Discover the SECRET Life of the African Trapdoor Spider!

Take a peek behind the trapdoor and discover the secret life of the African Trapdoor Spider in this fascinating video! Learn about their behavior, habitat, and more.

Dive into the hidden world of the African Trapdoor Spider with game ranger Graham Adams as he unveils the architectural marvels of these elusive arachnids. Nestled in the heart of Nambiti Private Game Reserve, South Africa, discover how these spiders ingeniously construct their silk-lined burrows with camouflaged trapdoors, serving as both a fortress and a hunting ground. Witness firsthand the meticulous design and unexpected beauty of their homes, which blend seamlessly into the landscape, providing perfect ambush points to capture prey.

This journey not only showcases the remarkable traits and survival strategies of the Trapdoor Spider but also celebrates the intricate connections within the animal kingdom. Prepare to be amazed by the craftsmanship of nature’s own architects and gain a newfound respect for these masterful builders of the wild.

Peek Behind the Trapdoor 🕷️ Chapters:

1. Introduction to the Trapdoor Spider 00:00:00
2. Discovery of the Spider's Home 00:00:09
3. Exploring the Trapdoor Entrance 00:00:13
4. Opening the Trapdoor 00:00:28
5. Introduction to the Trapdoor Spider's Babies 00:01:10
6. Lifecycle and Habitat of Trapdoor Spiders 00:01:20
7. Trapdoor Spider House Construction 00:01:34
8. Longevity of Trapdoor Spiders 00:01:43
9. Interaction with the Trapdoor Spider 00:02:15
10. Characteristics of Ground-Dwelling Spiders 00:03:10
11. Trapdoor Spider Feeding Habits 00:03:44
12. Distinguishing Between Male and Female Trapdoor Spiders 00:04:15
13. Breeding Behavior of Trapdoor Spiders 00:04:40
14. Trapdoor Spider Hunting Technique 00:05:02
15. Venom and Safety of Trapdoor Spiders 00:05:38
16. Predators of the Trapdoor Spider 00:07:01
17. Safely Returning the Trapdoor Spider 00:07:31
18. Sealing the Trapdoor Spider's Home 00:09:13

🎥 Produced by Tekweni Media

[exteas]

"Was very rude of me should've knocked first"
*Taps door*

Spider POV: *Violent Earthquake*

[Bartooc]

"They will stay in that hole for their whole life."
Well until a man with a stick comes.

[pedroqueridomusic]

3:12 I love how the spider stands there like "now that you've pulled me out of my house, please do a good job describing me!"

[Adam-toww]

“Now, the venom isn’t really to kill the animal”
Oh, that’s a relief

“…it’s more to liquify the insides”
Ah.

[Boon_poon]

The spider must have been hypnotized by his calm demeanor and wanted to learn more about itself.

[uwedergeschmeidige]

The spider: *Never leaves their hole in their Live*

Me who never leaves my room:" you know, i'm something of a Trapdoorspider myself."

[Niitroxyde]

She was calm, probably listening and learning things about herself.

[gertywhatagash_]

I owned one of these when I kept tarantulas. Bad thing is I didnt know it was illegally sold at a pet shop. I kept her for 7 years. I used floral foam and drilled a small hole in a block of it. She dug down into the substrate and I literally only seen her pop out for her food. Had just glimpses of how big she really was. Oh, and she was one of the fastest spiders I have ever seen. Faster than Baboons, faster than "Pokeys". And she
was one scary looking spider.

[LuciferBiscuit]

She's so confused when she got pulled up in 0.1 second speed, she spent the rest of the 5mins on ground wondering wtf just happened.

[RafaelElectronic]

Imagine never leaving your hole for whole damn life, even after having a clutch of babies and watching them leave one by one, and then suddenly getting pulled out in the blink of an eye and being told how fascinating you are for 5 minutes

[Toe_Pota]

Me: struggles to make anything
Spider: *Trap Door*

[joemoore]

15-20 years is incredible! I never considered that invertebrates could live that long!

[petehobson]

This guy: "A small one non-the-less."

Me: "Sorry, what!?!"

[ESOdanny]

I thought the rifle was for the spider, but he just wanted to pet it. Bless him.

[justsomeguywithasurprisede]

My man knocked on the door, who said chivalry is dead.

[subsume]

I just love when people are so knowledgeable and respectful towards animals, subscribed because this man just genuinely seems to want to share his knowledge with the world and I now have a newfound respect for the Trapdoor Spider!

[JK-brmu]

The trapdoor spider listened attentively throughout the lecture and immensely enjoyed the description of her people.

[misterfister]

I love how despite getting yanked out of her home, she just sits there, not knowing what is going on, it didn’t even show much aggression at all, nor did it not flinch when this person lifted her up to show its fangs

[yogaflame]

Spider10News: “Eviction gone wrong... Elinor Elizabeth Spider, a new mother of 30, was taking a nap, when the unthinkable happens...”

[misshavisham]

Mad respect for anyone who has respect for animals . It’s really an attractive quality