Holding a Wild Goliath Tarantula | Deadly 60 | Earth Unplugged

Not only does the Goliath Tarantula have giant fangs, but also dangerous hair that can be used to deter predators.


Deadly 60:
Steve Backshall and his team track down some of the world's deadliest animals. From lethal beauties to killer beasts, his journey will take him to some of the most hostile and remote places on Earth.

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[vitalsignz]

“Its brain is absolutely tiny”

Spider “woah what the hell man?”

[almasoul]

“It’s brain is absolutely tiny”

Tarántula: *Oi*

[stitchesbutstupid]

The balls on this dude is amazing. He picks the spider up and proceeds to call it stupid.

[callumwoodward]

He gives multiple reasons why he shouldn’t pick it up or touch it such as the hairs and long fangs and yet still he picks it up. Fair play Steve.

[geraldkelson]

“As she gets comfortable she starts to wander”

Spider:”woaaah what a weird tree lol”

[jaylorprod.]

“I’m close to getting bitten”
*continues to hold it*

[brianbks]

Doesn’t matter how scared I am of spiders, I cannot deny the beauty and sheer awesomeness of this creature.

[lukeismael]

“It’s brain is absolutely tiny”
Spider: But my fangs aren’t. You wanna make fun of those?

[theresaregan]

People think spiders are beings of otherworldly horror, but their number one defense is the tactical butt scratch.

[nosloppyplease]

I love how at 0:40 after it kicks hairs at him a second time he reaches for the machete

[eccentrikhat]

I’m very impressed he can focus on not getting bitten whilst also giving spider facts. That’s serious multitasking.

[CrisisJ]

"It's brain is absolutely tiny"
Tarantula: Mate you're the one holding me.

[toughspringrolls]

He looks like Gordon Ramsey's exotic pet lover brother.

[Daboy]

"It's brain is absolutely tiny"

Spider: yet you're the one picking up a spider bigger than you hand.

[Durgemann]

The coconut just one day decided it wanted to walk around, grew some legs, and now we have one of these things.

[MindJog]

"she could give me a really nasty bite"
*proceeds to pick the spider up*

[papifrancisco]

My cat came and sniffed my arm and shit, i almost dislocated my arm thought it was a spider

[manifestgtr]

“Its brain is absolutely tiny”

Spider: 🥺

[AustinKay]

I was terrified of spiders growing up, but I've really learned to respect them. They don't want to hurt anyone, just leave them be and they will do the same

[renatovarnariano]

I live in Amazon. Used to have two or 3 of this one in my backyard, as a pet. Never had any problems as long as you dont piss them off.