Thanks, but I'm not an expert. I've had tarantulas on and off for over 40 years and like to share what I've learned. You're right about me caring about the animals and the hobby. I want future generations to be able to have the experiences and enjoyment that we do.
Only scorpion injury I got wqs from being pinched by an emp. Pet store employee was grabbing by its legs and tail to show it off, and it began flailing for its life. Freaked out the employee and people watching. I told him just give it to me before it gets hurt, and I reached out knowing full well I had a pinch coming. Took the pinch, let it calm down and then told them I'd buy it. I also then had to correct the employee's bs story about how dangerous and aggressive emps can be. I replied, "If you reach in like a moron and pull am animal up by its legs, of course it is gonna defend itself." What sucks is a mother and son (probably ten or so) were interested, but the employee's idiocy turned them off from buying a "dangerous animal". Did my best to change their minds, but i couldn't do it.Correct care and common-sense provided, I don't see you will
I see you calceatum and raise a MM P fera racing across fingers during a cage transfer.
It takes practice. Not reacting getting pinched by an emp helps when actual possible dangerous situations occur, like the P fera racing over my fingere when I was pulling him out to get him into the female's enclosure. *This* is why I, Poec, Advan, Philth and other longtime keepers (not experts mind) advise patience and taking it also and in steps. When the emergency happens, what *you* do is crucial. Flinching when on of the most venomous spiders on earth crawls onto your flesh unexpectedly leads to terrible consequences. You *must* be able to remain calm for the safety of the animal, yourself and others. We don't say it to look cool or be high and mighty or that we are special. We say it because it is a fact that muat be in mind at all times and only patient learning and experience will get you there.
Not at 240 pounds, he won't! LOL!
Ahahahaha well arent you just a petite thing LOL (got at least 120lb on you) lol
+1. I learned that discipline with cobras; I had them for 9 years, 150 at my peak. You have to stay calm and in control of the situation, there is no other option. Think of what they can do in any given situation, and what you can do to prevent that from happening. OW tarantulas were easy after cobras.
is that why these NW seem so predictable? iv worked with cobras and other pitvipers and only 1 T has made me raise a brow.. and it was a 1" lasiodora sling rearing at me LOL but i myself still dont feel like im ready to take the leap unless i find balfouri XD but always personal prefferance. i just feel if i jump into ow so soon ill get big head and get my first ever hot tag -.- LOL
LOL the rope is gonna go "PA" then you gonna die from 240 pounds of tarantula knoledge
Most NW terrestrials defensive response is kicking hairs. It's very effective and discourages many intruders without the spider having to make contact with them. OW's lack the hairs and their defense strategies are typically: holding still and hoping they're not seen, running very fast, threat poses, and biting. In comparison, NW's seem much more predictable.
Mine dont kick just bolt x3 even my 4" genic just runs xp