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This week we are going to learn how tarantulas and other spiders get their scientific names also known as binomial nomenclature. It isn't as easy as just picking a name at random. So if you have ever wanted to know how and why they come up with these Greek and Latin names that are so hard to pronounce, this is the video for you!
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Cannibalism is a part of nature and is something nearly every species participates at some point, given the circumstances, and this includes humans. While we find it morally reprehensible, there is actually reasons behind the madness and in some instances, it can actually be beneficial for the individual tarantula and the species as a whole. So let's take a look at this disturbing behaviors, discover why a tarantula might eat another tarantula, and what risks and benefits this behavior presents to our pet spiders.
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Today I am unboxing a few packages I just received in the mail. One of them contains a bunch of Armadillidium klugii Montenegro aka Clown Isopods from @Aquarimax Pets . I try and capture some cinematic footage of these very colorful and bright roly-polies.
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Check out how much the Tarantula Collective studio has grown. As far as I know, this is the only studio in the country dedicated the videography and photography of tarantulas, spiders, and other arachnids and invertebrates.
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This week I discuss the importance of having a plan for what to do with your tarantulas or other exotic pets in the event you ever have to leave your home suddenly or the living condition at home change and are not suitable for your tarantulas.
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My Davus sp. Panama (formerly Theraphosinae sp. Panama) also known as the Lava Spider or Lava Tarantula, has outgrown her enclosure and it is time to upgrade her into a BIOACTIVE naturalistic enclosure. I cover how I set up my enclosures for the Lave Spider as well as discuss temperatures, humidity, care, husbandry, temperament, etc.
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This week I asked some of my favorite Animal Content Creators if they thought Exotic Pets shows are beneficial or detrimental to the animals and the exotic pet hobby, and why? They had some very insightful and powerful answers that I think EVERYONE needs to hear!
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This week I unbox some tarantulas from Simply Spiders, a Leaf Head Ghost Mantis, Large Isopods and some Death Face Cockroaches from Arthropod Ambassodors, and some Texas Gold millipedes, Smokey Oak Millipedes, a Fan Tailed Centipede and an ORCHID MANTIS from Frank Somma.
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Solar Eclipses are few and far between and we have heard a lot about how different animals may behave during the totality. But no one really discusses how spiders and other arachnids and insects may act once the moon has blocked the sun, plunging their environment into night in the middle of the day.
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I am unboxing some RED tarantnulas from Nate over at Micro Wilderness. He sent me a Brachypelma smithi (true smithi ex. annitha) , a Psalmopeous irminia (Venezuelan Suntiger), and a Brachypelma auratum (Mexican Flame Knee Tarantula). Big thanks to him for these awesome red tarantulas! You can check out his website linked below!
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The Tarantula Collective is a channel for anyone interested in Tarantulas, Spiders, Scorpions, Isopods, Vinegaroons, Mantis, Centipedes, Millipedes, and other invertebrates (as well as some reptiles). I make videos about arachnids including Nature Documentaries, Species Specific Care, Unboxing & Rehousing, Top 10 Lists, How To, & Feeding. Join me EVERY Tuesday for a new video that further explores the world of invertebrates. Whether YOU keep tarantulas & other inverts, are considering getting one as a pet, or are a complete arachnophobe...there is something here for YOU. I overcame my arachnophobia through exposure therapy, so watching these videos may help YOU over come yours! Follow my journey as a tarantula keeper & learn from my mistakes & experience so YOU can be a better care taker of your pets. Learn more about these creepy, crawly creatures through my new documentary series where I dive deep into one species of invertebrate so we can better understand these amazing animals!