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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Scoolman" data-source="post: 19721" data-attributes="member: 41">Tarantulas are like fish, an observational animal. Again, I have to admit the compulsion to handle them is great and on occasion I have handled some of mine. This is always on their terms. I open the enclosure and if they choose to walk out I will take the opportunity. I do not go into their enclosures with the express purpose of pulling them out to handle.As long as you are knowledgeable and prepared for any eventuality, handling can be done safely.</blockquote>