get stuck into the hobby!! Thanks Tom!! ❤️
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Jena! :) Hopefully, things warm up soon so that you can get the little guy/gal. What species did you get? :)
@PeglegLegolas5 жыл бұрын
@@TomsBigSpiders I've ordered a brachypelma albopilosum (I hope I spelled that right) adult. I don't really mind whether it's male or female yet, just wanted something a bit simple to start off with. I've become obsessed with the M. Balfouri communes though so the dream is to work up to that in a few years!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
@@PeglegLegolas Yup, you spelled it right. haha I wouldn't judge either way. :) That's a great species to start with. And once you feel ready, the M. balfouri communals are AMAZING. :)
@PeglegLegolas5 жыл бұрын
@@TomsBigSpiders you're a gem thank you 😁
@goldpieceleo5 жыл бұрын
My favorite species of tarantula. Brachypelmas are like puppies, I don't have to worry about some curious ones getting biten when I leave the house.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
They really are! Hahaha Thanks, bud!
@goldpieceleo5 жыл бұрын
@@TomsBigSpiders hahaha!
@Blkjohnny13375 жыл бұрын
This video came at the perfect time. I want to get more Brachypelma. I love this genus
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
I'm shopping around for some more right now. haha. Thanks, Nate!
@michelleleclair99935 жыл бұрын
Loved it!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@drewc27355 жыл бұрын
I'll be watching this as soon as I get home!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
I hope that you enjoy it, Drew!
@raizurr52182 жыл бұрын
Great Video thanks Tom!!!
@TomsBigSpiders2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Raizurr!
@MiniMellyBee5 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful and informative Tom. I'm new to the T hobby. I've got a gorgeous AF Brachypelma Hamorii. I've had her almost 9 weeks now. The first 5 weeks she ate brilliantly, 1 meal per week. Tomorrow will be 4 weeks since her last feed. It's a noob thing to worry I know but videos like this help put your mind at rest. Thank you 😊
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Melissa! You started with an awesome species. :) What size is your girl? It sounds to me like she is probably in premolt. Have you seen this video? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z62Dd6ahspjRiaM.html
@MiniMellyBee5 жыл бұрын
I did indeed. I've wanted a T for so long. I'm in awe of her, she's beautiful. Not shy either, she's always out in the open. Usually only retires to her hide during the day and even at that most of the time she chooses to sit on top of it then ventures down for a wander at night. Love to watch her at night time when she comes alive. She sometimes picks a fight with an artifical plant I have in her enclosure or does some landscaping rolling up little balls of dirt. I would say she's around 5". I haven't but I'll be sure to give the pre-molt vid a watch now 😊
@ErinWSmith5 жыл бұрын
The BEST genus ever. LOVE THIS!!!! An Auratum is on my Christmas list.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
My auratum has become one of my favorites. I'm SO glad that she's finally showing some of her adult colors. :) Thanks, Erin!
@ErinWSmith5 жыл бұрын
No, thank you!!!
@Eyespeck5 жыл бұрын
Great video, Tom and Happy Thanksgiving! I have a few of these myself. boehmei, hamorii, albopilosum, and vagans. My vagans is a great eater and my albopilosum is a fast grower. I picked up a few of those hinged containers from Amazon and they are great. I tried putting acrylic latches on them but that required too much cutting on the enclosure to get it to work. I started using cabinet magnets and those work great. I also started using a little excavator clay in my substrate mixture to help firm up their burrows so they don't collapse.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Hello and a Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! :) You've got an awesome Brachy collection there! It's odd, as the B. albopilosums seem to have the most variance in growth rates. Mine grow rather slowly overall, but others report their hit 3" in a year. Do you have a link to the cabinet magnets you used? I was wondering if they would work, so that is AWESOME to hear! Thank you!!
@tennesseetarantulas51295 жыл бұрын
Awesome video bud. I need to get some of these. I did like you and kinda skipped some of them. I just figured I could come back and get them later. As always bud. Keep up the awesome work and hope you and your family has a great Thanksgiving. Lol don't eat to much. I know I will. Lol
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, bud! I think a lot of us overlook them for a while, but eventually circle back with a better appreciation for them. I know I did. haha I hope you and yours had a great Thanksgiving as well! And I TOTALLY ate too much. lol
@Vanessa_Simone_In_Toronto5 жыл бұрын
My female albopilosum went from 1/4" to 3" in about 18 months at a comfortable room temperature. One of the several reasons that I always recommend them to brand new people.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Man, the difference in growth rates for that species is insane. I've kept four in the 70s, and they've all grown rather slowly.
@kenjiro26765 жыл бұрын
Is it a female? That’s pretty fast!
@ritasallee63315 жыл бұрын
I love my Brachys! Great vid!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Rita! :)
@zacharyjordan53503 жыл бұрын
Love ur hoodie!
@TomsBigSpiders3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Zachary!
@kendramason1965 жыл бұрын
That's a really nice looking B. Albopiosum. Good video by the way.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! :)
@newtothehobby56865 жыл бұрын
After spending over 10 years wanting a T but knowing the other occupants of my house wouldn't be happy, I waited until they grew up and moved out, finally I have bought myself a B. Hamorii and I'm looking forward to it arriving.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delay, Nochola...that's fantastic. Congratulations!
@thetarantulatrap4355 жыл бұрын
Thanks Again Tom, big shout out to you and several others in my channel trailer just uploaded today!
@H13XIII5 жыл бұрын
Great video Tom! One note about B. Hamorrii/Smithi, I noticed all the info I found online states that they have a slow growth rate but I have experienced almost the opposite. Somehow, maybe the Arizona weather, my little lady has grown like crazy! She always takes food, and grew from 1/2" in January 2018 to just over 2" as of late September and due to molt any day now. She is super fat and still eats! Idk what her deal is but I expected a slow burn waiting and was pleasantly surprised by her speed.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
It's funny, as I've had a couple folks from Arizona tell me that they get fantastically fast growth rates with some of the slow growing species. It really does have to be your weather! That is so interesting to me. :) Thanks!
@TheInvertabarian5 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful and great genus, so underrated
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Hey, bud...I agree completely!
@TheInvertabarian5 жыл бұрын
@@TomsBigSpiders love lasiodora aswell, another totally amazing genus overlooked for likes of theraphosa
@HamDX2LVG5 жыл бұрын
Really love watching your channel as quite new to the hobby and have really learned so much thanks to you educational video's. Thank you so much for sharing what you know it really helps people like me who are new and want the best for out T's.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU so much for the taking the time to comment and for the very kind words. :)
@HamDX2LVG5 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, thank you so much.for an awesome channel.
@jorgeg9225 жыл бұрын
just purchased a Hamorii yesterday!! ... getting my popcorn ready!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Congrats! Everyone should have one in his/her collection! :)
@Randriekus_TestPilot5 жыл бұрын
Hey tom! Ive found you on the poscast and Ive been listening to ur podcast for a week now at my work! Love it and time flies! Im trying to start the hobby with a brachypelma species soon :) Cheers from the netherlands
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Hello! I think that's so cool that folks are finding my videos from the podcast! :) Thanks so much for the kind words. Do you know which species you'll be getting? :)
@Randriekus_TestPilot5 жыл бұрын
@@TomsBigSpiders i think a brachypelma auratum, but a ive seen a nhandu chromatus in a video last week and that one also looks very nice, but they seem more skiddish what ive seen on the video. So im not sure wich one of those 2 i will get :) but i still got some time to decide, its still to cold to order here :)
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
@@Randriekus_TestPilot I LOVE the auratum. The adults are stunning. Nhandu chromatus is another awesome species, but they are a bit flighty and their hairs are NASTY.
@lumiere27135 жыл бұрын
I have several Brachypelmas also namely B. albopilosum (Hobby form), B. albiceps, B. auratum, B. boehmei, B. emilia, B. hamorii, B. klaasi, B. sabulosum and B. vagans. They are very docile and hardy species. 😊
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
They really are awesome tarantulas that sometimes get overlooked. You have some awesome ones there! :)
@nixiemoonflower5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this amazing video, I just aquired 3 different Brachy slings. Vagans, Klaasi & an Abby
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
That's fantastic! After making this video, I realize that I have some more species that I have to get. :) Thank you!
@cristobal89765 жыл бұрын
i would really love an educational video from you in the wild haha, nice vid
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
I would LOVE to do that someday. Of course, it would have to be after my kids grow up. haha Thanks!
@ScarletCandlelight5 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving to you
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! :)
@arachnidking11815 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid! Would love a detailed care vid on the Theraphosa genus!?
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
I can definitely do one on Theraphosa in the future. :) Thanks!
@arachnidking11815 жыл бұрын
Tom Moran That be awesome!
@robinpinkham93985 жыл бұрын
Great video ! I learned a lot!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Robin!
@MissMalmify5 жыл бұрын
Nice hoodie! I'm from sweden and has had the chance to see them a couple of times, great band :D also, thanks for a good video :)
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
I'm so jealous! They are coming around here next month, but I don't think that we're going to be able to make it! And thanks!
@MissMalmify5 жыл бұрын
That's too bad! But maybe next time, it is usually a great show! :) I'm usually jealous of all the fun happenings that almost never reaches sweden, but at least we have some good swedish bands like Ghost 😄
@GastonMaqueda4 жыл бұрын
Great video I love Brachys
@TomsBigSpiders4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Gaston! :) Me, too!
@Philboi285 жыл бұрын
So awesome Tom the you for the amazing and educational videos 👍
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm just glad folks don't find these too dry. :)
@Philboi285 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos as I know I’m going to learn more about different species 👍
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that. I'm so glad there's a "market" for the more educational stuff. :)
@prismothalt Жыл бұрын
u kept talking about the exceptions to rules being albo and vagans, and its funny now considering the taxonomic changes and them being in a separate genus
@TomsBigSpiders Жыл бұрын
Hahaha That worked out well!
@johnbrazell24334 жыл бұрын
I have some aphonopelma and grammostola species as well as an LP, but as brachypelma is my favorite genus I have 13 different species of that genius. Nice video I appreciate it.
@TomsBigSpiders4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, John!
@smithibrachypelma76625 жыл бұрын
Great vid!!!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! :)
@AlsArachnids5 жыл бұрын
Great video Tom, I have a few Barchypelmas now but like your self would like to complete the collection
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, putting together this video was probably a bad idea because now I realize exactly how many more I HAVE to get! haha Thank you, Al! :)
@RogerVicki5 жыл бұрын
Great video Tom
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Roger and Vicki!
@Lisa-eu9fy2 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid as usual! 🕷💜💜🕷
@TomsBigSpiders2 жыл бұрын
Man, Lisa...you've been watching a LOT of videos? :) Thank you!
@mazdamundi854 жыл бұрын
Great video full of information thanks Tom. Would you say the b. Verdiez care is similar? We have a T. Vagans she's doing fantastic. Keep you the great work Tom and family.
@TomsBigSpiders4 жыл бұрын
Hello! so sorry for the delay! Yes, I would keep them the same way. Thank you! I hope that you and yours are well!
@mazdamundi854 жыл бұрын
@@TomsBigSpiders don't be sorry it's crazy time's especially in the US. We took the plunge and got her. she was to good to pass up. After 8 molts in the past 2 weeks we a binge watching your rehouseing vids lol. Thanks Tom you all stay safe.
@tonicoffin77065 жыл бұрын
Terrific video! I have a B. Albopilosum and she's an awesome T. She does love to eat and would probably eat every day if I let her. I do plan on getting a B. Hamorii next.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Toni! Mine are the same way...such little piggies! haha And definitely pick up a hamorii when you can. :)
@The_Joestar5 жыл бұрын
My favourite genus! Got a hamorii, vagans and auratum myself. Still want more species :P emilia and boehmei are on the top of my list.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
I HAVE to get a B. emilia. That's a gaping hole in my collection right now. :) Thanks, Mantis!
@MotoSoki3 жыл бұрын
Thank You Mr.Tom Moran :)
@TomsBigSpiders3 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome!
@MrTQuillen5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@JJDigitalartStudio5 жыл бұрын
Tom you have been finding too many ads for Black Friday. Ha ha. HAPPY THANKSGIVING> This was published on our wedding anniversary. 48 years. We celebrated with friends who were married 56 years! Together we two couples have been married over 100 years,
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Bahahahaha....indeed! And congratulations...that is amazing! 48 years? WOW. Sadly, not many couple reach that landmark anymore. It does my heart good to hear that there were TWO couples around the 50 year mark! :)
@JJDigitalartStudio5 жыл бұрын
@@TomsBigSpiders Good Lord willing and you both live that long you and Billie will make it. You are made for one another. :D
@annadawn9214 жыл бұрын
I just got my first T. Went for a Vagan. She is beautiful. Not burrowing atall at the moment.. She is just on the surface relaxing. X
@TomsBigSpiders4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations...that's awesome! What size is she? Some of the larger ones won't burrow (my large female doesn't).
@tedmyers80055 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Brachys you got there Tom! My B. hamorii female is my first ever T, so I’m REALLY attached to her. Well done! (as usual) :)
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Ted! Isn't it funny how attached we can get to our first tarantulas? :)
@tedmyers80055 жыл бұрын
Tom Moran Most definitely, haha :)
@diesalot18375 жыл бұрын
Brachipelmas Bhomei. I don’t remember how but I have a molt from one. Even though I don’t own any t’s. Anyways, I really like these species reviews. Keep it it up Tom
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Hello, Eric! Hahahaha. Now where the heck did THAT come from? And you don't own any yet? Bud, we have to fix that... ;)
@diesalot18375 жыл бұрын
That’s the plan once I get my own place. T’s are a lot cheaper than cats but right now I’m volunteering for quite a while. So sadly the t,s must wait. But I did save a gecko recently that I’m keeping. Very new to lizards but so far so good. It has been over a month and it is still alive
@joellemegan29343 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom! You are the only KZfaqr besides Richard from the TTC (always your vids first😅😉) that I watch for husbandry videos. With that being said I do own several Brachypelma/Tliltocatl but even if I think I know the husbandry I still watch one of your videos. Tomorrow my B. emilia arrives & you nor Richard has done a vid on this sp. I know you're a very busy man but just letting you know the big time KZfaqrs have no husbandry vids on this sp. I will keep her how I do my other Brachys, & check out a good care sheet. Actually I'm going to see if your website has a care sheet on one. I'm also getting my Versi tomorrow as well! Wish me luck! Thanks for all you do, I hope you know how much this hobby loves you & your work!
@TomsBigSpiders3 жыл бұрын
So sorry for the delay, Joelle! It's been a VERY busy couple of weeks for me. I finally got a B. emilia last year, and she is actually showing her adult colors. I will get to work on something for this species. I DO currently keep here like my other Brachys, and she has been doing great. Good luck...and thank you!
@joellemegan29343 жыл бұрын
@@TomsBigSpiders she's doing great! Keeping her like the rest💗
@JuliaGhoulia873 жыл бұрын
Off topic but I love the Ghost hoodie
@TomsBigSpiders3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Julia!
@tarantuladude5535 жыл бұрын
Love the jacket have you gone to one of there concerts
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! No, we were going to try to see them in Boston next month, but I don't think that we're going to be able to pull it off. :(
@tarantuladude5535 жыл бұрын
Tom Moran that sucks if you do get another chance to go then go because they are very good in concert I saw them in Florida with iron maiden
@TarantulaHaven5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great husbandry video. Love my Brachys. I’m seriously considering picking up an auratum for Christmas. They’ve been a little hard to find.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Hey, bud! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! I would definitely grab up an auratum if you find one. The adults are gorgeous!
@SuperNoseFace5 жыл бұрын
I love brachypelma so much, you def inspired me to get them, and I have five now! You should try to get a Brachypelma schroederi, a cute petite black brachy, you can't go wrong with that! Those are high on my want list.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I will definitely pick one up if I can find it! I'm already eyeing a couple more species. too... :) Thanks again!
@SuperNoseFace5 жыл бұрын
@@TomsBigSpiders they are hard to find in the US, which is a shame! I hear they don't grow much more than 4", like a cute mini G. pulchra!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
OH, man...now I HAVE to find one of these. haha
@SuperNoseFace5 жыл бұрын
I want females all of the Mexican Brachypelmas, I currently have a B. emilia, B. hamorii, B. boehemi, B. auratum (bought as female may turn out to be male :c), and an itty bitty B. albiceps sling. I need a klaasi, verdezi (they are like darker emilia!), and I have a feeling that the B. schroederi will be the hardest to get. I don’t love getting itty bitty slings, but someone on arachnoboards had some recently?
@thecreaturescorner5395 жыл бұрын
awesome vid! I really want to get a brachepelma collection! Look how gorges are Gods creations!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
They really are awesome spiders! :) Thank you!
@Brynja244 жыл бұрын
I have had a Brachypelma auratum female for 6 years now and I love this species so so much. She is adult now. Here in Germany it is a pretty rare species to get at this moment so I am happy having one to admire her. Her name is Hermosa and this is so true - she is beautiful!
@TomsBigSpiders4 жыл бұрын
Hello, Karin! I LOVE mine, and I'm hoping that it's a lady. We don't see them much in the US either, which is a shame. They are stunning. And I love the name! :)
@jorgeg9224 жыл бұрын
this one is on my get list... although I understand the Auratum is pretty skittish compared to other Brachy...
@willpeebs5 жыл бұрын
Your videos are awesome. They actually educate without silliness.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Yeah, I try to keep them informative and about the animals...not me. :)
@chadholpin22015 жыл бұрын
I LOVE brachys they one of my favorite! I have ten different species of them! I eventually want all that I can get in the hobby!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
10?! Man, I'm so jealous. I have to step up my game and fill some of the gaps in my collection. :) Thank you!
@chadholpin22015 жыл бұрын
@@TomsBigSpidersyes sir! Only known females are the albopilosum Nicaraguan form and juvenile boehmei. The rest are smaller, albiceps, auratum suspected male sadly :(, emilia, hamorii, klaasi, sabulosum, vagans and verdezi! I absolutely love brachys! I want them all!!!!
@makomarquis5 жыл бұрын
How on earth do you not have a B emilia? Come on bud we gotta do better. :p I am 100% with you that Brachy's are often overlooked by "experienced" keepers. I love all the boring pet rocks.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
I have shamed myself... Hahahaha. I know, right? It's one I'm legitimately embarrassed for not owning. And I agree completely about the experienced keepers passing on them. Heck, I did it for a while. It's a shame. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
@makomarquis5 жыл бұрын
Tom Moran you too bud
@SuperNoseFace5 жыл бұрын
I think B emilia are the most elegant looking Brachypelma! I love my girl, she is a sweet and beautiful chunky baby.
@flying_hussar30345 жыл бұрын
SuperNoseFace you nailed it!
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
You had me at "beautiful chunky baby." :)
@Cigarlife5085 жыл бұрын
Awesome video my friend we currently have 2 b. Vagans slings about half an inch they both molted once since we got them even as a tiny sling one if ours throws up threat postures and eats like a champ
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I love those little B. vagans...they are so spunky for Brachypelma species. haha Sounds like you have a little cutie there! haha
@sievrrhynames90065 жыл бұрын
Love the channel. But i need some help choosing a new arboreal T. My h.mac just past away and i need another T. Would you have any suggestions that arent so defensive? I made the mistake of getting that as my first old world and my first arboreal. I wasnt completely ready for defensiveness.
@TomsBigSpiders5 жыл бұрын
Would an Avicularia species work? Or possibly a Carribena versicolor? If you want something a little more "spirited", you may also consider a Psalmopoeus pulcher. They tend to be more shy than defensive. :)