That was actually the noise of the legs scraping the enclosure

It actually reminds me of having a dachshund puppy trying to be all threatening. The difference is that if the dachshund bites the worst she'll do is make me bleed if that.

STOP DANCING

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Yes! Finally someone who understands threat poses are an act of self defence, not aggression.

@@BugsandBiology They are not mutually exclusive, it can be aggressive while defending itself, fear-induced aggression and defensive aggression are both things.

@@MrDJAK777 Fear is still a defensive emotion/behavior, though. It's meant to motivate the organism to get OUT of a dangerous situation. That means NOT engaging the threat, but fleeing. I consider that defense, personally, since there is no intent on fighting.

That's the spirit!

Good I love Aussies🤣🤣🤣 (no homo)

@@link2cold then you are going to love NZ because it does not have snakes at all or big spiders or cockroaches except some in Auckland and the beautiful cities...

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I think it's to do with the fact that you know the spider is under control, so watching it get cranky is kinda amusing. Also, their bites are generally not life threatening - less than 20% of bites from most funnelweb species cause severe symptoms, and they're pretty shy so they keep to themselves and bites are rare. Of course, still seek immediate medical attention if bitten cause you wouldn't want to take the chances.

​@@BugsandBiology I thought Sydney Funnel Webs tended to be more temperamental, rather than shy? 😬😬

@@muaoribia4140I looked it up and while they’re not generally aggressive to humans and often prefer to retreat into their burrow, they can become defensive if they feel threatened. I mean, fair enough. I’d throw hands too if I was picked up and moved about like a Mii by some sort of giant flesh monkey. I’m no spider expert though lol. I’m just an arachnophobe willing to learn more about these fascinating creatures to help me get over my fear

Genuinely, I find funnelwebs much easier to transfer/rehouse than tarantulas due to their inability to climb, and slower speed. I'd certainly rather rehouse a funnelweb than any old world tarantula.

@@BugsandBiology that my friend is a fair point I just think it's the fear of actually getting tagged that puts me off but as long as your careful I guess it will be cool. Good luck for the future ✌🏻

@@BugsandBiology From what I understand, Old World's are generally boltier and more aggresive than the New World's which is why some don't fancy housing them, is that true?

@@simple-commentator-not-rea7345 Yes. New World's have Urticating hairs, which are there first line of defense. Old World's do not, and so are more quite to bite when escape is not an option.

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I never said it didn't have a "right". Not seriously anyway.

I agree. I’d be upset too.

The glossy cephalothorax and legs contrasted w/ the soft dull purple-brown abdomen is quite beautiful. Funnel web, mouse, trapdoor, and purseweb spiders are so interesting to me.

Cheers. Funnelwebs sure are fun to deal with...

Lol

Don't worry, I'm pretty cautious around these guys. Plus, they can't jump or climb anyway, so they're not that dangerous if you take basic precautions.

Vegemite? This guy sure knows what it means to be Aussie!

Wow, thanks! So glad you enjoyed it, and cheers for subscribing!

Cheers haha. Glad someone appreciates my attempts at humour

You and me both!

Awesome, hope you enjoy your stay!

Haha, cheers. But I wasn't in any real danger, cause there was no way she would've been able to reach me. Even so, funnelweb bites usually aren't life threatening, though one should always seek immediate medical attention as a precaution.

Thanks! I always try to make sure the music and narration is as calm and lighthearted as possible, cause it works wonders in making the subjects less scary to viewers.

I've signed her up for dance lessons. Think she's going places.

Thanks, glad you enjoyed!

Yeah, it's a thing called stridulation, where they create a rattling sound by rubbing hairs together. Funnelwebs can't do it, but some tarantulas can, as can certain other spiders such as Xamiatus.

@@BugsandBiology Oh wow, so that's how they do it...huh! That is really cool ^_^ Thank you.

They're amazing little creatures for sure! Centipedes in the genus Alipes do a similar thing, creating a buzzing noise by rapidly shaking their terminal legs.

30 years ago l had an huge Cardinal Spider living in the net curtains in my cottage...we called her Missus Monster and she would defence pose and hiss...she had a nest of eggs too...and you could smell her! She was probably the bigest spider l have ever seen in lreland. We have loads hete that lm sure arent even 'discovered'...especially up the hillsides...one looks very like the Aussie Funnelweb, makes a similar home and eats mainly black beetles.....has very shiny eyes all set in front and is big. Their habitat is continuously destroyed by filthy pine forestry plantations....and bloody sheep farmers setting fire to the hills in the dpring.

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Funnel webs barely move. If I gave it a bigger home, all it'd do is web up one part and ignore the rest.

@@BugsandBiology That is why I love them so much .

Well, at least you guys can get Macrothele, which are pretty similar, albeit less venomous.

Why aren't they available? That's ridiculous. If you are experienced you should be allowed

@@owen7185 Cause it's illegal to export any inverts out of Australia.

@@owen7185, Australia has very strict export laws. We would also need a DWA license to keep them in the UK.

I can see the issues that could arise. But I thought also that professionals could get some sort of license

Yeah one of my favorites.

Cheers! Feels great to have another video up - been so inactive lately.

Wait till you see the fangs on some other funnelweb species like Hadronyche formidabilis.

There were mites in the original substrate, so I wanted to make sure none of that was getting into the new enclosure.

Fancy seeing you here Cockers

I belive the venom of some species, like Hadronyche infensa, are being investigated for potential medical properties, as well as usage as natural pesticides, but I don't know the details.

Australian scientists extracted venom from a funnel web spider and they put it in a disk with cancer cells and it killed all the cancer. They’re working on developing help towards a cure for cancer with it. So yes. Definitely.

I put air holes in the sides. I usually don't bother with the lid, as then you can't stack the enclosures.

Slow. Very easy spiders to manage.

If you just put their burrow in, it would probably just discard it's burrow to make a new one.

I doubt any spider, with the possible exception of jumping spiders, actually enjoys being handled. Most will simply tolerate it. Tarantulas can get stressed out by handling, and it's a risk to them cause they're quite vulnerable to fall-related injuries. Also many tarantula species can be quite defensive, with some old world species having temperaments worse than many funnelwebs, and old world tarantulas also have pretty potent venom.

@@BugsandBiology It was a typo. LOL. I meant some spiders. Darn phone keyboards suck.

@@BugsandBiology Also I know not all spiders are friendly. I'm simply speaking from my own experiences handling some. I even held a black widow once. It didn't bite or react at all. I simply moved it and it's eggsac away from our garden to a more shaded and well hidden area nobody would ever go to. I also kept calm and cool when holding them. Spiders will bite when scared or threatened. So it's always good to keep a cool and calm demeanor. From what I've learned spiders will not bite if the person holding them is gentle and keeps absolutely still. When transferring spiders off your property move slowly so as to not startle the spider. Then gently place it on a bush or well hidden space.

Yeah I definitely agree with you there. I've handled tons of spiders and never been bitten once. Even held funnelwebs a couple times, though only for the purpose of stopping them from falling.

@@BugsandBiology Are funnel webs soft or hard? I can never tell. They kinda look like tarantulas crossbred with garden spiders. It's so hard to tell what they feel like. I've seen plenty of spiders similar to them here in the states. One spider I know likes to funnel in bushes and make a web in them. Like a funnel web it's an ambush predator. It waits for prey to get snagged in its webs and then punches onto them.

Thanks! The tree dwellers are my favourites - my dream spider is Hadronyche formidabilis, the Northern tree funnelweb. Biggest funnelweb in Australia.

@@BugsandBiology I'm about to look them up now! I need Australian anything's! 🤣. I'm from the US 😭

@@dboykinchen88 Unfortunately it's illegal to export inverts from Australia, especially medically significant ones like Atracids.

@@BugsandBiology oh I know. So sad for me😭. I understand but there is a ton of AUS inverts I'd love to get my hands on. I'd be so happy to get my hands on a basic E. rubripes 🙏

There is an Aussie I’ve seen on Arachnoboards.com that has both H. Formidabilis as well as H. Cerberea, amongst others. Fascinating, but intimidating creatures.

Already added one after the fact, but the spider hasn't used it yet. She's made a burrow under a clump of sphagnum.

I usually give them a starter burrow also, in a favourable location which is usually next to the rock or bark thats been placed in.

Cheers - I'll see what she does now. Seems to take some time for FWs to settle in properly.

They sure do, But once they do, They can make some stunning web structures. Btw, they’re really nice specimens you have there.

@@AvRaGeGAMiNG Yeah thanks. I have a bunch of infensa slings and a juvenile valida that have made some pretty cool webs. Honestly didn't think I'd like funnelwebs that much, but they've really grown on me.

It's pretty easy really. Funnelwebs mostly keep to themselves, so you're not likely to encounter one. And if you do, they're more scared of you than you are of them.

@@BugsandBiology there's a video of a guy who was just gardening and the next thing he knew a funnel web latched onto his foot. Completely unprovoked! I'm British so I don't have to worry about that in my garden. They just look savage to me lol. They look huge on camera as well. I think you are all very brave living around things like that lol

@@iangarner8857 You say unprovoked but he was weedwhacking probably near her home, or maybe he nearly stood on it and she bit him.

@@jhint1929 will they just bite if you came across one in your garden? They seem to have a fearsome reputation.

@@iangarner8857 As long as you're not disturbing them or come close to treading on them you're okay. The males are more of a problem though since they turn up in people's shoes because it's shady and cooler in those than being outside. Females very rarely leave their burrows. They are dangerous for sure. They're not a sackful of puppies, but at the end of the day they are much more scared of you than you are of them, so they'll try to avoid you as much as possible.

Sydney funnelweb antivenom is effective against all funnelweb species. Both the tree funnel web species have a higher recorded rate of severe envenomation, but as neither are anywhere near as commonly encountered as Atrax robustus, I still wouldn't say they're more dangerous overall.

@@BugsandBiology the venom drops ready 2 go...

I use tongs when working with them, and funnelwebs can neither climb nor jump. Fingers are well out of reach.

It scratched against the plastic. Some spiders can make hissing noises, but not funnelwebs.

Bloody convenient aren't they!

And sturdy!

Nah, these spiders barely move around in nature, and get stressed out by prolonged exposure in large, open spaces, so captivity is fine for them.

Females can live over 20 years

No, they don't show nor desire any form of affection. At most they'll tolerate mild provocation.

@@BugsandBiology good answer, I was wondering if there are cute outfits you could buy for 'em, like dogs

@@MISTERPRESIDENTELECT No need for outfits, cause they're cute enough already in my opinion!

It's not, that's just scratching against the plastic

Had a tarantula. But currently the only non-funnelweb Mygalomorph I own is a Cethegus species.

It didn't hiss, that was scratching aginst the plastic. Only very few spiders can make such a noise.

No, everyone's dogs are weird looking funnelwebs haha

They needed to be rehoused, I wasn't just evicting them for the heck of it. Also there's nothing wrong with using plastic Sistema containers, because as you said yourself, they're sedentary and don't care much about space, provided sufficient substrate is present and there are anchor points for webbing.

@@BugsandBiology Check out Dave's Little Beasties. Glass enclosures ftw.

I've watched his channel. But seeing as funnelwebs are more photophobic than most tarantulas, I prefer enclosures with a degree of opacity, as they tend to come out more often. Plus funnelwebs don't require as much space as tarantulas and plastic enclosures are easier to modify. I prefer to keep funnelwebs in enclosures small enough for their triplines to cover the entire area, that way feeders are less likely to go unnoticed.

@@andrewstrongman305 His ones funnelwebs are more closely related to curtain webs, not funnelwebs. And glass enclosures are quite expensive.

@@griffinc3263 Lol, Atrax Robustus is THE funnel-web. I'm aware that glass enclosures are more expensive than cheap plastic, that's partly the point. LoC looks less professional, which won't improve his fan-base.

Hahaha funnelwebs are just like dogs except they don't kill as many people.

@@BugsandBiology I see