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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LeahThomas" data-source="post: 26359" data-attributes="member: 2195">Despite what word you use to choose (aggressive vs. defensive), I have actually talked to many experienced owners of S. calceatums (feather leg baboon) and they all agree that S. cals aren't as feisty as people describe them to be. The people I've talked to have never had problems with them as long as you keep any eye on them and give them space and respect. I'll be able to give you my two cents once my three slings grow up <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Back to the topic. I'm a believer that it's not as much about experience as it is having common sense and respect for the T. I have only been in this hobby for a short period of time, yet I have collected some Ts that experiences keepers would never want due to their attitudes (S. cal and H. mac) and venom potency. But I keep my distance, respect them, don't toy with them or purposely irritate them, and they're fine. As long as you are smart about how you're keeping your T, you and your T will both be fine. But yes, H. lividum tends to be a pet hole <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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