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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Nada" data-source="post: 2859" data-attributes="member: 361">I just want to speak on "agressive" tarantulas, and keeper levels for these tarantulas.Just because a Tarantula is agressive, does not make it an "expert level only" animal. IMOthe Usambara Orange Baboon (OBT,P.Murinus)can be considered a beginner level tarantula, as long as the keeper knows what to expect.OBT are, defensive, reclusive, can be fast, and by no means should they be handled. But if you know that , and accept the no handling, then they're a great beginner spider(for adults not children)They're beautiful,and extremely hardy. Probably the easiest T to care for. They can be kept in a 5 gallon tank, and they will need a structure in their Home on which to build their webbing. They need a water bowl on the opposite side of the enclosure that their hide is on. You can change the water once a week. The OBT is not going to lunge for your hand, It will almost always stay in its webbig structure, If it's not in it's structure, then wait til it goes back in(it won't be long). OBT (and many other "agressive" Ts) can be kept by almost anybody, as long as they're educated on the species. I do strongly suggest a locking top to your enclosure for added security, but other wise Its no different than having fish. Please feel free to ask any questions, or add any info you might have, or if you completely disagree with me, I welcome the debate.</blockquote>