Tarantula CANNIBALISM! Why Do They Do It?

1 year ago
27

This week we look into one of the darker aspects of keeping and breeding tarantulas... CANNIBALISM. 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.

💥SUBSCRIBE💥 to my Main Channel 🕷Tarantula Collective:
https://goo.gl/UAySKx

💥SUBSCRIBE💥 to my 2ndChannel 🕷Exotic Pet Collective:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheExoticPetCollective

If you'd like to support the channel:
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/The_Tarantula_Collective

🕷👀Visit My Website👀🕷: https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/

🕸Tarantula Collective Merch🕸 :
https://the-tarantula-collective-shop.fourthwall.com/

🕷Care Sheets🕷:
https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/caresheets

Tarantula/Invert/Reptile Dealers Worldwide (with some discount codes):
https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/resources

---------------------------------------------------------------

Affiliate Links for different items I use (This contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links):

Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TTC10 at checkout!
https://www.tarantulacribs.com/?ref=TheTarantulaCollective

Get 10% OFF your ENTIRE order from THE BIO DUDE when you use the code TARANTULA10 at checkout! Good on all their premium substrates, lights, cork, plants, and nearly their entire inventory: https://www.thebiodude.com/

Order your next tarantula from Microwilderness and use the code TTC10 to save 10% off your order:
https://www.microwilderness.com/tarantulacollective

My Amazon Storefront (lists of everything I use! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases):
https://www.amazon.com/shop/the_tarantula_collective

I get all my music from Epidemic Sounds, try them out here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dpgsc4/

Tarantula Enclosures and Supplies:
https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101l9LTQ/creativeref:1011l28417

Great Place to Buy Reptiles and Supplies:
https://www.cbreptile.com/?wpam_id=2213

Camera I use to film my videos:
https://amzn.to/2WQm5Ty
Macro Lens I use to photograph my T’s:
https://amzn.to/2UjMLiK
Zoom Lens I use for filming:
https://amzn.to/3QvsQGt
Microphone I use for my videos:
https://amzn.to/2WLKEAW
LED Puck White Lights for T Enclosures:
https://amzn.to/2KeInNf
Shelving I use to house my collection:
https://amzn.to/2WRaOCk
The Tarantula Keeper's Guide: Comprehensive Information on Care:
https://amzn.to/2Vvhnu7

Join me on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thetarantulacollective

Follow me on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tarantulacollective/

Follow me on twitter:
@theTarantulaCo1

Join the Dischord Server:
https://discord.gg/2ZCbjZU

Follow me on Tik Tok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@thetarantulacollective

Please send any letters or packages to:
Richard Stewart
47 Washington Ave
Ste. 245
Wheeling, WV 26003

If you are shipping a live animal, please email me first at richard@thetarantulacollective.com.

If you would like me to review your product or business, please email your request to thetarantulacollective@gmail.com

[The Tarantula Collective is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com]

#tarantula #TarantulaCollective #spider

Loading 1 comment...