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Message: <blockquote data-quote="superpetguy1" data-source="post: 18993" data-attributes="member: 1455">There are many things you need for a happy critter. But none of them allow any money. The way to make them happy is good habits listed here and not that toy you saw at petsmart.1. Play with him often.Edit: playing is an option but watch out for any terantula breeds' venom should not be overlooked.It depends on the breed, let them settle in for about 5 days first then pick them up. Only do this if you have a docile breed like G rosia. But that Goliath bird eating spider i wouldn't mess with. Only do this with garden gloves and long sleeves.  2. Stress avoidingThere are whole articles on this.<a href="http://people.ucalgary.ca/~schultz/Stress.html#comments" target="_blank">http://people.ucalgary.ca/~schultz/Stress.html#comments</a>Is a great resource for stress causes.3.forcingNever force your critter to burrow, get out of a hiding spot, or eat.4. PeaceDont put your tank in the middle of action or direct sunlight. Sunlight is not healthy and action will stress them.5. Know your critterLook for patterns such as: if its mad it's hair goes up. So you know how he is feeling.That's it and hope this helps. I really recomend  you check that link as it is very helpful</blockquote>