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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chubbs" data-source="post: 45866" data-attributes="member: 1084"><p>Watching a video and doing online research is WAY different than actually  working with a fast-moving/ defensive tarantula. It simply cannot prepare you for the real thing. The best thing to do is to work your way up. I always recommend Avics and then Psalmos before Pokies for those wanting to get into OW species.  Even with terrestrials,  getting something that is quick and has a nervous temperament (such as a GBB), but is not overly defensive and does not have medically significant venom, will help prepare you. Ephebopus are a great intermediate genus. Fast and can be defensive,  but without the strong venom of OWs.</p></blockquote><p></p>