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Several months ago I purchased a large Fire leg from a local reputable store. I know that handling of tarantulas is the owners choice and my decision to chose a Brachy, was based on the species noted docile characteristics. The spider was on the large size so after its first molt, I re-housed the spider from the medium deli cup to the smallest critter keeper which I had from my GBB. I feed the spider a mix of small dubias and crickets weekly and pay attention to keeping a moist and dry side to accomodate humidity requirements. Now the disposition of the spider, I don't know if the enclosure is to small, but this Brachy strikes/ lunges ( not defensive posturing) at the water stream, at the paintbrush I use to touch its back legend of course its food. in comparision my GBB who was raised from a stringer and first tarantula while know to be a skittish species is more mellow than the docile Brachy. I don't know if giving the spider more space would decrease the striking/lunging behavior or more food is the issue. my initial thought is to re-house again, but it would be difficult to get the spider into a deli cup w/out the beast going rogue.
Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. and the size of the spider is about silver dollar size. i'm assuming this is a 2 year old Brachy since I was told they grow slowly Picture uploaded for size reference
Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. and the size of the spider is about silver dollar size. i'm assuming this is a 2 year old Brachy since I was told they grow slowly Picture uploaded for size reference