so the inevitable happened today.

sezra · Dec 26, 2014

I've had my OBT for just over a year now, and he has been really docile. I've had the odd teleport escape when rehousing and cleaning, but never had a threat posture.

Anyway, I was doing some routine maintenance today and although I have NEVER let my guard down around him, I got quite the shock when this angry ball of orange venomous hate pounced at my tongs. Damn I knew he was quick, but when he wants something dead, he really puts in 100% lol.

Anyway, I composed myself and finished cleaning up after him, at which point he settled down and returned to his hide. just like a grumpy teenager.

Ultum4Spiderz · Dec 26, 2014

sezra said:
I've had my OBT for just over a year now, and he has been really docile. I've had the odd teleport escape when rehousing and cleaning, but never had a threat posture.

Anyway, I was doing some routine maintenance today and although I have NEVER let my guard down around him, I got quite the shock when this angry ball of orange venomous hate pounced at my tongs. Damn I knew he was quick, but when he wants something dead, he really puts in 100% lol.

Anyway, I composed myself and finished cleaning up after him, at which point he settled down and returned to his hide. just like a grumpy teenager.

+1 The earth tiger genus Ornithoctoninae is pretty mean also, But I do not have any right now.

Poec54 · Dec 26, 2014

One of the many reasons why OBT's are not for the inexperienced.

sandybanjo · Dec 26, 2014

Poec54 said:
One of the many reasons why OBT's are not for the inexperienced.

Gotta love 'em, just the same!

Poec54 · Dec 26, 2014

sandybanjo said:
Gotta love 'em, just the same!

For the right people, yes. For thrill-seeker beginners, no. That could wind up getting tarantulas banned.

14pokies · Dec 26, 2014

Poec54 said:
For the right people, yes. For thrill-seeker beginners, no. That could wind up getting tarantulas banned.

Its like newbs keeping naja naja because of the price,availability and machismo effect instead of starting with aspidelaps lubricus..quirks among species and individuals will appear, expected or not..the difference is measured in miles! Newer keepers need to gear down...psalmos are feisty and more forgiving of "compilations" caused by inexperience..

jigalojey · Dec 26, 2014

But in order to become a man I need an OBT, are you going to rob me of my manhood 14pokies?

klawfran3 · Dec 26, 2014

14pokies said:
Its like newbs keeping naja naja because of the price,availability and machismo effect instead of starting with aspidelaps lubricus..quirks among species and individuals will appear, expected or not..the difference is measured in miles! Newer keepers need to gear down...psalmos are feisty and more forgiving of "compilations" caused by inexperience..

If they really want a terrestrial OW, starting with Ceratogyrus sp. is a good way to go, too. I should get more of those actually. They're pretty awesome tarantulas.

14pokies · Dec 26, 2014

jigalojey said:
But in order to become a man I need an OBT, are you going to rob me of my manhood 14pokies?

The road a boy walks to become a man is long and winding! Lol!

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klawfran3 said:
If they really want a terrestrial OW, starting with Ceratogyrus sp. is a good way to go, too. I should get more of those actually. They're pretty awesome tarantulas.

I have never worked with ceratogyrus but I have heard they are somewhat calm..my train of thought is this..if your going to keep defensive/aggressive somewhat unpredictable ts with a potent venom, start with a new world species that has all the characteristics of that species except the potent venom.
Its better to get hit by a nhandu or psalmo,or tappi than a haplo or baboon spider..fast defensive new worlds are the way to "train" for fast defensive old worlds in my opinion.

Ultum4Spiderz · Dec 26, 2014

jigalojey said:
But in order to become a man I need an OBT, are you going to rob me of my manhood 14pokies?

lol no go lift weights obt don't make a man. A girl could keep one easily, with enough T experience.

Biollantefan54 · Dec 26, 2014

One of the many reasons why I will never own one. I have been keeping T's for 3 years and realize a few years ago when I was close to getting one....I was stupid. I don't think I want that in my collection.

Poec54 · Dec 26, 2014

Ultum4Spiderz said:
go lift weights, obt don't make a man. A girl could keep one easily, with enough T experience.

Exactly. There's women with OBT's, Poecs, and Stromatopelma. I don't understand these guys who pound on their chests and grunt because they have an OBT.

14pokies · Dec 26, 2014

Biollantefan54 said:
One of the many reasons why I will never own one. I have been keeping T's for 3 years and realize a few years ago when I was close to getting one....I was stupid. I don't think I want that in my collection.

There more trouble than their worth..I only take them in on rescue(not lps rescues,just overwhelmed keepers) I rehome them immediately to experienced keepers that I know personally.. I do wish there was a species that flaunts a similar orange paint job though...

Ultum4Spiderz · Dec 26, 2014

14pokies said:
There more trouble than their worth..I only take them in on rescue(not lps rescues,just overwhelmed keepers) I rehome them immediately to experienced keepers that I know personally.. I do wish there was a species that flaunts a similar orange paint job though...

+1 experienced keepers have no trouble with OBT ill take/adopt any extremely Mean angry Ts. As long as the owener pays the shipping or most of it

. I only got bitten by a Texas tan I pinched grabbed never by a OW. Get a fireleg, I have 3 but im allergic to the hairs.

14pokies · Dec 26, 2014

Poec54 said:
Exactly. There's women with OBT's, Poecs, and Stromatopelma. I don't understand these guys who pound on their chests and grunt because they have an OBT.

There not grunting and pounding there chest from testosterone, There groaning and motioning shortness of breath from cramping after the bite! Lol!

Biollantefan54 · Dec 26, 2014

Orphnaecus philippinus is orange.

TomKemp · Dec 27, 2014

I picked up an OBT years ago from a pet store and kept him until he matured and later passed away. I can't say that I'll ever rush out to own another one anytime soon. It was almost nerve wracking every time I ever had to do any sort of work in his enclosure or when it became feeding time. I was very new to the hobby as well.
On the upside, He was quite the webber and very cool to watch. Just not one for me.

Biollantefan54 · Dec 27, 2014

This pretty much made my thoughts of not wanting an OBT...get set in stone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eeWGtHs-J8

14pokies · Dec 27, 2014

Ultum4Spiderz said:
+1 experienced keepers have no trouble with OBT ill take/adopt any extremely Mean angry Ts. As long as the owener pays the shipping or most of it . I only got bitten by a Texas tan I pinched grabbed never by a OW. Get a fireleg, I have 3 but im allergic to the hairs.

I have been bitten by a few ts,once because of ignorance and a few times from being a cowboy..I have gained respect for tarantulas as living creature since my younger days..they want to be left alone..its selfish of us keepers to not respect that..in my opinion,(I don't wish to start a handling debate)

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Biollantefan54 said:
Orphnaecus philippinus is orange.

Obts are almost metallic..thanks though!

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Biollantefan54 said:
This pretty much made my thoughts of not wanting an OBT...get set in stone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eeWGtHs-J8

Yaaaa...... That was fast!

freedumbdclxvi · Dec 27, 2014

Biollantefan54 said:
This pretty much made my thoughts of not wanting an OBT...get set in stone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eeWGtHs-J8

if you're gonna antagonize the OBT, then you probably deserve whatever happens.

so the inevitable happened today.

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