First Pokie

[Poppy2020]

Hello

So I’m finally getting my first Poecilotheria…. it’s a regalis. I’ve done lots of research and am very excited.

Any words of advice or input on this species?

Thank you ~•

 

[Arachnoclown]

Knock before you enter...its the polite thing to do.

 

[ta122]

Slings are pretty skittish, and the first instinct of all of mine is to hide. They get scared when I walk by. This made rehousing somewhat of a pain, but if you use their desire to go up to your advantage, it should be easier. I advise plenty of hiding spots in their enclosure.

 

[Poppy2020]

Slings are pretty skittish, and the first instinct of all of mine is to hide. They get scared when I walk by. This made rehousing somewhat of a pain, but if you use their desire to go up to your advantage, it should be easier. I advise plenty of hiding spots in their enclosure.

Thank you !

 

[octanejunkie]

Pokies are no big deal to keep, they have their quirks but you'll get used to them quickly I suspect.

As mentioned, they have the potential to be bolty when startled so let them know you're coming and expect a spazzy spider.

I have several regalis that are out on display all the time and several that prefer privacy. Lear what yours likes and provide accordingly.

Excited for you!

 

[Poppy2020]

Pokies are no big deal to keep, they have their quirks but you'll get used to them quickly I suspect.

As mentioned, they have the potential to be bolty when startled so let them know you're coming and expect a spazzy spider.

I have several regalis that are out on display all the time and several that prefer privacy. Lear what yours likes and provide accordingly.

Excited for you!

Thanks

 

[lmh]

1st, Congrats! I just got my 1st Pokies this past year. #1 is a P. regalis, a T that Ive coveted for far longer than a decade (lol) and #2 is a P. metallica (hadnt really been on my proverbial RADAR but like em just the same). Theyre both very different in terms of behavior and both are freaking AWESOME. Individual personalities aside, the only thing I'd add is always just THINK before you DO with these guys. EVERY TIME. Think through what you're going to do and how and how that particular T may respond. Adjust accordingly and you should be good to go because better safe than sorry (you OR the T!)

 

[Anthony York]

Congrats my first t was a p. Metallica

 

[Trainwreck]

Pokies are great, like everyone said let it know your coming when getting into the enclosure so it can hide. With mine I tried to avoid opening the door as much as possible by making a little hatch to water and feed through, also I only rehoused once from its sling enclosure to its permanent one to avoid the possibility of escape. It did get out once but nobody died