Smokehound714
Arachnoking
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Be VERY careful with New world species. Most of them are capable of inflicting serious injuries. Brachypelma are notorious for being prone to flicking hairs, very skittish.
species like Aphonopelma and brachypelma are often called 'handleable', but I've seen far more defensive aphonopelma than 'docile'. The problem is, sometimes a tarantula wont give any posture at all, and will just suddenly flick or bite you. This is true with any tarantula, OW, or NW.
species like Aphonopelma and brachypelma are often called 'handleable', but I've seen far more defensive aphonopelma than 'docile'. The problem is, sometimes a tarantula wont give any posture at all, and will just suddenly flick or bite you. This is true with any tarantula, OW, or NW.