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<blockquote data-quote="MassExodus" data-source="post: 128877" data-attributes="member: 4086"><p>I was just looking at pics of Lp's on google so I could link them for an ID thread (because my camera stinks, I have a big female looking at me about three feet away right now) and I see an Lp thread. On another forum. And handling comes up, and the usual flood of anti handling sentiment shot forth immediately. Let me kick off this controversial topic by saying this. In around 8 years of keeping tarantulas, I've handled several new worlds, a few of them multiple times because they were not spooked or defensive in any way during handling. When I handle one, which is not often, I do it safely(for the spider). Over the bed, enclosure and catchcup right next to us. At some point I decided I will take a NW bite, that its worth it to feel the weight and presence of a big tarantula in my hands. I was right, it is. When you add another sense to your connection with these cool creatures, it makes it even stronger. </p><p>That said, Ive seen threads about people slapping at frightened spiders trying to bolt. Handling is not for everyone. Some folks are nervous, or fearful for whatever reason. Instinct, fight or flight, etc. You know who you are. These animals have instinctive responses too... Some people are over bold, like a fella on this forum who played pattycakes with an obt, because he wanted to know the truth. I understand this. My decision was that its not worth it. Too many old world bite threads. Too each his own, and props for balls. It was the funniest video I've seen in awhile, and confirmed my decision not to go looking for the truth. I'd often wondered if people were being overly dramatic. They weren't, I don't think..</p><p>Anyways, I want to hear folks thoughts on my favorite forum. Im not looking for arguments and drama, I want the opinions of the folks that regularly post or browse on this forum. I know not many of you handle your spiders. I know it doesnt benefit the spider. Well, actually ive pulled a few mm out of danger from females by hand..but I digress. Thoughts?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MassExodus, post: 128877, member: 4086"] I was just looking at pics of Lp's on google so I could link them for an ID thread (because my camera stinks, I have a big female looking at me about three feet away right now) and I see an Lp thread. On another forum. And handling comes up, and the usual flood of anti handling sentiment shot forth immediately. Let me kick off this controversial topic by saying this. In around 8 years of keeping tarantulas, I've handled several new worlds, a few of them multiple times because they were not spooked or defensive in any way during handling. When I handle one, which is not often, I do it safely(for the spider). Over the bed, enclosure and catchcup right next to us. At some point I decided I will take a NW bite, that its worth it to feel the weight and presence of a big tarantula in my hands. I was right, it is. When you add another sense to your connection with these cool creatures, it makes it even stronger. That said, Ive seen threads about people slapping at frightened spiders trying to bolt. Handling is not for everyone. Some folks are nervous, or fearful for whatever reason. Instinct, fight or flight, etc. You know who you are. These animals have instinctive responses too... Some people are over bold, like a fella on this forum who played pattycakes with an obt, because he wanted to know the truth. I understand this. My decision was that its not worth it. Too many old world bite threads. Too each his own, and props for balls. It was the funniest video I've seen in awhile, and confirmed my decision not to go looking for the truth. I'd often wondered if people were being overly dramatic. They weren't, I don't think.. Anyways, I want to hear folks thoughts on my favorite forum. Im not looking for arguments and drama, I want the opinions of the folks that regularly post or browse on this forum. I know not many of you handle your spiders. I know it doesnt benefit the spider. Well, actually ive pulled a few mm out of danger from females by hand..but I digress. Thoughts? [/QUOTE]
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