When Earth Was Ruled By Arachnids

The Carboniferous period belonged to the arachnids - enormous scorpions, the oldest spiders, and many lineages that no longer exist all inhabited this prehistoric undergrowth. Sign up for the Curiosity Box: https://the-curiosity-box.pxf.io/DKjO2q Use code 'Fossil' for 25% off the first box or $15 off the annual plan! Become a Channel Member or support us on Patreon for behind-the-scenes, bloopers, extra adventures and more! Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDSzwZqgtJEnUzacq3ddoOQ/join Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bengthomas Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/jTsGYtRBHZ Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1PIEagv Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bengthomas Music by Geographer Subscribe to explore the wonderful life around you! Social Media: ►Instagram: http://bit.ly/1PIEagv ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bengthomas ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenGThomas42 ►Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenGThomas Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11kCFBdpp41Tktwdspe9FcJrvAXVXBjFSSzWgEFqxm9U/edit?usp=sharing 0:00 - The Carboniferous World 2:16 - The Scorpions 4:36 - Spiders and Relatives 9:05 - Mystery Arachnids 10:29 - Megarachne 11:34 - Whip Scorpions 14:08 - Whip Spiders 15:33 - Harvestmen 16:26 - Hooded Tick-Spiders 17:36 - Camel Spiders (Sun Spiders) 20:12 - Curiosity Box!