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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Whitelightning777" data-source="post: 133198" data-attributes="member: 26980">My objectives are to prevent any fang penetration into my hands should it occur, be able to visualize the tarantula easily if it becomes confused and tries to run up my arm or head and cover my mouth and nose to avoid sneezing upon the tarantula.P striata shows up nicely against black.Of course, you don't NEED that stuff, but it's nice to have needle stick resistant combat motorcycle gloves with plates built in.When I have to rehouse my T stirmi, they will also make an appearance.I'm an armed guard and I used to ride back when my motorcycle was running. I had this stuff laying around collecting dust so why not use it?It would be pricey to go onto Gall's or 411 tactical and buy all that at the same time as getting a pokie and a cage etc.I don't think a bee suit is necessary. The smoke that is used might not be safe for tarantulas.  It would be an interesting experiment, but a dangerous one.If your T has nasty urticating hairs and you react badly to them, there's nothing wrong with a facial air filter and airtight goggles either. I've seen a few videos of people using them when rehousing T blondi or T stirmi because it reacts badly with them medically.It's like President Reagan's most famous quotes, trust but verify in a way.</blockquote>