MASSIVE 🕷 King Baboon 🕷Tarantula STRIDULATING Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-12-27 | Massive King Baboon, the Pelinobius muticus, an old world species from Africa, stridulating for the mic.
Whats it like feeding jumping spiders? Tarantulas with Shanti 2020-11-17 | Many people think jumping spiders will be difficult to feed. I often hear questions like: Won't they jump away? How do you not squish them? Aren't you afraid they will get lost?Caring for them is much easier than one might expect. Watch me feed several young Regal Jumping Spiders (Phidippus regius) and you will see how easy they are to handle.
Feeding More Tarantulas, Spiders, & Scorpions Tarantulas with Shanti 2020-08-19 | Thank you for joining me for another video.
Pumpkin Patch Tarantula Escapes *AGAIN* Tarantulas with Shanti 2020-08-11 | You would think I'd be wise to this girl by now, but alas, she fools me again. Can I outsmart her this time?
Post-Ultimate Male Tarantula + Feeding Tarantulas with Shanti 2020-08-04 | Meet L'Elephant, a post-ultimate male Tliltocatl albopilosus. It is relatively rare that male tarantulas survive post-ultimate molts, but this little guy is like the engine that could.Plus, join me for a lengthy feeding of several tarantula genus/species.
Tarantula Feeding + N. incei Communal Failure Tarantulas with Shanti 2020-07-28 | I discuss the dismantling of my experimental N. incei olive communal and talk about their care, plus check up on and feed several tarantulas in my collection. My female Poecilotheria subfusca highland female seizes a male dubia from an odd position. The P. sazimai does the opposite to what I expect. And my Nhandu tripepii flips her lid.
P. sp akcaya enclosures + ivory millipedes Tarantulas with Shanti 2020-07-21 | In this video I share the enclosure setups I've kept Phormingochilus sp akcaya slings in for almost a year. Then I feed and talk about Lennox, my male Pamphobeteus sp machala, followed by a discussion and overview of how I care for my ivory millipedes and other U.S. native species.
Catching Up + Tarantula Feeding Tarantulas with Shanti 2020-07-15 | I've had a lot of people ask me when I'll be making another video. I decided I must at least try to fit something in even if all I can do is feeding videos/updates for now. Here is a full commentary video in which I work my way through two shelves of tarantulas, feeding, watering, and checking on each one. I hope you like it.
Hungry Tarantulas |Final Fatal Fangs II Fails| Tarantulas with Shanti 2020-01-24 | This is it--the last of the clips I've filtered out of the running for the Fatal Fangs II competition. Each video has its own music because I created them to stand alone if they were chosen. Enjoy!
Tarantula Feeding in HD Tarantulas with Shanti 2020-01-17 | More feeding clips that either completely didn't make the cut, or didn't quite make the cut for Fatal Fangs 2. Regardless, there are a couple good ones in here. Enjoy!
Cotztetlana sp guanajuato: A rarity Tarantulas with Shanti 2020-01-08 | In this video I rehouse my tiny C. sp "guanajuato" sling while I talk about the city and region where they are found and share photos from websites that show their adult appearance.
HD Tarantula Sounds |Tapping & Drumming| Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-12-20 | What an amazing capture of an old world tarantula species, the Cyriopagopus sp hati hati, or Malaysian/Purple Earth Tiger female and male tapping and drumming during courtship. If you'd like permission to use this recording for educational purposes, please contact me in a message. I will require mention or a link-back to this YouTube channel.Enjoy!
Fatal Fangs II |Feeding Fails| Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-12-20 | Fatal Fangs 2 is fast-approaching and it's hit or miss around here as far as feedings are concerned. Here are some of the less than great clips accumulated during the past couple weeks. While the feedings are nothing to write home about, the antics of some of these silly tarantulas is entertaining, like the cute puppy jump of the Brachypelma klaasi sling, the cantankerousness of the Nhandu tripepii who doesn't "want it", or the tongs attack of the Acanthoscurria geniculata. Not to forget the Brachypelma vagans does quite the butt finger dance. Enjoy!
Tarantula Hot Sauce Challenge 2019 Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-12-14 | Tagged by my friend Alex of Tarantula Haven--here I am eating Da' Bomb "Beyond Insanity" hot sauce with a special guest, my friend and fellow tarantula enthusiast, Johnathan who has 35 tarantulas of his own. My boyfriend, who knows nothing of the tarantulas' feeding schedule or molting times, chose ten tarantulas--mostly by how cute they look to him--and we fed, or attempted to feed each one. If the feeding failed, we had to brave Da' Bomb. I want to thank Alex for tagging me. This has been a fun project and my first video with a co-host. As of the date this video posts, I am looking for another Tarantula YouTuber in the U.S.A. who is willing to brave the hot sauce challenge so they can be next. Hehehe.
🕷 Hopi Folklore: The Four Creations 🕷 Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-12-11 | The Four Creations is a Hopi creation tale recorded in the 1950s by Oswald White Bear and Naomi Fredericks based on Hopi elder's oral tradition in Oraibi, a village inhabited by the Hopi clan since A.D. 1150.Source: www.gly.uga.edu/CS/CSFourCreations.html
Phiddipus regius pairing Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-12-08 | The courting dance and cute mating ritual of the Phiddipus regius (Regal Jumping Spider) set to groove tunes. It's fun to watch their behavior. I have always loved observing animals. Thank you for watching.
Tarantulas 🍽 Dinner Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-12-06 | There are three particularly stunning (and lucky captures) tarantulas in this video: the dwarf species Crypsidromus sp "Costa Rica," Hapalopus sp "Columbia" large, and my beautiful six-year old Pelinobius muticus. All three of these stunning creatures are female. The rest of the videos are hit and miss with a Poecilotheria metallica in premolt and a lightning fast Ornithoctinus aureotibialis.
How to Breed Cyriocosmus elegans Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-12-03 | In this species specific video I share the basics: habitat, pairing, incubation, slings, and invite you to analyze a breeding mishap along with me. I hope this video can assist you in pairing tarantulas, C. elegans in particular.
Heteroscodra maculata *plus* 🕷REHOUSE🕷 Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-12-01 | Perhaps I felt nervous about rehousing my Heteroscodra maculata because of all the stories I've heard about them What happened during my rehouse? Did my H. Mac make a run for it? Watch and find out. The outcome didn't surprise me too much. Although, I'm learning more each day about how to keep the tarantulas calm.
🕷 Black Friday Feast 🕷 Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-11-29 | The humans have had their fill. Now it's the tarantulas' turn. Enjoy!
Neoholothele incei olive communal 🕷 REHOUSE 🕷 Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-11-27 | A mama shpooter and how many babies? Besides Monocentropus balfouri, I haven't rehoused any other tarantula communals, and it's been a while since situating the M. balfouri. Many questions went through my mind, like will they bolt, will mom protect her spiderlings, had there been instances of cannibalism amongst the siblings? Watch the video to find out.
Pets from Mars? 👽 MANTIDS Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-11-24 | Meet four new baby pet mantids and learn how to care for them.Parasphendale sp. "Kenya"Hierodula membranaceaPseudoscreobotra wahlbergii
🕷 Tarantula Feeding 🕷 HUNTSMAN ESCAPE Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-11-22 | My huntsman escapes. The Ornithoctinus aureotibialis comes out so we can see how beautiful it is. And I feed and talk about the Phormictopus cancerides. Plus more.
🕷 Cyriopagopus sp hati hati 🕷 REHOUSE Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-11-19 | Rehousing a juvenile C. species hati hati, an old world tarantula native to the tropical jungles of Indonesia. Bonus material includes Psalmopoeus cambridgei sling rehouse. The enclosure modification video posted last week.
Cheap DIY 🕷 Tarantula 🕷 Enclosures Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-11-17 | Picked up a $5 acrylic aquarium off of Craigslist last month and decided to modify it into a tarantula enclosure. Also I will show you the quick way I made a Critter Keeper into an arboreal enclosure. You will see from the video that it's an easy job, one that you can do far better than I can. 😁😉The larger acrylic aquarium is upcycled into housing for my neoholothele incei olive communal. The Critter Keeper is modified into an arboreal-type enclosure for a juvenile Cyriopagopus sp hati hati.
BEAUTIFUL 🕷Caribena versicolor 🕷 PAIRING Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-11-12 | Set to relaxing music, this video shows the courting ritual and pairing of the tarantula known as Caribena versicolor (Antilles or Martinique #pinktoetarantula.) The female, named The Fuzzy Genius, emerges from her enclosure to greet her suitor. Enjoy!
Handling 🕷SNOTGURGLE🕷 Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-11-06 | Snotgurgle is a Grammostola pulchra or Brazilian black tarantula. She was my second tarantula, a lucky find from a pet store back in December 2017. I got her a couple weeks after ordering a Grammostola pulchripes sling, the now notorious "Little Thing".DISCLAIMER: I do not promote nor recommend handling tarantulas and other venomous invertebrates as they can be unpredictable. I knew the inherent risk when I chose to handle Snotgurgle and that envenomation, infection, or mechanical damage from a bite could occur. Handle at your own risk.
Tarantulas with Shantis 🕷 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 🕷 Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-10-31 | I love Halloween! I've collected footage of my tarantulas and other inverts during the past couple weeks and arranged this compilation for you. Of course I dressed up and played my part. How better to celebrate the holiday closest to my heart?
Pre-Halloween Treat 🕷 Feeding Video Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-10-29 | This prelude to a bigger Halloween feeding video depicts the struggle between a Poecilotheria metallica and Blaptica dubia roach juxtaposed to footage of a common American grass spider (Agelenopsis sp.)wrestling a red runner or turkistan roach.
Rehousing Pelinobius muticus Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-10-25 | The King Baboon Tarantula is a fossorial tarantula from Africa. Here I rehouse, refill water buckets, and....
Chilobrachys fimbriatus rehouse Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-10-24 | Time to rehouse the Chilobrachys fimbriatus (Indian Violet Tarantula). She is a little over one year old and the first old world tarantula I fell in love with.
Update & Tarantula Feeding Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-10-22 | It's been a couple of months since my last upload. But...I'm back now and have a lot of catching up to do.
Scorpions in Washington State? Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-08-09 | The shy Northern scorpion (Paruroctonus boreus) has fascinated me for decades, but it is only now that I have the knowledge to find them. I first heard about them during the nineties, although I wondered if it was really true that scorpions could survive so far north. It is! In fact, the Northern scorpion's range stretches into Canada. They are considered difficult to find because they are shy and nocturnal. And it is very rare that anyone is stung by them.
VLOG: Hiking & Can I Find My Boyfriends Grave Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-06-28 | Random hike into the territory of everyone's favorite arachnid and then I visit the cemetery where my boyfriend's ashes are buried. Who follows me from Palisade's Park to the cemetery and all the way home? Take a guess!
🐦 Releasing a European Starling Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-06-05 | European starlings are often considered a nuisance. I love them. This year starlings made a nest in an unsafe location and when their fledglings left the nest they went straight to drowning in the duck pools and to being mouthed by cats. Two fledglings drowned and two ended up in the care of my sister and I for a few days until they could fly. Unfortunately, as you will learn in this video, one died. This video documents the release of the survivor.
My First Year in the Tarantula Hobby Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-05-01 | In this interview-style video I share some of what I have gained during my first year keeping tarantulas. Some topics include:*Getting my first OW*Socializing in the hobby*Most difficult time of year as a keeper*What I have gained from keeping tarantulas*and more
Anoles: Willie Meets the New Girl Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-04-27 | Willie, who is very territorial, was recently separated from Ping and Jinn because he was keeping Ping from basking and eating. Jinn liked Ping, but Willie wouldn't let them be so he went into his own 20-gallon tall habitat. Finally today I found a new female to join Willie. This video is their meeting.
Tarantula Anatomy & Physiology: The Basics Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-04-25 | Using a 4D model, I go over basic tarantula anatomy and physiology including parts of the legs, abdomen, and carapace, as well as show you the organ systems inside the tarantula's body.
Windy Beach: DJI OSMO MOBILE 2 Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-04-17 | Took the DJI OSMO MOBILE 2 (OM170) on an LG V30 out to the Oregon Coast. Didn't expect the beach to be so windy, but once down there I had to experiment. Encountered a couple of moments when the DJI caught wind, but as long as I worked with the wind it performed fine. My third time using the device.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-04-17 | Although compact, the Oregon Coast Aquarium can be described as no less than lovely. Each enclosure and tank appears clean and upkept to the utmost standards. The aquarium habitats are divided into educational sections such as Rocky Shores, Sandy Shores, and Coastal Waters. Sea lions, sea otters, a delightful pelican named Jo-Jo, and a gorgeous aviary of auks and puffins make up the bulk of the outdoor exhibits which are all laid out within faux rock outcroppings. The volunteer staff in the aviary explain in detail the bird behaviors and habitats. There is a stunning octopus hidden away in a secret cave at the center of the outdoor exhibits. The hands-on tide pool allows gentle touch of starfish and anemones. You can also schedule behind-the-scenes tours where you get up close to some of the animals. This is an additional cost to admission. At the beginning of your adventure you will see signs that inform you of feeding times so that you can gather around the sea lions, etc., to see them feed.
PACNWRS |Albany, OR| April. 13, 2019 Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-04-14 | Pacific NW Reptile & Exotics Show is a two day event that takes place in Albany, Oregon. This video gives you a glimpse some of the vendors about an hour after opening time Saturday. May I suggest my friends over at the channel Gwyntomology for another, more exciting take on the show. 😉
Personal VLOG #1: Where have I been? Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-04-04 | *No tarantulas are featured in this video*DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT RECOMMEND, ENCOURAGE, OR SUPPORT PUTTING TARANTULAS ON YOUR FACE. THE THUMBNAIL FOR THIS VIDEO IS CREATED USING GRAPHICS AND IS PURELY FOR DECORATION. I've been absent from YouTube, except to conclude the 500 Subscriber Giveaway, for about a month. I had to take time for myself. Time to reboot. In this video I share the answer in hopes that my journey may help someone, too.
ฯฯFEED MUH!ฯฯ Tarantula Feeding Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-04-04 | Feeding some old and new world tarantulas. Some species in this video include Phormingochilus sp rufus, Nhandu tripepii, and the infamous "Crested Gecko" tarantula (haha!)
LIVE PALP FRICTION MYSTERY BOX GIVEAWAY DRAWING Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-03-20 | Tonight at 5pm Pacific time...join me LIVE!
Tarantula Feeding dedicated to SPYDEY VEE Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-02-26 | My sweet friend Spydey Vee is soon moving countries. He and his family will say goodbye to their birth-land, possibly forever, andvthey have had to find homes for their beloved dogs. And also all of his tarantulas will go to a selected new home. Once he moves, he and his family will start their lives all over in a foreign country. I cannot imagine what that must be like. I wish them the best.Here's to you, SPYDEY VEE and family: may you have a safe journey and a wonderful new start. May you be safe and blessed with great things to come.Check out SPYDEY VEE'S channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCRrxa_fh8zxmczdQ6uVMwPw
500 Subscriber |PALP FRICTION| Giveaway 🎁 Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-02-21 | Watch the video!Subscribe!Comment!Winner chosen Wednesday, March 20, 2019.Enjoy!Thank you to Palp Friction Tarantulas.
Upcoming Giveaway |HINTS| & Videos Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-02-16 | 500 subscriber giveaway announcement coming within the week! I give you a hint at the end of the video about what the prize entails. If you reside in the contiguous United States you won't want to miss this opportunity.Also, an outline of some upcoming videos you can expect.
Rescued Stowaway Scorpion Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-02-07 | Dedicated to Anna & Lane who cared for this stowaway scorpion and found it a home (with me) after it had traveled from Texas to Washington state in a box of plumbing supplies. This is the story of a vagabond Centruroides vittatus, the striped bark scorpion, a species common to several states in the Southern U.S.A. and in Northern Mexico.
Differences between tarantulas & true spiders Tarantulas with Shanti 2019-01-26 | Are tarantulas just bigger, hairier, and scarier than true spiders, or is there a lot more to discover about their differences? Join me as I go over some of the main features that set them apart. This video is dedicated to Emma J. who kindly asked this question during a Q&A video published back in November 2018.
