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<blockquote data-quote="Whitelightning777" data-source="post: 132076" data-attributes="member: 26980"><p>If you feel comfortable working with A geniculata and can rehouse it or get it to do what you want, a H pulchripes sling about 1 inch to 1.5 inches won't overwhelm you. Yes, H pulchripes is a baboon tarantula. It is NOT anything like the OBT. It will always run rather then fight. I've never received a threat posture from one. The only time he did that was when he was confused by a feeder roach.</p><p></p><p>Just always work in the bathtub in a large plastic tub with the enclosure inside of that. Place an inch of cool water into the large tub. The idea is that if the T bolts, he gets cold wet feet and won't escape. A paintbrush and a catch cup are your friends.</p><p></p><p>To be perfectly honest, I didn't bother with the cool water etc the last time i rehoused him.</p><p></p><p>Another thing you can do is to put the enclosure or vial etc with the T inside into an area that is about 60 to 65 degrees for an hour or two.</p><p></p><p>Put the destination enclosure into a warm area, about maybe 80 degrees. As you rehouse the T, it'll be drawn to the desired area and you'll be able to close the lid without and drama.</p><p></p><p>Never use a refrigerator to stun or shock a tarantula into submission. That's way too risky.</p><p></p><p>This is how I unpacked my Poecilotheria Striata sling when I got him. He calmly walked into his new home like a walk in the park. In that case, I warmed up the cork bark decor first.</p><p></p><p>Actually, I should do a video on it if there is any interest. Having said all of that, don't push yourself too hard or go more extreme then you want. Just know that the average person can rise to the skill level to keep H pulchripes and others who behave in similar ways when they keep feisty new world terrestrials.</p><p></p><p>M balfouri also falls into this catagory as well. As always, slings rule because you can grow with the spider.</p><p></p><p></p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]7pQVXVlfj9Q[/MEDIA]</p><p></p><p>Do read the video description. Yes, it's boring but shows real time OW feeding behavior.</p><p></p><p>Maxine passed away from fecal impaction, a condition that is almost 100% fatal and that can strike tarantulas without warning.</p><p></p><p>RIP</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Whitelightning777, post: 132076, member: 26980"] If you feel comfortable working with A geniculata and can rehouse it or get it to do what you want, a H pulchripes sling about 1 inch to 1.5 inches won't overwhelm you. Yes, H pulchripes is a baboon tarantula. It is NOT anything like the OBT. It will always run rather then fight. I've never received a threat posture from one. The only time he did that was when he was confused by a feeder roach. Just always work in the bathtub in a large plastic tub with the enclosure inside of that. Place an inch of cool water into the large tub. The idea is that if the T bolts, he gets cold wet feet and won't escape. A paintbrush and a catch cup are your friends. To be perfectly honest, I didn't bother with the cool water etc the last time i rehoused him. Another thing you can do is to put the enclosure or vial etc with the T inside into an area that is about 60 to 65 degrees for an hour or two. Put the destination enclosure into a warm area, about maybe 80 degrees. As you rehouse the T, it'll be drawn to the desired area and you'll be able to close the lid without and drama. Never use a refrigerator to stun or shock a tarantula into submission. That's way too risky. This is how I unpacked my Poecilotheria Striata sling when I got him. He calmly walked into his new home like a walk in the park. In that case, I warmed up the cork bark decor first. Actually, I should do a video on it if there is any interest. Having said all of that, don't push yourself too hard or go more extreme then you want. Just know that the average person can rise to the skill level to keep H pulchripes and others who behave in similar ways when they keep feisty new world terrestrials. M balfouri also falls into this catagory as well. As always, slings rule because you can grow with the spider. [MEDIA=youtube]7pQVXVlfj9Q[/MEDIA] Do read the video description. Yes, it's boring but shows real time OW feeding behavior. Maxine passed away from fecal impaction, a condition that is almost 100% fatal and that can strike tarantulas without warning. RIP [/QUOTE]
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